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Paintball 101 ::: How To Remedy “Dimpled” Paintballs

October 28th, 2008

How To Remedy “Dimpled” Paintballs:

By Craig Miller, Sr VP Procaps LP

On every brand of paintballs, exposure to cold weather or very dry air can cause the gelatin paintball shells to develop “dimples”, small indentations or craters on the surface. These usually result in no change in performance. In fact, Golf Balls are covered with dimples, and they fly great! Sometimes a short exposure to very cold or dry air DURING SHIPPING is enough for “dimples” to appear If your paintballs arrive dimpled, don’t panic…

After Exposure to Cold Weather during Play, Storage, or Shipment:

First of all, remember that the product may work perfectly. If you wish to take steps
to reduce the dimpling, first, simply store the paint in an ordinary room-temperature area for a day or two, and most dimples will usually vanish, and the product should perform as expected.

Another remedy for reducing paintballs dimples caused by exposure to coldness or dryness, is to expose them to some humidity, which gets “robbed away” during exposure to cold and/or dryness. You can do this by simply opening the bags and leaving them on the bathroom counter while a hot shower runs, steaming up the room for a while, then reseal the bags and return them to room temperature until game time. You may wish to “stir” the paintballs around with your hand every few minutes to ensure that they are all exposed to the moisture equally. This introduction of humidity usually aids in removal of dimples, and also it generally ensures that there is enough moisture to reduce any brittleness. Whether the dimples disappear completely or not, after these steps, the product should perform as expected, if not better.

Fortunately, while dimples may “look bad”, they usually don’t create any other side effects, and sometimes dimples can actually improve flight aerodynamics. Large amounts of money have been spent in an attempt to create a PERMANENTLY dimpled paintball, like a golf ball, since science has proven that a dimpled, spherical ball will theoretically fly better. Unfortunately, the elastic properties of the gelatin shell have thus far prohibited the making of a pre-dimpled shell.

Since Paintballs cannot yet be deliberately manufactured with dimples, you’ll probably find that your next batch will be totally normal. Remember, much of this can be remedied by buying at a local store or field instead of mailorder, eliminating the risk of exposure to cold during shipping. Most stores will allow you to inspect Paintballs in person, before taking the product home. We hope some of these ideas help you with your game…

Paintball 101 ::: Why Field Paint Costs More

October 7th, 2008

Why On-Site “FIELD PAINT” costs more:

Restaurants charge $25.00 for just 5 bucks worth of food… WHY?
Because they have to pay all the Chefs, Waitresses, Busboys, Dishwashers, Rent, Gas, Electric, Water, Garbage, Maintenance, Insurance, Taxes, etc., etc…
We Customers pay extra to enjoy the complete dining experience…

Paintball Fields charge more for Field-Paint than Retail stores charge… WHY?
Because they have to pay all the Refs, CO2 & Fill-staff, Grounds Staff, Counter staff, Rent, Utilities, IN$URANCE, Taxes, Advertising, Props, Maintenance, Freight, etc…
We Customers pay extra to enjoy the complete PAINTBALL experience …

THE MORAL:
Retail Stores sell only “a box of paintballs”…
… BUT…
But the FIELD sells a box of paintballs AND “a complete Paintball Adventure”:
Including a forest (or field) full of armed competitors,

PLUS Refs,
PLUS all the needed gear,
PLUS props,
PLUS insurance
PLUS support staff,
PLUS the excellent real estate needed to create an
UNFORGETTABLE PAINTBALL EXPERIENCE !!!

Paintball 101 ::: Paintballs : How They’re Made

September 9th, 2008

PAINTBALLS: HOW THEY’RE MADE

By Craig Miller, Sr. VP. Procaps LP

Paintballs are made entirely of non-toxic, food-grade ingredients.

To make the hollow shell, they first pour water into a giant, heated mixing bowl.
They add a sweetener, a preservative and a secret combination of food ingredients the company won’t divulge.
No preservatives added.

Then, finally, the key ingredient that gives the shell its shape — gelatin.
The same kind as used in gummy bears.
They melt and mix everything for about a half an hour.
Then line it up for what they call “The Drop” –
transferring the gel from the mixer into a heated vat called the “gel tote”.

They filter out any globs that didn’t melt.
Once the gel is securely in the tote, they lower in a giant blender.
They pour in food dye and blend for about 20 minutes.

Elsewhere in the factory, they use the same method to dye what’s called “the fill” –
that’s the “paint” that goes inside the shell of the paintball.
It’s made of polyethylene glycol, the same inert liquid used for Cough Syrup,
thickened with wax - the same wax as Crayola Crayons…

The gel and the fill meet their maker in what’s known as “the feed room”.
Here, the vats of gel and fill feed a softgel encapsulation machine one floor below.
This machine is the same kind used by drug companies to make soft gel-cap medicines.
Also used to make Bath Beads, and all oil soluble nutritional supplements:
Vitamin A and E, garlic oil, fish oil, lecithin, etc.
First, the machine spreads out the gel onto a cooled drum.
This creates a continuous, thin sheet of gel called a “gel ribbon”.
This cooling cures the gelatin to the point where it can now be molded into the hollow shell of the ball.
The machine presses the gel ribbon into a die with half-circle pockets, each forming one-half of a ball shell.
The machine does the next three steps in one shot.
It aligns two half-shells together to form a hollow ball….
injects the fill…
then seals the two half-shells together.

These newly minted paintballs are still quite soft.
If they’re not carefully dried, they’ll lose their shape.
So they fall down onto a conveyer,
then roll into a tumble-dryer to be pre-dried while airborne.
From here they’ll go onto a bakery-style rack until they dry out to the carefully controlled amount.
The exact drying protocol is a carefully guarded trade secret.

To make dual-coloured paintballs, they use the exact same process,
but feed two colours of gel ribbon into the capsulation machine.
One colour for each half of the shell.

The finished paintballs go through a precision automatic counting machine.
Manufacturing this messy ammunition is a “paint-staking” process…
but well worth the effort to the millions who love the game of Paintball.
Invented just 20 years ago, it’s caught on in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Profile ::: 17 Questions with. . . Mathieu Chow

August 19th, 2008

1. Vitals: Name, Location, Age, Time Playing, Nick Name

  • Mathieu Chow
  • MTL
  • 24
  • 8 Years +++
  • Chow ;)

2. Current Team(s) / Past Team(s)

  • Current: Mirabel Impact
  • Past: Gridlock, Montreal NRG, Chop Shop, Ottawa Mercenaries

3. Paintball Achievements : What accomplishments in paintball do you have?

  • 2nd Place Overall Canada 2005
  • 1st Place overall Central Conference Champions 2005 (Ottawa Mercenaries)
  • 2nd Place PSP Chicago 2006

4. Equipment Set Up : Gat to Gloves

  • Only the best, so DXS and VForce of course

5. The Day Job : Occupation

  • Sales Analyst for Procaps Direct

6. Pre Game Rituals or Superstitions?

  • Buying new cleats, I play best with brand new shoes…I must have bought at least 30 pairs in the last 3 years…. for some reason I think they makes me run faster

7. Most Memorable Paintball Moment

  • Any weekend at Mirabel

8. Who would you most like to bunker?

  • Walter Baur

9. Paintball Crush

  • That woman who does the commenting for NAX. I think her is name Rhonda or Ginette….

10. Who would be on your dream X Ball “Power Line”

  • 5 of me.

11. Who or what team is your biggest influence or inspiration? Why?

  • Gridlock, as it was incredibly structured and organized. Every player who went into the organization came out a killer.

12. Best Paintball Anthem (song)???

  • Anything from Anti-Flag

13. Most Over Rated NAX team

  • Rochester Rhythm

14. Most Under Rated NAX team

  • Cowboys Tremblant

15. What do you like about the NAX Leagues? What improvements would you make?

  • Nax grows local talent and forces teams to organize in a very professional manner. I believe the majority of Nax teams can easily compete in the D1/D2 PSP level.

16. NAX Finals All Star Prediction : USA or Canada?

  • Canada

17. Favorite Quote or Saying

  • We Blitz All Night! (Remember the Titans)

Paintball 101 ::: Help/Instructions to Remove Paintball Fill From Fabric

August 17th, 2008

PAINTBALL FILL: Instructions for removal from fabric

By Craig Miller, Sr. VP. Procaps LP

All brands and manufacturers of paintballs use the same general list if fill ingredients.
These ingredients are not “paint” at all, but various colorants, etc., that are all listed by the FDA and typically classified as “G.R.A.S.” (Generally Regarded as Safe).

These ingredients are also used elsewhere in ordinary household products, including suchexamples as foods, cosmetics, and cough-and-cold remedies.

To remove paintball fill from fabrics:


The same common-sense procedures apply as those used to remove spills of other ordinary foods, jellies, beverages, etc.;

1. Cleaning results are most successful when performed immediately. As with every spill, the sooner it is removed, the better the expected results.

2. Plain water works in most circumstances, on most fabrics and materials.

3. Ordinary laundry detergent per the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations will aid in tougher cases.

4. For more stubborn cases, you may consider using cold-water bleach, while diligently following the bleach manufacturer’s guidance and instructions including testing to avoid discolorations.

Paintball 101 ::: Paintball Safety Warning Label

July 29th, 2008

WARNING WHEN USING PAINTBALLS:

  • Paintballs are only intended for use in the sport of Paintball;
  • Follow all rules for safe Paintball play.
  • Goggles, facemasks, and ear protection designed specifically for use in Paintball games are mandatory at all times for all persons who are within Paintball marker range.
  • Failure to follow the rules for safe Paintball play and the instructions and recommendations printed here may result in bodily injury including face, eye, ear injury; blindness; or deafness.
  • DO NOT SHOOT Paintballs at a speed in excess of 300 f.p.s.* (Feet per second) / 92 m/s.
  • Do not ingest.
  • Always check local laws and ordinances before discharging any Paintball marker.
  • Some Game Field Sites have posted speed limits of LESS than 300 f.p.s. - ask first!

Paintball speeds are measured with a chronograph. If you do not have a chronograph, contact your nearest Paintball retailer or gamefield about purchasing one.

Press Release ::: CXBL Border Battle Thank You

July 11th, 2008

Paintball 101 ::: A Guide to Help Teams Apply for Sponsorship

July 8th, 2008

I have worked in paintball for many years, I have seen dozens and dozens of sponsorship come through my inbox. Hundreds in fact.

In an effort to help teams find sponsorship matches, or at the very least make the task of reading sponsorship requests bearable for companies, this checklist was created.

In no way will this guarantee sponsors, but it may very well give your team the edge to stand out in the pack. . . .

Best of luck to all teams.

PART 1) MAKE A LIST

  1. What exactly does your team need? (be realistic)
  2. What sponsors would you like to have?
  3. What your team can offer the sponsor in return?

Stores and playing fields want to know what YOU can do for THEM. . .

. . . Sponsoring a team IS an expensive venture for any company…. make sure you walk around in their shoes. . . .


Also, think outside the box, no one said you have to only ask paintball related companies – and to be honest outside industry sponsors probably have more of a budget to sponsor sporting teams anyways.


PART 2) CREATE A TEAM PORTFOLIO

Set out a team portfolio, promotional DVD or website; include pictures, accomplishments, media articles, statistics, team beliefs and mantras. Training regimes can also be interesting.

Companies like Dye and Procaps give you guidelines of things you may want to include in your portfolio:

Example : Procaps Direct http://www.procapsdirect.com/t-howtoapplyforsponsorship.aspx

  1. The team name
  2. Location and Home Field
  3. Captain’s contact information
  4. Team history, media & tournament history
  5. A brief bio of each of the team members. Please include name, age, how they got into paintball & number of years playing
  6. Team’s schedule, including training and event calendar
  7. Current sponsors
  8. Goals
  9. What your team requires from DXS
  10. Photographs or any other information you would like us to know about your team

BE CREATIVE : Don’t simply send a plain text email with numbers labeled 1 through 10 with the bare minimum information. Creativity will be noticed and remembered, you need to stand out above all the other requests.

BE PERSONAL : Personalize the covering letter or introduction. Be sure you are sending to the correct company & person. Check spelling and names.

BE HONEST : Don’t pad your portfolio with false information, its easy to spot.

BE PROFESSIONAL : Remember you are SELLING your team. Make your portfolio a well thought out, clear and concise document. It should look professional.

Even consider investing in having a design company create/typeset your portfolio for you.

A portfolio or website thrown together in 30 seconds will warrant a potential sponsor to spend no more than 30 seconds viewing it.

PART 3) GET TO KNOW YOUR POTENTIAL SPONSORS

There is a lot of truth in “Its all in who you know” , especially in paintball.

Consider going to the local tournament, sporting tradeshow, event, store or field. Introduce yourself, and your team. Get to know your local field owner or store owner. Read up on their company and be sincerely interested in what they do. Check out their website, or other promotional materials. Find out their feelings on sponsorship and how they’ve assisted teams in the past. Its called “Networking”.

Ask yourself : Do you already use the company’s products? Do you recommend them to friends? How about your local site, do you play there every weekend? Do you know the name of the person or the department you need to send your sponsorship request to?

Also, with a little bit a searching, a lot of companies offer you information right on their websites about sponsorship & their sponsorship programs:

Such as:


1. Exactly what to include in your team portfolio, like Dye / Proto & Procaps


http://www.dyeprecision.com/teams.html

http://www.procapsdirect.com/t-howtoapplyforsponsorship.aspx

2. A Sponsorship Application:

Redz Comfort

http://www.redzcomfort.com/sponsors.asp

Paintball Central

http://www.pballcentral.com/sponsorship/default.asp

http://www.pballcentral.com/files/2006_Team_Sponsorship_Application.doc

If they’ve gone to the trouble to make the application process easy for you, make sure you follow their directions.


PART 4) CONTACT THE POTENTIAL SPONSOR

§ By phone

§ By email

If you plan on contacting said company, first make sure you know what company you are contacting . There is a surprising number of applications received that are falsely addressed.

When calling by phone, please speak professionally - speak clearly, and don’t mumble. Don’t speak in Ebonics, or ‘Shizzle’, or use ‘uh’ or ‘yo’ between every word. Even if they say it on TV-don’t swear or use lewd words with whomever you speak to and above all be polite to who ever answers the phone – they are your gateway to getting answers and speaking to anyone involved with sponsorship at that company.

Be prepared for a short lightening round of questions if you do get through. Know what they do or manufacturer and know what you want.

If you are writing an email or other correspondence PLEASE – do the following.

  • Use capitals where warranted. Please don’t write an entire email in caps, or forget to capitalize where required
  • Use punctuation, and spacing. Periods, commas and paragraphs are good
  • Use ‘real’ words; do not use IM/internet/text chat short forms. No one actually understands them, and if it takes the person reading it the need of an ‘Internet speak’ dictionary, can you say ‘delete’
  • Same as above goes for slang.
  • Spell Check is your friend. Proof read and re-read before submitting.
  • Title your email clearly with your team name.
  • Be aware of the file size you are sending. Anything 1MB and larger is too big.
  • Consider making the email version of your team portfolio in PDF, most computer platforms can open this file type.
  • Power-Point is often seen by corporations are spam or possible viruses.
  • Learn to spell ‘S-P-O-N-S-O-R’ and Sponsorship. **a must**
  • Re-read one last time and ask yourself if you would reply favorable to your team if you received this message in your inbox. If you wouldn’t re-write until the answer is yes!

Lay it out in black and white what you are looking for, no point on wasting your time - or that of your potential sponsor if you can’t get what you need/want. Be realistic in what you ask for. A brand new, 2 month old, 3 man Rookie team, who will train once a month, and has never competed in any tournament can’t expect to have all their entry fees paid for, or be 100% kitted out with everything from Gloves to Guns, where this is common place for a high profile, established, winning Professional team.

Most companies and fields have a sponsorship assistance program – these programs help teams purchase equipment under retail cost – these are realistic and obtainable programs for teams.

Decisions cannot be made on one email or one phone call, most companies have a committee of people who decide where sponsorship monies are allocated, be diligent but not annoying.

Be patient in waiting for a response, remember sponsorship is a serious request and most companies receive multiple requests weekly and in some cases daily.

A lot of smaller companies and fields will not sponsor teams outside of their market area and often do not sponsor new teams, If you are a new team the best way for you to earn sponsorship is to play events and become known (paying your dues).

You do not have to win events, but you do have to play hard and fair with sportsmanship.

PART 5 ) SAY THANK YOU!!

(Even to those who turn you down)

Keep a detailed record of every company and person (by name) you have sent a request to.

Send handwritten ‘Thank you’ notes to all of them. This may seem a waste of time (and money) to say ‘thank you’ to companies who said no, but think about this as a long term investment for the future of your team. That company is now more likely to remember you next year when you are looking for sponsors again.

Also, be sure to send a signed photo of the team, a jersey or some other ‘collectable’ from the team to those companies who do sponsor you. Let them enjoy your successes with you. This will also help keep you top of mind with these sponsors when you go through the process again next year.

Keep your sponsors (and potential sponsors) up to date with your progress of your team. If you are promoting their products and enjoying them, let them know. Also keep a dialogue open with them and check to make sure they are happy with the promotion you are doing for them. A good working relationship like this could be the window to increased sponsorship in the following years.

PART 6) INVEST IN YOUR TEAM,

INVEST IN YOUR SPONSORS

Don’t be afraid to spend some (of your) money

Sponsors want you to support them, so they can support you.

You may want to consider investing in companies who can help promote your team and help with your team image, such as a web designer, promoter or agent. If you are a serious contender team, this money will be well spent in terms of media and prizes your team will earn over the season.

Keep in mind, your sponsors are taking a leap of faith sponsoring teams, recognize the risk and show them your appreciation. There are many ways you can make your team money and time work to the benefit of sponsors. Some ideas may include:

§ Custom jerseys

§ Custom banners

§ Forum signatures

§ Website advertisements

§ Using sponsor logo stickers on loaders and other equipment

§ Trade services with the sponsor.

§ Do a trade stand at a local event

§ Work one Saturday a month at the field cleaning equipment or marshalling

§ Build or re-build a playing field

§ Pass out sale flyers or ads at the mall

§ Convert all your friends to loyal “brand X” product users


PART 7) DON’T GET DISCOURAGED

Remember, be aware that most of your requests will not be accepted – in fact, many not even be answered – you need keep trying and not get discouraged. . . . .

With the changes in the industry and a shift in funding, the amount of sponsorship available to any level of player is dwindling.

Keep in mind this article has been written to help prepare yourself with the tools you need to get sponsors, it does not guarantee them. Put the work into creating your positive team image on and off the field, and you will get results.

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT FREE. Real sponsorship is a serious request for any business. No company gives away anything for free.

It must be earned, appreciated and respected.

(Link backs are welcome - copying this article is not. . . please cite this page as your source)

Interview ::: CXBL Event 3 – Border Battle – Captains Interview

July 3rd, 2008

I had a chance to speak to both captains in the lead up to the Central versus East Border Battle All-Star Match.

Trying to sit these busy chaps down to talk is a task onto itself, but finally we got answers and insights into the minds of these two gladiators and how their teams will function for one of the biggest and most highly anticipated games of the year.

Will it be a Central Slaughter or Eastern Invasion. . . . .

1. How did you choose your players?

PHIL: I know most players in and around Quebec and know what each player is capable of doing and also watched some games and filled in the spots/positions needed. Some players might be upset that they didn’t make it and probably thought they deserved it but overall I believe I made the right decisions. Everybody on this team deserves to be there.

TRAVIS I picked players based on the following items. 1. skill 2. position, to make sure we have a balanced team 3. attitude, and how they respect me as a person and as a player 4. and if they are a good ambassador of the sport. Thats important to me to make this sport grow for the better.

2. What is your team strategy?

PHIL: Shoot them more then they shoot us! I believe we have as much talent as them but they play all as individuals where we will be playing and shooting them up as a team.

TRAVIS Team strategy will be determined based on our on field game plans. However i think its ideal to try to keep ppl together who usually play together to increase chemistry. I also want to get everyone to play with everyone and put on a good show, but winning is number 1! if we have to shorten the bench a bit we will be doing that for sure. We will be bringing a lot of experience and talent together, so as long as we gel we ll produce a great result.

3. Are you holding practice(s)?

PHIL: Not enough time to hold any all star practices. I have to concentrate on my CXBL team first and most teams practice the field a few times before the tournament. I will have all players divided into lines and exactly what they are supposed to do…After that, all they have to do is play smart, tight and play the game.

TRAVIS We wont be holding any official team practices. I am sure everyone is training on there own, and practicing the layout with there respective teams. Its just not feesible to get everyone together at the same place and time. I have played with most of these guys at some point or another tho.

4. Any conflicts among the players on your team?

PHIL: Nah, there might be rivalries on the field but we are all cool with each other off the field… I hope. The rivalry here is going to be East vs Central and not East vs East

TRAVIS I hope not, i tried to consider that when selecting the roster. If there are, they have to set it aside and play together. hopefully this will end any conflicts ppl may have. If ppl cant sort stuff out, our coach and pit boss will take care of business.

5. Any conflicts with any of your players with the opposing team?

PHIL: Not yet that I know of but who knows what is going to happen after the game. Central is known for whining …just read there forums and all the bitching and you will see yourselves J

TRAVIS I have played a few of them in richmond cup in the past 2 years, and there may be rivalry which is good, but i dont sense any hard feelings or anything. I think its a great idea for the league to unite the 2 divisions at this event. I dont know of any other conflicts between the 2 teams. I am sure the game will get intense and i hope cooler heads prevail from both sides.

6. Who do you have in your pits/coaching?

PHIL : I have Piggy which is my main guy on Mirabel Impact, Denis who runs Impact’s pit like a Champ, Wissam who captains/owns Laval Skorpions, Caroline for Cowboys for her voice and one more secret weapon

TRAVIS I have asked the owners of a few teams to be in the pits along with there players at this event. I think its cool to keep the team owners involved as they work so hard to make it possible for all the players and give up so much. Something i am really appreciative for.
I have from the chop shop organization , Jay muncaster, owner and sideline coach of team chop shop
Ken noddle, father of sam, who is playing and is our pit boss. Does an amazing job and helps our team so much.
Marc beadin - owner of kingston. loves the sport and his players so much, and is hosting an amazing event here!
Buddy baur - captain / coach of ottawa - so expereinced and is a pure leader, also a great sideline coach
5th person will be someone to collect pods. Either emerson muncaster, (jays son)(future cxbl all star) or a player from one of the 2 franchises i own in the rxl and cx4.

7. What advantages does your team have?

PHIL: I believe the East plays the game a lot faster and on this field, being fast is very key/ And like I said before, I don’t see them coming together as a team…too many guys that play individual ball. Lots of talent but let’s see if they can gel.

TRAVIS Just a lot of experience and super talented individuals. ontario is a pretty tight community so i hope that will give us an extra edge to beat the east. I feel we have the hometown support on the sidelines and a great pit crew.

8. What advantages does your opponent have?

PHIL: They will probably have more sideline coaching since we are in Ontario but all that screaming…who even knows if you will be able to understand anything.

TRAVIS Similar to what we have. I know they want to win just as bad as i do. Its going to truly be a BATTLE.

9. What is your captaincy style? What makes you a good leader?

PHIL: I am here to Win and want to win in everything I do in life. I believe I bring confidence to the team and know how to put plans together and put the right guys in the right spots. I am not afraid to sit people and/or tell them what they can do better.

TRAVIS With chop shop, i am not the loudest, smartest, or best player, but i work hard behind the scenes to arrange practices, paint, ppl to practice, gear etc. So in this case its not what is needed. I lead by example. any one can talk the talk, i try to walk the walk. I try to keep everything professional on and off the field, and it pushes my players to do the same. I feel i am good leader cuz i care so much for each of my guys. This makes it all worth it, when i see the results we produce as a team. I also know that other ppl are great leaders, and i have no problem letting them step up and take over as well.

10. Score Predication

PHIL: East by 4

TRAVIS : I am predicting a 9 -7 win for the central. I hope it doenst come down to one on ones like it did last year, but i am ready to go out again if the situation arises

11. Anything else?

PHIL: Nope. J

TRAVIS ***I would like to thank everyone who has supported me in my paintball career. The friends i have met are amazing and i am excited for the future. My parents are such an asset as well, and although they couldnt come to this event, they generally come to cxbl and nppl / psp events. The owners of the teams i have played for have given me so much and i am so thankful for that. Finally thanks to the league for making it the elite league in canada and the USA. They always strive to make it even better then the previous event, and sacrifice so much to put a great show on for all of the players in the 142 franchises in the cxbl/axbl. The refs, the media, the support crew are all truly professional Lets get a round of applause for all the staff and owners of the league!! And thanks for the opportunity to represent the central conference. Now enjoy the show***

Profile ::: 17 Questions with . . . Jordan Schwindt

July 2nd, 2008

1. Vitals: Name, Location, Age, Time Playing, Nick Name

  • Jordan Schwindt
  • Waterloo, Ontario
  • 22
  • 4 or 5 years playing
  • Nicknames : none that really stuck.

2. Current Team(s) / Past Team(s)

  • Kitchener Recon (MXLin the CXBL)
  • Bronx Hate (MXL in the AXBL)
  • Waterloo WildCards (MXL in the CXBL), XLR8 (D3X PSP World Cup, and several other local teams.

3. Paintball Achievements : What accomplishments in paintball do you have?

  • Drank my face off at cup. . . and won a few local tourneys

4. Equipment Set Up : Gat to Gloves

  • MacDev Droid, Halo B, Crossfire 68/45, matchStik Kit, JT Pants, Purple & White Flexs.

5. The Day Job : Occupation

  • I work for FlagRaiders paintball in the fall and winter, but currently I’m building BBQ’s. . .Horray!

6. Pre Game Rituals or Superstitions?

  • Drink lots of water, eat a nutritious meal and get into the zone

7. Most Memorable Paintball Moment

  • Playing World Cup. That was freaking awesome!

8. Who would you most like to bunker?

  • Whoever is downfield, I’m not that picky.

9. Paintball Crush

  • I’d really prefer and orange crush.

10. Who would be on your dream X Ball “Power Line”

  • That’s easy. The fish sandwich line.

11. Who or what team is your biggest influence or inspiration? Why?

  • NelSpot. He is the man. . . period.

12. Best Paintball Anthem (song)???

  • Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine.

13. Most Over Rated NAX team

  • Ottawa Kings of Rock & Roll

14. Most Under Rated NAX team

  • Cambridge Raiders

15. What do you like about the NAX Leagues? What improvements would you make?

  • The only one thing off the top of my head would be to make sue that chronographs on and off field read the same thing.

16. NAX Finals All Star Prediction : USA or Canada?

  • Canada of course!

17. Favorite Quote or Saying

  • Anything is possible!

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