Could You Be A Paintball Sniper?

If you think you're a pretty good paintball player and have a pretty good eye for a sharp shot, you might want to consider taking on the role of a sniper. Being a paintball sniper is a very different experience from being a 'regular' player and can be a lot more challenging. However, it is also one of the most effective ways a single player can be deployed against the opposite team, and can be a very rewarding way to play the game if you have what it takes. But what exactly does it take to be a paintball sniper? It requires a lot more than just a talent for paintball in general. On the whole, there are three types of asset you will need if you want to fulfill this role. Equipment In order to be a paintball sniper, you need the right equipment. A regular paintball marker isn't necessary of shooting as accurately as you will need over the kind of distances you will be dealing in without some specialist enhancements. A telescopic scope or eyepiece is probably the most important. A sight with magnification will allow you to aim much more effectively over long distances. Laser sights can also help accurate aiming over long distances. As well as making sure you can see your opponent well enough to aim, you will need to make sure that your opponent cannot see you. For this reason, it is vital that you wear camouflage clothing. As far as possible, you should bear this in mind for every item of clothing you wear including accessories like gloves. Skills The right equipment is only a first step. You also need to have the skills to wield it properly, and this starts with top-notch aim. Specifically, you will have to be able to aim well over long distances. You should also be able to follow a moving target and smoothly follow this with a shot as soon as it stops for a moment - something that will likely require practice. Aside from pure shooting ability, you will need to be fairly good at staying in a slightly awkward crouching position for a long period of time without becoming distracted by discomfort. You will also need to be able to quickly rise from that position and make your escape if spotted. Personality You might think that if you have the right skills and the right equipment, you will obviously be able to succeed as a paintball sniper. However, things aren't quite that simple. Even if you have the technical abilities and a top-notch paintball sniper gun, you will need the right kind of personality to be a really good sniper. You need to be patient and observant, as you will spend a lot of quiet time looking or opportunities. You will need to be comfortable spending a lot of the game alone and relatively inactive in order to ultimately be a more effective asset to the team. You will also need to be self-confident enough to take an opportunity as soon as you see it, as that opportunity might not come along again.