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Step 1
Hit up your friends for used gear they have lying around. Rebuild marker kits are available to get better than new specifications and modification kits can get you ahead fast without breaking the bank.
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Step 2
Talk with the more experienced players and get suggestions on how to gear up. Many committed players have a garage full of equipment and will gladly gear you up in exchange for a little help organizing all of their paintball stations. Discuss tactics and maintenance while you give them a hand.
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Step 3
Check the local pawnshops, newspaper and online ads to pick up some great deals on gear that is lightly used. Research the going price on the equipment you are looking at to ensure you get a good deal.
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Step 4
Go new by visiting your local paintball equipment supplier. Look for package deals. Preferably one that allows you to select the marker you want and has a set price for mask and other gear. Listen to the guidance of the experts and select a marker designed for beginners that you modify to intermediate use when ready.
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Step 5
Look for a marker that is semiautomatic so you don't have to pump or cock between shots. This allows you to pull the trigger as quickly as you can without any extra steps between shots.
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Step 6
Find comfortable goggles, which are a paintballer's primary piece of safety equipment. All goggles must meet a minimum set of requirements so comfort and look are the main differences. Full-face masks provide maximum protection but become hot and can fog in high humidity.
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Step 7
Use a paintball hopper that holds a large amount of paintballs but is still comfortable to carry when full. Hoppers vary in capacity from 40 to 120, but fatigue can quickly make a large hopper a detriment.
