Toadtorrent Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Going to try Paintball action for the first time for a group celebration. Any suggestions on what I should wear? It will be outside, and probably hovering around 0C. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I guess gym shorts and a tee shirt are out of the question, although it would certainly intimidate the opponents when you show them how "tough" you are. "Go ahead, make my day..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Yikes. I've been warned of some interesting, colourful bruising potential. Hmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I've never played in the cold...but in SoCal I always wore double layers (double long sleeve t-shirts) and jeans...the paintballs may be harder since there frozen...so planing accordingly...you'll probably end up with some small welts and bruises that you'll wonder where they came from...the adrenaline masks the initial pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialvat Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Jeans for sure, maybe sweats underneath. Watch out for head and neck shots they hurt ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 The one most important piece of gear is used to protect your one most important piece of gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Avoid wearing this and definitely get one of these babies!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 The one most important piece of gear is used to protect your one most important piece of gear. His...nose?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Well, that will cover the end of his nose. I checked and NOBODY makes a cup that big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 What kind've shoes would you recommend for such an occassion Nanuq? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 What kind've shoes would you recommend for such an occassion Nanuq? I was going to order some Gucci loafers from Ken...they're brown leather...that's an earth tone right?? What's the joke with the nose protector? I don't get it. That's how I always wear mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I was going to order some Gucci loafers from Ken...they're brown leather...that's an earth tone right?? What's the joke with the nose protector? I don't get it. That's how I always wear mine. Joke??? what joke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 on a serious note, do not wear a non screw type chronograph, i was wearing my navitimer once, and the watch took a hit, I had to take her apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 .... they even have a Marauder's Paintball Watch...I wonder if it's gen http://www.marauderspaintball.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsa Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I strongly suggest full Waffen-SS winter pea pattern uniform and equipment with a fully live MP34 SMG. Wait. No, sorry, what was I thinking?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I think I'm just wearing a Timex Ironman for this event...no bling for me. I think I'll forego the ghillie suit...maybe go for a fluorescent one of these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 So now we are waiting for the new "Toad's Guide to Surviving paintball world wearing your favorite rep" tutorial i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefwiggum Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Tell you what Toadtorrent, if you shave your nut, make sure you wear a baseball cap and if you try sneaking up on an enemy position on your belly, make sure that your [censored] is down nice and low. I can testify to the pain of an exploding paintball on the top of the bonce and my [censored] being used for target practice - It [censored] hurts and the bruises stay for weeks. Two or three light layers and your camo gear should be enough to take the worst of the sting out. And for [censored]'s sake don't wear high heel sling backs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Body armor and a face mask for starters and then open crotch panties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Obviously wear something sturdy.... Personally I like to wear a mini-tank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphinfreindly Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) I was going to suggest from presonal experience a box, but its already been suggested, I would take it seriously....it really frickin hurts... also a scarf of some sort for your neck as getting shot here might take you back to your schooldays as the resulting bruise looks like a lovebite (UK slang) or hickey? (US slang) and your other half wont let you forget it...again from experience and never never never lift your goggles. my bro went balling once nd watched a bloke snap his leg, he was running through the trees and his foot stepped over a log, but his knee was stopped from forward motion by another log....his momentum carried his body onward the scream could be heard for miles but have fun fella, get them before they get you... Edited October 17, 2009 by dolphinfreindly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Boy...this is sounding...ummmm.interesting. Crap. I'm in so much trouble. Where's all the SAS / Ranger / SWAT training I never had? Neck guard is sounding good. I have balaclava now...fleece, so some padding...a tough shelled fleece jacket which hopefully will provide decent energy dispersion, and some tough double layer pants. It's all neutral grey...not quite camo...so hopefully I'm not that visible. Yikes!! The sad thing is some of the guys are in fact trained ETF folks...lots of surgeons on deck as well...so we'll be heavily covered on the compound fracture and trauma treatment end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Dibs on his IWC Aquatimer Cousteau. He's toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 HAH HAH...yup...I'm toast. I'm thinking of bringing the camera...not sure of the potential damage to it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Don't worry about all the other superfluous crap. Just get that box inside your jocks and protect the "jewels" Nothing else matters......Nothing! O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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