deux ex machina Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Have you done this? How much does it hurt to get hit by one? Is it a good hurt or a bad hurt? Link to post Share on other sites
GorillaTheater Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 It stings like hell. And not particularly in a good way. But it's alot of fun to stalk and shoot other people. Link to post Share on other sites
Leia Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 It stings like hell. And not particularly in a good way. But it's alot of fun to stalk and shoot other people. As said above. No matter how much layer of clothes you have on, you will have bruises BUT it wouldn't be as bad if you only had one layer . It stings like crazy and it can bleed too [depending on speed of the marker]. Most girls are afraid to play but me, I love the stalking and shooting so it's one of the sports I am into. In fact, our team will be playing in the next Championship next month! Link to post Share on other sites
Author deux ex machina Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 It stings like hell. And not particularly in a good way. But it's alot of fun to stalk and shoot other people. Did you take your family out to play paintball? That sounds like it would be great to do together. Not in a good way, huh? Oh well. Link to post Share on other sites
Author deux ex machina Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 As said above. No matter how much layer of clothes you have on, you will have bruises BUT it wouldn't be as bad if you only had one layer . It stings like crazy and it can bleed too [depending on speed of the marker]. I'm considering going with two layers - not sure yet, but I'm thinking sweats, with old jeans on the top layer. For some reason, I feel the denim with help me feel like I have more protection. Big old jacket. I don't want to buy any gear unless I'm positive I like it. So making do right now. Most girls are afraid to play but me, I love the stalking and shooting so it's one of the sports I am into. That's what I know I'll be good at...stalking and shooting. It's the bleeding and bruises that I'm having second thoughts about. But I made the decision I will try not to cry no matter what. In fact, our team will be playing in the next Championship next month! Best of luck to you, Leia! Link to post Share on other sites
Toki Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) Are you playing Arena type Paintball, or Woodsball? It actually does make a difference for adjusting your FPS (and how much it's goin' to sting) when playing either or, in Arena you want a lower fps somewhere around 250-265 (or about 10 bps/25.5%) it gives better curvature to your ball (useful for shooting around corners) and also hurts considerably less at close distance, where as woodsball the distances are typically greater, so you'll want to adjust the FPS somewhere from 320-380 FPS (15 bps) (I wouldn't advise going above 320 unless you're prepared to deal with some blood or a broken face mask) The trade off to the obvious greater accuracy for distance, is that at close range it hurts like all get out, and really makes you think twice before running through an open field. Also it really depends on what kind of gear you're towing. For Arena a long sleeve shirt will suffice if you're not afraid of getting a few cuts and bruises. Woodsball, you typically want Multilayer Camo, you can of course wear one layer, but you'll want to make some kind of custom ghillie suit, doesn't have to be fancy, but it'll definitely prevent people from easily spotting you unless they're right up close. I generally wear camo + jacket/flack jacket. The extra layer really helps in case you get ambushed. Edited November 2, 2009 by Toki Link to post Share on other sites
Odyssey Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) What's the pain like? It's like getting snapped on your skin by a rubber band point blank range (i mean pulled riiiiight back)...kinda like that. But it goes away after several seconds. Sometimes the paintball won't break (especially in cold weather) when it hits you and those hurt. The pain will last a bit longer but it will go away faster too. Tip: Definitely do wear gloves, 'cause hits close to the bone hurt the most. Jeans and denims are good. Layers too. It's really not as bad as i make it sound. You'll be so pumped up on adrenaline that you won't feel much anyway. Have fun. Just don't go dying on us Deux, we want you back in one piece, to hear all ya kick ass battle stories. Edited November 4, 2009 by Odyssey Link to post Share on other sites
Crusoe Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Its great fun and it doesn't hurt much at all, but if you are worried wear baggy clothes, it'll help the deaden the blow Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Erased Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I loved paintball, so much fun. Getting hit didn't really hurt, my right arm hurt the most from holding the damn gun for that long. Denim and agreed on the gloves. Link to post Share on other sites
GoneButNotForgotten Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 For a lot of people the adrenaline deadens the pain so much that you don't even notice much. I've been hit multiple times and had it not splattered I wouldn't have noticed. And they are right about the gloves. You said you wanted to avoid buying gear, the one thing I will recommend is some paintball gloves. They have a shell type thing to protect your hand. Which is one of the most painful spots to get hit. Most places don't rent out gloves that I've seen. I'm going to assume your going to an actual paintball place. It is probably best to go there first. It is safer and people will have their guns chrono'd correctly. Plus you can usually rent from them to determine if you like it. I miss playing. Haven't had enough money for it in a while. Expensive sport, but very addicting and a lot of fun. Link to post Share on other sites
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