Going to play ball?

Then dress for the occasion!  This thread will be a basic discussion of what it is that you need to be safe, cool, and comfortable.  More after the break!

So I just got some new threads and I am in love.  Check it out!

I am not one for pads.  I believe pads are used for first time players and small children.  That being said there is one pad that I have always wanted.  The crotch pad.  I don't know if any of you have ever been bunkered in the crotch but I have....and it sucks.  So no hating on the crotch pad. 

The great thing about this outfit is that it is baggy in nature which helps paint bounce.  Nothing is better than getting popped on the run, looking down and having no mark on you.

The pants have built in leg and hip pads for sliding and simple ground movement.  They are Kevlar reinforced and super durable!  They are also surprisingly lightweight which is deceiving due to their bulky appearance.  The pants are lined with mesh fabric in "non active" areas to help the pant breathe making it a bit cooler in your under regions.

The jersey is super light and also breathes very well!  The gloves come in both full finger (shown above) and half finger.  Some people like to feel the trigger on their bare skin but I have always played this way and it is what I like.  Gloves are very important because when it is hot outside gloves help with the grip on your pow pow making every shot count.  Slippage is a bummer and can mean the difference between winning and losing!

Anyways, get you a good pair of pants and gloves at the very least.  They will save your legs and help keep you cool on those hot summer days of paintball.

Enjoy and happy hunting!