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Post by shesniper on Aug 13, 2011 23:56:52 GMT -5
Alright, so since I've only been playing paintball for a grand total of about 2 weeks now, I wanted to see what your opinions would be on what I should get when starting up my own gear kit- y'know, since y'all actually know what you're talking about and all  Not sure if me being a girl as well as a beginner makes a difference on your recommendations, but I figured I'd mention it anyway. Using my boyfriend's extra gear is convenient, but it's nice to have your own stuff lol Thanks! |
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Post by Whistler on Aug 14, 2011 1:12:28 GMT -5
A few things to take into consideration:
1. Have you played a few times and know you want to stick with the sport.
2. Paintball can be an expensive sport, how much money are you realistically able to spend on a set up.
IMO the Dye i4 is probably one of the best goggle/mask available. It's low profile, has a wide field of view, and makes looking down a sight a little easier.
I just bought a Tiberius Arms T9.1 Sniper FS. Haven't gotten to use it yet as it's being shipped to my family for safe keeping (while I'm deployed). I spent months reading reviews on various markers, and came to the final desicion to purchase the T9.1. But you should choose a gun you feel best supports your desired play style.
I'd steer clear of ghillie suits for now. Practice stealth movements wearing normal camo at first. (if you can master staying hidden while not wearing a ghillie or some 3D suit, then you'll be a ghost when you start using them.) A ghillie alone will not keep you from being seen. All the new "wanna be" snipers out there that refuse to learn from a more experienced player (or a real life trained sniper or trained evader) are what give the paintball sniper a bad rep. They jump straight to ghillie suits and know next to nothing of stealth movement or concealment. Crawling in a ghillie suit doesn't make you quiet or invisible. If you don't know what your doing yet avoid the ghillie. You'll get there with practice.
Other than that I have no other advice. Choose what best suits your play style and learn learn learn.
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Post by skullcandy1993 on Aug 14, 2011 2:04:05 GMT -5
Whenever you are starting in paintball the first thing you have to pick out is your mask. Even if you keep borrowing your boyfriends marker...get your own mask.
So there is a wide selection of masks for a wide range of prices. Masks can range in price from 30 bucks for a rental quality mask, all the way to 120$ for a top of the line mask. The best way to pick out a mask is not by reading the reviews online or watching youtube videos or even by listening to other forum members (sorry whistler). The only real way to go and pick out the perfect mask is to go to a pro shop of some kind and try out a bunch of different masks. The only way you can find out which one is right for you is be feeling it because everyone's face is shaped differently and who knows...maybe the 30$ mask will fit you more comfortably than the 120$ mask.
Next comes the air tank and marker. So you have said that you want to be a sniper. Fantastic. Play a few games with any marker and try to sneak around with it. IIRC you said you were playing with a TM-15. If you can sneak with that then you can get pretty much any marker you want, from big to small. If you had trouble sneaking around with that then you might want to aim for a smaller marker. Also, and I'm not trying to be sexist here, if it was too heavy for you to play a full day with (i.e. your arms got tired and you fatigued very quickly) you may want to aim for the smaller markers.
You have a couple of decisions to make when you are choosing your first marker AND you want to be a sniper.
1st choice: Hopper-Fed or Mag-Fed
This one is self explanatory...do you want your rounds to sit in a giant egg on top of your marker or underneath like a real firearm?
2nd choice: .68 cal or First Strike
This one I have to ask because you said you wanted to be a sniper. If you don't know what First Strike rounds are, just do a Google search and you will learn very quickly why we all love them. The only problem with them is that some fields are "Field Paint Only" or "FPO" and very few fields that are "FPO" sell the First Strike rounds.
3rd choice: Price range
I guess this one should have been the first one because if you decided you only want to spend 200 on the marker but also want First Strike rounds in a Mag-Fed marker you will be disappointed. However...you should set a range that you want, but always be prepared to spend a little more. For example...when I started looking a "sniper" gear I told myself I wouldn't spend a penny more than 300 and I ended up spending about 500 then and another 500 over the rest of the year...and that is not including air and paint.
Finally, after you have picked out your mask and marker and played a few games with them...you should start looking at soft goods. Whether it is a vest or a pod pack or a shoulder rig or a belt rig, don't worry about it for now...just worry about your mask and marker (and tank if you need one) and just go out and have a good time because...isn't that we are all here?
Hope that helps.
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Post by Hellkeepa on Aug 14, 2011 15:02:20 GMT -5
HELLo! Skullcandy pretty much nailed it right on the head with that one. However, if you're looking towards the First Strike rounds with a Tiberius T9.1, then you'll find a couple of gear tips in a previous thread I made. In case you haven't seen it yet. ;-) Also: Always remember to test the combination of mask and marker, before you decide on both. This is so that you can ensure that the mask does not interfere (too much) with the aiming. Happy snipin'! |
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Post by Lt.Col.Vortex on Aug 14, 2011 15:09:52 GMT -5
Have anyone of you mentioned anything about pump kits working with first strikes? I'm not sure if a Phantom will fire a first strike.
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Post by Hellkeepa on Aug 14, 2011 15:16:12 GMT -5
HELLo!
A bit off-topic to this thread, but I do believe that you'll need to mod the breach, at the very least. Possibly the delivery system as well, to make sure that the first strikes are both loadable and that they load the .correct way.
Happy snipin'!
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Post by Whistler on Aug 14, 2011 17:54:40 GMT -5
Alot of good info in the posts here for you... Like I said at the beginning of my thread... IMO or (In my opinion) You just gotta get out there and find what works best for you... Go play some woods ball and see what others are bringing to the field... ask them about any gear that intrest you.... see if they may let you test fire their marker... or try on their mask. Skull nailed it when he said go to a proshop and try the stuff on yourself. Everyone is different and has different prefrences, so get out there... try some stuff out and make your decision when you know you have found what works best for you.
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Post by Lt.Col.Vortex on Aug 14, 2011 18:51:18 GMT -5
I highly agree with whistler. Your fairly new to the sport, so you need play time. But in the end the option is yours.
I started playing mechanical markers and hated pumps and electros. Come to find out 5 years later, I like pumps and electros.
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Post by Admin on Aug 14, 2011 22:16:05 GMT -5
There are enough opinions on markers, but when it comes to masks I really want to stress finding one that fits comfortably and offers an anti fog option. It's worth spending the extra amount just to get the anti fog and you'll thank yourself if you play scenario. I'm fond of the proto line up myself.
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Post by shesniper on Aug 14, 2011 23:54:27 GMT -5
Well, my boyfriend said we'd look at masks this week, and guns online if I wanted. He just laughed when I said something about first strikes, though, and said they were "too expensive for the effect you get, we'll just shoot marbs or gold, and be fine." His quote, not mine- for the record.
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Post by Hellkeepa on Aug 15, 2011 0:02:29 GMT -5
HELLo!
First Strikes are a bit expensive, yes. Though, it really depends upon your level of skills how much effect you'll get from them. The better the shot you are, the more you're going to get back from the First Strikes.
In short I'd recommend holding off a bit with going First Strikes, at least until you're comfortable enough with your marker to consistently hit where you're aiming, as well as being able to place snapshots where you want them. Just make sure that you buy a marker that either is First Strike ready, or have a First Strike mod kit available, if you think you'll go for the FS rounds in the future. ;-)
Personally, I've moved on to going only First Strikes. The difference on my wallet isn't all that great, actually, as I'm taking way fewer shots now than with regular paintballs.
Happy snipin'!
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Post by shesniper on Aug 15, 2011 0:10:13 GMT -5
Apparently, my boyfriend says there's no point cause they're not allowed at Dday and never have been. He's kind of a Dday snob.
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Post by skullcandy1993 on Aug 15, 2011 0:27:24 GMT -5
Its always nice to have First Strikes as an option, but I wouldn't recommend starting with them. Also, if you start playing with First Strikes make sure you always have the option to switch back to regular paint, whether it is changing a barrel or a magazine or even your whole kit make sure you always have a choice.
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Post by shesniper on Aug 15, 2011 1:34:13 GMT -5
Ok sounds good. Thanks guys, I really appreciate the input |
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Post by Wolfen on Aug 15, 2011 10:57:48 GMT -5
First strikes in the hands of someone who can use them is scary, i got about a 95% hit rate when i use first strikes (only missed 3 FS out of the last 40 ish i've shot). But unless your sure that the type of play that you need to effectively use FS is the right for you i'd do as all the others said and just go for something that shoots normal paintballs too.
(Oh for those that say that First strikes are so expensive take note than i've pretty much cut down my ammo cost by 60% since switching to First stikes due to the fact that you always need only one shot / elimination)
My suggestion would be a low maintenance, lightweight marker in the line of Envy (old name Vibe) or a proto marker (note that the rail reflex and older versions of PMRs ain't very low maintenance, the cheaper once like old SLGs and the new rail is however). For mask i too would recommend i4 or Sly profit, they're both really comfortable with great field of view. As for hopper i'd go for any electro hopper that can keep up with your choise of marker (no need for a rotor even though their awesome). Also something that's nice to pick up since your a girl is a bounce shirt or chest protector. Both my wife and sister plays and they both agree that it's a good thing to have.
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Post by coralnerd on Aug 15, 2011 12:31:56 GMT -5
Hustle paint ball has t9.1 kits with mask, tanks, etc.
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Post by skullcandy1993 on Aug 15, 2011 14:52:12 GMT -5
but most of the hustle paintball kits come with a pod pack...who needs a pod pack when you use a T9.1?
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Post by majorghost on Aug 21, 2011 21:44:49 GMT -5
Totally missed this thread! lol
As a female in the sport there are a few recommendations I can make. Try our gear before buying. Since everything fits differently, there can be issues (as I have found) and it would be a shame to waste money.
As for a marker... tippmanns are very durable and the usual beginners marker. If you can test out a marker first, do it. Trying out the marker will show you whether its right for you.
Most importantly, talk with other players. Best way to get advice on gear.
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