Written By Kyle Ravella

Editor for PaintballerHQ.com

Preparation and communication between all players is important in the game of paintball. You will not have a good time if paintballers on the field don't have a clue about what is going on. This will not take hours of your time. It is as simple as getting everyone huddled together and establishing the rules of the game. Doing this doubles the amount of fun you have with other players and makes sure there are no disputes.

The following are a few things to keep in mind before you and your allies get going.

Set Rules and Regulations for Paintball Games

Proper perimeters should be set before any game gets started. The best way to do that is to take a stroll around the field and create boundaries. The size of the boundaries depends on how many players are involved in the exhibition. The average game of paintball has 6 players on the field at any given moment. This means the game is a 3 on 3 and 150 yards is more than enough space to set. If you have more people coming, you should increase the yardage.

Make two starting points at each end of the field. Try to set it up in a way that that paintballers on both sides cannot see each other. It heightens the excitement and makes the game more interesting. Speedball games don't have any trees or hiding places so this advice is not applicable to this type of game.

Assign an Area as the Safe Zone (aka Dead Zone)

Be very clear about where players can go when they are hit or need to recharge. This is sometimes called the safe zone and everyone should know where it is. The safe zone is also an area where people go for more ammo and gear. Make sure it is at a safe distance away from where the live action is going on. All players should know that this is the only place where it is okay for them to remove their masks. Anywhere else is strictly forbidden to prevent serious injuries.

Set Up a Goal for Every Game

Every player should know what the objective is in a game and how they can win it. Games like capture the flag and center flag can be won with different strategies. If you use the wrong strategy because you are unaware of the game you are playing, it is certain that you will lose. When beginners are participating in a game, make sure to keep the games shorter than usual. Players with little experience don't have the mental stamina to play for hours.

The typical game starts with each player in their own base. Once everyone agrees that they are ready, the horn sounds and the battle begins.

Make Teams Fair Skill wise

Games should be competitive and fair. The best way to do that is by making sure each team has a mix of beginner and experienced players. When games are uneven, there is zero challenge and people don't have a good time. Worst of all, beginner players go home with a bad taste in their mouth towards the sport. There should never be a team with more players than another. Also, everyone should wear their assigned colored bands at all times to know who plays for who. Lastly,

Winning in Paintball

After a team has achieved the games set goals, a referee should be present to let the losing team know it’s over. Even at this point, it is best to keep your mask on until you leave the war zone just in case.

All players have favorites when it comes to the types of games they like to play and the good paintball guns to use. The best step to take is to try them all out once and after that, you can play the one you prefer more.

Get Acquainted with these Basic Safety Rules

• Keep masks on your face until you leave the play zone
• Stay sober at all times and don't consume alcohol
• If someone gives up, respect their decision and cease firing.
• Take advantage of barrel plugs
• Use logic and good sense when playing

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GOG Paintball introduces the first pneumatic spool valve paintball gun. Featuring an integrated regulator and pneumatic spool valve combined with an entry-level price tag, the eNMEy is poised to deliver better performance to new players and improved reliability with reduced maintenance to field owners.

In 1995 paintball technology was redefined by the release of the Shocker electro-pneumatic paintgun. In 2005, the Ion re-defined the paintball marketplace by bringing the tournament level performance of an electro-pneumatic paintgun into the price range of the average paintball player. Now, the creative minds behind the Shocker and Ion are changing the face of paintball again with the eNMEy.

The benefits of a spool valve design have been well known to tournament paintball players for years. Now GOG PaintballTM is excited to build this technology into a paintball marker within the reach of a first-time player.

“From the beginning, we’ve focused on giving the player more value for their investment in the game,” says GOG’s Adam Gardner. “You really have to shoot the eNMEyTM to see why we’re so excited. The pneumatic trigger we’ve designed has a pull that is short, crisp and fast, so the marker shoots smooth as silk. This is a whole new level of performance for this price range. People just don’t expect a marker that isn’t electronic to shoot this well.”

Features of the new eNMEy include:
• True Pneumatic Design – No hammer, no sear, no metal-on-metal wear points - for field rental use, there are no batteries to worry about.
• Regulated Low Pressure Operation – A vertical regulator stabilizes gas pressure for consistent operation. Running at 160 psi nominal, the eNMEy is consistent and smooth with little to no recoil.
• CO2 Compatible – An integrated relief valve completely protects the valve components from pressure spikes associated with liquid CO2.
• Spool Valve Design – This tournament proven system delivers both speed and accuracy.
• Simple Maintenance – The eNMEy’s main valve and bolt can be removed, cleaned, inspected and reassembled in seconds.
• Low-Force Anti-Chop – The low force behind the eNMEy’s bolt allows it to bounce back from mis-fed paintballs, reducing the chance of a break in the breech.
• Composite/Aluminum Components – With a machined aluminum receiver under a protective polymer shell, the eNMEy is both lightweight and durable.
• Lifetime Warranty to original purchaser – Enough Said. We want you to be confident in your purchase. Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See warranty for details.
• Electropneumatic Upgrade Path – Not to be confused with “sear tripper” electronic grip frames for hammer-and-spring paintball markers, the optional eNMEy electronic trigger upgrade provides true electropneumatic operation for increased rates of fire, more firing modes and an even lighter trigger pull.

NEW for 2012, Virtue Spire paintball hopper/loader is considered to be one of the best paintball loaders in paintball today! The Virtue Spire paintball hopper is classes above other cheap paintball hoppers. The Virtue Spire integrates many of the Virtue Paintball products that paintball players have grown fond of over the years.

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Virtue Spire™ Paintball Loader

Virtue Spire - New for 2012 Virtue Spire Paintball loader. Be one of the first to get your hands on the newest paintball hopper to hit the field in 2012 @ Paintball Delivery!

The Virtue Spire is the next generation in loader technology with a shot activated sensor, jam-proof feeding system and a tool-less design that can be taken apart and reassembled in seconds. Not only is the Spire an aggressive, lightweight, and compact design, but it also holds more paint than the leading competitors.

Aspects

•    Shot Activated G-Force Sensor Technology
•    Simple Two-Step, Tool-less Disassembly
•    Feeds Super Fragile Paint
•    Ultra Fast, Never Jams
•    True 200™ Capacity
•    Lowest Profile in Paintball
•    Long Battery Life
•    Hassle Free Operation

The Spire is the first “non-aftermarket” product by Virtue, which allowed us to design and optimized the hardware and software from the ground up.

Fast and Jam-Proof Feeding

With an Intelligent Shot Activated G-Force sensor, the Spire sits at the top with the fastest feeding loaders in paintball, but speed doesn’t count for much unless a hopper can also feed reliably without jams. The Spring Loaded Anti-Jam Paddle seamlessly prevents jams by sliding underneath and pushing jams out of the way before a pause in feeding occurs.

High Capacity in a Small Package

Play with a smaller profile thanks to the vertically stacked gearbox and the unique angular shape of the Spire. By housing the gearbox in a vertical stack inside of the Spire Drive™, the Spire has the lowest height, and narrowest front profile in paintball. Not only that, but the Spire’s True 200™ rating is not just an optimistic product description--the Spire actually holds 200+ paintballs.

Fastest To Take Apart and Reassemble

Changing batteries, cleaning the hopper, and most importantly, putting it all back together again was never so easy. The Slide Lock Quick Release allows the back shell to be removed in less time than it takes to read this sentence. From there, all of the Spire internals are mounted on an internal tray, which is quickly removed with the slide of the convenient Tray Release Tab.

Soft on Brittle Paint

If the gun can shoot it, the Spire’s Flex Cycle will feed it. The Flex Cycle’s rubber arms have a soft touch, which feeds brittle paint with ease. The Spire has been tested successfully on high end tournament paints so brittle they break when dropped from knee height!

Monitor Paint Levels at a Single Glance

Never start a game with less than a full loader, and stop wasting precious time opening the lid to see how much paint is left during crucial moments. A translucent backshell allows the shooter to quickly view paint levels in a single glance, without revealing how much paint is in the loader to everyone else.

High Performance That’s Easy to Use

Reload with ease thanks to the extra large wide mouth lid. Breathe a sigh of relief with the simple “on/off” operation, featuring self-optimizing motor logic. This means more time playing on the field without fiddling with settings. But die-hard tweakers don’t worry, as the Spire still has some adjustable settings for those who prefer to tinker.

Durable Construction

The Spire front and bottom shells are made of rugged glass-filled nylon, while the back shell is made from impact modified lexan.

Quick Change Speed Feed

The Spire Crown2 comes with its own built-in hinged lid for easy bag-reloading in the pits with a secure snap fit. When those rain clouds make an appearance, the Spire Crown2 Quick Release back shell allows for changing back and forth from Speed Feed to Lid in mere seconds.

Key Features

• Tool-less Disassembly: Slide Lock Quick Release Button for easy, tool-less disassembly.
• Flex Cycle Paddle: Rubber Flex Cycle allows the Spire to feed even the most brittle paint.
• Spring Loaded Anti-jam Drive: Slides underneath and pushes jams out of the way before they occur.
• Shot Activated Sensor: Intelligent G-Force Sensor isolates and detects acceleration from each shot.
• Aggressive Low Profile Styling: Adds approx. 4” of height to the gun as a result of spacing saving with the vertically stacked gearbox.
• Single Tray Internal Construction: All of the Spire internals are attached to a single tray for easy removal.
• Transparent Back Shell: View paint levels in a single glance without showing everyone else.
• True 200™ Capacity: High ball capacity holds 200+ paintballs.
• Self-Optimizing Motor: Monitors motor torque and the G-force sensor to optimize performance.
• Quick Change Speed feed: Optional Crown2 changes back and forth from Speed Feed to Lid in seconds.
• Wide Mouth Lid: Huge lid opening for easy reloading.
• Extremely Tough Shells: Front, Bottom & Back Shells made from reinforced, impact modified materials.
• Internally Sorting Spire Drive: Spire shaped drive funnels and feeds paint, while reducing stack pressure.
• Reball Ready: Works with most Reballs™ and other branded reusable paintballs.
• Internal Dampening Cushion: Internal pad protects fragile paint from impacts in the front of the shell caused by running or diving and also reduces sound.
• Electronic Force Feed Button: Press the LED cover to manually force the Spire to spin.
• Adjustable Settings: Speaker, LED control, Standby, Sensitivity, and Factory Reset.
• Water Resistant Electronics: Conformal coated electronics protect the circuitry from moisture and paint.
• Audible, Instant-on: Push button on/off with audible speaker feedback.
• Power Saving Standby Mode.
• Low Battery Indicator with alarm.
• Long Battery Life: Ultra long battery life from 3 AA batteries.

Specifications

• CAPACITY: 200+
• BATTERIES: 3 AA
• LENGTH: 9″
• WIDTH: 4″
• HEIGHT: 4″
• WEIGHT: 16.5oz
• WARRANTY: 90 Days
• COLORS: Black or White
• Patent Pending

• New, compact design with a total weight of less than 2.5 lbs.
• Integrated break beam anti-chop eyes
• Tournament lock switch
• Low pressure operation under 300 PSI
• Internal gasline
• Bottom regulator with the ability to convert to a front regulator
• Adjustable clamping feedneck with vertical feed
• Magnetic hall effect trigger switch
• Multiple adjustable firing modes, including: semi-auto; auto-response; 3-shot burst; PSP;NPPL; and Millennium
• Ability to work in both electronic and mechanical modes
• Machine-milled upper body
• Available Spring 2012