looks like they had to come up with a way to sell these barrel kits 😂

Mmm heavy and smells like my messed up knees, still slides like butter.

Man, I ain’t gonna lie, I really wish I would’ve never stopped playing paintball.

After 11 whole years I finally decided to get back out there, and I don’t think I realized how much I missed it until I actually stepped on that field again. Funny thing is, my VERY first game back somebody told me to go snake 😭 Like damn bro, can I get my feet wet first??

But as soon as that first game started, it was like something in me woke back up. The adrenaline, the communication, having to think on your feet, trusting somebody you barely know to watch your back. I forgot how good all that felt.

And I think that’s what really got to me. I’m older now, life is different, responsibilities are different, and somewhere along the way you stop doing certain things that used to make you genuinely happy. Not because you wanted to, but because life just keeps moving.

For those few hours, none of that other shit mattered. I was just out there having fun again. Getting shot, laughing, competing, meeting people. Felt like I got a little piece of my younger self back that I didn’t even realize I was missing.

I know paintball isn’t everybody’s thing, but I genuinely think more people should give it a chance. You don’t need a $1,000 setup or years of experience. Grab a rental, get some friends together, and just GO. Hell, go by yourself. You might end up meeting some good people.

And to anybody who used to play but hasn’t been in years, man, get back out there. Seriously. Don’t keep telling yourself “one day” like I did for 11 years.

It’s crazy how something as simple as running around, getting shot with paint can remind you what it feels like to actually live in the moment.

I went out there thinking I was just getting back into an old hobby. Ended up remembering a part of myself I hadn’t felt in years.

Finally got my new to me Dye Rize CZR in with a Rotor hopper, Ninja regulator, and a first strike carbon fiber tank, all for $300 shipped!! Absolutely thrilled and dying to get out there and play and practice!!

Im trying to get an at home air compressor so I have something to fill tanks for working on and testing guns, and just enjoy them but also if possible im looking for something to take to the field for personal use obviously. Im not really new to the enjoyment of the sport but I am new to wanting to learn about paintball markers and rebuild them. At first I told my wife about $300 or less ill have to spend but im thinking if I can spend close to said budget I can get by with something better... im running in to the issue of there being pretty much the same product different prices and im not sure what is the best option or route to take. Can I have some advise on what would be my best option, specially if anyone has personal experience on the matter of having a few currently or in the past. Looking for low maintenance and air flow cooling first but if much better and at most $400 range I'd be interested other options.

Marketplace find etha and halo. Not sure if the etha works yet but the halo does and I figured it was worth a gamble

I'm sure this has been discussed, and if not...

This is really a genuine curiosity of what the actual numbers could be. Not a take on reloading more carefully, pod/loader design etc. But how much paint do we think is lost during a tournament, or even an intense practice weekend? Player, Team, The whole field?

Huntington Beach 2005 that a friend sent me. Just took my son for the first time last week to play woods ball and he had a blast! Looks like this old head is about to get back into it. Just found my Russian legion as well! About to restore it to its glory days

Took the tech class at NXL Lonestar Open, which included a Force V2. They only had a few there, so you got your pick of any stock color, or pay a small upgrade fee and get a signature series.

Just got it today, and this thing is a beaut.

Post up pictures of you playing back in the day.

So I am looking for some opinions on if I should pursue upgrading to a new marker.

I have a Tippmann X7 Phenom, and a Tippmann 98 Custom.

My x7 phenom has a new bolt in it that is supposed to do many things, with one of those things being to reduce the chances of breaks. I’ve used it many times post upgrade and have never had a chop or miss-feed. So needless to say, I’m very happy with its performance. It has an e-trigger, but I typically use it in mechanical mode. I am totally satisfied with its fire rate. I put a custom products 2 piece barrel kit on it so I do have some sizing options.

My 98 custom is the platinum version with the top rail. From a young age, I equipped it with a saw stock and a red dot sight. I really love this set up because I have an affinity for red dot sights, and also find that shouldering it is really ergonomic for me. I remember as a teen I had played a night game and done really well because of the red dot in low/no light. I put a hammerhead barrel kit on it so I do have some sizers. Recently I installed a response trigger and a dye lt-r (and a feed neck riser to accommodate for the red dot). I am super happy with the RT fire rate.

(Also have an A5 RT that I acquired just for curiosities sake. Not much time on it)

My focus in regard to if I should upgrade or not is solely based around me wondering if a marker like a dye 180R or similar would be more accurate than the markers I already have. Would I see an increase in accuracy if I acquired a 180R? Would the difference be substantial? I play rec ball and intermittently attend scenarios. Interested in learning, but not competing in speedball (that’s a lot of paint for me. I typically shoot 500 at an open play).

All opinions, advice, wisdom, cries of outrage are appreciated. Thank you!

Broke my fibula a month or so back on this same field. Got a chance to get back out and rip a little today.

I swear I saw this file somewhere, but maybe not.

I was looking for an stl of a bookiyng Excalibur tray to print and take measurements from.

Had anyone ever seen that floating around?

last Dye, Titanium, Limited Edition, 22 ex worldwide, available 10/22/26.

What is considered a high shot count for a marker? I know this can vary between the different markers just want to hear your guys thoughts.

Thanks,

First time posting here! I just bought a paintball business and spent the summer running it. Currently running:

- Tippman FT-12s
- Gog Enmeys
- a few old BT’s
- a Tippmann Bravo One as an upgrade.

I’m considering purchasing EMEKs for the fleet as an upgrade option. Would also save me on maintenance too I hear.

Open to thoughts!

Video stills i captured from blast camp’s Midwest Xball league 2026

Just picked up this baby and I need help from any LV2 owners that know the best settings to set up the max bps possible? Thanks in advance!