How to Keep Fog Out and Your Butt in the Game! -- Fogging sucks. Here in the Northwest, I have seen entire games come to a screeching halt just when things were getting exciting because half the players' goggles were fogged up. I have personally had a paintball mask fog up while I was walking from the start zone to my team's base. Before the ref had even yelled "Game on!" I couldn't see a thing. Nothing can ruin a great afternoon of paintball faster than bad fogging.

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Paintball gloves offer three important benefits: protection, concealment, and warmth. Anyone who has taken a direct hit on the hands or fingers knows what a painful experience that can be. A pointblank shot to the hands could cause damage to delicate nerves or the small bones in your fingers. Gloves are also an essential part of camouflage. I am always amazed when I see a player decked out head to toe in camo without gloves.

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The Fusion Ultralite Dash I showed up at the paintball field in my shorts, Stanford T-shirt and flip flops. The early afternoon temperature was already hovering around 96 degrees, so I waited until the last minute before gearing up. Fortunately, I had a new set of SpecOps Ultralite Fusion paintball camouflage, and I was looking forward to putting them to the test.

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Semi-auto Paintball Pistol A favorite among many paintballers for its good looks, the reliable .68 Delta semi-automatic paintball pistol is custom milled from high grade aluminum for excellent balance and precision. The .68 Delta handgun boasts excellent range and accuracy and is available in black or bead blast chrome finish.

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Having recently joined a scenario paintball team, I was looking for ways to add more realism to my style of play. I had my trusty Tippmann A-5 with a few upgrades, my Zeus G2+ pistol and holster, a tactical vest, and a whole lot of desire to make a difference on the field with my newfound teammates.

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The What and the Why!—I love paintball. I play it every opportunity I get. I’ve always made sure I could take care of my equipment and field stripping and “on the spot” repair is just a part of that, but, over the years one of the more frustrating things for me is working on my guns at the field. Let me tell you a little story that shows just how frustrating it can be.

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If Looks Could Kill—Some people love the looks, others state it’s ‘overkill’, but regardless of what side of the fence you’re on, the distinct visual features of Ariakon paintball guns have certainly set the company’s products apart from other brands of paintball markers. If you are into a realistic look and feel that is blended with a healthy dose of rail accessories and futuristic lines, then you may want to check out the unique Ariakon SIM-4 Elite Kit.

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Unleash the Paint -- The Firestorm Crank is a rapid fire trigger attachment for the Tippmann A-5 paintball gun. As I discovered last weekend, this easy-to-mount attachment is a simple, yet extremely effective little monster designed to mow down opponents or keep them at bay with a consistent onslaught of suppression fire.

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The Best Paintball Gun Finish Available When Lamborghini rolls another masterpiece off the assembly line, the last thing the company would consider doing is finishing the car with a $99 paint job at Bargain Bob's Auto Paint While You Wait. Some things are no-brainers, and it doesn't take a genius to figure out that cheap-looking wrapping paper makes for a cheap-looking present.

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About forty years ago, the Russians designed the AK-47. It's still a state-of-the-art assault rifle today even after all that time. And, that's how I feel about the Tippmann A-5. Its popularity will last forever because it is such a well-designed paintball powerhouse.

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