Paintball - NEPL Event 5

[dsul413]

I went to the New England Paintball League (NEPL) Event #5, Best of New England. Fun tournament to shoot and it wasn't raining this time, which was a plus - the sun was extremely harsh all day though.

Here are a few shots.

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[jcp2000]

nice shots. i remember my pb playing days (99-07) was fun while i did it but i started to notice its a dead end hobby/sport.

[dsul413]

Dead end in what way? I'm just curious - I play pretty regularly and there are a lot of opportunities available, haven't really seen that dead end. Most people won't make it past AM, and there is plenty of fun at that level.

[Richtherookie]

Great shots. Could you tell me if the guy in picture number two got ripped for shooting that dude so close? I have played alot of paintball and always thought if I get that close no use in shooting him, he knows he's out. Bunker rule?

The last picture, I don't know if i like it or not. I like the angle, yet the foreground of the other marker. Can't make up my mind about it. Number one is kinda lacking some action, amybe if he had a ball coming out of the barrel would make it for me. Keep up the good work. Hope you didn't get hit.

[dsul413]

I'd agree with that. I took it with that frame in mind, to see how it looked. There is no bunker rule in tournament paintball, you see a lot of those close shots.

Thanks for the feedback.

[jcp2000]

Originally Posted by dsul413

Dead end in what way? I'm just curious - I play pretty regularly and there are a lot of opportunities available, haven't really seen that dead end. Most people won't make it past AM, and there is plenty of fun at that level.

true it is fun and not alot of people make it to pro but its not recognized by people as a real sport. I played in the nppl up to d1 and i had a blast while doing it but i realized pb wasnt gonna go main stream any time soon. you spend alot more money then you earn thats asuming you go to tournys and actually place. to me it ended up not being worth it anymore so i just got out, its so hard to compete with a minimum of like 30 other teams for 3 spots that actually pay out.


but i still keep my nose in it a little talk to the my old team see whats going on. i did keep 1 of everything that i had in my gear bag just incase i wanted to start playing again.


lol if you or anyone you know has a 17-40L or a 70-200L and would want to trade for a fully upped shocker with a tonton frame lmk. the only thing that is stock on the gun is the body itself.

[dsul413]

Originally Posted by jcp2000

true it is fun and not alot of people make it to pro but its not recognized by people as a real sport. I played in the nppl up to d1 and i had a blast while doing it but i realized pb wasnt gonna go main stream any time soon. you spend alot more money then you earn thats asuming you go to tournys and actually place. to me it ended up not being worth it anymore so i just got out, its so hard to compete with a minimum of like 30 other teams for 3 spots that actually pay out.


but i still keep my nose in it a little talk to the my old team see whats going on. i did keep 1 of everything that i had in my gear bag just incase i wanted to start playing again.


lol if you or anyone you know has a 17-40L or a 70-200L and would want to trade for a fully upped shocker with a tonton frame lmk. the only thing that is stock on the gun is the body itself.

Ahh, makes sense. I play at a pretty high level as well so I understand your point/frustration.

[jcp2000]

oh yea what level do you play at? what do you shoot or own?

[dsul413]

I play D3 to D2-level ball in a number of different leagues - I have an 09 Ego on the way that I just bought.

[jcp2000]

dam 09 is already out!?! lol i been out to long. i have had so many guns in my career.


DM3, DM4, DM5
5 Shockers: 3 Stock Bodied Visions(red,black,pink), TonTon sft, Russian Legion NXT
Russian Legion Timmy
06 Cyborg lots of autocockers, LE karni pump some lowend stuff i think all together i had like almost 20 guns lol

i am willing to trade or sell my last shocker if you or some one you know would like to see pics and is interested please lmk i am wanting a 70-200 f4L or a 17-40 f4L. i want to start taking pb pic too just to keep me in the game a little

[Richtherookie]

"i am willing to trade or sell my last shocker if you or some one you know would like to see pics and is interested please lmk i am wanting a 70-200 f4L or a 17-40 f4L. i want to start taking pb pic too just to keep me in the game a little"

If my son reads this and my 70-200 2.8L ISM comes up missing............

We met Chris Lasoya in Chicago....that cost me alot of money. We now have a PB field in the back yard!

[jcp2000]

Originally Posted by Richtherookie

"i am willing to trade or sell my last shocker if you or some one you know would like to see pics and is interested please lmk i am wanting a 70-200 f4L or a 17-40 f4L. i want to start taking pb pic too just to keep me in the game a little"

If my son reads this and my 70-200 2.8L ISM comes up missing............

We met Chris Lasoya in Chicago....that cost me alot of money. We now have a PB field in the back yard!

aha that would be a sweet trade for me! thats cool i wish i had room to build one in my backyard

[fr0natz]

Ahh that SL74 in #5 is lookin hott. Loving the frames as well.