2.3 Paintball: Doesn't It Hurt?
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This article is from the Paintball FAQ, by Paul "Stryder" Kloehn pkloehn@frymulti.com.
2.3 Paintball: Doesn't It Hurt?
The short answer is: Heck Yes It Hurts! Getting hit by a fast moving
pellet is part of the game. Fortunately, it isn't as bad as one thinks.
Paintballs break upon impact dissipating most of the energy and causing
very little pain. What pain is felt is comparable to being snapped by a
towel and goes away after a few seconds. Of course, being shot at close
range will tend to "accentuate" the sensation (read "hurt more") than a
hit from further away.
Generally though, the thrill of the game will overshadow any pain that
might be felt from a hit. A player can count on leaving the field with a
few welts, but they make great visual aids when recounting paintball
stories to your buddies.
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