New member, introducing myself

[nancyboymax]

Hi, my name is Max i have recently bean given a icon z for my 18th birthday by my friends, i really would like to get involved with this sport/hobby but where do i start, i live in Devon and there are a few paintball sites around. I registered to this forum to learn more about this sport so i could take part in it more, but i have few questions to ask you pro members...

1, I have my gun set up with 88g disposable co2, i know i can get a refillable co2 tanks, witch is the best size? and i imagine i refill it at, local paintball venue?

2, I’ve been firing the gun around the garden at the mo and it seams great, lol, but are there key things to do in regards to gun care/maintenance? Oils?

3, I wouldn’t mined upgrading my marker, barrel, ect, what would you suggest? Smarts progressive?

4, Finally can i play at local paintball venues?

my set up,,

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5282/img1775vb7.jpg

Thanks allot Max

[dev dev]

Q1 http://www.fatbobspaintball.co.uk/Air_and_Co2_Systems-C02-Co2_Bottles/c12_151_158/index.html

Q2 http://www.talkpaintball.com/showthread.php?t=13552

Q3 not sure


Q4 if its not i mech then the answer is normally no

[BigBad]

To answer q3 there is a two step process.

Firstly, change the hopper for something with an agitator in it (Reloader, halo) something like that.

Secondly, ref barrels - you will need to find out what thread the marker has and then you can go and get either a single barrel or a barrel kit.

For individual barrel a 14" Progressive is good.

For Kits there is the freak kit (12", 14" & 16") this will come with barrel inserts.

You have a choice of suppliers:

Fat Bob's
LiPS
Planet Eclipse

and the list is pretty extensive but they are the ones I use

[Scrumpy]

Where in devon are you from? My best suggestion is to give UCZ in Newton Abbott (next door to Trago Mills) or Plymouth (aka recon paintball) a call as they are one of the best in devon. They also have an on site shop @ Newton Abbott which may be able to help.

[Andy-YPC]

The Icon has a Spyder thread.

[balf]

Where in devon are you from? My best suggestion is to give UCZ in Newton Abbott (next door to Trago Mills) or Plymouth (aka recon paintball) a call as they are one of the best in devon. They also have an on site shop @ Newton Abbott which may be able to help.

Isn't paintball warehouse down near trago mills, swear I sent something back to them and that was the address, if it is does anyone know if Mel is hot? she sounds it

[Scrumpy]

yes it is thats the one UCZ use (i think syd is the guy who runs it) and i don't know about mel but i'm sure i can find out :)

[nancyboymax]

Cheers lads, thanks for the quick relpy im in the exeter area, so trago isnt too far.

So i can refill at this UCZ place, how mutch will this usaly cost?

[Scrumpy]

well if you go to a walk on (i'm sure they do them) it'll be included in the price but i very much doubt they'll give you a fill if your not playing (to worried about someone going out and doing drive by's or lighting up exeter city centre)

UCZ also hold Proto King Of The Hill tounaments if your interested in that side of paintball. It's like an intro tournament for newbies with two divisions (novice and rookie)

Mission Statement
The King of the Hill (KotH) series is a tournament format designed specifically for introducing new players to the competition side of paintball. Our aim is to enable players to try the tournament format with minimal fuss and cost whilst enjoying the best possible experience. In addition, we strive to encourage more paintball venues to look at the walk-on and tournament market as a valid additional source of income with the long-term objective of developing this scene in the UK for the benefit of everyone involved in the industry and sport.

for more info try www.kothpaintball.co.uk

[Jimbob]

Yeah. If you want to get into the competitive side of paintball then I really suggest the KotH events.

Have you had any experience before? Like at the places around you?
If not it might be worth going down to your local woods or field a few times just to get into it ;)