A lot of players look at rain as a dampener to the day’s play. However, rain can add an exciting element to the game that you can’t get on a dry day.
Rainy day games are more difficult because of the mud; problems include slipping, sliding, and difficulty stopping when you run. Simple moves, such as crouching, are made difficult. The challenge that rain brings to the game makes playing in the rain a perfect way to test your skills.
To make sure rainy-day paintball is as fun as possible, why not try some of the tips below:
- Put on a raincoat or waterproofs – getting soaked can be uncomfortable, and the shivering can affect your accuracy as well as restrict movement. If you don’t own waterproof clothing you can use trash bags over your clothes, cut out arm-holes and a hole for your head and you can slip the bag on like a t-shirt. A waterproof hat or other head covering can be helpful as well. You need to keep from having your goggles fogged up and avoid rain running down your face and breaking your concentration.
- Bring lots of paper towels along – Wiping the front of your goggles in-game will help. Pay attention to game play and keep safety in mind when you wipe off your goggles, so this in a crouching position facing away from the action to protect your face.
- Wear boots – Wet feet are never fun.
- Wear gloves – Your hands can get very cold in the rain, wearing gloves will protect them.
