Complete newbie to Paintball

[Rod Smith]

Hi guys, I've only been paintballing once before, I'm going on a Stag Do next year so I want to improve my game and also play more regularly,

I'm a complete newbie to Paintball, can someone recommend what basic kit I need to buy as a beginner?

Cheers,

Rod

 

[shaunyo]

Hi mate. I would definitely recommend a decent pair of boots as they're much more suitable and better for protection than a pair of trainers, also a decent mask with a thermal lens as these pretty much don't fog up compared to most rental masks

 

[Tom]

For the stag do just stick to basic punter style paintball, that's what you will get, and any special skills or tactics won't go far.
The critieria for a stag do is just to have a good laugh, and if you don't all know each other to 'bond'

For getting more regular with paintball check out the 'what paintball costs' thread, you most likely will want to try walkon paintball at a local site

But you can also go to events such as scenario or tournaments

Look around and sample as much kit as possible before buying

 

[Bolter]

Hi guys, I've only been paintballing once before, I'm going on a Stag Do next year so I want to improve my game and also play more regularly,

I'm a complete newbie to Paintball, can someone recommend what basic kit I need to buy as a beginner?

Cheers,

Rod

Hi Rod welcome

If you were to purchase a decent set of goggles (maybe £50 or less) you will instantly have the advantage of sight over nearly everyone there!

For example http://www.store.justpaintball.co.uk/masks-goggles/jt/jt-spectra-flex-8-woodland-camo.html

 

[clucas115]

i would say new goggles as well. Many sites don't supply goggles with thermal lenses so purchasing ones that don't fog up is definitely worth it!

 

[shaunyo]

Definitely agree, there's nothing worse than having your goggles fog up. Proto Switch FS goggles cost around £40 and come with thermal lens, they do still occasionally fog on me but I've heard some people have no fogging whatsoever with them, either way they will be miles better than a rental mask.

 

[K155Y]

I also agree mask and good boots or astro turf trainers

 

[Big_jim]

Astroturf trainers only on the speedball field. Useless and dangerous in the woods.