Yeah, cost is a bitch... The gear is fairly durable, but still costs a lot to get started. And paint is painfully expensive.Costly! Not fun by yourself so have to organise something with a group of mates, but to me feels more of a stag do or birthday rather than a hobbie
I'd deffiently do it more if for 1 it's in my area and yes cheaper as you mentioned it's good fun, I've tried airsoft by won't get into that due to the eye watering cost of gearYeah, cost is a bitch... The gear is fairly durable, but still costs a lot to get started. And paint is painfully expensive.
Luckily, we have a reball field (Rubber balls, indoor), where we can save some money on paint to practice.
If it was for the cost being lower, would you consider it as a hobby or is it just an occasional experience?
If you shot me in the face, I wouldn't even be mad at you as much as myself because:I’m banned from the paintball place around me, not my fault tho.
Got given a gun safety thing was on, instructor pointed it towards his face and shot it by “accident” turns out the safety was broke on it and it was saying it was on but wasn’t. I got banned cause the instructor shot himself in the face
Both sports have eye watering upfront costs. Airsoft is cheaper to maintain and to play though.I'd deffiently do it more if for 1 it's in my area and yes cheaper as you mentioned it's good fun, I've tried airsoft by won't get into that due to the eye watering cost of gear
The best way of Maintaining most airsoft guns is to buy a new one when it breaks because 70% of them are shitboxes mass produced to the same damage resistance as a late 2000s happy meal toy (Kinda sturdy but not what you want from a gun you’re running around shooting people with). Another thing that put me off of airsoft was spare parts were seemingly very scarce and you’d often be seeking out parts sent direct from factory from Asia, and the few that aren’t sourced from there are often sold out.Both sports have eye watering upfront costs. Airsoft is cheaper to maintain and to play though.
Immediately yes, But generally if you weren’t spotted as hit you can just rub your hand across the splat for a few seconds and all traces of paint are entirely gone.Havent really played but one good is people can see when they are hit no ignoring shots like airsoft.
Then buy a gun that hurts moreHavent really played but one good is people can see when they are hit no ignoring shots like airsoft.
I just dont think it's for everyone. It's not always accessible in terms of location, and it seems to be quite pricey if you want to do it as a hobby, imagine it be a nightmare trying to convince your own friends to start it as a hobby too.Hi, I've previously posted about Paintball.
The ones, still playing, we know it's not a popular sport.
So what's the reason for people not wanting to play or why you do.
I work at 2 fields/clubs and I'm genuinely interested in feedback, why it's so hard to find new team-mates.
Thanks.
Probably because of the communities around them for most.Hi, I've previously posted about Paintball.
The ones, still playing, we know it's not a popular sport.
So what's the reason for people not wanting to play or why you do.
I work at 2 fields/clubs and I'm genuinely interested in feedback, why it's so hard to find new team-mates.
Thanks.
Gotta give a +1 on this one.Honestly go airsoft
1. In the long run it’s cheaper . You can get 5k bbs for like £10
2. Gear looks more realistic (if that’s your sorta thing)
3. Hurts more but won’t leave toh with a fuck off bruise
That's the reason, I kind of preferred Paintball from the start. You have essentially 2 major marker brands: Dye and Planet Eclipse. You can get your hands on a used one from them from 100€ - 1200€. You can even get the flagship ones for 500-600€ with some luck.The best way of Maintaining most airsoft guns is to buy a new one when it breaks because 70% of them are shitboxes mass produced to the same damage resistance as a late 2000s happy meal toy (Kinda sturdy but not what you want from a gun you’re running around shooting people with). Another thing that put me off of airsoft was spare parts were seemingly very scarce and you’d often be seeking out parts sent direct from factory from Asia, and the few that aren’t sourced from there are often sold out.
Tippmans, whilst very reliable are usually not even owned as markers people have at home. They are really more for rental use, because they're just simply reliable and barely require any servicing. And they are sturdy and don't break easily. The first markers I see people getting are usually the Planet Eclipse EMEK or a electronic one in the 200€ used budget.In terms of paintball costs, The ammo is pricey but you could probably get like 2 years use of a Tippman FT12 at the very least before wanting to upgrade, but that would be because you want More performance and less weight, since those things are built like a cast iron skillet and would probably emerge intact from a nuclear attack.
It really depends on the paint that is used. Fields generally use a 1-2 star paint. Reason being, that the Tippmanns are just too rough with your regular paint. This is why the paint quite often doesn't splatter as it should. That's why most fields play with the "When you're hit you're out" rule.Immediately yes, But generally if you weren’t spotted as hit you can just rub your hand across the splat for a few seconds and all traces of paint are entirely gone.