People play in the rain for the love of paintball and the rain adds so much interest and challenge to the game.
When playing in the rain, everything will be muddy and slippery: consequently running, stopping and crouching will be harder than normal; visibility will be lower; and wind can make paintball courses more difficult. All of these make playing paintball challenging which is exactly shat paintball fanatics look for; the action and the thrill!
Here are guidelines so you can enjoy your paintball game on a rainy day:
1. Put on something that keeps water off of your body, such as a raincoat, slicker, waterproof clothing or even plastic garbage bags. It is very important that you stay dry so you dont shiver as this will affect your mobility, accuracy and can be very uncomfortable.
Remember to cover your head too. Wear any waterproof covering but make certain that water will not be sliding down your face and cause fog to form on your goggles. Wiping the fog from your goggles each time you pause behind a tree or a bunker can distract from your concentration on the game.
2. Take paper towels with you. The lens on your mask, even if it is a...