[Robo]

Has anyone here ever tried Paintball? If so tell us (me) about it - Don't be shy...

[ev]

NO
sorry I have a deep aversion for any kind of weapon

but
when calling a friend back home this week
he was still excited about playing paintball the previous weekend
they had been in the Czech Republic
and played fastball on a small course and paintball on a big wooded lot
the boys plan on going again soon

[wade]

Yes, I use to play pretty regular when I was still in school in So.Cal. If you get the chance to play DO! It's a blast and you will love it. Two tips...always wear a cup, and don't play in the snow ( the paintballs freeze and they hurt like hell). We played once in Big Bear durring winter, it didn't take long to learn that lesson. Let us know how it goes.

[hondafan]

yes i have a paintball gun. and i paintball with my cousins in the woods. we teamed up once and my partner and i kept getting shot, very accurately! we couldnt find out where the shots were fired from so finally i said "WE GIVE UP" and my cousin had snuck a camoflauge blanket down there and was lying under it on top of a kind of hilly area.

it is fun stuff.

[Robo]

I have personally played quite a lot over the last 18 years. I was just wondering if anyone had shared in the experience. I played my first game back in '86 against the reigning State champs. I have been lucky enough to have competed at every level from Recreational to Pro and had the chance to play in many different places.

Wade, Good advice! I only played a few minutes when I realized how important it was . I stopped in the middle of playing and went and bought one. I have worn one ever since . Do you still play?

ev, You said "sorry I have a deep aversion for any kind of weapon". Although a marker could be used as a weapon I never saw it as such. To me it was just a high tech version of tag (or Chess). It teaches teamwork, patience, self confidence, improves reflexs, and makes you think. I realize this isn't for everyone but if you get a chance maybe you should give it a try.

HF, I started playing in the woods although not so much anymore I miss it ... I have played in Oklahoma a few times. You have lots of woods to get lost in. I have to admit, I have never had anyone hide under a blanket before, dig tunnels yes, but not a blanket. Sounds like you had a good time...

[hondafan]

yes i had a great time! and what part of Oklahoma was it you played in? the more south the more woods!

[Robo]

Tulsa, Lawton (I think) and Norman. Back in the day, Tulsa had a couple of fields and I played there several times. Only played in Norman once and I believe we played a 5-man tournament in Lawton, but I'm not sure - it was a long time ago.

[wade]

No I have not played in about 10 years but I do miss it sometimes. We have a few areas for structured games here in Springfield but we have a lot of areas that you can just go to the woods and play renegade. I sold my equipt. before I left So.Cal. so I would have to get new gear. I use to use a little PMI1 pistol when I played.

[Robo]

Ahhhh, the good old pump days. The markers we use today are a little more evolved, they are semi-autos, some capable of shooting 26 balls per second. Most fields have a decent rental program so having your equipment is optional. Think about it. It's still fun, different, but still fun...

[hondafan]

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go van alstyne!

[Robo]

[RevinEvan]

yeah i play paintball also,my next door neighbor has a paintball buisness and feild haha.very fun