[pntball plyr]

What do I need to play tournament's Im getting a new jersy and pants but it says it has reinforced pads on the knees and on the jersey shoulder and elbow/forearm pads my eclipse distortion jersey I have now has a lil bit chest protection but I dont need it but do I need elbow/knee pads still and getting new gloves,maybe new pod pack,and I have a gun but will get another later its an bob long protege:why: because im just now starting tournaments:but later an vice(or ego) or luxe

[Quacks66]

The basics of what you need: Gun, hopper, tank, pod pack, pants, cleats of some form.
you can get away with anything else

[doctordave00]

I always preferred the full shin guards instead of just the knee pads...just me though

[eforcegtid00d]

Play at team practice and see what you need. If your knees/elbows hurt, get some real pads. If you run out of paint a lot, buy a pack that holds more pods. It's all trial and error.

[boggz890]

i think pads can wait. i lasted without them. all you really need is a reliable and good gun. sturdie good hopper. a good mask. a 4500psi tank.( 1 or more). pod packs are musts. you will shoot alot. and cleats help alot.( ecpesialy in rain.) the rest is only wants.

[nealm]

you need the elbow pads for sure, if you slide a lot then get knee pads. I use volleyball knee pads because they work better and are cheaper than paintball knee pads

[Pballerjosh]

Originally Posted by Quacks66

The basics of what you need: Gun, hopper, tank, pod pack, pants, cleats of some form.
you can get away with anything else

This. Most tounaments let you get away without a mask.

[paintballa044]

pads are totally choice... Ive played competitve tournament ball for 5 years now and dnt need pads. I slide, dive, and do the works and i never felt i NEEDED them. If you have the extra cash they will help. A vice i a good gun i dnt see the need to run to an ego right now. Win some tournamnets, make some cash , get good then throw away the extra money for a highER end gun

[Kiladelphia]

There's alot of little things that many forget but which are of high importance...

- Your gun's 'kit' (replacement o-rings, spare parts, etc)
- Tools (hex wrenches, socket set, screwdriver, etc)
- Barrel squeegees
- Paper towels and/or clean rags (to wipe off your gear and yourself between games)
- Extra undershirts (you'll sweat right through them)
- Lube and/or oil
- Q-tips (to clean more than just your ears)
- Extra batteries (for your gun, your hopper, etc)
- Folding table and/or folding chair
- First Aid Kit

You'll add the obvious gear as you go along; the pads, the extra masks, the back-up guns. But don't forget the small stuff. You forget that easily forgettable list of gear and your tourney will suck.

And, of course... fluids for hydration and food.

[Kiladelphia]

Originally Posted by paintballa044

pads are totally choice... Ive played competitve tournament ball for 5 years now and dnt need pads. I slide, dive, and do the works and i never felt i NEEDED them.

Agreed. Most newer paintball pants have enough padding built in. Same goes for jerseys. But if you're playing in old gym sweats, you may need to buy a cheap pair of knee pads from Champion or some off brand. No one'll see them, so don't worry - you'll still look rad.

It also may depend on the surface you're playing on. Is it a concrete indoor field with minimal turf surface? Is it frozen tundra of the Winter-ed north? Is it dry and cracked hard dirt?