I just read Oyster's anti-theft thread and his method...in 99% of the cases won't work. When someone is going to take something they take it and run. They don't stick around to see what they got, test it out, or anything.
Now here are my Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Marker:
(they are in no special order)
1 - This is the best method i've used so far. I like to use something called a CAR and put my equipment in there
2 - For those that do not have a car - A simple cheap bicycle chain or a cheap bike lock will secure your marker(and other valuebles) to a stationary object or large object (a friend's car, a dumpster, a jon jon, table, etc.
3 - Not recommended. If you must leave your marker to take a leak you should put it somewhere visible so that you see it at all times (tell a ref and some friends that you are leaving it there so that they can keep an eye on it also)
4 - a large cooler or a gear bag will keep everything in once place and make it difficult for someone to take (kinda heavy). A cheap lock will hold the lid/zipper shut and if you were a theif would you rather go for a heavy gear bag/kooler or would you rather go for another person's gear that is sitting on a table?
5 - Twistie Ties. These things are cheap and can be found at a computer or a hardware store (used to keep wires together or something). You can tie your trigger, barrel, tank, and other valuebles with this cheap plastic thing! If you want to get it loose just get a knife and cut it. (theifs usualy don't bring knives or clippers when they steal paintball equipment)
6 - This is for all the younger players. Now of course you can't drive and at some field they require a parent/guardian to remain at the field at all times. Just get them to watch your equipment...better yet, put it in the car
7 - Keyfinders or object locaters! You probably have seen these on tv commercials or that one movie Along Cale Polly, This device is a remote beeper thing. Push a button and the thing beeps. So put the beeping thing on your marker and equipment. If it is lost or misplaced just push the button and the beep will tell you where it is. You might want to beep it once and a while to scare off some would be theifs.
8 - A bell! - Put a bell or a chime on your marker when it's not in use. If someone picks it up or anything it will ring and get your attention.
9 - Paintball Landmine (not recommended) - rig the mine to your marker when it's not in use. This will scare off people that will try to steal your marker. If someone tries to disable the mine well...i don't know anyone that would go through all of that trouble but if he/she does, a second landmine that is hidden will get em.
10 - A cheap camcorder will work. Make it obvious that there is a security camera watching over your stuff.
For the BEST protection - combine all of the above
Now here are my Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Marker:
(they are in no special order)
1 - This is the best method i've used so far. I like to use something called a CAR and put my equipment in there
2 - For those that do not have a car - A simple cheap bicycle chain or a cheap bike lock will secure your marker(and other valuebles) to a stationary object or large object (a friend's car, a dumpster, a jon jon, table, etc.
3 - Not recommended. If you must leave your marker to take a leak you should put it somewhere visible so that you see it at all times (tell a ref and some friends that you are leaving it there so that they can keep an eye on it also)
4 - a large cooler or a gear bag will keep everything in once place and make it difficult for someone to take (kinda heavy). A cheap lock will hold the lid/zipper shut and if you were a theif would you rather go for a heavy gear bag/kooler or would you rather go for another person's gear that is sitting on a table?
5 - Twistie Ties. These things are cheap and can be found at a computer or a hardware store (used to keep wires together or something). You can tie your trigger, barrel, tank, and other valuebles with this cheap plastic thing! If you want to get it loose just get a knife and cut it. (theifs usualy don't bring knives or clippers when they steal paintball equipment)
6 - This is for all the younger players. Now of course you can't drive and at some field they require a parent/guardian to remain at the field at all times. Just get them to watch your equipment...better yet, put it in the car
7 - Keyfinders or object locaters! You probably have seen these on tv commercials or that one movie Along Cale Polly, This device is a remote beeper thing. Push a button and the thing beeps. So put the beeping thing on your marker and equipment. If it is lost or misplaced just push the button and the beep will tell you where it is. You might want to beep it once and a while to scare off some would be theifs.
8 - A bell! - Put a bell or a chime on your marker when it's not in use. If someone picks it up or anything it will ring and get your attention.
9 - Paintball Landmine (not recommended) - rig the mine to your marker when it's not in use. This will scare off people that will try to steal your marker. If someone tries to disable the mine well...i don't know anyone that would go through all of that trouble but if he/she does, a second landmine that is hidden will get em.
10 - A cheap camcorder will work. Make it obvious that there is a security camera watching over your stuff.
For the BEST protection - combine all of the above
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