What is a good marker for a 10 year old.

[shivors]

Used Spyder.

[oneworld]

mag

a mag may be a little more but in the long run its way better..being as there pretty much indestructable!you can get a full package for 270 at paintballgear
....and when he gets real into the sport he can just buy upgrades...

[InexactMelissa]

I so would have bought my kid a mag if it weren't for one thing: kids are fickle. Last year for his birthday I got him a 6 Flags season pass - then he didn't want to go anymore. Yeah, I know you could always sell the gun if he changes his mind, but I would feel bad doing that - after all, it was a gift. You also have to consider that you have to get a mask, air/co2 system, squeegee, oil, parts kits, etc. My 80 dollar Spyder turned into close to a $200 gift.

[Digits]

all ule mag would be light/small for him..

or

Alias timmy.. There supposed to be liiight.. and come on.. a 10 yr old with an alias? Do you know how pimp that would be

[elpimpo]

all ule mag would be light/small for him..

or

Alias timmy.. There supposed to be liiight.. and come on.. a 10 yr old with an alias? Do you know how pimp that would be

amen.......

[jarley77]

i think a nice minimag would suit his needs perfectly

[steveo356]

well with price in mind theres the tippy powerpack down at wally world for about 169 come with all the junk u need to start but the ideal marker for him i think a mag... small upgradeable cuz thats gonan be the firs thing he'll want n they take a beating like no other

[dwab3000]

ahh i was thinking...and your giving him a something good...but you dont want brass eagle righttttttttt

well, give him a rubberband and some lead based paint...he will be just fine after he eats some paint...or sniffs it

seriously, how funny would it be to see his expression when he opens that gift...then after words, give him a nicccce timmy, just to make up for the counsiling he will have to go through and all the problems he will have from lead based paint

im sick and twisted

[Theguad]

I think you're on to something...

Vendetta... I think you're right in going with a Spyder. I started with a Spyder Xtra because it is cheap and you can upgrade it if he really gets into the sport. Everyone says that mags last forever, but a $200 difference buys a lot of broken springs and O-rings... and that's all that I've seen go wrong with Spyders. I hope you guys have a good summer with your new gear.

[845]

Get him one of those electro spyders so he can impress all his friends with its bone crushing 13bps full auto capabilties.

[Vanced]

With all the talk about mags or other guns being a good suggestion, and know that I am as big of fan of a mag as any being the owner of four, but as I said eariler I would suggest a MECH Spyder or a Piranha.

Problem with mags is we all know they like HPA, faster hoppers, better barrels, higher paint useage, and all the other goodies we all love that is just a bit much in my eyes for a 10 year old. Turns a simple new $250 classic into a $500+ dollar mid range gun...

Get one of the very nice starter kits that come with the tank, mask, etc... buy a low end off brand mech hopper, small pack, & that is a complete gun well under the $200 price tags...

That way if they break it, get tired it of , lose it, and god knows all the things a 10 year boy might do with stuff you are only out your small investment...

Let them learn the game, learn to respect your gear, learn to respect other players, all the proper safety, and have a better idea of the cost of things. Not to mention all the so called skill that goes along with learning with lower end gear and moving up to higher gear... same way you buy a 16 year old a 500-1000 beater vehicle and let them learn and EARN their way up the food chain...

Just my worthless 2 virtual cents...

[Fatjon]

all ule mag would be light/small for him..

or

Alias timmy.. There supposed to be liiight.. and come on.. a 10 yr old with an alias? Do you know how pimp that would be

lol a 9 y/o kid at our field was running around with an empire timmy. but it was his dads. Still he can ball for a 9 y/o

[matmc89]

i would say micromag and a decent used nitro or it will do decent off co2.
i just got my micro with a revvy for 230

[PRPB]

I just got my 11 year old sister a 2K3 bko. I had her using a 98 at first, but the front grip was to far away and the grip was a bit to big for her hand. The Bko has a much smaller grip and of course the front grip is a lot closer. She's much happier with it.

[UltimatePaintballer]

11 years old, only played once.... i think he's ready for a cocker

heres my thread..... http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=134404