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Following on from our '50cal is the future' post that almost broke the internet – ok, nowhere near breaking the internet, but it certainly fuelled a conversation – we decided to catch up with GI Sportz' Dave 'Opie' Thomas to find our more about their views and approach to the 50cal side of paintball. Opie is a bit of a legend in the game and has played through all levels of paintball. Most notably he played with some of the sports' most iconic and loved teams – such as Image and Trauma – during paintball's explosive growth period in the nineties and noughties. So his experience and knowledge of the industry has been driven by his passion, dedication and successes as a player. Before we get deep into the questions, here's an overview of Opie's playing career: 1 Started playing in 1989 in Northern California at the age of 15 2 Joined the Professional Team California Black Diamonds in 1991 at the age of 17 3 Played and won first Profes...

Painting the World, One Kid at a Time Painting the world is an organization founded in 2016 by Luis Leon. This organization is dedicated to the growth of paintball, helping others, spreading the word about our sport, and bringing in the next generation of players. The Beginnings: Luis Leon founder and CEO started PTW in February of 2016. Mr. Luis Leon went to his local field and spoke to some of the children that were there that day. He met a kid, a kid with a desire to play but his family couldn’t afford to buy him gear or to take him to the field constantly. That night Leon went home and look thru his Facebook list of friends and asked for help. The first person to help him, Michael Bane with Rotten Kids, sent a few markers and hoppers as a donation. When Leon saw that the Paintball community was willing to help he officially started what is known today as Painting the World, One Kid at a Time. He launched a Painting the World, One Kid at a Time Facebook page on March ...

DKPL 2017 Final Standings After another fantastic year, the event which utilities different recball and training sites to host their events with the ambition to encourage new players into the sport, has come to their finale for 2017. Copenhagen PBclub and CPH Ducks we’re tight all season battling at each round to take the crown for the day and hoping to gain points for the end of season championship.  The games were nothing but tight and resulted with both teams sitting at the top of the leader-board with equal points at the end of the season.  With PBclub winning the previous 3 seasons their seeding doing into tournaments means they take the win and are crowned the 2017 DKPL Champions. Yep.... That means 2nd Place for CPH Ducks. With the 2018 Season about to kick off have a look at the dates and locations on the video below and see if your team has what it takes to compete and steal that crown from PBclub ;) https://www.facebook.com/dk...

As the Paintball season comes to a close. I gather my Tech gear and set off for my last event of the year. In my sights , Sao Paolo , Brasil. Largest city in South America and the Southern Hemisphere by populous. And also the largest Portuguese speaking city in the world. After a brief conversation with Receita Federal (Brasilian Customs). I made my way to Atibaia Paintball Arena about an hour outside the city. Upon arrival I meet with Julio Cesar Lima (Atibaia PB) and Rodrigo Araujo (CBX Organizer) to get a  taste of the local nectar "Banana Cachaca" and a  tour of the field and the modifications in the last stages. Atibaia PB has a Scenario field , Tactical field , and a Airball field. My eyes shined "Lime Green" as I  gazed in amazement at a brand new "Planet Eclipse Ultimate Airball Field".. Hugging the field was the custom Field Wrap Banner with CBX and Planet Eclipse proudly stamped and beautifully matching.  I was truly in Paintball Heaven and ...

Bags packed and I'm off to the final event of the  MXL (Mexican Xball League). Arrived in Guadalajara , Mexico about 5pm and made my way to Mexican Customs to meet up with my friends the "FEDERALIS".  After a brief conversation and a thorough search of my baggage and person. I pondered on mixed feelings as I exited the airport.  Apparently I must have looked like a past lover, but the FEDERALI said I was chosen at random. Lucky me, hahaha... Guadalajara  is well known for their Tequila and Mariachi, both born in Jalisco, the state of which GDL is the capital. Its economic base is strong and well diversified , mainly based on commerce and services, although the manufacturing sector plays a key role.  Saturday morning was a cool 54 degrees as the teams began rolling in. Nearly 30 teams signed up for their chance at the podium and some for the series championship. TJ ALLSTARZ , TITANS , RECOIL , SCORPIONS , and  BLACKWATER  ...

We love hearing from our teams. We support many teams across the globe who are all fighting their own battles, either on the more mainstream stages (such as NXL and Millennium Series) or in their local and regional leagues against often bitter rivals. Ranger Warsaw, from Poland, have been with us for a number of years and have consistently improved year on year and 2017 was a particularly good year for them, in both their local event series, the Polish National League, and in the Millennium Series. © David Markowski After a long and entertaining season, they managed to become Champions of the Polish National League, for the 8th time in a row taking it to 15 titles in total. AND, to top that off they made Sunday Club at every Millennium Series event in the SPL division, taking 10th place overall. They're very excited to see what 2018 brings for them and European paintball and maybe they'll take their success to the next level. Great job by a great team. Good lu...

By Jason “foolybear” Lineberger Photos by Nichola Hayden of English Rose Photography For over a decade, this beast we call Fulda Gap has grown.  The big game, based on a Cold War scenario, has become one of the marquee events in paintball and one of those games that’s consistently fun. And what’s not to love about hundreds of screaming paintballers, supported by tanks, charging a hilltop fort? Or crawling through the woods, popping smoke, and rushing a base before reinforcements arrive from the nearby dead zone? For me Fulda Gap is camp fires, paintball stories, and enough action on the field to fill a dozen pages. If you attended the game, you also know that this year’s event was the most tightly contested one yet – all the way to the last seconds of the game.  Friday...... The day before the game is always a blast. For Team Capital Offense, this is our season-ender, and it always draws the best attendance.  We welcomed our guests who came so far to ...