Frequently Asked Questions
Have question, check out this section first. Many common questions are answered here.
Q:
Do paintballs stain?
A:
The vast majority of paintballs do not stain and wash out
easily as they are vegetable based.
However,
there
are
some of the bargain brands on the market
that
have started to produce stains, luckily the brands have been
identified.
Players are
encouraged not to
use the following brands of paint:
-Zap Rec Series (Bucket or Box)
-Tacamo
-Wild Streak
The rule of thumb is that most paint purchased from Wal-Mart or
Canadian Tire
are of lower quality, not only do they stain, their shells tend to
be harder and cause more bruises when hit.
Currently we do not restrict any types of paint from being used on
the field on walk-on days.
Remember, we sell quality paint at the field and carry an assortment
of grades
that are the same price or better then the lower quality paints.
Q:
What should I wear?
A:
The most important item to remember when playing paintball is your
certified Paintball Mask system. The field can rent them if you do
not have one of your own. Besides that, you can wear what you want.
The biggest concern other than wearing your mask is footwear. Hiking
boots or an old pair of cross-trainers will probably suffice, some
people prefer wearing army boots as well. It is important to find
something that offers a good grip, affords you some protection and
support, and is old enough that you don’t mind when they get dirty.Long sleeves, gloves and a neck guard are all good
things to wear as well. Whatever you wear, keep in mind that
you are playing in the woods, on the ground and you are being shot
at with paintballs, don't wear your best Sunday clothes.
Q:
Does it hurt when you get hit?
A:
That really depends on the
individual. Getting hit by a paintball is definitely something a
person normally NOTICES, but it is obviously not UNBEARABLE, or
millions of people would not play our beloved sport. Typically the
end result of being hit with a paintball is a quarter-sized mark at
the point of impact, and maybe a small bruise a day or so later,
which makes for a great conversation topic at work or school later
on.
That having been said, the amount of discomfort you would experience depends on several factors:
1) As you get older your pain threshold typically increases, meaning what may have hurt you as a child would hardly make you flinch as an adult. As a result, the youngest unsupervised players to play at Splatter Island Paintball are 10 years old.
2)The range at which you are shot, as well as what part of your body is hit, will also affect how a hit feels. To protect our players, we have rules that discourage close range shots, as well as shooting "sensitive" parts of another players anatomy.
3)Another variable to consider is adrenaline. Paintball is extremely exciting. You spend so much time running, yelling, sneaking and shooting, that your body is pumping itself full of adrenaline and endorphines, which not only make you feel good, but make you less susceptible to pain. Its not uncommon for someone to be so keyed up while playing, that they hardly even notice being hit in the first place.Q:
What equipment is used to play?
A: The short version: Mask,
Marker, Tank, Barrel blocking device
Q:
What
is paintball?
A: The typical recreational
paintball game is similar to cops and robbers mixed with tag.
Typically players divide into two teams and face off against each
other in various game styles. The specific goal of the game is
decided before hand, whether it be Capture the Flag, Elimination or
Escort the President or any other set of objectives the players
which to try.
Q:
Is paintball safe?
A:
NEISS - The National Injury
Information Clearinghouse of the U. S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission in Washington D. C. has provided injury estimates through
use of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System.
In the number of estimated injuries per 1,000 participants, paintball had the least number of injuries of all the listed sports.The number of injuries for paintball is less by far than bowling, tennis, archery, basketball, and many other sports.
The estimated figures are
calculated using data from a sample of hospitals in the
American Sports Data Inc. also displays similar data findings.
Source: Brasseagle.com
Statistics aside - it is important to take safety seriously at all times. The maturity level of the player and the ability to understand what to expect are key components to having an enjoyable experience at the field. At Splatter Island Paintball Field the safety rules and field regulations are explained before any games are played.Q:
How much does it cost to play?
A: This is a loaded question, which depends on
many factors. Here at Splatter Island, we try to keep playing
paintball as inexpensive as possible. We do charge a $5 field
fee per player, other than that, how much it cost depends on:
1) What equipment you own. If you do not own gun/mask/tank then you will need to rent some equipment. The cost of a rental package at Splatter Island Paintball is $10 for the entire day.
2) How much paint you shoot. This differs from person to person but typically on a regular walk-on day you can expect to shoot 500 paintballs every two hours of play. This is an estimate at best, some people will shoot 500 paintballs in one 15 minute game, whereas, other more timid players may only shoot 200-300 paintballs all day long. Our walk-on days are bring your own paint, so if you have paint left over from another day you can use that or you can purchase paint here at the field. Typically the cost of 500 paintballs at the field cost around $12.
3) The other cost is your propellant, CO2 or compressed air is required to power your paintball marker. For those with their own equipment, compressed air is cheaper to fill and is a better choice, however the initial cost of the tank is more. Here at Splatter Island compressed air cost $2 for the whole day. Generally, for those using CO2, one 12 ounce tank will shoot approximately 500 paintballs, which cost $3 at our field.