| A common question among beginners is about what | | | | Many beginners (not you of course) make the mistake |
| clothes to bring. Now obviously this depends on the | | | | of covering up with 10 layers to avoid the pain of |
| terrain your going to be playing in. The key in paintball is | | | | getting shot. In turn they become so overheated they |
| to blend with your environment; this is especially true if | | | | can barely move. Combine this with the lack of mobility |
| you are a sniper. So if you're playing in the snow you | | | | caused by many layers of clothes and you've lost |
| probably should not wear black. | | | | before you've even begun, and all thanks to clothes! |
| However, in most woodsball games, darker colors are | | | | So what's the key? Balance of course. In most cases |
| a much better choice. Not only do dark clothes blend | | | | a simple long sleeve shirt will suffice. If you are |
| with a woodsy environment better, but also the clothes | | | | concerned about the pain that much there are some |
| don't show paintball splats as much. While it's true | | | | great tactical vests around for like 15 bucks. The take |
| paintballs do not stain anymore and they are water | | | | away the ouch factor while still being light and cool. |
| soluble (dissolve in water), they still often leave a tint of | | | | One last tip would be to wear gloves. Almost nothing |
| color on the clothes. | | | | hurts as bad a straight shot to the knuckles, and |
| The next thing to consider is the temperature. The day | | | | unfortunately there is a moderate chance of being |
| may not seem hot as your getting dressed in the | | | | shot there. |
| morning, but once you get running and the sun starts | | | | In summary, stay light (weight) and stay dark (Color). |
| beating down on you, then you start burning up. | | | | |