How to play paintball - The secrets of how to shoot like the pros - woodsball tips
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- The trick to shooting accurately is in how you hold your paintball gun. DangerMan goes over the basics along with various other tips you've seen in his previous HOW TO videos. If you are a weekend woodsball player, these tips integrate what pro players do in speedball along with the real world gameplay of woodsball paintball. REMEMBER - Woodsball and Rec paintball is NOT speedball or tournament ball. Many young players that have been coached in speedball believe those lessons apply to the letter in woodsball. They do not. They are adapted to woodsball. DangerMan's videos are designed for the beginner in mind. The goal is to keep new players in the game so they become advanced players that will challenge fellow paintballers.
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My left ear enjoyed this video!!
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i love this sport, friends use to make fun of me because i'm not really good in any sport but on the paintball field i ace them all! :) i thank god for this one talent
I am new to paintball and was looking for helpful tips and your was probably the best one I saw so far. I will use this on the field and learn from this. Thanks again for the helpful tips.
I have played with Dangerman before several times and I have literally seen him as the last man standing battling 20 people by himself and holding his own. Keep in mind the videos are for beginners. He was holding the ref like that because he was emphasizing the teacup position of the elbow to a beginner.
***** I saw some of your videos but I will not comment on them on this occasion. I just wanted to say that I really admire the way you respond to all offensive comments. Respect for that. Keep up the good job - do your stuff the way you do.
did my right earphone just break?
justu u
Connor Ayala same for me. but only on this video.
Connor Ayala ikr I was like wtf
Fuck. My left earphone is broken
so i had this video on my speakers, blasting this video. i thought i was alone home, but my mom freaked out because of the air raid siren at the beginning of the video.. xD
+The Third Reich That's funny. ;-)
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Hey dangerman u taght me alot about paintballing and i just want to thank u and sorry about the foot
Ty for the tips, i need to step up my game. I started playing with rental equipment my first year playing and have gotten lucky with a few kills here and there. I have since bought an Eclipse Etha with Rotor hopper and 68/4500 ninja hybrid tank. I am loving this marker, it is super light and very accurate..(compared to the rental stuff anyway)
I just subscribed and will check out more of your videos, so keep them coming and thanks.
I have not played in a few years but I am getting back into it. I used to play woodsball and I agree when certain speedball tactics don't work so well. I played against my friend steve who I eventually nicknamed him ghost, cause one minute he is right there in front, and the next he pops up behind me (alot of trees, brush, a big and wide ditch like area, and downed stumps is where we played up in Maine). He's a sneaky bastard, anyway I tried running up on him and he completely peppered me and I only got him one shot out of using nearly a whole hopper. 20 times I played against this guy and only got him once. He's a pretty good marksmen with his 98 custom. Speedballing can be used as suppression fire to pin down your opponents in woodsball though, but what happens after you run out of paintballs and you have six opponents start coming at you? I am not very experienced at Paintball but I only know what I learned, and one thing I learned from this video explains my inaccuracy back when I was playing. So when I go out in the woods this summer I am going to give this a shot and see if anything improves.
Dangerman, please talk about tunnel vision. Whenever I go out to the local woodsball field the newer players get focused on one target, and don't realize that their team is falling apart or they are getting flanked.
You have a huge influence on the next generation of paintballers.
If you can switch hands and the hold is natural both ways, then go for it.
Remember, in the woods, people are shooting from a VERY long range. You could practically play dodge ball with paintballs in the woods. All the talk about tilting your loader in is unfounded. YES, if you are close range AND on an angled bunker - tilt it in. As for you, if it feels awkward, then you either have to re-learn or play to your current strength.
Sweet video! I was wondering if you could maybe do a video on how to improve shooting speed on semi. Also, Iove how you reply very calmly and respectable to users who try to disrespect you and hate on you. Most people would fight with them but you just answer very calmly. Very professional. Anyways, love the videos!
Thanks Ajax. I save my rude replies for friends. LOL I'll work on the semi vid but you'll need to wait about a month. I'm just not shooting ANYTHING in the snow right now. Subscribe? Follow on twitter. And a huge thanks for the support. BTW, request are best made on my FB wall(DangerMans Lair) for future reference.
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the one-sided audio i find is weird :\
Good im going paint balling on Sunday this helped! :) first time
Whoa whoa whoa. 4:19. God didn't give me good snapshooting skills. It's something that I've acquired through practice and different scenarios while playing the game. Also the rocking out technique does work well but your hopper does stick out farther from the bunker as opposed to other snapshooting methods.
Standard? :-) What is standard? The game is constantly evolving. For what you call un-natural is natural to me. And for anyone, all you need is STABILITY. Where it rests, as long as it is not exposed, is fair game. I totally respect that for speedball there are 'standards' that exist, but remember, this is woodsball. In this world, all the techniques of speedball don't always translate straight over. I'm not being defensive. I'm having a conversation.
New to paintball and learned good tricks. Thanks alot
Tx Jon. For me the inline skating re-builds ankle support which doctors warned me I'd never get back after 8 ankle sprains from playing sports and semi-pro football years back. It is an activity few understand the benefits of. Zero knee impact, steel hard glutes and the lateral and dorsal flex strength is amazing. Skating hills changes it even more. I think if you want safety in paintball for feet, don' think which sports but what you wear. Check out Inov8's.
Very good very straight vídeo thanks
I find these helpful i am 10 hoping for a paint ball gun and go to a feild. so these help alot
1 question im still new at the sport i have the spyder m100 i think it is but im getting the planet eclipse etha any recomendations plus thx for this vid it will help me alot
Thanks, I was actually wondering if I was the only one wondering about the long range side of woodsball.
Hey DangerMan, what are your thoughts on the Tippmann Crossover XVR? I've been using my Model 98 for a couple of years now, but now I'm wanting something that will allow me to put more paint down range at a faster rate.
do a vid on how aggressive you should be because if im playing paintball with new players they usually sit back in the starting bunker for most of the game
Thanks for the tips, ill try not to play paintball like I do in call of duty haha
Whoa since when was their paintball in call of Duty
@@steelsavage6456 You're making a joke, right?
What barrel is on your proton? I have a proton myself and I love it! Mine seems quiet... Not loud at all. Great video as always.. Your so much help for players of all experience level. You truly inspire me, and many other players. Keep it up
Dangerman, I am 13 years old and am looking to play paintball, I would like to play a lot at my age so I can be better when I am older, but paintball is too expensive, do you think you can tell me how I can get money for paintball or even how to do paintball often?
Yes. But I've been travelling the past three weeks. Firefly Festival then LA to shoot a TV show and the last week was 100 degrees and no players wanted to play. I've shot something I'm editing now. My videographer was also on vacation. I'm working on a lot. I promise. Watch BehindTheBunker d o t com on Monday nights and I appear there as a correspondent.
but if you leave your marker out to the side like that when you shoot at an angle, they can hit your hopper. I've seen it happen to people. So I wouldn't at an angle but it is a good tip not to be against to the tree because the paintballs can splatter all over the place if it hits the tree
keep up the good work. looking forward to a game on your field this fall. i was also thinking that being a skater gives you a strong foundation in paint ball the way your body weight transfers foot to foot. i am guessing you would agree? any other sports that you think support paintball? like base ball or hunting? oh and some more blooper reel would be awesome.
probably the same way i'd hold my pro-lite: palm the bottom of the grip instead of the foregrip. remember when he said some people like to use a finger to prop up the barrel? do that, but put the finger under the trigger guard. you get your elbow (of the non-trigger arm) into your side for support, just like what was shown in the video this way.
Im new to paintball and I am about to buy a gun. Nothing too expensive, 150-200 range. Hoping to get a bundle that gives the hopper gun mask etc. I have a gun in mind that looks exactly like the m16. But then I see people like you, and pro paintballers who use smaller weapons like the one you are holding. Which would would you suggest? I would enjoy playing a more flexible or aggressive play style so I was thinking having something light would be better. Is there any pros and cons to having a bigger paintball gun?
You are NOT going to get a full rig at $200. A reasonable marker will go for no less than $150 used. Otherwise, Wal-Mart and that money is wasted as nothing there is built to take you far. Think short term planned obsolescence.
you can get a cronus or gryphon bundle for less than 200 and they are decent first markers. Bottom line +jbowendaman for less than 200 you have to choose whether you want an electronic marker or a mechanical. I would recommend a mechanical since you can use co2 and dont need anything more than a gravity fed hopper which you would certainly not get for less than 200 which is what i think +dangerman was meaning but you dont need a electric gun to get into paintball 8/10 players start with cheap mechanicals if you want a mil sim feel find a basic cronus package and for a more modern marker feel id say get a gryphon both are made by tippmann so they are reliable and will last a lifetime as well as very little maintenance.
Skyy,I would say that is possibly the only marker at that price I can endorse. But I don't think of it as a growth oriented marker. My advice is buy something you don't need to replace but can grow around. But in the absence of that, sure why not.
unless it's used you wont get any decent marker for 200.
If you want something you wont have to replace my first buy would be a good mask before a gun.
is it good? i have a BT4 slice atm but it's really not capable for walk-on or when i do matches with other marshals (they all have their tourney guns), so was thinking of selling it and buying something better and found it for £260 in the UK (not sure what they usually cost).
My focus on on rec ball. Milsim is not my cup of tea. Doesn't mean I don't like it. I just think the manner in which I offer tips, goes against a lot of milsim tactical behavior. You may want to watch my videos on barrels. The 18" barrel is not making a difference in your game. :-( It also uses more of your stored HPA.
I play woodsball allot and i try to keep my gun how you keep yours but it feels awkward... I always have to tilt it...
Thank you
Great stuff bro
Back at ya bro
I Like!
You need to tuck your hopper. And only half your mask should be exposed when snap shooting. Tuck that elbow in. When you snap out your whole body should bend over. The line created by a point on your hopper, mask, and elbow should be perpendicular to the bunker you are popping out of.
okay ill check it out.keep it up ur vids helped me a lot
Dude you saved me in a game I was watching your vids while a friend covered me he didn't know to shoot so we used fake retreat they went to a single tube he went around baann we won
Ryan. Reading responses like this make the effort of giving away my own tactics worthwhile. So thank you. Hopefully you'll be so kind as to spread the word of my channel. It is more than paintball, but I won't beg much of you. Consider that if you follow in FB (DangerMans Lair) or twitter (DangerManXX), you'll find there is ONE very specific way you can truly show support if that means anything to you. Meanwhile if you have questions etc... I'm not hard to reach. Peace.
Thank you really dude
I appreciate the nod. :-)
hey are you going to come out with more tip vids?
Nice going with the 'god given talent'
Having your body sideways instead of squared up behind a bunker make you more vulnerable to getting hit on the pack wich will guarantee a break. Like the attempt of putting information out their to help other but if anyone wants real tips should watch dynasty clinics or joy division tips might be a bit old but it still works
Ej, this is my second reply a second post of yours. I'm seeing a trend. (grin)
I disagree with your point. I've played 15 years and NEVER once espoused what you assert. Square up behind a tree and that is a mistake in form.
Now, having said that - I will say that woodsball does not often require tight play and you can square up many times. You can stand in the open you can dance and give opponents the finger. Many times in woodsball the range is so much more than hyperball or airball that you can forget form altogether due to bounces.
But if you and I were in a one v one snap shot battle on trees, I would have the advantage if you squared up on me. I don't generally tell players they are wrong here. I don't mind dissenting opinions. What you claim goes beyond opinion and ventures into facts. Please do some research on what you are claiming here and hopefully you'll come to the conclusion that you want a narrow sideways profile on any tree, let alone for a proper gun-hold. If you never agree with me, that's fine. But I must share with my other subscribers why I disagree with you.
Any tips on in door ball thanks
Hey dangerman, can you make a video of how to shoot and get around the field with a milsim marker? I have an alpha black with an 18" apex 2 and a cyclone feed system with a tac cap conversion.
Thanks in advance
Valken Proton. You can see it up close and personal in the HOW TO DISSASSEMBLE AND RE-ASSEMBLE VIDEO I recently uploaded.
The marker is a Valken Proton I believe.
Good video for newbs
What kind of gun do you have ? I like how small it is , feels like a comfortable way of holding and shooting
In that video, I won't say what it was because I was not happy with the report of that marker. It was like a cannon. My three markers I love are the Mini, Axe and DSR. I am sponsored by Dye, but the DSR is a marker you buy once and you are set. What makes it special is the consistency and efficiency. Consistency is CRITICAL. It is KING. If your first, second, third, fourth and fifth shots are all let's say... 277, 279,276,277,278,277, then imagine what your accuracy will be. Many other things play out from this too. I have numerous videos that go over these things, but if you have the means, the DSR is hands down the working man's tournament gun. I'm a one baller and it is super quiet and when I need to roll paint it is super soft on paint. Having a marker that just doesn't bo down on you is priceless. So I can't speak enough good about the DSR. I have a full review on it at DangerMansLair.com if that helps. Also, as for what gun to buy...I have a new book coming out this week on Amazon. DangerMan's Paintball Bible. If you wait until Wednesday or Thursday, I address what factors impact how you know what gun to own. But you can PM me anytime and I'll share what I can to help.
@@DangerManXX I feel like my face is so far away from my gun tho and I have to stand away from cover for my marker to not hit the wall
@@bossvsnoob5976 If you have stability and your elbows are in, you're doing great. You do you.
Have you picked up a copy of my new book yet? Way packed with technique. I share my best in it. It's on Amazon for Kindle and Paperback. At my site, it's a HI RESOLUTION PDF. $12.95 fully illustrated. DANGERMAN'S PAINTBALL BIBLE
hey I cant decide on getting the milsig m17 dmr sniper or the tipmann crossover xvr...
Your thoughts on stocks? I'm a newbie, but love the stability the stock brings... Downside is not being able to look straight down the barrel. I like the one shot, one kill mentality.... Though this is of course paintball with less than precise projectiles.
Stocks fit into the realm of mil sim in my humble opinion. For paintball, in tight play they are a liability in that they push both your eyes further from the sightline and further out of your bunker. If you honestly like the feel of a long range rifle for a hold then don't let anyone tell you that you can't play that way. After all it is the woods, and there are players that just like the hold of a rifle. I personally don't like stocks. I think from a practical use, they are counter to paintball needs. I've shared a bit on both points of view, so hopefully this insight allows you to make a better decision for yourself. Thanks for the support on the channel.
BTW, if you really like sniping, then consider a FIRST STRIKE mil sim gun. First strike rounds are projectiles and more accurate as opposed to paintballs which are ballistics and have limited accuracy range.
Thanks for the (super quick) response!! The first strike rounds are probably out of my range... But I took your advice and tried it without the stock, and it was much easier to aim.
Thoughts on red dots?? Just for lazy players, of has its merits?
Thanks for the great channel!!
What mask is that ? And while not new to paintball, im having some trouble deciding which marker to buy, Mainily i woodsball at KC Crusaders once a year, and was looking at the X7 PHenom with egrip, but my buddy picked up a Empire axe and is pretty pleased, im at kind of a toss up currenlty cause both seem like they'd be great guns
Pick an Axe as they don't way as much as a x7. Also the Axe can be more useful in speedball than an x7. I would say get a mask first, Then an electronic hopper, Then an air tank and then a Marker. That's the way how I've done it and so has all my friends!
Ive never played but seems fun
what kind of area would you recomend for large team woodsball
I'm thinking about getting an invert mini. Any advice or recomendations.
The new ones are amazing. If you can afford the Axe, go there. But if you want a SUPER tight rig with a small profile, the Mini is your choice. The older ones need work, so but NEW.
Wat gun is better to buy ak or m16
Sorta. The fundamentals are similar but Speedball is much more demanding in accurate form. I'll be working on a video with some Speedball players to explain how the two disciplines fit together.
start at the basics and fit your gun rite dangerman
Tournament is not woods Christian. Not everything you learn for speedball applies in the woods. I have videos on this channel with 15 year veteran speedball players confirming this very point. The gun hold for speedball is not 24/7 in the woods.
christian holt, start at the basics and fix your grammar.
Does paintball actually hurt? cause my parents kept saying it hurts but then I see him with only a shirt and also saw someone with their shirt off
Hurt and pain are strong words. We associate hurt and pain with being cut or the pain of a broken arm when in fact a hit from a paintball at it's worst impact is more like flicking your finger against bare skin times a few. And then only fleeting. No be stings, needles or snapped towels. But yes, for lack of a better word, they 'can' hurt.
Visit my site DangerMansLair.com. Read the article DO PAINTBALLLS HURT and PAINTBALL PAIN SCALE 1-10. Let your parents read them and tell me their response.
The jackass style TH-cam videos of people with welts only happens because those players do that on purpose.
Paintball field owners have learned over time to PROTECT new players and create games, and environments to keep you safe. It includes referees that BELIEVE they same.
Established players do the same. You will find real paintball is fun because it's not painful. It's got a safer health record than bowling. The injuries that do occur are "athletic" injuries. i.e twisted ankles.
Visit my digital magazine site. You will learn a lot. I even have a book that teaches you years of skill in short order. Tx
the only circumstance when you should be blind firing is if your in a pinch in a close combat situation and you know your position is compromised and you want to lay down suppressing fire to either allow yourself time to move or give your team time to move to your position to aid
***** I'm not here to lord over you. I'm here to help. And as a 15 year player that has also reff'd blind fire is illegal. Flat out. If you are playing outlaw ball or a field allows it, that should be changed. I get that some seasoned players won't point a gun recklessly, but it is still simply not fair and for that reason no field I've every played at allows it. Food for thought.
DangerMan oh wow i had no idea it was illegal on most fields iv only played at a few places in upstate new york but they're not a fully functional paintball fields good to know though for when i eventually go to skirmish personally i dont blind fire because if i see a hit i wanna make sure that person gets out
No problem. Again. I would rather be the bearer of information, to someone perceived as a know-it-all. Glad to know this was worked out peacefully. :-)
What marker was that?
How do you like the blue mirror lens for the profit? As far as for woodsball, do they stick out like sore thumbs, or do they blend in reasonably well?
There is often a lot of over-emphasis on look or what to wear in paintball. I go against convention quite often because after almost 15 years playing, you find out that many of the little things are in fact little. From wearing over-sized jerseys (I stitch mine to fit), to shiny lenses. I like the blue lenses. I like mirrored lenses in general but I keep coming back to clear lenses for woods for the obvious reason. I can see better. This is one area where fashion does hold you back.
Agreed. My $140 outfit of basic sale gear does everything I need it to.
All you could ever want is a good sport base layer and entry level clothes.
Where I don't spend the money on my clothes, I invest in a low to mid range electric marker and hopper.
What marker is that?
the only problem with this is for a standard setup your tank is too small it means the gun is in a unnatrual possition a decent setup guide is that with the tank screwed in and the gun in the palm of your hand the butt of the tank rests in your elbow (length wise)
my right ear wants to learn too :')
First do these tips travel over to urban play second how does the Balkan proton shoot compared to a proto rail 2011
I have recently purchased an Invert mini, and I was curious about what size and brand tank would you suggest?
Go with what you feel your game requires. I go with a stubby as I like a super short profile. Many speedballers will go with a standard 68. They believe and they are not wrong, that the length works best for a gun hold. I'm not married to one belief. So if you like a small profile, then follow my logic. You won't run out of air. Every field does refills between games and I've never run out. Not even during a full day scenario game as there too you get refills as needed.
Thanks so much!
DangerMan Yea thanks! I already knew though you shouldn't run out of air in a match. And small ones are cheaper
My right ear wants to learn !
does this g ofow speedball too?
I can't hear you
what kind of gun is that
I'm going Paintballing for the first time in a small CQB Arena (indoor as well), any tips?
Indoor is going to be close range. In that environment you need to realize every shot is on a rope, even from the back. Don't stay posted unless you own the lane. It's more about snap shooting in tight space. But DO not be intimidated, that will work against you. Try to play the right side of the field if you are right handed so you won't have to shoot cross hand. Stay with your dominant hand early. Watch a couple of my other videos from my playlist and bone up. I assure you, you'll be glad you did. Search playing the fifty, or playing as a walk on. But I have a few playlists. Check them. And if you think I helped you, hit my FB wall, DangerMans Lair. You can communicate with me there.
DangerMan Thanks man! =D I'll watch more of you vids and sub. Cheers for the great info, didn't really think about which hand to use and such too so that'll help.
Same I. Going paintballin for my first time soon but its a out door arena. Tips for a out door place?
Ben King Feb the 22 I posted that. Good fun! I got shot in the heart by a guy that was 11 metres away, it fucking hurt so freaking MUCH!
What kind of gun is that
What gun does he have?
Subscribed, cool channel keep it up
Thank you! Much appreciated. I will do my best. ;-)
That's a nice paintball mask. Where can I get one of those?
It's a Sly Profit. However I lean to the Dye i4's. The Profit's fog after a couple hours of play. Masks are often a personal preference thing. To each his own.
what if my tank is to big?
what gun is that?
What gun is that
Don't stick your hopper out like he does either. Angle your gun/hopper parallel to your bunker.
SLY Profit for the win, that's my favorite mask.
2:18 elbow it's a shoulder m8 lmao
Yeah that's hilarious. Everyone knows what was meant, verbal slip up. But hey you got me! Trolled me a good one.
Magic
What is the best brand as far as guns go, im looking to get into the sport.
There is no 'best brand' in a universal sense. Good brands that meet the specific playing styles or needs come up a lot. Tippmann for new players, woodsballers and people that need customer care after a sale is a name that I'll often throw out there. In cross over play for intermediate players, other brands come up. It's very hard to make suggestions in a one type fits all application. Budget concerns, and so many other factors come up. But if you are just starting, I soundly suggest a Tippmann. The A-5 or Phenom will get you some milage.
They are good. Many upper echelon players shoot them. I can't say there is 'one' best brand. I'm glad there are a few in that many paintball companies struggle, it's good to just have them still in business to serve us years after they start.
hi I have a tippmann woodsball gun with a stock and wondering what length romote line should I get? Btw I at the tank at the middle of my back.
I tried that set up many years ago when I started. It's really a matter of personal preference. I personally think if you honestly want to go that direction, go the shortest you can get. You are already going to need to occasionally deal with it getting caught up in branches or other objects if you crawl etc... I'm of the school less is more. Consider this too, with a remote line you will at times want to free hand gun or switch hands and more. A remote line isn't so much as freedom as it is at giving you a compact hold. However if and when you can afford it, you can get that compact hold with a small marker and a small tank such as a mini gs and a stubby tank. Some even go pump or pistola. Again, your personal needs trump all but I'm trying to give you thought to consider.
Thanks. Yeah I was thinking about a short line. and all get like mybea an Invert mini or a blitz if I start speedball. But thanks that helped.
+Ninjoe815! I have I slightly used empire axe for cheap if you consider buying a speedball gun
Anthony Macleod How much?
Hi there, can anyone tell me where to buy this Facemask?
damn that bicep vein tho holy shit
dangerman this is the first video I saw I followed u on twitter subcribed to u on youtube and i just gotta know how do you move out from place to place in paintball strategically without doing what you wouldnt do lol
I'm confused. Can you restate this question?
well I just wanna know how to go from bunker to bunker without gettingshot
like as in going from one bunker to the next the way you would without getting shot with multiple paintballs lol
Ely Bull stay low move fast keep your head up see where they are shooting
Moving up is based on various things you consider all in seconds. How many have a lane on where you are headed? Catch them napping as in they are bunkered in, not up and ready to shoot. Is there adequate blockage to interrupt any shots in on you as you move. Is there an existing fire fight that you can take advantage of? How far is the bunker? Can you spool up to top running speed inside two steps and if so, how long do you need to maintain it? Can you slide into your bunker or do you have to slam into it standing? So many variables... Is the bunker even one you really want? Imagine yourself before you get there. I could go on... Can you shoot your way to it? Meaning can you give yourself your own cover fire? Hope these help.
what marker and set up do you use DM?? thanks for advice
Alex. LOL.... I get this question so much. I honestly need to do a video on just running down what I shoot with and link it each time this question pops up. But let me be clear. I'm flattered you and everyone asks.
Here is the situation. We all have our own shooting style and game type preference. My rig is suited to my needs. I'll share why and you can decide if you want to go that route.
I am a minimalist. I love a compact profile too. That means from top to bottom and from front to back I want my marker compact so that I may move about it in a bunker with ease. I can draw on a subject quicker etc...
My marker is an Empire Axe. An original build. Not the new expensive version. It ran $450 new. You can get one used now for around $200. The new versions will cost a bit more. In fact the new upgraded Axe is about $800 retail. My Axe has two mods. One is an upgrade, the other is a cosmetic mod. The cosmetic mod is the body. It's a Ripper Body based on the Bob Long Intimidator (affectionately called a Timmy) with Ripper body. The ripper body has been used on other Bob Long markers since then. In fact I have a Bob Long Insight with a Ripper body for tournament play. That Ripper mod is available through a sponsor of mine, Inception Designs. I implore you to learn about this company. The CEO and owner is active on Facebook in their group. You'll love what they do and find the paintball insiders love this brand to death.
The second change to the marker is the barrel set. I use the Stella barrel system also by Inception Designs. What is unique about the Stella system is that unlike the Freak sets out there and other sized barrels the Stella uses both a custom front and back. Traditional barrel sizing is back only. I have a two part interview with Simon Stevens the CEO of Inceptions Designs on my channel. Just search it. You'll learn a lot as he breaks down his philosophy in simple words. What is best is you can buy these piecemeal. You buy them as your budget allows and you can start with just one front and one back. I suggest finding out what your local field usually stocks in terms of size of paint and go from there.
I have a gun grip set on my marker made by 187pb . c o m. Love that to death. It's better than hockey grips.
My loader is currently the Dye R2. A bit of overkill for many in the woods. You could go with the original Dye Rotor and you'd be fine. You can find them cheap on Facebook Paintball Buy/Sell/Trade for under $100 quite often.
My tank is a really amazing tank. I think it is the smallest ANYWHERE. It's a Ninja Superlite. 4500/50. It also has a compact reg head called a Pro V2.
Again everything I own centers around size but efficiency, reliability and accuracy are right up there. My Axe can handle the woods and tournament play. In fact when my Bob Long was giving me trouble at the Woodsball Worldcup (2014 5 man division winners) I bounced over to my Axe to finish the day. I was the only player to play in each game of the tournament for our team. This gun is reliable. For the first 7 years I only ever had to change the spring in the bolt.
Okay, you got it all. Peace! PS: If you buy anything from Inception, let them know DangerMan sent you! They need to know their relationship with me has benefits. :-)
im going to it today so im kinda nervous
and on top of that, dont stick out like that kids, basically exsposing your hole upper body, and if you know what you are doing, thats a free kill
Brent, got a question for you. Is there a reason an established player like yourself is watching "beginner', "woodsball" videos?
what gun do you shoot
the gun in the video is a valken proton.
the air tank is WAY too short for you man
i cant help but feel your that guy in the back who buys 5 cases and sprays, then complain that nobody moves up while your still in the back
Brent. Angry much? Who was that directed at? Me? LOL
No audio? The intro has audio, but nothing you're explaining is coming through :/
kiraanimerawr1 try the left earbud
+John Hudson oh yea :D
How much could I sell my Axe with a Boss bolt for? I bought it for 400$ and only put 4 cases of paint through it.
Check PB Nation and see what others are asking for now. Remember there are older Axe's without the features of the newer ones. Older ones such as mine are still the same for the most part, but the newer ones have some added features that really have jacked the retail price.
okay thanks for the advice! It has the shockwave board so it should be the newer one. I currently have the medium spring on my boss bolt. What should I set the dwell to?
He looks like soldier 76😂