Paintball in Guam

Woodie22 · 07-08-2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dukduk

not sure man, it's been 15 months...damn! at offutt now

My cousin is an MA out there

And sounds good bro, can't wait to ball it up with you guys out there. I'll hit you up when I get to the island to figure out where the field is and such.

dukduk · 08-24-2012, 05:08 AM

howsit going back home? I haven't played since last year. been shooting gun guns

RLN · 08-26-2012, 08:07 PM

It's okay...same ol same ol..had a tourney recently to support the Guam All Stars on their tourney at World Cup Asia. They are currently ranked 2nd in the series so if they do well they can take the series title.

Some new players, mostly from Air Force and Navy, some new pump players as well, but it's not as big as it was before. Sometimes I'm tempted to call it quits but I think I'm an addict to this crazy hobby.

crazy_hiiphop · 08-27-2012, 04:18 PM

How's the field out on the island? Cost for paint and what paint brand?

RLN · 08-27-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy_hiiphop

How's the field out on the island? Cost for paint and what paint brand?

Only one real field on island and it's pretty much only speedball with ramping or semi depending on the group of players. Tourney or league format is based of the Paintball Asian League Series which is a mix of PSP and Millennium race to format.

Paint varies. Right now the field has been bringing in DXS low end brands. Heard that they will also be getting some Dye paint as well. Paint ranges between $60-70 a case. Field fee and all day air is only $10.00

There may be a field on the air force base but it's so small and from what I hear no one goes there so it could be closed already.

No woodsball/scenario fields but I'm sure there are some outlaw or backyard games happening around the island.

crazy_hiiphop · 08-27-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RLN

Only one real field on island and it's pretty much only speedball with ramping or semi depending on the group of players. Tourney or league format is based of the Paintball Asian League Series which is a mix of PSP and Millennium race to format.

Paint varies. Right now the field has been bringing in DXS low end brands. Heard that they will also be getting some Dye paint as well. Paint ranges between $60-70 a case. Field fee and all day air is only $10.00

There may be a field on the air force base but it's so small and from what I hear no one goes there so it could be closed already.

No woodsball/scenario fields but I'm sure there are some outlaw or backyard games happening around the island.

Holy crap. 60-70 a case?

crazy_hiiphop · 08-27-2012, 05:40 PM

A lot of teams out there? Any of them compete on xball?

RLN · 08-27-2012, 06:01 PM

We're on Guam....shipping costs alone can be high so of course the paint costs that much. If you did not know, normally it's a minimum of 1 crate of paint from suppliers so shipping is expensive. Plus the field is field paint only so the cheap $40 case at Kmart won't be allowed. Besides a $10 field fee with all day compressed air isn't so bad.

Handful of teams. They usually only come out if there's a tourney or league going on. Not much players, there are the usual 10-20 players that come a lot and then once in a while they'll be a private group or someone casual rec player. Paintball out here has gone down a bit. There used to be a league of 40 teams..8 years ago. Now a tourney may have as little as 5 teams sign-up.

Like my post earlier the format out here is based on the Paintball Asian League Series so it's a combination of PSP/Millennium rules with a race to format. Normally the ROF for tourneys is PSP ramping 12.5pbs. We did have a mech 3 man tourney recently as well in addition to a Xball race to 3 format.

Woodie22 · 10-07-2012, 10:22 PM

Sounds good! Just glad there is paintball to be involved in..i'd hate to quit for 2 years after putting so much work in this past year. (by work i mostly mean money). Looking forward to playing out there, may 2013...I'll post again when it gets closer

dukduk · 10-12-2012, 09:33 PM

rock pump, and run an older DM/Ego for tourneys

Woodie22 · 10-21-2012, 04:35 PM

Axe Pro

RLN · 10-21-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodie22

Axe Pro

You'll probably be the first Axe Pro out here. It's mainly Proto/Dye and Eclipse out here with some old Angels, Shockers, Ions, etc. that pop up every once in a while.

Christian P · 11-16-2012, 08:24 AM

Is there any fields that offer rentals? I might be out that way for a work assignment and hope to play.

RLN · 11-17-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Christian P

Is there any fields that offer rentals? I might be out that way for a work assignment and hope to play.

Yea the field I've been mentioning Xsports offers rentals. Just the basic Tippy 98s with cheap mask and chest protectors. Not sure about the price.

stussy265 · 02-28-2013, 03:43 PM

gotta 14 peeps coming out the 17th this month as long as xsports stays in contact with me to tell me were all good... does anyone have guns that can be rented besides the tippmanns?

dukduk · 03-05-2013, 07:46 PM

not that I know of

pbkeegan88 · 06-11-2013, 08:14 AM

is there a b/s/t area for guam.. i got some guns i wouldnt mind selling

Woodie22 · 06-29-2013, 03:03 AM

Best way to get info is Facebook. Look up xsports

yumarattler · 07-03-2013, 02:20 AM

My buddy is a firefighter in Guam and has been trying to convince me to come out that way with the family. Would you guys recommend doing a couple year stay out there? Still debating on applying on the next available opening.
Thanks

Seth

RLN · 07-04-2013, 01:24 AM

It depends on what you and your family is looking for and open to for a duty station. Guam has it's pro's and con's. Since it's a US territory language and currency won't be an issue. Price wise Guam is not as cheap as most states yet has very little taxes and has a GRT instead of a sales tax so I've found some prices almost the same as some upper middle class areas in the US once you include the sales tax. The island is only 30 miles long so it's smaller than most areas your probably used to. If your not used to a more hot and humid environment that might be factor as Guam is tropical all year long and is normally in the high 80s but can hit the 90s on sunny dry days or very humid days. If you enjoy outdoor events Guam has excellent beaches, fishing, scuba diving, and deer and wild pig hunting, as well as other out door activities. All types of restaurants can be found on Guam with various cuisines from around the world including the more common franchises you can find in the US mainland. Like the states there are waterparks, theaters, an underwater walk through aquarium, a legal drag strip, and other forms of entertainment including a night life if that's your thing.

Paintball wise, Guam is limited to just one field and it's pretty much just xball. No major tourneys and the community is quite small compared to say 5-8 years ago unfortunately. If you have any specific questions feel free to PM me.

yumarattler · 07-04-2013, 09:36 AM

Thanks, I appreciate the input. We are used to some high heats (120's) and some humidity. My wife and I have never lived anywhere else but we do enjoy all the outdoor activities you mentioned. Paintball wise we have 1 field here and a ****ty wooded area to play. I prefer speedball and play pump 99% of the time. It sounds like an awesome adventure. I hope things work out and we can head out there in the next year if positions become available. Having a drag strip would make me want to finagle a way for my nova to make the trip.

Thanks again

Seth