October 1998               Back to School Edition               VOL 2 - Issue 2

"I love paintball, I wish there were more paintball pages like yours."  Rick, Player from Iowa

"I'm a paintball freak. I love your sight." Josh, Player from Ohio

"Bring it on, Can't get enough Paintball articles!" Mike, Player from Florida
       Happy Halloween!  I hope all of you are playing as much paintball as you can, being that we are losing daylight savings this month, as well as many areas getting too cold to play.  Rain and snow are definitely an experience to play in, but not my favorite.  It's too cold!  Hopefully the weather will be decent for a little longer.
        We here at the MPN have been doing our best to bring you the players, up to speed with all info that we can within the paintball industry and sport.  We are pleased to welcome two new staff members who will be bringing in reviews from Austria, and Switzerland.  We are also proud of our new format, and have been getting many rave comments from you the subscribers, as well as many different companies within the industry.  We try to keep things current, informative, simple...and definitely coverage "from around the world".
        If there is anything that you can think of that you want to hear about, feel free to drop us a line.  The MPN is committed on being a paintball newsletter written by players, for the players.  If you have pictures, stories, ads, whatever, send it to us if you would like us to use it as material for the MPN.  We will give you full credit for anything you provide us.  We are always looking for new stuff and would love to hear from you!  Keep the stuff coming!
        You can also look for articles from this newsletter to be published in the Splatter Times!

    Thanks,
    Sean Takeda
    President, Monthly Paintball Newsletter
 

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Things covered in this issue:

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New Improved Format!  Click on Links to go directly to section
~ I Spy
   Editorials and Articles by the MPN Staff and Guest writers
   Featured this month: 
         -Stock Play in South Africa, by Richard Hooper
        -Paintball in Sweden, by Giselher Klauk		  ~ Q&A 
    Questions for the MPN Staff
~ Paintball Corner
   Reviews and Articles by the MPN Staff
   Featured this month:
       -GWS, San Francisco, by Sean Takeda
       -Budd Orr's Sniper II, by Brian Speiser 		 ~ The Paintball Schoolbox 
    Tricks and Tips from the Realm / Learn About... /Newbies
    on the Field / Stories
         -Total XS, by Richard Chown
~ New Products 
   (Guns, Accessories, Equipment)
   Featured this month:
       -Paniq Packs, by Giselher Klauk.
      -Budd Orr's 99' Autococker, by Sean Takeda		 ~ For Sale / Classified
    New Link! Photo Buys and all classifieds
    This month hot Eclipse Angel for sale!
~ Upcoming Events 
   (Tourneys, Special Events, Holidays)		 ~ Coming Soon / Announcements
    Private Game at Mare Island 

 
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I Spy – Editorials from the MPN Staff and Guests
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          This editorial section was created to inform you the Paintball Players from around the world about things within the sport the way we the MPN Staff see it.  As many of you already know, we have been around the industry for quite sometime now, and have seen the goods, the bads, and all the changes which have made this sport what it is and isn't today.  We the MPN Staff, feel readers can benefit from this section because it brings foward the way we read, understand, and interpret the way things are running in the sport of paintball today.

-Stock Play in South Africa, by Richard Hooper
-Paintball in Sweden, by Giselher Klauk

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Paintball Corner 
Articles and Reviews from the MPN Staff
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- GWS, San Francisco, by Sean Takeda
- Budd Orr's Sniper II, by Brian Speiser

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~ New Products
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-Paniq Packs, by Giselher Klauk
-Budd Orr's 99' Autococker, by Sean Takeda
Check-it S/S Autococker Low Pressure Power Chamber
Check-it Products has a Lower Pressure Chambers which replaces the screw which holds the front block on the Auto/Mini cockers.  The Power Chamber is a ported adapter, which holds extra pressure, allowing for the gun to shoot at a lower pressure and providing higher gas efficiency.  Works well with both C02 and HPS systems.  If you are having problems with not having enough gas, this product is for you.  Retail $50. You can order it directly from Check-It Products at (562)404-9844.

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~ Upcoming Events
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- Great Western Major - Mare Island, California October 2-4
      5-10 man A,AA, and AAA.
- Zap International Masters - Nashville, Tennessee October 8-11
        $85,000 in prizes.  $95 per person will get you in for all activities on all four days.  For more inzo call 615-833-7376

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~ The Paintball Schoolbox
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Total XS
by Richard Chown

Yo Yo Yo to all my Paintballing m8's,
 

        I have returned to write my section this issue, I recently went to a whole new event to England called Total XS.  Castle Donington Raceway was the venue for the most spectacular and successful multi-xtreme spoets adreanailine pumping day the UK has ever seen. A total of 23 activitys including water sports, motor racing, rallying, bungee jumpping and of course PAINTBALL! Operated by Skirmish South East. The event attracted over 8,00 people of which 1,800 were introduced to the joys of Paintball.

        Three different fields were in play, the 1st was a Sup'Air Ball arena which saw some hard and fast action from egaer newbies. The 2nd game was held in a large wooded area, allowing players to practise skills like stalking and crawling techniquies. The last feild combined elements of the 1st and 2nd games. To give players a real taste to what is expected in the sport of Paintball. The players used very high standered equipment - JT spectra goggles and the new TFX 200 semis, which maximised the enjoyment of the day.

XS events are planning another exteme event next year, along with a paintbal roadshow, so for all you English Paintballers.

Call XS on freephone 0800 7835656.

Thanks for Reading, See you next issue.

Richard Chown
MPN Columnist

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~ Q&A for the MPN Staff
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Q: I would like to request any info you might have on the Shocker 4x4 S/F.  Maybe you could do a review on it.  I've tried getting hold of Smart Parts for more info, and they just don't reply. I'm asking this as I am considering purchasing one. - Richard H

A: Hi Richard,
You got it, I will put it in the next issue.
Sean

Q: do you have any recomndations on some strategies of maybe some upgrade that would be great for a spyder. thankz.
 Pplayer OLIE

A: Hi John,
Unfortunately, field rentals are used and abused by the people who rent them.  Most fields that I have been to take pretty good care of their rentals, but sometimes that is not enough.  Usually things I look for when renting guns for people is make sure that it is clean!  When I mean clean, I mean, make sure that the bolt and barrel don't have paint or grease (oil) on/in them.  This is the number reason why these guns fail to perform.  Shoot a few rounds at the chrono or shooting range to make sure that the gun is shooting.  If you see the paintball doing what I call "the Twilight Zone effect" where your balls are flying in spirals, clean it up!  If the trigger or any other part of the gun is sticking or not performing well, definitely take it to the onsight airsmith to let him/her know that something is wrong.  They should take care of it before the gun hits the field.  As far as the guns being Automags, well, any gun which is dirty, is a gun which performs poorly.  All guns would have the same performance while in this stage.
Sean

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~ Coming Soon / Announcements
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Pump/Semi marker game at Mare Island on Sunday, October 18.  Will be pretty much like walk-on game.  More or less, just trying to get to know other players in the area.  Should be alot of fun...thinking about having a small speedball showdown for some free stuff.  Email me for details.

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Well that's it for the September issue. I'm still working on the format of the newsletter, should have much more pictures and stuff in the next issue.  Look for these articles in upcoming issues:

- Uni-reg, Stabilizer, Bob Long regs.  Which one should I buy?

- Carter Comp (& Buzzard), Phantom SC,  and Scott Miyajima's Palmer Super Stocker.  Which is the best stock bang for
   the buck?

- What is the best paint for my gun?

Till then....

Happy Paintball'n!!

Sean Takeda
President, Monthly Paintball Newsletter
a.k.a. "the wArLoCk"

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