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Taking Care To Play Paintball Safely
Some may consider this statement as a bold one regarding the sport of paintball but I should start with this first statement. Paintball has been categorized as an “extreme” sport but it is one of the safest sports currently played today. I agree that the game is extreme because it is intense but safe because people are careful.
Players take it seriously which makes paintball one of the safest sports to play. A good game of paintball can only be played decently if accompanied by responsibility and accountability. You must keep in mind that caution is the word of the day because paintball has the potential of being dangerous.
PSP ( Paintball Sports Promotion ), has kept a fact that the world of paintball has a huge injury myth. The myth is not supported by any statistical data but it is in the minds of the general public. The fact is that the rare but highly publicized “eye injury” almost always occurs when the proper protective gear is not worn has been hard lined by the Industry. Another reason is the game being played on fields that are unsupervised and often illegal.
Statistical data enumerates that only .2 injuries occur per 1,000 exposures, giving paintball the lowest injury rate of any extreme sport. An average player will suffer an injury about once every 500 years has been highlighted by Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association.
Goggles are the number one priority, out of all the gear that is involved in the sport of paintball. The sport of paintball is extremely safe if played on a regulated field. Wearing of goggles is mandatory at all times while playing on the legitimate field. To block accidental discharge of paintballs from guns (markers) in staging areas, use of barrel plugs or barrel socks are also employed by field owners.
Paintball is safer than most sports employing proper education and use of the gear in the sport. When comparison is made, other sports includes soccer, tennis and even bowling. I must mention here that this game is played mostly by girls and guys ages between 12-24. My age is 35 and I can’t mention how much fun I have when I have the chance to get out there. Age doesn’t matter so much if the player is active enough. I have seen guys as old as 45 enjoying the game thoroughly.
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