[HKArmyKid219]

Why doesn't anyone open a field in the Central KY, Lex/Georgetown area? I know Asylum would be huge competition, but it would save a lot of players time and money and possibly grow the sport in this area.

[Paintballerdog01]

just a money thing i bet. maybe instead of competing against asylum they should talk about going into business with them to open a second location. obviously would need to create a business plan... I myself called the zoning commissioner of Lexington and he told me that there are plenty of zones in Lexington now that would qualify for a paintball field ... they zone it under "amusement" if i remember correctly .. few years ago a paintball field in Lex was an absolute no go everywhere so that was THE problem.

Between all overhead cost id say you opening number would float around 70k tho.... who has that rn!? business loan needed for sure. At least for me if i wanted to do it .

ive also been looking into buying a encapsulation machine and making good field paint thats required

[cellophane303]

I can think of at least 3 fields that were in the Lexington area (Paris, Winchester, & Georgetown respectively) in the past (c. 2000-2004), but the numbers were never there to support it long-term. I'm pretty sure the only reason the latter two lasted as long as they did is because they were more or less run by a local team.

[Paintballerdog01]

Originally Posted by cellophane303

I can think of at least 3 fields that were in the Lexington area (Paris, Winchester, & Georgetown respectively) in the past (c. 2000-2004), but the numbers were never there to support it long-term. I'm pretty sure the only reason the latter two lasted as long as they did is because they were more or less run by a local team.

Yes however paintball hill, paintball games of the bluegrass and game on paintball were all very sub par fields. If something in Lexington or surrounding a county was executed at a slightly higher level with more attention to detail and a more comprehensive business model, I believe it would be successful. Asylum also has air soft and rc racing which is an amazing feature to the business.. brings in tons of other clients. Don't get me wrong, im sure there were times the owner of Asylum felt over his head but in the end he adapted and has a lot to show for.