{"id":6945,"date":"2020-02-19T15:35:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T14:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go-ballistic.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6945"},"modified":"2020-02-19T16:29:33","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T15:29:33","slug":"what-to-wear-for-paintball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-ballistic.co.uk\/blog\/what-to-wear-for-paintball\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Wear for Paintball"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite its military background, you might be surprised (and pleased) to discover that the grand ole game of paintball doesn\u2019t require too much specialist equipment. In fact, it\u2019s quite the opposite. For your own peace of mind, each and every one of our UK paintball sites<\/a> provide the standard equipment needed such as your paintball marker, mask, goggles and overalls.<\/p>\n

However, as with any outdoor activity, it\u2019s important to prepare beforehand and think about what you\u2019re going to wear underneath all of that protective gear. The general rule here at Go Ballistic is to put function before fashion \u2013 for your own and everyone else\u2019s safety. So, read on to discover what we think you should be wearing when you turn up for a day of Go Ballistic paintballing<\/a> action!<\/p>\n

Head and Hands<\/b><\/p>\n

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All of our paintballing sites will provide the overall protection for your head and eyes through goggles and masks, but there are additional steps you can take to ensure that your most precious body part can be well protected from those flying paintballs! You could sport your hood from your hoodie, as this provides neck protection, too. Failing that, then a baseball cap (worn backwards) or a beanie hat should do the trick. To protect your hands, consider wearing golf, gardening or gym gloves, as these offer a certain degree of protection but aren\u2019t too cumbersome.<\/p>\n

Top Half<\/b><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s important to cover as much as possible up top as a direct paintball hit on bare skin can be a painful affair. This rules out vests, t-shirts and any other short-sleeved top you may be considering! We suggest wearing a long-sleeved t-shirt or a hoody \u2013 which is also useful for neck protection. If the weather\u2019s wet (let\u2019s be honest, it probably will be) then remember to pack a waterproof jacket. But, in our opinion, the more mud, the better!<\/p>\n

Bottom Half<\/b><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s best to favour comfort and protection over fashion \u2013 so leave those skinny jeans at home! We\u2019d recommend wearing a pair of loose-fitting jogging or tracksuit bottoms. Failing these, then a solid pair of cargo pants would also do the job sufficiently. Remember that all of our paintballing<\/a> experiences include overalls to wear on the day, so make sure you\u2019ve got room for them over your underclothing!<\/p>\n

Footwear<\/b><\/p>\n

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Leave your Jimmy Choos at home and dig those old trainers out of the shoe rack because you\u2019re going to have to wear something you don\u2019t mind getting wet and dirty on your feet. If you can, opt for a high-top shoe which offers some degree of ankle support, as ankle twists are the most common injury when paintballing.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/b><\/p>\n

The above pointers should shoot you in the right direction for safety and success out in the paintball arena. The most important thing to remember is to favour function over fashion, as it could be the difference between a minor or more serious injury. Also, be sure to wear clothing you don\u2019t mind getting muddy and covered in paint! The water-based soluble paint used in paintballs washes out of clothes easily, but it\u2019s best to play it safe by not wearing your Sunday best. That\u2019s about all there is to it. All that\u2019s left to do is to think comfort, think safety and most importantly, enjoy the game!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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