What Every Player Needs
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Intermediate
Players What Every Player Needs |
PARTS KIT Basically you need AT LEAST one of every spring, screw and o- ring your marker requires to function. You can purchase a ready made kit from many retailers. You can also get parts kits from some marker manufacturers. You can also figure out what you need and go and buy the parts and make your own kit. You should have a parts kit for each different type of marker you own. Let's face it, if something breaks, falls off or gets lost, you're going to have to spend the money to replace it anyway. It's a lot better if you have the desired part handy and miss one game while you fix your marker. (Here's a hint: When you buy things like field strip screws, spring sets, and the like, buy TWO. The second one goes into your parts kit.) OWNER'S MANUAL Photocopy every manual you have for my markers so you can bring them out to the fields. You won't ever remember everything about them. Bringing a copy is great so you won't mess up your originals. SPARE MARKER The best thing to have in your tool kit for marker break-downs is a back-up marker. Let's say you've upgraded to a higher tech marker. Keep your old one as a back-up, in case your newer toy breaks down. Bbring an extra pump or stock gun out when you play. If you are not fortunate enough to have more than one marker, be prepared to have the funds to get a field rental. (Hey, it may not be the greatest marker in the world, but do you want to watch or do you want to PLAY?) You also might want to hold onto that old non-motorized loader, just in case your new fangled one "gives up the ghost". PAPER TOWEL A roll of paper towel comes in very handy. I've yet to find a squeegee that can clean your goggle lenses well. EXTRA BATTERIES Extra batteries are handy to have on hand. Have spares for everything you own that requires batteries to operate. Goggle fans, motorized loaders, sights and even some markers require batteries, and will not work (no matter how much you swear at them) when the batteries run dry. (Some day someone is going to invent the "battery power bar" and save players from having to turn seventeen pieces of electronics every time a game starts.) SPARE GOGGLE LENS Goggles can crack, and it will basically leave you out of action after that. A set of spare lenses would have taken a bit of stress out of your day and keep you from missing any games. LENS CLEANER Get a spray bottle and fill it with recommended goggle cleaner or water, (hey, it's CHEAPER.) CHANGE OF CLOTHES Bring a complete change of clothes. It's nice to get out of your grimy gear at the end of the day. This includes shoes and socks. EXTRA BARREL PLUG(S) What happens if you lose your plug in the playing area? You can't really bring your marker into camp without one. The concept of bringing an unplugged marker into camp should be as alien to you as the thought that fibreglass underwear is comfortable. If you have an extra barrel plug, or two, you'll always have one. Also, if someone doesn't have another barrel plug, you can toss them one of your extras to tide him over until he can get a replacement. There once was a player who took an extra barrel plug, drilled a hole in it and hung it around his neck with a shoelace. He kept it under his cammies, just in case. BANDAGES Self adhesive bandages are essential for covering up minor scrapes and help prevent infection and further damage. SAFETY PINS This is something you don't usually think about until you REALLY need one. Tuck them into your parts kit or tool kit. Speaking of which . . . TOOL KIT You should have all the tools required to COMPLETELY disassemble your maker. This also includes air fittings. Be sure to include electrical tape, teflon tape and oil in your tool kit. To make the kit smaller, get one of those screwdrivers that take the interchangeable tips. That way you can have a complete set of screwdrivers and allen keys in one tenth the space. Don't forget adjustable wrenches, vice grips, pliers and wire cutters.
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