A disturbing trend...

[Pstan]

On the CAMO issue.........I've always thought it would be cool if one of the better known teams (Speedball) would just call and ask Toxey Haas......the owner of Mossy Oak brand camo......for a Sponsorship on clothing. I think it would be hilariously funny to see an X-ball team in camo. Better yet, they wear all camo except for a headband of some color like bright yellow.........that way they would be the complete opposite of other teams. LOL


Seriously though.......there's a great deal of money in the camo industry. And, if you actually got one of the larger manufacturers involved you would in turn get the others. That's good for paintball in general no matter what you play. Bring new money in.....dont push it away. I can envision some really good "Big Game" scenario situations pitting Mossy Oak against Realtree. Tom should send guys like Toxey Haas and Bill Jordon Tac-1's and get them hooked on the game.


Note: this wasnt meant as a "highjack" on this thread. If mods feel it's worthy of a new thread/discussion....move it.

[cledford]

Good last post and suggestion...

-Calvin

[Wes Janson]

I play at a medium sizee woods-exclusive field in central North Carolina. It's not exactly the big city, but it never ceases to amaze me when I hear kids (anyone younger than me) say that they've never BEEN in the woods. Much less played in them for an extended amount of time.

I guess that's a product of the high density housing communities and computers. I'm also an avid gamer and just about every kid out there relates to gaming. I don't think nearly as many kids actually get out and get dirty in the 'woods' anymore. Where as some of the 'veteran' players I know grew up playing in them daily.

There is a definite disparity in the comfort level people have in the woods....those who have grown up in and around them and those who have only looked at them. Perhaps the camo discussion relates to this as well.

I suppose so..personally I can't even comprehend being uncomfortable around/in woods. I have my limits, sure..you'll have a hard time getting me to crawl through really thick brush, but I can't understand a dislike of the wilderness. Then again, perhaps they simply don't appreciate the outdoors. Personally I'd find it amusing to see a scenario game between recballers and speedballers. Might help woodsball a bit, too.

[fallout11]

Originally posted by Wes Janson

...Personally I'd find it amusing to see a scenario game between recballers and speedballers. Might help woodsball a bit, too.

Hey, that sounds like a lot of fun. I'd be up for that. Good idea, Wes!

[Meph]

I think we found the culprit that is causing all these problems Tyger......

[NIghtStalker001]

I like the mix between woods and speedball which is city play.I love structures like rooms and hallways,anybody played in that prison at fort ord.I love taking tournament type players out while wearing my camo jersy.We in fact won a tournament while wearing old school renegade jerseys,all the others teams lauphed and snicked when we first got there.but once the games started going and we started winning we shut all there mouths by are play,it was seariously funny.took fist place.Its all about playing ball any time any where.

[Jeffy-CanCon]

Originally posted by Wes Janson
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Let us consider Airsoft to be our canary: we should consider its reception by the public to its realistic weaponry. As for now, the sport is going strong and continues to grow. Woodsball or speedball, both are good so long as they remain within the boundaries of sportmanship and safety.

Good insight.

[fallout11]

Great post, Meph!

Wow, that cover takes me back....(like back to when APG was a decent magazine).

Thanks for the flashback!