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Exciting Outdoor Sports

Paintball is one of the most popular exciting outdoor sports which is played all around the world. This action-packed sport is shared, enjoyed, and played by people of all ages. In over 30 countries all over the world, there all types of people with a love and passion for adventure who are participating in the ultimate paintball experience.

In the early days of playing paintball, fancy guns for the sport were merely nonexistent. With today’s evolving technology ever growing, paintball has come quite a long way since then. Pump paintball was the original and universal pump paintball gun which was first used in the sport. Many consider pump paintball to be the intended method of playing this sport.

Skill level is determined by the player’s mastery level. If a player is using an automatic or semi-automatic gun during a paintball game, the skill level of that player is quite hard to determine. A continuous stream of paint balls is produced when a rapid-fire paint ball gun is used. These types of paintball markers can also help a beginner appear to be a veteran in today’s world of the paintball sport. This makes the sport so unique in itself.

In the paintball game, a player is permitted to show skill level by using a pump paintball gun. Using this method, the player is able to aim at targets thus producing an example of his or her skill level. A rapid-fire marker or gun is extremely beneficial in marking the location of a target for a fellow comrade in being able to focus in on another player more quickly. If the player were using a single shot pump gun, the player would then be forced to be much more aware of what is going on around him or her at that precise time.

When purchasing a paintball marker or gun, there are a few guidelines to take into consideration before making your purchase. One important concept to keep in mind is that when you are playing in a paintball battlefield, it is best to not expose very much of your body as possible. Paintball can be painful on bare skin let alone on thin clothes. This is even more important when playing single shot paintball wars. It is also very important to wear head gear at all times. Goggles along with face masks are also pertinent in protecting your vision and face. If the paintball paint were to get in a player’s eyes, the game would not be nearly as fun if even enjoyable at all. In fact, the game may even be over at this point.

While paintball has many different styles of play and rules which change over time, paintball still exists as a game. This sport combines a sport, a hide and go seek game, along with the capturing of a flag game, all in one. Paintball is unique because it offers a real life feel in shooting, while still being a game and sport. Get out there and play!

About the Author

Mike regularly writes for ProlificPaintball.com, they carry such paintball equipment as the
Invert Mini Paintball Marker
and the
Halo B Hopper
, as well as many other items from a variety of manufacturers.

My Paintball Apparel

Invert 08 Youth Paintball Jersey – Woodland $44.95 Empire customers need clothing that won’t shy away from grueling two day practices and 4 day tournaments. These jerseys are built to last with integrated mesh venting and silicone bottle Gripz and added elbow padding. The traditional mobility cut and graphic sublimation styling that flows into the design of the matching Invert pants.Features:You asked for Padding! The Invert SE jersey covers paintball specific zones with a light layer of cushion. Paintball should be fun not painfull.Bottle Gripz tm Silicone Empire logos on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action gamesSilicone Screened Empire Logo on the tail of the jersey that help grip your harness and keep it in placeHigh output mesh venting on the chest and under arms. Being hot and uncomfortable is nobodies’ idea of fun. We vent the hot zones for you you just worry about winningMicro-ribbed cuffs to easily slip over your ventz elbow pads and glovesSilicone Empire logo bottle Gripz on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action gamesCustom Digi Camo sublimated patterns

Invert 08 Jersey – Blue $30 Empire customers need clothing that won’t shy away from grueling two day practices and 4 day tournaments. These jerseys are built to last with integrated mesh venting and silicone bottle Gripz and added elbow padding. The traditional mobility cut and graphic sublimation styling that flows into the design of the matching Invert pants.Features:You asked for Padding! The Invert SE jersey covers paintball specific zones with a light layer of cushion. Paintball should be fun not painfull.Bottle Gripz tm Silicone Empire logos on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action gamesSilicone Screened Empire Logo on the tail of the jersey that help grip your harness and keep it in placeHigh output mesh venting on the chest and under arms. Being hot and uncomfortable is nobodies’ idea of fun. We vent the hot zones for you you just worry about winningMicro-ribbed cuffs to easily slip over your ventz elbow pads and glovesSilicone Empire logo bottle Gripz on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action gamesCustom Digi Camo sublimated patterns

Invert 08 Jersey – Red $30 Empire customers need clothing that won’t shy away from grueling two day practices and 4 day tournaments. These jerseys are built to last with integrated mesh venting and silicone bottle Gripz and added elbow padding. The traditional mobility cut and graphic sublimation styling that flows into the design of the matching Invert pants.Features:You asked for Padding! The Invert SE jersey covers paintball specific zones with a light layer of cushion. Paintball should be fun not painfull.Bottle Gripz tm Silicone Empire logos on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action gamesSilicone Screened Empire Logo on the tail of the jersey that help grip your harness and keep it in placeHigh output mesh venting on the chest and under arms. Being hot and uncomfortable is nobodies’ idea of fun. We vent the hot zones for you you just worry about winningMicro-ribbed cuffs to easily slip over your ventz elbow pads and glovesSilicone Empire logo bottle Gripz on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action gamesCustom Digi Camo sublimated patterns

Invert 08 Jersey – Urban $30 Empire customers need clothing that won’t shy away from grueling two day practices and 4 day tournaments. These jerseys are built to last with integrated mesh venting and silicone bottle Gripz and added elbow padding. The traditional mobility cut and graphic sublimation styling that flows into the design of the matching Invert pants.Features:You asked for Padding! The Invert SE jersey covers paintball specific zones with a light layer of cushion. Paintball should be fun not painfull.Bottle Gripz tm Silicone Empire logos on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action gamesSilicone Screened Empire Logo on the tail of the jersey that help grip your harness and keep it in placeHigh output mesh venting on the chest and under arms. Being hot and uncomfortable is nobodies’ idea of fun. We vent the hot zones for you you just worry about winningMicro-ribbed cuffs to easily slip over your ventz elbow pads and glovesSilicone Empire logo bottle Gripz on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action gamesCustom Digi Camo sublimated patterns

Invert 08 Jersey – Woodland $30 Empire customers need clothing that won’t shy away from grueling two day practices and 4 day tournaments. These jerseys are built to last with integrated mesh venting and silicone bottle Gripz and added elbow padding. The traditional mobility cut and graphic sublimation styling that flows into the design of the matching Invert pants.Features:You asked for Padding! The Invert SE jersey covers paintball specific zones with a light layer of cushion. Paintball should be fun not painfull.Bottle Gripz tm Silicone Empire logos on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action gamesSilicone Screened Empire Logo on the tail of the jersey that help grip your harness and keep it in placeHigh output mesh venting on the chest and under arms. Being hot and uncomfortable is nobodies’ idea of fun. We vent the hot zones for you you just worry about winningMicro-ribbed cuffs to easily slip over your ventz elbow pads and glovesSilicone Empire logo bottle Gripz on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action gamesCustom Digi Camo sublimated patterns

Invert Nightstick Carbon Fiber Paintball Barrel $59.95 The new Invert barrels are made using state of the art technology and have a very clean and polished finish. For the price the Invert Carbon Fiber barrel will be taking the paintball market by storm. The light weight design makes it ideal for any tournament scenario or recreational player. The Invert Carbon Fiber Barrel Nightstick comes in a .692 Inner Diameter which will work with most types of paintballs on the market and is available in Spyder Cocker Tippmann A5 and Ion threading.

Empire Invert SE Paintball Jersey Red Camo $30 Invert Jersey SE Empire customers need clothing that wont shy away from grueling two day practices and 4 day tournaments. These jerseys are built to last with integrated mesh venting and silicone bottle Gripz and added elbow padding. The traditional mobility cut and graphic sublimation styling that flows into the design of the matching Invert pants. Invert SE Features: *You asked for Padding! The Invert SE jersey covers paintball specific zones with a light layer of cushion. Paintball should be fun not painfull. *Bottle Gripz tm Silicone Empire logos on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in todays high action games *Silicone Screened Empire Logo on the tail of the jersey that help grip your harness and keep it in place *High output mesh venting on the chest and under arms. Being hot and uncomfortable is nobodies idea of fun. We vent the hot zones for you you just worry about winning *Micro ribbed cuffs to easily slip over your ventz elbow pads and gloves *Silicone Empire logo bottle Gripz on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in todays high action games *Custom Digi Camo sublimated patterns *Available in Sizes: S M L XL XXL XXXL

Invert 08 Tank Cover – 20oz $16.95 Cool new Invert Paintball 45 and 68 tank cover. Durable and built to last.

Invert 08 Tank Cover – 45ci $19.95 Cool new Invert Paintball 45 and 68 tank cover. Durable and built to last.

Invert 08 Tank Cover – 68ci $19.95 Cool new Invert Paintball 45 and 68 tank cover. Durable and built to last.

Invert 08 Paintball Glove – Blue $19.95 Features:Kevlar Gel palm pads where you need it most. Shock protection on the heel of your hand. Breathable Airprene construction for maximum protection and comfortSilicone palm- paintball can be a messy sport and we don’t want you dropping your $1000 dollar marker out there.Medical Velcro closure with gusset- keeping the gloves on and the dirt outClarino Palm- not only is this one of the best feeling thin palm materials but it wont turn your hands the same color as your glovesMicro fiber sublimated thumb panels so you can buff up or remove any unwanted splatter from your lenses without scratching themLycra hinged fingers and thumb- again we know how important it is for you to become one with your marker. We took every consideration in flex especially in the thumb to make sure you don’t even realize you have gloves on

Invert 08 Paintball Gloves – Urban $19.95 Features:Kevlar Gel palm pads where you need it most. Shock protection on the heel of your hand. Breathable Airprene construction for maximum protection and comfortSilicone palm- paintball can be a messy sport and we don’t want you dropping your $1000 dollar marker out there.Medical Velcro closure with gusset- keeping the gloves on and the dirt outClarino Palm- not only is this one of the best feeling thin palm materials but it wont turn your hands the same color as your glovesMicro fiber sublimated thumb panels so you can buff up or remove any unwanted splatter from your lenses without scratching themLycra hinged fingers and thumb- again we know how important it is for you to become one with your marker. We took every consideration in flex especially in the thumb to make sure you don’t even realize you have gloves on

Invert 08 Paintball Glove – Woodland $19.95 Features:Kevlar Gel palm pads where you need it most. Shock protection on the heel of your hand. Breathable Airprene construction for maximum protection and comfortSilicone palm- paintball can be a messy sport and we don’t want you dropping your $1000 dollar marker out there.Medical Velcro closure with gusset- keeping the gloves on and the dirt outClarino Palm- not only is this one of the best feeling thin palm materials but it wont turn your hands the same color as your glovesMicro fiber sublimated thumb panels so you can buff up or remove any unwanted splatter from your lenses without scratching themLycra hinged fingers and thumb- again we know how important it is for you to become one with your marker. We took every consideration in flex especially in the thumb to make sure you don’t even realize you have gloves on

Invert 08 Youth Paintball Pants $74.95 Whether you are playing World Cup Orlando or your first local rookie event. These pants will have you protected. For our price conscious shoppers that value high quality we have created a pant just for you. Dollar for dollar this pant is the best bang for your buck. We have strived to give you the essential options in a paintball specific pant that hold up to the stress without stressing out your wallet.Features:Lightest weight pants we make….some may call them fast pantsWide hole belt loops! You asked for them we delivered!Custom Empire zipper pulls1680 Durra knee construction padded and pre-curved with dual density foam protectionWe not only started the 4 way stretch panels above the knees but we have perfected it. These panels give so your pants don’t have toCB pad and waistband padding. Cinch cord cuffs because we know not everybody is the same height Colorfast custom Digi-camo sublimated polymesh panels

Invert 08 Paintball Glove – Red $19.95 Features:Kevlar Gel palm pads where you need it most. Shock protection on the heel of your hand. Breathable Airprene construction for maximum protection and comfortSilicone palm- paintball can be a messy sport and we don’t want you dropping your $1000 dollar marker out there.Medical Velcro closure with gusset- keeping the gloves on and the dirt outClarino Palm- not only is this one of the best feeling thin palm materials but it wont turn your hands the same color as your glovesMicro fiber sublimated thumb panels so you can buff up or remove any unwanted splatter from your lenses without scratching themLycra hinged fingers and thumb- again we know how important it is for you to become one with your marker. We took every consideration in flex especially in the thumb to make sure you don’t even realize you have gloves on

Invert 08 Paintball Pants – Blue $50 Whether you are playing World Cup Orlando or your first local rookie event. These pants will have you protected. For our price conscious shoppers that value high quality we have created a pant just for you. Dollar for dollar this pant is the best bang for your buck. We have strived to give you the essential options in a paintball specific pant that hold up to the stress without stressing out your wallet.Features:Lightest weight pants we make….some may call them fast pantsWide hole belt loops! You asked for them we delivered!Custom Empire zipper pulls1680 Durra knee construction padded and pre-curved with dual density foam protectionWe not only started the 4 way stretch panels above the knees but we have perfected it. These panels give so your pants don’t have toCB pad and waistband padding. You (and your girlfriend) will thank us later.Cinch cord cuffs because we know not everybody is the same height Colorfast custom Digi-camo sublimated polymesh panelsAvailable in Sizes: YS YM YL XS S M L XL and XXL.Digi-Colors: Urban Woodland Red and US Army

Invert 08 Paintball Pants – Red $50 Whether you are playing World Cup Orlando or your first local rookie event. These pants will have you protected. For our price conscious shoppers that value high quality we have created a pant just for you. Dollar for dollar this pant is the best bang for your buck. We have strived to give you the essential options in a paintball specific pant that hold up to the stress without stressing out your wallet.Features:Lightest weight pants we make….some may call them fast pantsWide hole belt loops! You asked for them we delivered!Custom Empire zipper pulls1680 Durra knee construction padded and pre-curved with dual density foam protectionWe not only started the 4 way stretch panels above the knees but we have perfected it. These panels give so your pants don’t have toCB pad and waistband padding. You (and your girlfriend) will thank us later.Cinch cord cuffs because we know not everybody is the same height Colorfast custom Digi-camo sublimated polymesh panelsAvailable in Sizes: YS YM YL XS S M L XL and XXL.Digi-Colors: Urban Woodland Red and US Army

Invert 08 Paintball Pants – Urban $50 Whether you are playing World Cup Orlando or your first local rookie event. These pants will have you protected. For our price conscious shoppers that value high quality we have created a pant just for you. Dollar for dollar this pant is the best bang for your buck. We have strived to give you the essential options in a paintball specific pant that hold up to the stress without stressing out your wallet.Features:Lightest weight pants we make….some may call them fast pantsWide hole belt loops! You asked for them we delivered!Custom Empire zipper pulls1680 Durra knee construction padded and pre-curved with dual density foam protectionWe not only started the 4 way stretch panels above the knees but we have perfected it. These panels give so your pants don’t have toCB pad and waistband padding. You (and your girlfriend) will thank us later.Cinch cord cuffs because we know not everybody is the same height Colorfast custom Digi-camo sublimated polymesh panelsAvailable in Sizes: YS YM YL XS S M L XL and XXL.Digi-Colors: Urban Woodland Red and US Army

Invert 08 Paintball Pants – Woodland $50 Whether you are playing World Cup Orlando or your first local rookie event. These pants will have you protected. For our price conscious shoppers that value high quality we have created a pant just for you. Dollar for dollar this pant is the best bang for your buck. We have strived to give you the essential options in a paintball specific pant that hold up to the stress without stressing out your wallet.Features:Lightest weight pants we make….some may call them fast pantsWide hole belt loops! You asked for them we delivered!Custom Empire zipper pulls1680 Durra knee construction padded and pre-curved with dual density foam protectionWe not only started the 4 way stretch panels above the knees but we have perfected it. These panels give so your pants don’t have toCB pad and waistband padding. You (and your girlfriend) will thank us later.Cinch cord cuffs because we know not everybody is the same height Colorfast custom Digi-camo sublimated polymesh panelsAvailable in Sizes: YS YM YL XS S M L XL and XXL.Digi-Colors: Urban Woodland Red and US Army

Invert 08 Paintball Harness – 5+4 Pods $25.08 Out in the field there’s nothing worse than getting trapped without paint. The Invert harness not only secures your backup paint to be grabbed at a moment’s notice but it’s also padded and form-fit so you don’t even feel it there. This durable harness is a must for your Invert collection!Features:Easy-stash elastic loopsBreathable heat molded back pad for maximum comfort and support in all playing conditionsUnique overlapping neoprene belt ensures proper fitBold new gel-inject logo on main belt

Invert Mini Paintball Marker – Dust Black $324.95 More impressive than the size and feel the MINI boasts some of the hottest new technology to hit the paintball industry.Features:Weighing in under 2 lbs (including barrel ASA 9volt battery and regulator) the Invert Mini might be the lightest electronic marker available.Patented proprietary P.C.P. (Pressure Controlled Poppet) operating systemPatented proprietary MINI Regulator/ASA Patented proprietary Slipstreamâ„¢ solenoid Break Beam Anti-Chop Eyes Standard Multi-mode (NXL PSP NPPL & Millennium) firing capability with easy tournament lockout Clamping feed-neck with Smart Parts Ion / ICD threads Cocker threaded barrelNo hoses to crimp or break!One year limited warranty Get the Flash Player to see this player. var s1 = new SWFObject( http://silver.phpwebhosting.com/~pbolvideos/player.swf ply 500 353 9 #FFFFFF ); s1.addParam( allowfullscreen flase ); s1.addParam( flashvars file=http://silver.phpwebhosting.com/~pbolvideos/GNIMINI.flv&image=http://silver.phpwebhosting.com/~pbolvideos/GNIMINI.jpg ); s1.write( container );

Invert Mini Paintball Marker – Dust Blue $324.95 More impressive than the size and feel the MINI boasts some of the hottest new technology to hit the paintball industry.Features:Weighing in under 2 lbs (including barrel ASA 9volt battery and regulator) the Invert Mini might be the lightest electronic marker available.Patented proprietary P.C.P. (Pressure Controlled Poppet) operating systemPatented proprietary MINI Regulator/ASA Patented proprietary Slipstreamâ„¢ solenoid Break Beam Anti-Chop Eyes Standard Multi-mode (NXL PSP NPPL & Millennium) firing capability with easy tournament lockout Clamping feed-neck with Smart Parts Ion / ICD threads Cocker threaded barrelNo hoses to crimp or break!One year limited warranty Get the Flash Player to see this player. var s1 = new SWFObject( http://silver.phpwebhosting.com/~pbolvideos/player.swf ply 500 353 9 #FFFFFF ); s1.addParam( allowfullscreen flase ); s1.addParam( flashvars file=http://silver.phpwebhosting.com/~pbolvideos/GNIMINI.flv&image=http://silver.phpwebhosting.com/~pbolvideos/GNIMINI.jpg ); s1.write( container );

Invert Mini Paintball Marker – Dust Red $324.95 More impressive than the size and feel the MINI boasts some of the hottest new technology to hit the paintball industry.Features:Weighing in under 2 lbs (including barrel ASA 9volt battery and regulator) the Invert Mini might be the lightest electronic marker available.Patented proprietary P.C.P. (Pressure Controlled Poppet) operating systemPatented proprietary MINI Regulator/ASA Patented proprietary Slipstreamâ„¢ solenoid Break Beam Anti-Chop Eyes Standard Multi-mode (NXL PSP NPPL & Millennium) firing capability with easy tournament lockout Clamping feed-neck with Smart Parts Ion / ICD threads Cocker threaded barrelNo hoses to crimp or break!One year limited warranty Get the Flash Player to see this player. var s1 = new SWFObject( http://silver.phpwebhosting.com/~pbolvideos/player.swf ply 500 353 9 #FFFFFF ); s1.addParam( allowfullscreen flase ); s1.addParam( flashvars file=http://silver.phpwebhosting.com/~pbolvideos/GNIMINI.flv&image=http://silver.phpwebhosting.com/~pbolvideos/GNIMINI.jpg ); s1.write( container );

Invert Neck Protector $19.95 Invert Paintball neck protectors are built to compliment the body’s movements while augmenting its durability. Stretchable airflow lining lets your skin breath and the elbow cut-out prevents pinching through a full range of motion. Contoured EVA compression padding provides protection for both the neck and upper chest.