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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

How To Prepare For Your First Outdoor Paintball In WA

By Patty Goff


If you have never played paintball before, then be ready for a fun experience. Not only will you get your heart pumping with all the activity that you will be engaged in but you will also get to have a great time with your friends. Proper preparation is important in ensuring that your first outdoor paintball in WA is a great experience. Here are some things you should have in mind.

Have the right clothing. The aim of your clothes is to ensure that you stay warm enough or you do not get too cold. The best way to handle this, especially if the weather is fluctuating a lot is to layer dress. This will make it easier for you to adjust your clothes, depending on how hot or cold the weather is. Check the weather forecast a few days to your event to know how the weather will be. Another use of clothes is to pad you up. This will help you not feel the sting of the ball when it hits you.

You have to protect your head from the sting of the ball. Another reason to protect your head is so as not to get paint all over your hair. This is important if you just got your hair done. You can wear a hat under the protective headgear that you choose. The hat will help to soak up sweat around your head.

To protect your upper torso, wear a sweatshirt with long sleeves. A t-shirt may be comfortable but it is not ideal for this game. This is because it will leave a lot of bare skin exposed. Consider wearing a jacket or a hoodie for extra protection. There are paintball shirts, which cover up players quite well. If you can find them, then they will be the best option to go for.

You can decide to play with your bare hands, but is best if you can wear gloves. You do not have to get a fancy pair of gloves. Just about any kind of glove will work fine, as long as it allows you to hold your gun and use it properly. Also, avoid gloves that are slippery.

Wear pants that will protect you against the elements. This is because the game is usually played in rough terrain, which can expose you to rain, thorns and water. Thick pants which can withstand harsh elements will work best. You can wear something dark and loose or a jumpsuit.

You choice of shoes is important. Go for closed shoes that will withstand rough handling. If you wear shoes that are not sturdy, chances are that they can get damaged in the process of playing the game. Also, avoid shoes with high heels, as they can cause you to fall or strain your ankle. Open shoes or peep toes should also be avoided.

There are some other things which you should remember to carry. Bring along some clean clothes which you will change into when going home. A towel for cleaning your equipment will come in handy. You may get thirsty with all the running that you will have to do therefore, carry some water or something to drink. Have some cash on you in case the place you are going to does not accept credit cards.




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