Saturday, February 28, 2009
PSP Mid-Atlantic Open Field Layout
Hey!
Paintball Sports Promotions is pleased to release the field layout for the upcoming 2009 Mid-Atlantic Open.
This layout will be used on all fields at the event.
For more information about the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Open please visit www.pspevents.com Stay tuned as we continue to add more details for this great event.
Sincerely,
Keely Watson
Paintball Sports Promotions
Dye I4 in Camo and joy print
Dye let two new color schemes for their I4 goggle system slip on their website this weekend. The two colors are camouflage and joy print. It is very nice to see Dye coming out with some designs aside from just basic colors.
POW MIA 2009 Ego
Available exclusively from Air Assault Paintball. In honor of prisoners of war and those missing in action: “You are not forgotten.”
Limited edition, 1 of 24. $1349.99
To purchase call direct: 1-763-479-3113 or check out our ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/assaultpaintall
NEW MILLENNIUM SERIES 09
23 of January, 2009
For 2009, the paintball industry is on the way to harmonize the game format. A bridge has been created between the major leagues and Sup’AirBall will therefore slowly bring the Millennium Series and the PSP field to a common ground. In that perspective, the 2009 Millennium Series Upgrade kit will be a pack of 8 Trees, thin cylinders about 3.3ft wide and 5ft tall, already used on the PSP fields for a few years.
Those new bunkers will bring the Millennium Series field to a 44 bunkers package and offer new options for the field layouts and a fast paced game.
Millennium 44 bunkers field 2009
• 4 Cylinders
• 2 Medium Cylinders
• 5 Giant Beams
• 4 Bricks
• 6 Cakes
• 6 Temples
• 4 Maya Temples
• 4 Doritos Medium
• 8 Trees
• 1 M Millennium +Tubes
Contact Thierry Parent [thierry@supairball.com] for more information about availability and prices.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
SHOCKTECH SFL 2009
The 2009 SFL
Painstakingly handmade in very small batches to insure the most stringent quality possible. A modern version of an old school classic brought back to life by Shocktech and the grand master of custom ‘cockers, Danny Love.
This time carved from single billet of 6061 aircraft quality aluminum. Shaved down in weight to claim the name SFL, all the while maintaining the classic lines of the iconic design built back in 1999 and earlier.
One difference you will notice right away is the ultra low profile screw-in clamping feedneck. By switching to this style of feed we are able to lower the overall profile of the gun even more than past models.
More familiar and carried forward from prior SFL’s are the p-block, shortened supa fly bolt, front block mounted vertical A.S.A., and even the original trigger pant is back. This gun also comes with our new .45 style slide frame, classic beaver tail, roller sear and rat valve.
Many of these features were ground breaking innovations 10 or more years ago. Now they are time tested, battle ready necessities.
With the back to basics game making a comeback and the rates of fire continuing to be lowered its time to return to the guns we all loved.
Quite possibly no gun ever has, or ever will shoot as straight. Certainly no gun is even close to winning more world championships in the woods than the SFL. So before you go pick up that 65 lb. 9 foot long mega death blasting, “I wanna look like a real mercenary” “I’ll scare you just by looking at my junk, woodsball gun”. Check out the SFL. It’s not about how you look in the parking lot it’s about how you play on the field.
PSP Phoenix Saturday
Dalton “Fig” Vanderbyl celebrating after another successful match with Vicious. In Semi-Pro they have defeated Palm Beach Vipers 7-6, New York PowerSurge 7-0, XSV 7-1 and RNT All Starz 7-6
X-Factor has had a tough weekend going 2-2 throughout the prelims. Matched against Philly, Dynasty, Aftershock & Aftermath
Philly had 1 loss in the prelims against Boston Red Legion. Quarter finals begin for them against Tampa Bay Damage at 8AM Sunday.
Ironmen and Aftermath fought though to the end with the Ironmen ending up on top 7-4.
Vicious breakout - they will go directly into the finals Sunday at 12:30
Readers: Please help share these great photos on your favorite websites. It greatly helps the sport of Paintball, and credits the talented individuals who devote their lives to these moments. Stay updated with happenings from the event by checking our PSP Phoenix 2009 section.
PSP Phoenix Friday
PSP Phoenix Friday
February 21, 2009 by Bill G.
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The Phoenix event is quickly becoming one of our favorite PSP events of the season. The weather is amazing, the games are running on time and the venue is absolutely incredible. The PSP has done an absolutely wonderful job and started the season on the right foot. Below we have a series of high quality photographs of the PRO action that took place on Friday courtesy of our extremely talented action sports photographer, Matt Dawson. Check back tomorrow morning for our Saturday highlight photos and live updates from the event.
PHOENIX UPDATE
Ironmen (7) vs. Impact (3)
Americans (7) vs. X-Factor (2)
Legion (7) vs. Damage (6)
N. Dogs (2) vs. Dynasty (7)
Aftershock (7) vs. Infamous (1)
Hurricanes (0) vs. Aftermath (0) - Bumped to Friday
Impact (7) vs. Bushwackers (1)
Legion (7) vs. Americans (3)
Smart Parts: MaxFlo SIS
Smart Parts releases Max-Flo S.I.S. air system at Paintball Extravaganza
Smart Parts releases the new Max-Flow SIS screw-in compressed air system for paintball at the Paintball Extravaganza industry trade show in Atlanta, Georgia.
Loyalhanna, PA - February 7, 2009 - February 5th, 6th and 7th, 2009, paintball dealers from throughout North America converged on Atlanta, Georgia for the opportunity to learn about new products, receive technical support and business training, and meet in person with their suppliers at the Paintball Extravaganza. Smart Parts chose the Paintball Extravaganza to officially release the new Max-Flo SIS screw-in compressed air system. Many paintball dealers visiting the 2008 Paintball World Cup were given a sneak peek at this new product and now it has been officially unveiled and is shipping to Smart Parts Authorized Dealers everywhere.
The SIS is the first screw-in style compressed air system to bear the Max-Flo name. “As a player, I understand the appeal of screw-in systems,” said Smart Parts President, Bill Gardner, Jr., “It’s just so convenient to screw it in and go, then unscrew it and put it in your gear bag at the end of the day. We’ve talked about making screw-in systems for years, but there was no way we would release a system until it was done right. We knew it would need to have all of the flow-rate performance, consistency, reliability and safety features associated with the name Max-Flo. We would have to build this regulator at a price that is affordable in today’s economy. We are so proud that our engineering and design teams did that with the Max-Flo SIS.”
Several key features set the Max-Flo SIS apart from competing products:
Preset Convenience - The Max-Flo SIS is preset to deliver approximately 800 psi compressed air or nitrogen to a marker, with no need to spend time at the tech table tweaking and adjusting - the Max-Flo SIS is ready to go.
Stainless Steel ASA Threads - “Remember stainless steel regulator bodies in the early 1990s before so much of the paintball industry was trying to cut corners? We do, because we used them, and we saw how durable stainless can be, and the protection it offers from cross-threading damage,” says Smart Parts Vice President, Adam Gardner.
Increased Diameter Fluted Valve Pin - While most screw-in air systems use brass or aluminum valve pins, these metals eventually dent, bend or chip under repeated use. The Max-Flo SIS’ pin is of a larger diameter and made of stainless steel. In addition to strength, the larger diameter and unique fluted design allows for an increased flow volume from the regulator.
Anti-Launch Neck - Screw-in style air system design must ensure that a regulator cannot be accidentally removed from a pressurized cylinder while the system is being unscrewed from a marker. Competing brands solve this by the use of high torque levels and thread-locking adhesives. These strategies can create dangerous situations. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has reported on the accidental removal of a CO2 tank in which thread-locking compound blocked the valve’s safety vent. Hydrotesters have reported situations of competing brand screw-in regulator necks becoming weakened or broken during removal for hydrotesting. The Smart Parts anti-launch neck design provides extended secondary neck threads deep inside the compressed air cylinder. Quadruple-redundant safety vents ensure that if the bottle is accidentally unscrewed under pressure, it will be fully vented long before the regulator can be removed. Because no thread locking compounds are used, and torque values are lower, the Max-Flo SIS is the only screw-in compressed air regulator that can be readily removed for TSA air travel compliance without violating its manufacturer’s operation guidelines. Smart Parts recommends removal and installation by a factory certified technician, training for which is available to team techs.
Low-Profile Fill Nipple - Keeping with the compact size of the Max-Flo SIS, Smart Parts has employed a compact, low-profile fill nipple. By using an allen-wrench on internal hex flats for installation, the fill nipple avoids the need for external wrench flats, and the height they add has been eliminated. The Max-Flo SIS fill nipple uses industry standard 1/8-inch NPT threads, allowing standard fill nipples to be used as a replacement, if needed.
High-pressure and Low-pressure Burst Disk Protection - Unified burst disk assemblies protect the regulator and cylinder from over-filling, and protect the player’s marker from high-pressure regulator leaks. “It amazes me that some of our competitors have released air systems without the protection of a low-pressure burst disk,” says Smart Parts director of technical sales, Hans Semelsberger. “It may help them to reduce size and cost, but if a bit of dust or if a worn seal causes the regulator to leak, they will end up feeding full tank pressure to the marker, which can be catastrophic. That’s a short-cut we’re just not willing to take.”
Made in the USA - From start to finish, machining of raw parts to assembly and testing, the Max-Flo SIS is made and supported by American workers in the great state of Pennsylvania. “When the paintball industry boomed a few years ago, other companies took profits and ran. We chose to invest in the future,” says Bill Gardner Jr. “We now have one of the most advanced machining facilities in the state with equipment that no-one else has outside of the automotive and aerospace industries. We can machine parts in-house for less money than everyone else in paintball who is manufacturing overseas, while maintaining tighter quality control. This is the reason we can make use of stainless steel components and the longer machining time they require to produce. The bottom-line is that we can deliver better quality to the player at a more affordable price, giving them the most value for their paintball dollar.”
Smart Parts, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more information, visit www.SmartParts.com.
PSP Phoenix Open Webcast - FREE
Paintball Sports Promotions is excited to announce the return of the PSP Webcast for the upcoming 2009 Phoenix Open. PSP has once again joined forces with Patrick Spohrer, award-winning filmmaker of the iconic paintball films Push, Sunday Drivers, Cereal Killerz and Heroes for a Day, and Matt Marshall, World Champion professional player and paintball television announcer to bring you a webcast like no other.
The PSP Webcast debuted at the 2008 World Cup to rave reviews. Featuring interviews with industry insiders, star players, expert analysis, instant replays, guest commentators, and professional play by play, along with behind the scenes extras and camera angles never before seen in a webcast, the World Cup Webcast brought paintball to a whole new level.
We’re not stopping there. PSP has upgraded numerous features of the webcast and added 2 more on-field cameras to cover all the action on the dorito-side of the field. The 2009 Phoenix Webcast will feature 8 cameras bringing you incredible footage from around the field, the teams’ pits, and the commentators’ box. See brand new interviews with the game’s top players and get their take on the new season. Paintball has never looked this good.
As if these great additions weren’t enough, PSP will be bringing you our latest webcast for FREE. That’s right, you will now be able to watch the best teams in the world battle it out as the season begins just by logging on to www.pspevents.com. Check out the site now for footage from the 2008 World Cup Webcast and prepare to count down the hours until the Phoenix Open.
~Keely Watson
Paintball Sports Promotions
LA Hitmen Sign Exclusive Air Systems Deal With Guerrilla Air
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The LA Hitmen signed an exclusive Air Systems deal with Guerrilla Air, coupling incredible product and MYTH technology together with the amazing skills of the LA Hitmen!
Look for various privately labeled LA HITMEN tanks to be hitting the market real soon.
For more information please go to www.guerrillaair.com
The first LA Hitmen tank available is the 13ci 3000 PSI tank.
- Highest 13ci System Shot Count
- .88 lbs.
- 150-200 Shots (Shot count may vary depending on equipment used)
- 8.5” Height
- Highest-Performance
- Lowest-Profile
- Lightest-Weight
LA Hitmen Sign Exclusive Air Systems Deal With Guerrilla Air
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The LA Hitmen signed an exclusive Air Systems deal with Guerrilla Air, coupling incredible product and MYTH technology together with the amazing skills of the LA Hitmen!
Look for various privately labeled LA HITMEN tanks to be hitting the market real soon.
For more information please go to www.guerrillaair.com
The first LA Hitmen tank available is the 13ci 3000 PSI tank.
- Highest 13ci System Shot Count
- .88 lbs.
- 150-200 Shots (Shot count may vary depending on equipment used)
- 8.5” Height
- Highest-Performance
- Lowest-Profile
- Lightest-Weight
Virtue Paintball Looking to Expand Sales Staff
Virtue Paintball is looking to hire additional talent to add to our sales staff:
The ideal candidate is as follows:
- Has at least 2 years experience in sales at the wholesale or retail level.
- Has a broad understanding of the Paintball Industry and has used Virtue Products.
- Is able to work out of our New York Office. (For the right candidate it is possible to work remotely, but I am mainly looking for another in house sales rep.)
- Is outgoing and Responsible, as well as a quick learner
- Has strong written and verbal presentation skills
- Is customer service oriented. (All Virtue Sales Reps are paid salaries.. No commissions.)
If you meet all or most of these requirements, please email a resume to Mike@virtuepaintball.com
Thanks.
Mike
USPL to use APPA
US Paintball League and APPA
Registration and Classification Details
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA - February 13, 2009 - The US Paintball League will be working with the American Paintball Players Association (APPA) to handle every aspect of player and team registration for the 2009 Huntington Beach event.
Registration for the US Paintball League Surf City Open, held in Huntington Beach, CA April 3 - 5, 2009, will open on-line at www.USPaintballLeague.com on Monday, February 16, 2009.
Classifications
Teams are ultimately responsible for policing their own roster. If they are found to have an illegal roster, they will be disqualified from the event. Should you have any questions on your classification, please refer to the guideline below or email info@uspaintballleague.com for specific questions.
Divisions, Rosters and Classifications
There will be the following divisions in the 2009 US Paintball League:
Professional 7-man
Division 1 7-man
Division 2 7-man
Division 3 7-man
Division 3 5-man
D1 may have unlimited D1 players, unlimited SP players and up to 2 Pro players
D2 may have all D2 players, up to two D1 players, no SP or Pro players
D3 may have only D3 players (for both 7-man and 5-man)
National Classification Conversion Chart
(If you have both NPPL and PSP classifications, your USPL classification will be whichever is higher)
2008 Pro NPPL = USPL SP (unless listed on a 2009 NXL or USPL Pro Roster)
2008 SP NPPL = USPL SP
2008 D1 NPPL = USPL D1
2008 D2 NPPL = USPL D2
2008 D3 NPPL = USPL D2
Pro NXL = USPL Pro
SP PSP = USPL SP
D1 PSP = USPL D1
D2 PSP = USPL D2
D3 PSP = USPL D3
A professional player is someone who is listed on a 2009 USPL Pro roster or 2009 NXL roster. Anyone who played pro in 2008 but is not on a 2009 pro roster (USPL or NXL) is classified as SP. Any player who takes one year off can be reclassified down 1 division. Note: No player can ever be reclassified down to D3. After five events playing Division 3, players will be reclassified as Division 2.
To have your case reviewed, you can request a reclassification for a $50 fee (no matter the outcome of the league’s decision) by emailing info@uspaintballleague.com.
The first event of the US Paintball League’s 2009 season will be at the world-famous beach in Huntington Beach, California April 3 - 5, 2009. Registration opens at www.USPaintballLeague.com on February 16th. For more information on how to enter a team or become a sponsor, call (714) 858 1923 or email info@uspaintballleague.com.
Don’t want to miss out? Stay on top of all that is happening with the US Paintball League by joining the mailing list. Simply visit www.USPaintballLeague.com and submit your email address to join today!
US Paintball League is a player run organization that governs Paintball tournaments and play. The US Paintball League will host 6 events in the US where paintball teams compete and are awarded points in four divisions; Professional, Division I, Division II and Division III to determine an overall Paintball champion in each division. The USPL is committed to setting rules, standards and guidelines for safe, competitive, fair Paintball competitions worldwide. For more information call 714 858 1923 or visit www.USPaintballLeague.com.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Dynasty 2009
Sewell, NJ, February 16, 2009. KEE Action Sports LLC. KEE Action Sports announced that it has agreed to sponsor the San Diego Dynasty, the world’s top professional paintball team. KEE will outfit the team with Empire Pants, Jersey, Gloves, and Protective Gear. The team will also be shooting world renowned RPS Paintballs, and wearing the Empire E’Vents Goggles. Dynasty will be maximizing innovation, utilizing the new Empire Prophecy Loader System.
“Dynasty’s success on and off the field make them a perfect fit for Empire and RPS Paintballs, with all three entities being leaders in their respective categories,” said Vice President of Marketing, Jason A. Taitano. Alex Fraige, Dynasty’s Captain, said,” We’re stoked to join the Empire and RPS Team. They produce great products, have the best paint, and are a great partner for us to continue our success.”
Team Dynasty will begin playing with their new gear at the PSP Phoenix event the week of February 13th, 2009.
KEE Action Sports LLC is the worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of paintball sporting goods and the exclusive source for RPS®, Empire®, Invert™, Invert™ MINI™, BT Paintball™, HALO®, EVIL®, and Pure Energy® brand products.
Dynasty is the world’s top professional paintball team. Founded in 2001, Dynasty has the most professional tournament titles of any team in the sport and is the current seven-time consecutive World Paintball Champions. For more information visit www.dynastypaintball.com
BOB PAINTBALL GUN
Hobao Bobo revealed! More fun after a BIG Nurnberg from RCSpecial, after the break…
Yes, Hobao goes Paintball!
By Hobao
JT Signs Sacramento XSV and Blues Crew in a Coordinated Team Sponsorship Strategy
February 12, 2009
Media Contact:
Chuck Geiling, JT Sports LLC
(479) 464-8700, chuck.geiling@jtsports.com
JT Signs Sacramento XSV and Blues Crew in a Coordinated Team Sponsorship Strategy
Industry Leading Paintball Manufacturer takes a coordinated sponsorship approach to bridging the gap between Tournament and Rec-ball / Scenario play by forming strategic partnerships with two Industry leading paintball teams.
(February 12, 2009) Bentonville, AR – JT announced today the formation of strategic marketing partnerships with two world renown paintball teams; Sacramento XSV, led by Tournament Professional Rich Telford, and with the scenario / rec-ball team Blues Crew, driven my industry legend Mike “Blue” Hanse.
Together, these two teams, along with the strength of a stronger and revitalized JT team, form the nucleus of a targeted product development and marketing campaign to increase paintball awareness, increase player participation in all areas of the sport, and drive JT to the pinnacle in paintball performance for all paintball categories. “Historically, JT has had team sponsorships with both Blues Crew and XSV, which focused on each team individually in each of their respective fields of play,” says Chuck Geiling, Director of Sales and Marketing for JT. “Today, we are launching a completely new and coordinated strategy in paintball which harnesses each teams competitive drive to win and together, uses that energy to form a bridge between the scenario and tournament styles of play and promote awareness of the sport through the leadership of two legendary paintball spokesmen. The end result is to introduce paintball to new generations of players, mentor them into becoming active paintball enthusiasts, and have them enjoying JT products throughout their playing days.”
XSV owner and team captain Rich Telford comments, “We are very happy to be with JT again in 2009! XSV has been a part of the JT family since our inception and we are excited about moving forward with them. The JT products just keep getting better every year and I have no doubt this year will bring some exciting things for JT as well as XSV!” Furthermore, XSV co-captain Steve “Junior” Brown says, “We are so pleased that XSV will be representing JT in 2009! It is great to be part of a Paintball Family that really takes care of each other and I look forward to working together to create some of the best new products Paintball has to offer.
Michael “Blue” Hanse of Blues Crew adds, “Deuce and I are truly excited about working side by side with XSV and strengthening our relationship with JT. Rich and I have worked together in the past and his team is a top notch representation of the tournament side of paintball. I know we are both excited about partnering with JT where we will continue to bridge the gap between Tournament Players and Rec. Ball Players. That, and we cannot wait to run and gun together at CASTLE CONQUEST and other big game events this season.
To see the new look of JT and take a tour of JT’s interactive web-site, visit www.jtusa.com. In it you will find new product pages, social networking through www.facebook.com, www.myspace.com, and www.twitter.com, sponsored team info, links to marquee events such as EMR’s Castle Conquest and Oklahoma D-Day, newsletter sign ups, and local dealer and field locaters to find out where to purchase quality JT products and enjoy a day of great paintball fun.
ABOUT JT SPORTS LLC
A division of Jarden Team Sports, JT Sports LLC is the worldwide leader in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of a full line of paintball products. JT Sports offers paintball equipment and apparel for the beginner through advanced players under the brands JT, View Loader, Worr Game Products, and Brass Eagle. JT Sports products can be found in national retailers such as Wal-Mart, major sporting goods chains, paintball specialty stores, and at paintball fields around the world. For more information visit www.jtusa.com.
Paintball X3 Digital Magazine Premier, 126 Pages, FREE
We’ve just released our first issue of our Digital Magazine, free to everyone. It has 126 pages of tournament coverage, scenario games, gear reviews, lifestyle photos, interviews, action photos, and click through advertising.
Please check it out at: http://www.paintballx3.com/.
Click the digital issue link on the front page. When the new browser opens you can click the top right corner of the page to flip it. You can grab and twist and pull the pages. And don’t forget to check out the custom videos in the Ego9, Team Fierce and Dye Rotor articles…
Direct link to the digital mag: http://www.paintballx3.com/february/v3/fvxpress.html
Thanks for reading.
John Amodea
Editor/President
Paintball X3, LLC
PRESS RELEASE: NXe Takes Europe Direct
NXe (Scottsdale, Arizona) – NXe, the industry’s leading soft-goods manufacturer announced today, that it is going direct in Europe.
John Bosch, President & CEO of NXe commented, “Although we are in a global economic downturn, along with the paintball industry being hit much harder than most other industries and most companies would retract, we see a real opportunity in expanding. We are in the process of establishing a European entity. We had great distributors in Europe and this is in no way a reflection on them. We felt from a business standpoint, especially in the current economic climate, it would behoove us from a short and long term perspective to take the continent on a direct basis to the retail stores, e-retailers and fields.”
Bosch went on to say, “Mr. Ulf Mueller has been brought in as Director of Sales for Europe. This direction will allow us to have better controls on our brand management, as well as various promotional and sales programs across the region.
While we are in the process of setting up our European infrastructure all
inventory, shipments etc. will be handled by Max’s Sport in Germany.
You can learn more about NXe by visiting their website. For European inquiries you can contact Ulf Mueller.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
PSP/USPL/Millennium ROSTERS
contact : jc@spirit-of-paint.com
PSP/USPL/Millennium
Drew Templeton
Josh Yost
Chad “Yaya” Bouchez
Ian Martin
Chris Sosine
Cody Mickowski
Brad McCurley
AJ Trillet
Nick Slowiak
AJ Lion
Coach: Jeremy “Sniper” Salm (un nom sortie d’outre tombe)
AFTERMATH
Alex Goldman
Steven pitts
“Rain Ran”
Zack Wake
Robbie P
Bobby Aviles
Whisper
Chris Lasoya
Danny Parks
Heath Hoeper
ALL AMERICANS
Chad George
Konstantin Fedorov
Sam Monville
Ryan Moorhead
Jason Edwards
Ross O’Rourke
Pat Roberts
Tim Montressor
Todd Hugo
OC BUSHWACKERS
Neil Eberle
Ryan Podesta
Prince
Mike “Chunk” Martin
Nate McCallister
Jerry D’Amata
Chris Dazzi
Greg Siewers
Shane Howe
IRONMEN
Ollie Lang
Billy Wing
Scott Kemp
Nicky Cuba
Marchello Margott
Mike Paxton
Mikko huttunen
Brandon Short
X-FACTOR
Archie Montemayor
Colt Roberts
Dusty Odell
Ryan Cohen
Cody Bayless
Grayson Goff
Todd Morrow
Matt Pelto
Mykel Kovar
Alex Martinez
Devin Odell
Dixon Yang
XSV
Rich Telford
Junior Brown
Thomas Taylor
Conrad Rangell
Julian Duran
Anthony Parsons
Dustin Watson
Patrick Slattery
USPL : Clinic a dimicilio
contact : jc@spirit-of-paint.com
Offical Release :
Divisional 7-man teams, here’s your chance to own a pro for the weekend! Each team registered in Division 3, 2 and 1 7-man for Huntington Beach will get to select one US Paintball League Pro Player to coach them for the Huntington Beach event.
The Pro player cannot play with you of course, but they will spend one hour walking the fields with your team and discuss game plans on Thursday. Your pro will also be available, as time allows, to help your team throughout the weekend.
How it works:
1. All 16 Pro Teams and their entire rosters will be posted on www.USPaintballLeague.com.
2. Each Divisional 7-man team that registers for Huntington Beach and pays in full, will get to select the Pro player of their choice.
3. Each pro player will only be available for one team, and will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. So if you’re the first team to register and pay in full, you are guaranteed to get the pro of your choice! If you register and pay in full last, you won’t have much say in which pro will help you throughout the weekend. Register early and it really could make a difference in how well your team performs in Huntington Beach! (…)
Smart Parts introduces a new firing mode for the rental version of the Vibe
Smart Parts announces Billy-Ball for the Rental Vibe
Smart Parts introduces a new firing mode for the rental version of the Vibe electropneumatic paintball marker aimed at reducing rate of fire.
Loyalhanna, PA – February 8, 2009 – The new Billy-Ball firing mode available in Vibe rental markers from Smart Parts, Inc., restricts a players’ rate of fire, opening up more opportunities for paintball field operators.
“It’s pretty ironic,” says Smart Parts President Bill Gardner Jr., for whom the mode is named, “we’ve pushed the limits of marker rate of fire to meet player demand, but at the beginning levels of the sport that’s scaring off newer players.”
Gardner’s own sons were anxious about jumping in to walk-on games at Smart Parts’ home field, the All-American Paintball Park in Greensburg, PA.
“Most of us around the factory started out in the days of pump paintball, so we never faced that kind of intimidation, it was a different game with those lower rates of fire. We’ve had a lot of field owners tell us they needed a way to address it, and they couldn’t afford to keep a second set of pump markers on hand, while their more experienced customers want higher performance. The solution was easy, and it all boiled down to software.”
The microprocessor “brain” of the Vibe can be configured with custom firing modes tailored to a particular paintball field’s needs. The Billy-Ball firing mode allows the Vibe to fire at a rate of 0.5 bps, or one ball every two seconds, simulating the rate of fire typical in pump-action paintball games. The new mode was first tested at the All-American Paintball Park and met with an immediately positive response from the Smart Parts staff members playing, as well as visiting field owners who had an opportunity to try it out after technical training classes. More importantly, the mode was quickly embraced by groups playing paintball for the first time.
In its first month of use, Billy-Ball’s advantages in a rental marker became quickly apparent:
- Group sales, especially with younger players, are increasing as less paint in the air means less welts and less intimidation.
- Package pricing for Billy-Ball moves away from being paint-centered, to being facilities and time centered.
- The reduced cost of consumables allows for higher per-group profits.
- Increased rate of returning, occasional play customers.
- Fewer referees are needed to monitor a game with less firepower.
- Cleanup – especially for indoor fields - is easier with less paint on the field.
“Because of the lower paint consumption, we’re able to put together birthday party package prices that are more affordable,” says All-American Field Manager Tim Montressor. “When paint was a variable, parents were concerned about going over budget before the day is out. Billy-Ball has taken care of that sales obstacle. We can offer a per-child price for their party that is all-inclusive – it’s already making a difference in sales.”
Surprisingly, some of the more experienced regular walk-on customers have been spending time playing Billy-Ball games as well, using it as a tool to improve their communication, movement and snap-shooting skills without relying on high rates of fire to hold their game together. Even though they are renting a marker, these players are still saving money on a day’s play because Billy-Ball requires so much less paint. Not only does the customer save money, but the income the field generates is a return on its investment in rental markers, instead of money it must spend on buying more paint.
SP-1 markers purchased in field-rental quantities are also available with similar features and Billy-Ball programming. Smart Parts plans to make Billy-Ball available in future updates to most of its product line. This went out as a press release to all the dealers today and dealers at the paintball extravaganza learned about it as well. One thing that the press release does not mention… is that it is so much fun to play.
II Curso Mallorca Madness
Mallorca Madness invita a todos los aficionados y principiantes del Paintball, a su II curso de “iniciación al paintball” que se realizara en las instalaciones de Paintball Fantasy en Mallorca.
Días: 3 días.
Plazas: 25 Max.
Fechas:
- 22 de Febrero. (5 horas)
- 08 de Marzo. (5 Horas)
- 15 de Marzo. (5 Horas)
Horarios: 13:00h a 18:00h
Precio curso: 80€ (Incluye equipacion y merienda)
Precio Bolas: A precio de patrocinio.
Premios y reconocimiento para los 5 mejores alumnos destacados.
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