NoFearMXer
06-14-2006, 01:15 PM
Hi Everyone,
I was really into paintball back in highschool, then got out of it in college (other than an occasional game getting whooped by Team Lockout), and now that I've graduated college and got my career going I'd like to get back into it. I still have a kickass gun, an Eclipse Minimag modded by Professional Paintball (aka Team Lockout in NY), but now my wife wants to play. I have almost enough spare parts to build a second mag, but it will look pretty dull considering it's gray frame standard, standard everything just about.
I'd like to at least start out with an eclipse kit, nice barrel, and some other add-ons (how the gun looks is pretty important to her), and slowly move into getting some new equipment. For example, the lens in my JT Flex-7 IZE mask cracked with age... It's weird, coming back into the sport and having the perspective that now the equipment to play is so inexpensive (in a relative sense). When I was in hs, I couldn't fathom ever having the 1k plus to buy an angel, now though, that seems pretty affordable (since I've got a "real" job vs summer jobs). I want to move slowly though into new stuff, to do some research before I just go out and buy whatever strikes my fancy.
On top of that, things have changed while I've been away. Barrels from companies like DYE are now all 2 piece, prices of Angels have dropped from $1,200 to around $800, and now there are tons of Electros. I've started the process by having my HPA tank sent out for hydrostatic testing, and all new O-rings in my gun.
So my question to you is what are the best websites for Mag accessories? I used to go to paintballgear.com, and 888paintball.com/800paintball.com and they had tons of stuff. Now none of them carry mags, and they have 1 or 2 lame accessories. I'm sure that there are some out there that have huge selection, but I can't find them. Also, any good magazines? Paintball 2 Extremes was the best one out when I left the game, but now I see that there are several...
Please help me out, or point me in the right direction. I'm excited to be back, and get back into my element. Now after I start practicing again, I have to find out if there are any teams near me looking for members.... Anything near Nashua, NH that you know of?
Thanks in advance for your help! When I left paintball (about 5 years ago), I thought I was hot sh_t. I schooled most people I played, and was really cocky. Now I come back as the humble student, looking to learn from all of you. It's amazing how a few years changes your perspective... Anyway, thanks for your help, and I'm happy to be back.
-NoFearMXer
I was really into paintball back in highschool, then got out of it in college (other than an occasional game getting whooped by Team Lockout), and now that I've graduated college and got my career going I'd like to get back into it. I still have a kickass gun, an Eclipse Minimag modded by Professional Paintball (aka Team Lockout in NY), but now my wife wants to play. I have almost enough spare parts to build a second mag, but it will look pretty dull considering it's gray frame standard, standard everything just about.
I'd like to at least start out with an eclipse kit, nice barrel, and some other add-ons (how the gun looks is pretty important to her), and slowly move into getting some new equipment. For example, the lens in my JT Flex-7 IZE mask cracked with age... It's weird, coming back into the sport and having the perspective that now the equipment to play is so inexpensive (in a relative sense). When I was in hs, I couldn't fathom ever having the 1k plus to buy an angel, now though, that seems pretty affordable (since I've got a "real" job vs summer jobs). I want to move slowly though into new stuff, to do some research before I just go out and buy whatever strikes my fancy.
On top of that, things have changed while I've been away. Barrels from companies like DYE are now all 2 piece, prices of Angels have dropped from $1,200 to around $800, and now there are tons of Electros. I've started the process by having my HPA tank sent out for hydrostatic testing, and all new O-rings in my gun.
So my question to you is what are the best websites for Mag accessories? I used to go to paintballgear.com, and 888paintball.com/800paintball.com and they had tons of stuff. Now none of them carry mags, and they have 1 or 2 lame accessories. I'm sure that there are some out there that have huge selection, but I can't find them. Also, any good magazines? Paintball 2 Extremes was the best one out when I left the game, but now I see that there are several...
Please help me out, or point me in the right direction. I'm excited to be back, and get back into my element. Now after I start practicing again, I have to find out if there are any teams near me looking for members.... Anything near Nashua, NH that you know of?
Thanks in advance for your help! When I left paintball (about 5 years ago), I thought I was hot sh_t. I schooled most people I played, and was really cocky. Now I come back as the humble student, looking to learn from all of you. It's amazing how a few years changes your perspective... Anyway, thanks for your help, and I'm happy to be back.
-NoFearMXer