Marker for an oldie!!

[Davo2965]

Hello All I'm new to the forum,

I've been playing for a couple of years every few months in a social group and love it! We are now looking to push it up and do some walk ons, I have some gear including mask but would like some advice on what marker to buy?
I nearly 50 with two knackered knees so am more of a defensive player as the agility and dexterity boat has long sailed by!
Ideally a marker that is more accurate over longer ranges would be ideal, I have around 2-£250 to spend so second hand is initially my market as firstly I need to see if I can survive at this this level!.

All help greatly appreciated

 

[Bolter]

Hi and welcome. Firstly different guns arent necessarily more accurate than others at different ranges. Accuracy is a factor of practice, and decent well stored paint.

 

[niloc65]

Hi, Where in the UK are you ?. I ask because I play for Team Unlimited. We are a UK based disabled team, our home site is One41 nr Brighton and we also play at Campaign nr Leatherhead. Our team is always looking to help, mentor and by example show that paintball can be played by players of all abilities and disabilities.

I'm 50 (with type 2 diabetes) and a bit chunky and have been playing with the team for just under a year. Several of the team have mobility issues, which they over come, and we feel we play a mean game of paintball. Don't feel your knees or lack of speed will hamper your ability to play, my team mates regularly prove that and I'm often in awe of their ability to play.

If you are in the south anytime and want to chat/play I'm sure the team will welcome you on a training day.

We have a dedicated forum slot on here (thanks to Pete) and we also have a Facebook Public page for following the team. Look us up.

Enjoy your paintball.

 

[Davo2965]

Hi and welcome. Firstly different guns arent necessarily more accurate than others at different ranges. Accuracy is a factor of practice, and decent well stored paint.

Thanks Bolter good advice, I will have to ensure I don't drink too much the night before.

 

[Davo2965]

Hi, Where in the UK are you ?. I ask because I play for Team Unlimited. We are a UK based disabled team, our home site is One41 nr Brighton and we also play at Campaign nr Leatherhead. Our team is always looking to help, mentor and by example show that paintball can be played by players of all abilities and disabilities.

I'm 50 (with type 2 diabetes) and a bit chunky and have been playing with the team for just under a year. Several of the team have mobility issues, which they over come, and we feel we play a mean game of paintball. Don't feel your knees or lack of speed will hamper your ability to play, my team mates regularly prove that and I'm often in awe of their ability to play.

If you are in the south anytime and want to chat/play I'm sure the team will welcome you on a training day.

We have a dedicated forum slot on here (thanks to Pete) and we also have a Facebook Public page for following the team. Look us up.

Enjoy your paintball.

Thanks for the info mate, I'm midlands based so a shame about that but I will check out your forum.

 

[Spookls]

Where in the Midlands are you I'm Leicester paintballers are friendly enough and will let you fondle their weapons if you ask nicely

 

[smudgerebt]

Axe or Etha.

I suffer in the cold and damp (got run over) so kneeling etc ruins the next day for me.

I find the heavy eclipse HDE trousers ideal for me and my legs. Keeps em warm, dry and helps with bounces.

But the two guns above (buy second hand) are light, reliable, well made and ideal for walkon, big game, tourny.

You can even get a body kit (emc) for the etha if you want the mil-sim look.

Helps i have an etha with emc kit for sale and will post pic later.

Midllands means Diamond Wars end of november, i should be at that and you can try before you buy if you want?

 

[Bolter]

I am also midlands based, any help or advice, just ask

 

[smudgerebt]

So does that mean you will be at the Diamond Wars as well?

(Bolter)

 

[Davo2965]

Sorry for late reply, been working away!

I play at "skirmish" Sherwood Forest, Ollerton spookls. And you Leicester guys must be a strange bunch because I'm a little more selective who fondles mine well maybe not at my age

I've been looking at the etek smudge! What's the difference between that and the etha? And thanks for advice mate.

Cheers Bolta will do