Should you wear a cup during paintball?
Yes – definitely. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing with beginners or you’re playing with pros – a protective cup on the groin area will help minimize whatever pain you may experience from the game.
How do you protect your balls for paintball?
Definitely cover your nuts. I didn’t have a cup but I would wear a pair of heavy gym/basketball shorts under my pants for extra protection. YOu might also want to invest in a neck protector. The rest you don’t really have to cover.
What should I wear to paintball that doesn’t hurt?
Wear Layers or Padding Wearing layers or padding can help cushion the impact of a paintball hitting you. If it is not too hot, you can wear layers of clothing to give yourself some padding. Layers are good because if you end up getting too hot, you can always take a layer off.
What should I wear to paintball in hot weather?
Though we often recommend sweat pants, long sleeves, and layers, 90 degree weather is an exception. Choose lightweight, single layer clothing and supplement with knee and elbow pads for protection. Lighten up your pack as well by ditching any excess gear for a reduced weight. Use a goggle visor to block out sun.
Can you wear jeans paintballing?
Many players wear dark/ loose sweat pants, jeans, bdu cargo pants, jump suits or paintball specific pants. This is one of the most important components, as ankle injuries from paintball are the most common. For your safety and comfort you should not wear sandals or open toed shoes.
Can I wear leggings paintballing?
You can wear leggings or gym shorts underneath for added protection. Find a pair of sweatpants that fit properly so you don’t have to worry about tripping or losing your pants while running.
How many layers should I wear for paintball?
In that case, you can actually wear one or two layers of loose-fitted and light clothes, instead of the thick ones. Ensure that the clothes are also easy to strip away just in case you feel overheated. If, however, you are playing the game on an extremely cold weather then you also need to wear warm clothes.
Should I be scared to go paintballing?
Never be afraid of the paintball. It’s important to not let fear of the paintball keep you hidden in one spot the entire game. You will be very bored and probably still get hit regardless. Take a chance and make a move!
How painful is paintballing?
The pain will range from ‘similar to being snapped by an elastic band’ to ‘getting stung by a bee’, and the worst you’ll get is a small bruise or welt, nothing too dramatic so long as you stick to the rules. The padding will help to minimise the pain by absorbing some of the pressure from the paintballs.
Can you die from paintball?
Paintball is a very safe sport, but the short answer is yes, there are several confirmed cases of people who have been killed while playing paintball and some anecdotal stories. Overall, there have been very few deaths from paintball and most of those have been related to carelessness or indirect causes.