Tags:paintball gear.
Unlike “Fight Club” not only can you talk about paintball, you’re encouraged to do so. What good is a fierce game of paintball if you can’t relive your battlefield triumphant (or defeat!)? The rules of paintball are pretty simple. It’s basically capture the flag, but with paintball guns. Two teams divide up a course or terrain. Two flags are planted somewhere in that course. The teams then scatter and attempt to capture that flag without getting “killed.” First team to return to their base with the opposing team’s flag is crowned the victor. Plenty of strategy goes into every game. As long as you’re equipped with the proper paintball gear, you might just outlast the others.
The definition of a paintball kill can vary between games. Some players like to have a single hit qualify as a kill while others specify a chest or head shot as the kill. Either way, you can count on being somebody’s target during the game. That’s why your paintball gear needs to offer you the highest level of protection.
With paintballs flying in every direction, you definitely want to protect your head and face. This is the most vulnerable spot on your body and can stop you cold if you’re hit without a special paintball mask. It is conceivable that you could wear an old motorcycle helmet and be protected. But those helmets were designed for riding not combat. The paintball game masks are sleek and aerodynamic providing the maximum amount of head coverage while still allowing you an open field of view.
The most fun had with paintball games is when you can play outdoors. Any swatch of woods becomes the perfect paintball zone. Playing outdoors means the potential for a lot of tumbling and rolling through the brush. The padding you’ll have on paintball jerseys and pants are perfect for this type of physical activity. They’re also perfect to absorb a direct hit from a pellet. You’ll still feel it, but it won’t be that bad.
What’s great about the new generation of paintball gear is that is can be customized to suit your personality. You can go bold with bright colors or go for the undercover camouflage vibe. Either way, your paintball gear becomes your uniform that can be worn in battle after battle. Your best friend might be your paintball gun, but when you take a couple of hits you’ll also be extremely grateful for the rest of your paintball gear.
Posted on 29 December '10 by Ghe, under Hobby. No Comments.
Tags:nitro RC cars.
The pastime of creating and racing radio controlled cars has grown enormously in the uk in recent years with a large number of people trying out the activity. The amount of RC car groups is increasing constantly and they are constantly searching for new members of all levels of expertise to come and join them.
If you happen to be new to the world of RC cars there are 2 main types of cars available-on road and off road. Off road model cars have fully functioning suspension and are suitable for use on an array of terrains and are fantastic for carrying out stunts and tricks. Road cars as suggested by its name are for use on highways and smooth or paved surfaces where their better top speeds can be put to good use.
There are a number of different methods for running RC cars. There are electric cars which make use of a normal rechargeable electric battery to power the car, nitro or fuel run which uses a nitromethane mix and gas powered models that run on pre-mixed petrol and oil. Each one of these methods has their own advantages and disadvantages with electric models recommended for beginners and nitro powered cars having the ability to achieve the best top speeds.
When you are investing in a Radio controlled car you can choose to either buy one that’s already built and ready to drive or one which comes as a kit which you build yourself. Kit cars are generally suggested for the more experienced fan because they allow much more scope for tweaking and tuning to realize optimal performance. Ready built cars are good for the beginner and intermediate levels as they deliver lots of enjoyment and fun with no technical or specialist knowledge needed to get them going.
The money that RC cars costs can vary from £50 to over £300. A fantastic entry level RC car can be bought for under £100 while more expensive nitro RC cars going for over £300. Among the best nitro RC cars available on the market at the moment is the Schumacher Fusion 28 Turbo 1:10 Touring Nitro RC Car. This car has to be seen in action to be believed with an unbelievable top speed in excess of 80 mph and precision handling and control.
RC cars are fun for all the family and it’s a terrific pastime for a novice as starting costs are low and all you need is enough room to drive your car.
Posted on 21 December '10 by Ghe, under Hobby. No Comments.