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| Q: What is paintball? A: Paintball is a game where you use paintball markers(guns) that shoot round balls of paint, and the object of the game is to hit other people with paint, paint is used so that the people know if they have been hit or if others have been hit. Q: How was paintball invented? A: Paintball was started from farmers shooting their cattle with paint so as to mark them, this allowed the farmers to know which of the cattle were theirs and if they wished to distinguish between different kinds in their own heard than the could use different colours of paint. Q: How old do you have to be to buy paintball guns and equipment? A: You must be a least 18 years old to buy paintball guns and equipment. |
Q: How old do you have to be to play paintball? A: There is no set age to play paintball it is at your own or your parents discretion. Q: How old do you have to be to own a paintball gun? A: There is no set age to own a paintball gun. Q: Can girls play paintball or is just for guys? A: Girls or guys can play it doesn't matter who you are. Q: What is a good gun for a beginner? A: The Stingray II is a good gun to start with it is cheap and does the job. Q: What is the cheapest paintball gun? A: The cheapest paintball gun is the Talon, the only problem with that gun is that it must be pumped before each shot and it only shoots one paintball per pump. Q: Does it cost a lot to play? A: If you buy just the basics so you can play than no it doesn't. Q: How much does it cost to get started? A: If you go bottom of the line for everything than you can start for about $200 US. Q: Does it hurt when you get shot? A: That depends on where it is that you get shot, if you get shot on any bare skin it will sting and leave a welt if you get shot on what you are wearing it should only sting a little. |
Q: What is good to wear for protection when playing and doesn't cost a lot of money A: If you wear baggy jogging pants and a baggy sweat shirt with a mask, and if you want a pair of gloves to protect your hands. If you wear these things most shots won't hurt. Q: Where can I get the best prices for paintball guns and equipment? A: The best prices we have found are at xtremepaintball, their banner is on our site if you want to check them out. Q: Why are paintball guns not as accurate as regular guns? A: Paintball guns are not as accurate because they are shooting round balls of paint and also the length of the barrel is much shorter and has a bigger diameter to allow the paintballs to shoot out and this also decreases the accuracy of the gun. Q: Are walkie talkies useful in a paintball skirmish? A: No, unless you plan on the fight taking a very long time and you need to split up your forces other than that there is no real need for them. Q: Is it popular in the rest of the world? A: Yes, there are tournaments held all over the world. Q: Is paintball dangerous? A: Not if you use all the proper safety equipment if you use the right gear than all you will feel is a little bit of stinging here and there. Q: How old do you have to be to play at a paintball field? A: At most places you must be 18, but there are some that have no age restriction. Q: What is a paintball? A: A paintball is a round ball of paint that is used as a marker to mark people that have been shot by a paintball gun. |
Q: Is the paint in paintball toxic? A: No, it is water based so it is safe to the players and also to the environment. Q: Will the paint stain my clothes? A: No it is water based and washes out. Q: Who plays paintball? A: Contrary to popular belief it is not just military buffs, everyone who enjoys fast paced excitement, and likes to feel a rush, which is a lot of people. Q: Do I need to be in good shape? A: Not really but it helps if you want to good, because you could get into situations where there is a lot of running. Q: Should I wear camouflage? A: It helps if you play in the bush because it will hide you in the background and make you harder to spot. |