Is this supposed to be cool or something?

[GT]

[shartley]

Originally posted by gtrsi

Agreed...

[Matt_mg]

Daddy's boy also probably is the pod *****... hehehe

[Bolter]

goggles up = condoms on.

it ain't hard. And its not about worrying about yourself only, if that kid shoots ME in the eye because he don't have a barrel condom on, is that my fault Mindflux?

Like car insurance. Its like you going out now and saying
"hey its ok, I have never crashed.....why should I get insurance?"

its the others i worry about, and goggles are a must.

[Gabriel]

Yeah, I would play with him for sponsors, then all turn on him and preform a coup! Then name the new team Gorrilaz! Then go on to write top chart songs, then an acting career, then president! And maybe even become a govenor in austria. And declare war on switzerland (those bastards need a good war, IMO).

Yes, today rich a-hole'S team, tommorrow the world...

Ok, sorry for the pointless post, just kinda bored.

[Mindflux]

Originally posted by Bolter
goggles up = condoms on.

it ain't hard. And its not about worrying about yourself only, if that kid shoots ME in the eye because he don't have a barrel condom on, is that my fault Mindflux?

Like car insurance. Its like you going out now and saying
"hey its ok, I have never crashed.....why should I get insurance?"

its the others i worry about, and goggles are a must.

That's why I said why worry about a picture, worry about it if you are near them ( i used 5 feet as an example ).

I agree goggles are a must, barrel plugs/socks are a must too. But for posing purposes I think they're fine. I would HOPE that after the picture was taken everyone came to their senses and put the barrel socks back on.

This is also why most markers have some sort of safety, either a mechanical safety or a OFF switch. I know when I walk out of the netting, barrel sock goes on, safety goes on. It's a habit now, I'd like to think most 'seasoned' players are the same.

[hAppy]

safety is uncool
have you seen the cool "good" local skaters go on ramps w/ a helmet?! HELL NO that makes them loook boring

pretty much what goes through all little kid's heads
hell i keep my barrel plugs and condoms on my "markers" even when im at home w/ the balls and air 3 rooms down

[-=Squid=-]

Originally posted by maglover52
why? the nuaghty dogs walk around the field in practice with goggles up guns aried up and paint wihtout barrel socks. they trust eachother.

Ya, there pros. It MUST be ok.


But then again, your probably just like that kid.

[breg]

Originally posted by Mindflux
This is also why most markers have some sort of safety, either a mechanical safety or a OFF switch. I know when I walk out of the netting, barrel sock goes on, safety goes on. It's a habit now, I'd like to think most 'seasoned' players are the same.

Very true. Very true.
Though, I would like to tell you about the hunting safety calss that I went through when I was a bit younger. One of the instructors picked up a .22 bolt action rifle. He showed us a .22 round, and put it in the chamber then closed the bolt. Then, he put the safety in the ON position. He then picked up a hammer and said, "This is a rock." tapper the end of the bolt with the hammer and the gun went off.
Well, I do agree that the use of mechcanical safeties or turning the marker off is important, but on the same token, would you bet an eye that those are totally 100% beyond all reproach effective? I would not. You can never be too safe around projectile weapons.
Aside form the obivious safety hazards, it does set a bad example for younger players (and some older ones). They see a bunch of guys looking "cool" and at the same time breaking safety protocals. Then it's just a case of monkey see, moneky do.
And, if that is the kind of safety lapses that his dad allows to go on at his park, then well... I think some one needs to report it to the proper autorities. How is it going to look when a marker goes off the next time they are trying to look something akin to paintballs answer to the backstreet boys or n'sync and someone near by goes blind from a few accidently discharged paintballs from a cool, gangster player? I'd rather not think of the explaination the he would have to make to the insurance company. ("Well, he tought that it would be a cool photo op...")

So many rants, so little time...
Breg

[dansim]

you think maybe they are at the crono area with a ref(you know the secion)

but anway i digress to this statement


Hi, i don't care. Thanks

[Sir_Brass]

Originally posted by dansim
you think maybe they are at the crono area with a ref(you know the secion)

even then that's unacceptable. Chrono station: GOGGLES ON!

[JEDI]

Originally posted by gtrsi

What does fat have to do with "pro" or "sport". I think its pretty ignorant to assume a fat dude can't have skill.

He might not be able to dominate every aspect of the game, but then again, I've never seen The "Refridgerator" Perry catch a Hail Marry to score a touch down. He was a "pro" playing a "sport"

[GT]

Originally posted by JEDI


What does fat have to do with "pro" or "sport". I think its pretty ignorant to assume a fat dude can't have skill.

sweet!
that was just the response I was looking for. When was the last time you played? It seems our 'sport' has a propensity to attract fat kids and losers. I hear the good ol' wednesday night bowling is starting up. Thats a sport isn't it?

[Mindflux]

Originally posted by gtrsi



sweet!
that was just the response I was looking for. When was the last time you played? It seems our 'sport' has a propensity to attract fat kids and losers. I hear the good ol' wednesday night bowling is starting up. Thats a sport isn't it?

I'm hefty.. 260 lbs. Working on losing it though, but again what does being fat have to do with anything?

[JEDI]

Originally posted by gtrsi



sweet!
that was just the response I was looking for. When was the last time you played? It seems our 'sport' has a propensity to attract fat kids and losers. I hear the good ol' wednesday night bowling is starting up. Thats a sport isn't it?

I thought it was a pretty legit question. Last time I played was in november. My team and I are currently 2nd overall out of 60 something teams in the Global Paintball League. We'll be back practicing next week end just in time for Skyball, and the majority of the NPPL events... Whats your point smart guy?

All I'm getting at is what does being fat and the legitimacy of our sport have to do with each other?