What is the biggest "gimmick" in paintball?

[drg]

I have to strongly disagree with the thought that barrels are gimmicks, let alone the biggest gimmick in paintball. Beyond the accuracy issue (which IMO isn't imaginary), barrels have very real and easily noted effects on sound signature and marker efficiency. Barrels can even have a bit of utility, if you consider that longer barrels are sometimes used to play air bunkers tighter.

My vote for biggest gimmick in paintball would be ... stickers

[skife]

Biggest PB gimmick


HK army...

from what i've read, HK sucks...

[Lohman446]

Bringing a 16yr old kid that looks 12 to tournaments with you as a ringer because he has more experience than the rest of your team

/It works surprisingly well

[WARPED1]

Biggest PB gimmick


HK army...

from what i've read, HK sucks...

Very much............

[WenULiVeUdiE]

Biggest gimick I have ever seen.


Team specific guns.

If you are reffering to a series of team guns, such as the Joy Division Angels, then I do agree. However, if you are reffering to one team shooting the same type of marker, such as DM4's, then I disagree.

[skife]

someone needs to make a poll

[ramennoodles]

Angel Shot Glasses...

Why did we stop asking ourselves questions? I have no idea.

[skife]

Angel Shot Glasses...

Why did we stop asking ourselves questions? I have no idea.

nothing's wrong with those, its just like having shot glasses with your favroite sports team on them.

[Lohman446]

nothing's wrong with those, its just like having shot glasses with your favroite sports team on them.

Besides, many of us combine drinking and paintball

[automikey]

I think marker speed has become the new gimmick.

This is what sells new guns (I need a faster gun!) and upgraded boards (I need a faster gun!).

It's also great for business, since now you'll shoot more paintballs (thanks, faster gun!).

The quest for a faster gun has pumped a lot of money into the industry. How ofter have you seen someone with a 6 month old, $1000 marker say "I'm going to sell this and get the new, faster model."? And then you have to shoot lots of paint just showing it off at the field.


Now that I think of it, this also sells lots of ball carrying gear.

My local field is pretty small, we usually have less than 10 to a team, and I always laugh when the electro guys come to play woodsball and bring 6 pods full of paint. I'm thinking "you know there's only 5 of us, right? How many times do you plan on missing?"

[onedude36]

Jerseys. Too many people have them. Whats the point? $80-100+ for a bright colored shirt that i can buy at walmart for 8 bucks. 'but the material makes you sweat less' orly? then why are you wearing 4 shirts underneath? you wouldnt know if winter hit. and i think my $8 oversized black long sleved shirt is downright sexy. maybe im the only one. kthxby

[yingyang]

The idea of speed making you the "paintball god" is something that has been played up, A LOT. Also paintball pants(DYE) c mon over 100 dollars for a pair of pants, they better have Hollister writin on it somewhere.

[Arstron]

SP Magic Box!

[onedude36]

The idea of speed making you the "paintball god" is something that has been played up, A LOT. Also paintball pants(DYE) c mon over 100 dollars for a pair of pants, they better have Hollister writin on it somewhere.

I actually own a pair of c4's and i think they are worth it. Ive had them for probably a year, 1 rip in the left lower knee im to lazy to fix. It is easier on the knees for sliding, and they have out lasted my old camos X10. as a bonus you get a little crotch protection, which i just recently found out, is a great bonus. still dont think jerseys have an advantage though...

'SP Magic Box!' Arstron

Im pretty sure it had a purpose. I think it was a velocity cheat with c02. Oh wait, this was the good old days, no one cheated


and how come i cant use 2 quote tags?

[50 cal]

barrels IMO

one .689 tube isnt going to make your ball fly straighter or further than any other .689 tube

Heretic!! Burn him!!


On a lighter note, BPS. Nothing better than telling someone "Wow, you missed me 400 times."