Taking Care To Play Paintball Safely |
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Let me just start by saying that some may consider this a bold statement about the sport of paintball. Paintball is one of the safest sports as of today although it is classified as an "extreme" sport. It is safe because people are careful and at the same time extreme because of its intensity.
by TonyMasters
Let me just start by saying that some may consider this a bold statement about the sport of paintball. Paintball is one of the safest sports as of today although it is classified as an "extreme" sport. It is safe because people are careful and at the same time extreme because of its intensity.
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.
Safety gear is an important part of the paintball game in which goggles are the number one priority. Playing on a regulated and legal field ,the sport of paintball is extremely safe. The use of barrel plugs or barrel socks are employed by field owners to block accidental discharge of paintballs from guns (markers) in staging areas, and wearing of goggles is mandatory at all times.
If we see an overall picture in comparison to other sports of today like soccer, tennis, and even bowling, paintball stands safer than them. I must mention here that this game is played mostly by girls and guys ages 12 -24. I can't tell you how much fun I have when I have the chance to get out there inspite my age being 35 years. 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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