Without a commercial paintball field, back yard woodsball players are often faced with the dilemma of where to get their air tanks refilled. While paintball guns are powered by portable CO2 or compressed air tanks, these must be refilled often for continued play. Depending on how close you live to the nearest air tank refill station, your...

Paintball uniforms generally consist of a pair of loose fitting pants and jersey, as well as camouflage fatigues for tactical matches. When choosing a pair of pants and jersey, select breathable and flexible material, as this will protect from overheating and discomfort, as well as allowing a high level of mobility to the wearer. Consider attire...

Most players just starting out do not want to spend much to try out the sport. Newcomers often buy the least expensive tank: the CO2 tank. Most paintball starter kits include CO2 as the air source because tanks are so cheap and readily available. CO2 tanks are lightweight, vary in sizes and can be shipped through the mail, as long as they're empty.

You will find that the tournament is a lot more aggressive than your usual game of recreational paintball in the woods behind your house. All of a sudden it matters whether each team wins or loses. Players hit it much harder and faster so they will win the game. Your adrenaline will be peaked and this will make the game seem much faster than usual...