[haynboy8223]

Originally Posted by rjs21

Seriously how does CP afford all these events. It makes NOOOOOOOO sense

Ive always wondered this as well. It just blows my mind.

[calidrifter]

Originally Posted by haynboy8223

This is very interesting! I cant wait to see how this plays out in the upcoming weeks leading up to Huntington beach.

All this drama is better than anything on Jersey Shore/whatever other reality crap is on.

[George6772]

i bet valken wont wind up being the only one there and if they are sucks for everyone else btw valkens paints actually really good it shoots straight no breaks but is brittle enough to break on soft parts most of the time

[RooRRip]

such garbage paint that even a few local fields do not allow valken trash at all.

[Terry59]

Originally Posted by John

That's just rude even putting us in the same post as PBdojo or Smacktalk.

Although I do like the bold part.

While we all understand Jeff meant no disrespect!
LOL!!!!

[dcbiii]

I was more of a PBReserve.com man, myself.

[noonagon]

I don't believe companies, whomever they are, are being stopped from selling paint. I think they just do not want to or do not think that they need to ?? If they have to drop 45k to be a part of PSP maybe its not in the budget to drop another sponser fee in order to get into NPPL?

[Insayn3]

Originally Posted by WarpedGreg

If this is true....i've seen issues with teams not taking out those little "gel pack" things that companies use in like food products. Just remember to make sure you don't let one of those get in a hopper

If this is a serious issue then there is no hope for society.

I'd rather take the 2 seconds to take the packet out and have "dry" paint than the other way around.

[NeCanes]

when your in the pit rushing to get loaded up and ready for the next point I can see how it can easily happen. Paints been shipped for how long with out the packages and there havent been issues. Its just cause this is made in china and sits for so long before it gets here

[steve_81]

"I sincerely hope that paintball gets past its recent flurry of issues and comes together as the great game and industry we all know it can be. To all of the players I want you to remember that its YOU who control this game and this industry. Treat it wisely and vote with your dollars so your kids can play along side you some day."

Tom Kaye.

Destroy your own game people. You are the ones to blame.

[Sammo]

I think it would be interesting to see all teams play with paint from one manufacturer! It takes away the excuse of "the paint was crap" because everyone had to use the same paint!

[pbstar1792]

Originally Posted by ??11??

why else would they put this if they dident intend to come

3. Once the merger talks fell apart what were the major decisions KEE had to make regarding
sponsorship?

John Robinson: We remained committed to our position that we would only sponsor one league. That didn’t and doesn’t mean we won’t support both leagues. There is a difference in the two terms. But it was important to us to understand and discuss a “vision” with both leagues and then sponsor the league that best matches our views and direction on growing the sport. To do that, there must be a tie back to our grass roots efforts. In short, our marketing plan for new players has to ultimately point to a league and its players.

4. PSP Press Release – why choose them?

John Robinson: The PSP knows who they are. They are committed to a format, a structure, locations and they have a clear vision for the areas they want to grow and improve. In our discussions with the PSP, I was convinced what they want to do and what KEE wants to do and that has the potential to be a very good match.

5. What does this mean for the NPPL?

John Robinson: In short, we will not sponsor the NPPL. However, we will support our teams, partners and customers within the guidelines of the NPPL. We will certainly send our Techs to events and support those that own Empire branded equipment. We will not display or sell our products at the events.

taken from: http://www.propaintball.com/2012/02/...inson-kee-ceo/

[ih8ipods]

Originally Posted by ballah17r

I'm sick of the politics in paintball though.

you got into the wrong sport then if u hate politics,

[tako-down]

isnt valken not going to sell paint at psp because they want a ridiculous ammount.
maby instead of that they focused all there money on nppl and now they are the sole paint provider at nppl....... probably not but i would laugh. psp is greedy askin 45 g's to sell paint, thats would mean selling roughly 10 skids for little to no profit after expenses. cant blame valken for not payin them, good move if u ask me. they should all boycot psp until they are reasonable

[koolguysk8r14]

Originally Posted by tako-down

isnt valken not going to sell paint at psp because they want a ridiculous ammount.
maby instead of that they focused all there money on nppl and now they are the sole paint provider at nppl....... probably not but i would laugh. psp is greedy askin 45 g's to sell paint, thats would mean selling roughly 10 skids for little to no profit after expenses. cant blame valken for not payin them, good move if u ask me. they should all boycot psp until they are reasonable

you have no idea what you're talking about. go do some reading reading before commenting again.

[Zeoalex]

Originally Posted by rjs21

Seriously how does CP afford all these events. It makes NOOOOOOOO sense

I don't think that paintball is their only business...and I get a sense that they still make decent money that you don't necessarily see, because it's all in accessories and not guns or big things like that. I also believe that they are contracted to do some distribution as well (I don't know for sure though, I'm just basing that off of seeing a few other products in their tent at events)

Originally Posted by Insayn3

If this is a serious issue then there is no hope for society.

I'd rather take the 2 seconds to take the packet out and have "dry" paint than the other way around.

this.

I get the argument that things go fast in the pits, but those packs aren't too small...at least all the ones I've seen (Valken, APX). I feel like they'd get jammed in whatever opening they are trying to get through, especially speedfeeds or loader lids...

[smartpartz_kid]

hmm rumors are very odd in paintball

[tremis]

Ooops, bad thread title.

APX is selling paint as well.

[CharlieFox01]

Originally Posted by calidrifter

Horray for options!

Link wasn't working so here's what the press release says:

APX GEAR will supply paint for 2012 Surf City USA Open.

APX Gear LLC is proud to announce that we will be supplying paint for the NPPL Super 7 Surf City Open in Huntington Beach, California. General Manager Alex Keys had this to say, "We are excited to work with the NPPL to supply paintfor the Surf City Open as well as the 2012 season, and we would like to thank the NPPL and staff for allowing us to supply a premium paintball at an affordable price point to players and teams of the NPPL."

APX Gear LLC was founded in 2008 with the soul purpose of producing high quality American made paintballs. Our mission statement of, "Pure form, Pure function, Pure necessity" ties to our belief in providing quality products at the lowest possible cost.

Both tried and tested and numerous regional events, we believe that our Agro Pro and Fyre Competition lines of paintballs are a perfect fit for the 2012 NPPL season. With that being said, we can't wait for teams from around the country to try out our paint and use it for the rest of the 2012 season.

For more information on how to get involved with APX Gear, please visit our site APXgear.com

Originally Posted by tremis

Ooops, bad thread title.

APX is selling paint as well.

This^^
APX American made in SoCal.....I wonder where Valken's made?

[contract*killa]

Originally Posted by CharlieFox01

This^^
APX American made in SoCal.....I wonder where Valken's made?

i know they have a warehouse in so cal, dont know if they actually make paint there or not.

[i_bunker_u]

no psp so the go to nppl