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I'm getting pretty old and creaky for real hardcore p'ballin.

Exactly how old are you pineapple? Not to pry into your life or anything, but I'm curious at what you think is "too old" for paintball. My philosophy is that you're only as old as you feel At any rate, it sure sounds like you've got quite a lot of paintball experience under your belt, and I respect that. Hey pat 2nd Lt., is that a Longbow? It looks somewhat familiar, and if it is then I believe you. I've heard those things are quite nasty. Too expensive for me though as I am really only in it for fun and not any REAL competition. Besides, I am a speedballer as I've mentioned before and I really like fast-firing guns over guns that have extreme distance or accuracy.

Nobody was being pissy but you. NinjZ asked to PLEASE not compare them.

And I'm sorry if my comment earlier offended anyone, I just don't appreciate it when people assume things. I do realize he said please and I apologize, NinjZ, for sounding offensive. At any rate Nerfmonkey, it sounds to me like you were somewhat turned away from paintnball because of bad experience. That's too bad if this was the case because paintball is a very fun sport and can be a thrill under the correct conditions. It may be a little too late to suggest that you give the sport a chance, but I wouldn't put it entirely out of your mind. It's a lot of fun, and I love playing paintball right alongside Nerf and Airsoft. Paintball is, unfortunately, the most expensive of those three...but well worth it

I'm 6'1", which is, as far as I'm considered, about the ideal height; you're well above average (which is defined as 5'7" overall, but it varies by ethnicity) but not so tall that you look down on everybody, yet not so short that you have to look up at most people. It's all good. smile.gif

I agree, also being 6' 1", that it is a good height. That way I am taller than average and it has never caused me any pain or problems. Although I do have some nasty strech-scars on my lower back since I grew so fast when I was a kid. Hopefully Black Wrath's comment isn't really true though because then I'll really be screwed. You see, I'm also left-handed and it's proven that left-handed people have a significantly shortened life expectancy. Not to mention I already have a heart condition... Ah well, live life to the fullest I guess

Thank you sasquatch and Blink 182. I wasn't saying that paintball and Nerf are alike, I merely meant that they are both types of activities for people who have a love for guns (non-lethal guns). There's no need to get all pissy about it, I know Nerf is different from paintball I'm not a moron Anyway, damn Blink 182 I envy you! That is an insane marker and setup All of that must have cost a fortune! You must be a really serious paintballer to have gear like that. anyway thanks for the input...

Well,

Just my humble opinion, but I don't think that a little kids toy can stand up to the beating of a paintball war, nor are they rated to be able to carry more than like 120 pounds. A go cart on the other hand is very durable and stable and already pretty fast, but they aren't cheap either. I'd suggest trying to get your hands on a relatively cheap go cart. It doesn't even have to necessarily be in working condition either. That would probably be your best bet, and as far as motors go, you could always use the motor of an old lawnmower if you have one lying around. Don't base your judgements on me, I'm no mechanics expert, but some of the old lawnmowers were very durable and had good motors. I don't know exactly how you could engineer such a vehicle as to utilize a lawn mower motor, but that is an option. Anyway, I never really cared for the use of tanks, that's a woodsball scenario thing, but you could always consider the old go cart with lawnmower motor thing. I've seen it done correctly and it worked pretty well, but they may have altered the motor significantly for all I know. I'm not a mechanics expert like I said. Oh and I'd consider covering the go cart frame with either wood or sheet-rock in order to make it look more tank-like and to better protect the driver. Anyway I hope this helps...

What the hell I'm bored. I'm on the taller side I'd guess, as I am 6' 1''. Compare that!