Paintballing might have started as a game ... |
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Paintballing started as a sport in the 1970s involving two or more teams of players (identified by the wearing of different coloured armbands) where the object is to “kill” your opposition, thereby eliminating them from the game, by hitting them with your paintball pellets (coloured dye capsules) fired from paintball marker guns. The team finally wins the game by capturing the other team’s flag. Paintball is a fast-paced adventurous sport, full of action and excitement. Though the sport is specifically an outdoor sport played out in the open (woods and forests and other rough terrains are typically used), it can also be played within some indoor arenas as well. |
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The last few years has seen a rapid increase in the popularity of the sport, initially as a corporate team building exercise, but now becoming more of a mainstream pastime with anyone and everyone welcome to have a go. Anyone can play this sport irrespective of age, size or sex. Even the physically handicapped can play this sport. Having actually played this game myself once (and only once I might add as I really wasn’t fit enough!), I was surprised at how physically demanding this sport really is. Crawling around underground, hauling yourself up and down trees, hills, streams and such like is no mean feat to undertake and at the same time you have to do all this covertly without being seen and killed by the opposition. There was many a time during that particular “war” where I was asking myself: “And I signed up for this because I thought it would be fun?” Don’t get me wrong – I’m sure many a paintballing enthusiast will tell you how wonderful all this is and for those with a penchant for being a commando or in the army (standard or territorial) – this is just the thing for them. My perusal of bruises (all over my body!) and the fact that I couldn’t walk properly the next day – led me to believe paintballing was not a hobby for me but I could see how the tactical game would appeal to fit, enthusiastic, outdoorsy types. I shall let you decide whether you feel Paintball is fun or torture. Ensure you are wearing the correct Personal Protective Clothing to keep you both comfortable and safe whilst engaging in paintballing. You need to protect yourself from harm. |
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