SPEEDBALL VS WOODSBALL

I can't say I'm an expert and obviously, I haven't played as long as I wanted to be an expert in paintball, but so far, throughout the played games and seen, I would like to talk about the difference between woodsball (a.k.a. scenario) and speedball in the paintball world.

 Clothing

Woodsball Uniform

Speedball Uniform

From the very start, I believe the grater difference between them is the gear (uniform), in Speedball you use a complete uniform (jersey & pants) with a great design on them, usually bright and dark colors together in a swirl of awesomeness, while on Woodsball is more about camouflage, yes, also jersey and pants but is more intended to blend more with the scenario, since is a more "strategic" game, speedball is also strategic, but it relies on speed more than tactical movement.Although, since the speed is a key feature in both, but more in speedball (c´mon it's right on the name) and hence the less "gear" the faster you'd be able to move, nevertheless, pods and portapods are a must. In woodsball... I won't say the more pouches you have the better, but you can either move fast (assault) or move slow (tank). You usually would use the Co2 or HPA tank on your bank with a remote line, in speedball the HPA tank is the most common choice and is usually attached to the marker.

MARKERS

The markers for woodsball are more like replicas of real fire weapons, i.e. M16 assault rifle, AK-47, Desert Eagle for the TiPX or TPX. On the other hand, speedball markers are more into fabrication, carbon fiber, aluminum, etc, the lighter the better and also accuracy is a very important thing, but, then again, a marker marks (yeah i know) so you can play with either one wherever you want. You really just have to choose what to play, find the style that suits you better, and go with it.

GEAR

THE MOST IMPORTANT GEAR in paintball (no matter the style) is the MASK. You must always, protect your eyes and head; a vest is optional, although is more common in woodsball, but usually the jerseys are somewhat loose to absorb the impact of the paintball. There is a wide variety of masks, so then again, choose one you feel comfortable with, that you can breath and that covers at least 99% of your face (ears to chin). I guess we'll leave that for another post.

HPA or Co2 tanks, remote lines, gravity hoppers, rotors, barrels, pods, paintballs, cleats or soccer shoes (some players use them), boots, gloves, shemaghs, helmets, tactical goggles (not advised by some, use under your own risk), all becomes part of what paintball is; not all of the mentioned is required to play but, what you do really need to be able to play is a mask, a tank and a marker, lets not forget the paintballs, they're very important too. If you have gone to a field and rent the equipment you're going to receive them as well as a vest or a jersey depending on the style.

To sum it up, doesn't matter what you play, just find yourself in the field and go with it. Paintball is a beautiful and exciting game, and it must be respected. Follow the rules in the field, and play. If you haven't played before and you want to start, visit any local paintball field and try it. 

Well, I just had an idea. Let me start talking about paintball as my new 'addiction'.  

   A few years back,  I was a very athletic guy, meaning not body wise, but I did play a lot of sports (soccer, basketball, football and the last one, rugby). I also want to try and play ice hockey, but here in my country there aren't many ice rinks so... 

I stopped playing rugby because of an injury that required surgery a couple of years later. My right ankle was 'twisted' out of place and had a fracture on the tibia, at the time it just healed with a pneumatic boot, but then surgery was required. 

Years later, after being still because of the surgery and well... the team disbanded, so I continued with swimming and lately, paintball. I had played a few games before occasionally, but now, I changed jobs and the place where I live.

Turns out that one of my coworkers, is also a paintball enthusiast and plays once or twice every month depending on the pocket size ($$), so i began playing with him and his friends, sooner than later, what do you know, i found myself buying my first paintball marker, a Tippmann A5 mechanical, I like to feel the kick when it shoots. And jumping through time, this next November, we might go to a big game, the first for me. So I'm very excited.

The video posted here, shows my dream marker. It is an X7 Phenom from Tippmann, made to look like an M14 Rifle, and looks awesome and it must shoot awesome. I can't imagine feeling it. Anyways, don't think I am creep or something.

And just know, next Sunday (Aug 2nd) we are have a mini big game, at least 14 people will play, oh men what a mess, can't wait... the thrill and stuff, cleaning and preparing the outfit and getting ready for G-Day lol.

Ok, so here is the video, and hopefully, you would like to comment on your experiences about paintballing, next post will be probably where i would like to play in my life, (heads up: nuketown)

Read you next time.

New as in English writing.

Hello out there folks, yet another blog in this world wide web filled with vlogs, social media and stuff. Also, is the first blog that I write in English, so bare with me.

 My intention is here to write about what I like, which is movies, video games, series and... well cartoons (but it has been a very long draught of good cartoons, Cartoon Network just doesn't cut it for me anymore) no offense intended for all who still love CN. Any who... that is not the main idea of this.

 I don't really know what to write about (besides this) for my first blog entry, so if anyone out there stumbled upon my blog and has any suggestions, they are more than welcome.

If my mind gets and idea, I'll surely write about it asap. In the meantime, thank you again for reading me.

Good luck to you all.