[Darko9989]

Originally Posted by Funky Mo Fo

At first, I wore jeans and a tshirt. Then I got knee pads. Kneeling on rocks without them can kiss my butt. Then I got a bounce shirt cause... Well, bounces. I started to notice less bruises and less pain. Then I got elbow pads. Again, bounces galore AND no forearm welts. Last I got a nice pair of paintball pants. This was a direct result of taking a shot dead on my right nut.

Do I feel like a wuss? No. What I feel is less pain and I get marked less. Win, win in my IMHO.

Pretty much this.

[Valtyr]

If nothing else, I would highly recommend some quality paintball pants. The area I always worry the most about is my crotch to be honest and I hate wearing a cup. Either way, I recommend the pants before all else.

[Danny96211]

Guys... This thread was posted over 2 months ago. Im sure he has gone paintballing by now. Can we please stop necro posting on this old thread...

[Darko9989]

Originally Posted by Danny96211

Guys... This thread was posted over 2 months ago. Im sure he has gone paintballing by now. Can we please stop necro posting on this old thread...

I'm sure he has gone playing by now. But, he also might still be unsure of himself as far as padding goes. He may still be wearing it and he may not be.

Obviously, it would be nice if the OP would update the thread as well so we know what he decided to do along with his thoughts on our replies.

[Funky Mo Fo]

Originally Posted by Danny96211

Guys... This thread was posted over 2 months ago. Im sure he has gone paintballing by now. Can we please stop necro posting on this old thread...

"Necro posting" is a new one for me. I like it though. Permission to reuse?

[mkupchyk]

Originally Posted by Danny96211

Guys... This thread was posted over 2 months ago. Im sure he has gone paintballing by now. Can we please stop necro posting on this old thread...

Thanks Mom, but a lively and valid discussion is always a good thing especially for other new players clicking on this thread.

IMO padding is great, remember the balls are traveling at ~300FPS so that is no joke. Just wear something that creates a good balance between comfort and protection.

[Darko9989]

Originally Posted by mkupchyk

Thanks Mom, but a lively and valid discussion is always a good thing especially for other new players clicking on this thread.

IMO padding is great, remember the balls are traveling at ~300FPS so that is no joke. Just wear something that creates a good balance between comfort and protection.

Thank you good sir. You are correct.

[aaronrodgers012]

I play speedball every weekend. Between sliding/diving, bunkering, and being bunkered I think padding is necessary.

[Gemini00]

EHH its not that bad..

[private_silver]

One of the nicest sets of shorts I've found are the Nike Pro Combat ones. technically made for basketball, the tailbone strip of padding is nice for those turf fields where you might slip and bust your ***.