Gary Bedores KU basketball notebook (Lawrence Journal-World)

Kansas Universitys basketball team is in more of a reloading than rebuilding mode this season. If I came in here and told you I thought wed finish fifth in the league, thats a great message you are sending to your constituents, KU coach Bill Self joked Thursday at Media Day in Allen Fieldhouse.

If you've ever wanted to try paintball, but have not - this is the year. So come out and join the 10 million people who play paintball in the U.S.

Saftey Equipment and Rules

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Indoor Paintball is enhanced by special effects such as smoke machines, strobe and UV lighting, vehicles, and many different kinds of cover. I've had some pretty exciting games on a professional field, but some of my most memorable paintball experiences have happened out in the woods. From bunkering inside arenas to getting gogged in the great outdoors,it's time to experiece your own intense paintball experienc

Paintballs

Rules for playing paintball vary widely. The rules are designed to ensure that participants enjoy the sport in a safe environment. Yes, paintball is considered a sport and there are several professional paintball leagues in the United States, and others all over the world. Past, present, and fictional situations and themes are recreated on large paintball fields for your enjoyment. As paintball involves lots of running, diving and crawling, the appropriate durable clothing has to be worn while playing the game.

The paintball marker or gun is the basic paintball equipment used for tagging an opposing player. The first gun manufactured specifically for the sport of paintball was the Splatmaster, which was patented in 1985. However, paintball guns have come a long way and gotten lighter and smaller over the years and have the ability to hold more paintballs. Generally, the evolution of paintball gun technology is focused on achieving greater speed,accuracy, and air efficiency. Expanding gas like carbon dioxide forces paintballs through the barrel at muzzle velocity of about 300 ft/s. My first few times playing paintball I either rented or borrowed a gun. When choosing a paintball gun, there are a lot of brands,sizes and configurations. A lot of personal preference comes in to play when choosing your paintball gun You can quickly find the shops with the best deals on markers, paintballs, protective equipment and other supplies. There are several companies both local and through onlines sales that market paintball guns and equipment to new customers. All new paintball guns come with a limited manufacturer's warranty.

You may have the best paintball gun in the world, but that won't matter unless you learn how to clean and maintain it. You need to check and properly maintain your paintball gun to prevent them from jamming by cleaning,checking o-rings, and tightening the appropriate screws. Like any gun, you should clean it after a day of paintball games. You should read the instructions that came with your paintball gun and follow them to clean your gun Now that your gun is fully clean and lubricated, use the schematic or your self made diagram and reassemble the paintball gun. Always store your paintball gun in a clean, dry and safe place.

Cleaning Paintball Guns

The paintball is also called paint, and it is a spherical gelatin capsule containing polyethylene glycol, water soluble substances, dye and other nontoxic substances. While some people prefer a certain brand,most are more concerened that each box has well-rounded, uniform paintballs. A harness or pack can be used to hold pods full of paintballs,and the players gas tank when using a remote line.

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As this is an equipment intensive game,there is a wide variety of paintball equipment you should invest in for your safety. Though good equipment does not make a good player,a players game can certainly improve with the right paintball equipment. Your mask is probably one of the most important tools in your paintball inventory and players really do need to consider purchasing a quality mask. It's important that all paintballers stay safe with protective paintball gear like pads, chest protectors and gloves. Each paintball game starts with a few minutes for each team to formulate a game plan,the whistle blows and the plan goes into action.

Many of America's leading corporations are turning to indoor paintball for corporate outings and team building events. Urban paintball is a superb outlet for work mates and colleagues. They learn to plan strategic games that encourage leadership and team building skills. During paintball games much emphasis is placed on sportsmanship, honor, and fun.