A group of 14 friends and I took a trip to Skirmish paintball in PA yesterday. I've always seen the Skirmish brochures at rest stops all over NJ and it looked really good. We got there and we were totally blown away by the size and number of the fields that Skirmish offers. We were equally blown away by how serious some people take this sport. There were more people in full-blown combat and tactical gear with ear piece walkie talkie systems than I could count. It looked like photos I've seen of bases in Afghanistan. We poked a little fun at some of the people and suited up for what we thought would just be some messing around. By the end of the first game my entire group was in a combat zone we never would've expected. Team work and strategy developed very quickly and naturally. By the end of the day I felt like I was leading a team of Marines through through a small town. It was the most fun I've had in a very long time and can't wait to do it again.

 

I think I may have to properly outfit myself for the next battle :

awesome.... so the question is... paintball or airsoft.

 

If there is any interest, perhaps we can do a group paintball meet. hehe. Even if we suck, we know we have real firearms at home. =)

 

Only hard part I see is people wanting to plink from 200 yards out.

Paintball is a very very fun sport, and like you said some people go completely bonkers.

 

We had our own markers, but nothing really over the top. Sliding and diving to get behind obstacles and avoid being hit, and sniping people who had just the small bit of themselves exposed was a blast.

 

The last time I played we were all in camo (simply to help avoid some of the welts) but the other teams we played had all sorts of crazy gear and markers. The only part I don't like is playing against people who wipe!!! If you get hit, sit your butt on the sideline until the next round

awesome.... so the question is... paintball or airsoft.

 

If there is any interest, perhaps we can do a group paintball meet. hehe. Even if we suck, we know we have real firearms at home. =)

 

Only hard part I see is people wanting to plink from 200 yards out.

 

Paintball is all about maneuver warfare and teamwork. Most realistic engagements are below 100 feet. Your gun may hit somewhat accurately out to 60-70 feet.

awesome.... so the question is... paintball or airsoft.

 

If there is any interest, perhaps we can do a group paintball meet. hehe. Even if we suck, we know we have real firearms at home. =)

 

Only hard part I see is people wanting to plink from 200 yards out.

 

I would vote paintball just because a hit is, usually, undeniable.

 

A NJGF paintball meet would be awesome. The group of 15 I went with yesterday paid to always have a field to ourselves. At the end of the day we tried playing another group but they cheated beyond belief. I lit them up anyway and they lost.

awesome.... so the question is... paintball or airsoft.

 

If there is any interest, perhaps we can do a group paintball meet. hehe. Even if we suck, we know we have real firearms at home. =)

 

Only hard part I see is people wanting to plink from 200 yards out.

 

I would vote paintball just because a hit is, usually, undeniable.

 

A NJGF paintball meet would be awesome. The group of 15 I went with yesterday paid to always have a field to ourselves. At the end of the day we tried playing another group but they cheated beyond belief. I lit them up anyway and they lost.

 

what does it cost?

 

Or have an NJGF vs PAFOA meet. =) or even NYFirearms

awesome.... so the question is... paintball or airsoft.

 

If there is any interest, perhaps we can do a group paintball meet. hehe. Even if we suck, we know we have real firearms at home. =)

 

Only hard part I see is people wanting to plink from 200 yards out.

 

I would vote paintball just because a hit is, usually, undeniable.

 

A NJGF paintball meet would be awesome. The group of 15 I went with yesterday paid to always have a field to ourselves. At the end of the day we tried playing another group but they cheated beyond belief. I lit them up anyway and they lost.

 

what does it cost?

 

Or have an NJGF vs PAFOA meet. =) or even NYFirearms

 

My friend organized it. I'll get all the details from him ASAP.

I started playing in the early 80's. I still have a callus on my left pointer from the Nel Spot 007. I think I still have that gun somewhere, probably worth something. I stopped playing in the early-mid 90's. When ever the Autococker became the hot gun.

 

Good times great fun!

I talked to my buddy and he said that to reserve your own field you must pay for 20 people which is $515. That price includes play, marker, CO2 and mask. Paintballs are $53 per case. Camo suits, body armor and ammo belts with 3 ammo jars are able to be rented for the day.

I used to play paintball a bunch, still have enough gear and a marker to get back into it.

 

I'm down with a group day if enough people can commit to a date.

Sounds interesting...I dont have anything! Never tried it.

Never really got into it myself. Only thing I've done was MILES gear and simunition, which equally are a pain.

I'm going to throw a date out just to get some discussion going:

 

Saturday, September 19th.

 

I could play earlier, but with all the gear you typically wear it gets a bit sticky in the summer. Playing in the fall is a gentler introduction if you're not used to running around in the woods.

Could be good. I will be back from Russia at that point... er ukraine and israel.

maksim - while you are in Russia, find out what a real sagia looks like.

maksim - while you are in Russia, find out what a real sagia looks like.

 

Just go to their website....

 

http://www.izhmash.ru/eng/

we used to train with paintball guns. They came in very handy for building and room clearing. It let you know when you screwed up. A couple guys that work for me did a weekend war in S Jersey last weekend.

Skirmish is having "Half Priced Paint Day" on Sunday, August 2nd. Cases will be $50 each. I think that date should be considered. I, myself, tend to be pretty trigger happy and went through 1.5 cases.

makism, while you are in russia, pick up an all #s matching sks and send it my way..

I was actually looking at the regulations if I want to bring stuff back, but seems like a pain in the butt. I do have relatives there.

 

What I really wanted is an original dragunov... but alas.

Skirmish is having "Half Priced Paint Day" on Sunday, August 2nd. Cases will be $50 each. I think that date should be considered. I, myself, tend to be pretty trigger happy and went through 1.5 cases.

I know the last time we went, we were allowed to bring in our own paint.. We went online and ordered a load of it from one of the online retailers and it worked out to be a decent amount cheaper. You would just need to find out if they still allow you to bring your own, and what regulations they have about certain brands.

From the Q & A section on http://www.skirmish.com:

 

Q: Can I Bring My Own Paint?

 

A: No! We allow field paint only here at Skirmish.

From the Q & A section on http://www.skirmish.com:

 

Q: Can I Bring My Own Paint?

 

A: No! We allow field paint only here at Skirmish.

Well that solves that.. I especially like the exclamation mark after the No!

It should be:

 

Q: Can I Bring My Own Paint?

 

A: No! We can't wait to bend you over here at Skirmish.

+1

What I really wanted is an original dragunov... but alas.

 

After watching the Deadliest Warrior show, I think I want the Saiga Shotgun ... but alas ... it has a magazine so it's illegal in NJ :?

Saiga 12's are quite legal in NJ. with 10 round mags.

Saiga 12's are quite legal in NJ. with 10 round mags.

 

Waaaaaa? It is??? Hoorraay! That will be my next quest. Thanks Maksim.

Saiga 12's are quite legal in NJ. with 10 round mags.

 

Waaaaaa? It is??? Hoorraay! That will be my next quest. Thanks Maksim.

 

 

quite welcome, check the shotgun section here, there are a few discussions going on about it already.

If Skirmish just waiting to bend you over on "ammo" bothers you, there is an alternative:

 

http://www.abcpaintball.com/, located in Hewitt NJ. AKA Greewood Lake Sports Center.

 

They let you bring your own paint.

 

Their facilities are not as extensive/elaborate as skirmish, but they are cheaper and closer.