Volume 15
Issue 400
November 12, 2005

PaintBall News

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"Inside Paintball" Goes East!


The Outdoor Channel will visit GPL and NPPL events in November

Pedricktown, N.J. - October 20, 2005 - After successfully filming its debut episodes at tournaments in California, The Outdoor Channel's "Inside Paintball" will hit the road and travel to the East Coast in November for season finale events for the Global Paintball League (GPL) and the National Professional Paintball League (NPPL).

"Inside Paintball" is a new television series that will begin airing in January on The Outdoor Channel. "Inside Paintball" follows the network's popular magazine-like format and offers viewers tournament highlights, new product demonstrations, game strategy tips and profiles of the teams and players.

Shawn Walker and Tony D'Amico serve as co-hosts of "Inside Paintball", offering a mix of great paintball knowledge and experience with high energy and humor. Walker is the show's designated Paintball Insider with a long history in the paintball industry starting when he owned and operated a paintball store in San Diego to his current role as a tournament promoter. D'Amico is a recreational paintball player who passion is to learn more about paintball and bring that information to new and future players of the sport.

"Inside Paintball" will be on location gathering footage from the entire GPL event November 19 & 20 at the Del Hobbies Paintball Complex in Pedricktown, N.J. In addition to filming and offering commentary from the games in the 3-player and 5-player divisions, "Inside Paintball" will profile a few of the teams regularly competing in the GPL.

There is still space available for teams in the GPL event, and you can't have a shot at getting on television if you don't play in the event. For more information and to register for the 2005 season's final GPL event, visit www.GPL05.com or call 503-581-4594. The GPL offers more than $36,000 worth of prizes per event, plus its "Global Guarantee" where prizes will be awarded the day of the event or a cash value will be given.

Before filming in New Jersey, "Inside Paintball" will go to Miami for the series ending event of the 2005 NPPL season November 4-6th. Registration is full for teams to play in the NPPL event but grandstand seats and VIP passes are available to purchase. Entry for spectators into the event is free. For more info on the NPPL visit www.nppl.tv.

For more information contact (media only):

Jeff Oliver
Communications Manager
Extreme Events
jeff@xpsl.com
503-581-4594


Procaps
New Coast-to-Coast
Warehouse Locations

Procaps announces FIVE new "Procaps Direct ™" coast-to-coast warehouse locations and Customer-Service Staff.

Procaps LP, makers of the DraXxuS ™ and XBall™ paintballs and VForce ™ masks, proudly announces the official launch of Procaps Direct ™, the new wholesale-only nationwide distribution network. Serving Paintball GameFields and retailers from coast to coast, the 100% factory-owned Procaps Direct facilities are now being stocked with the newly designed boxes of factory-fresh DraXxuS and XBall paintballs and VForce Vision Systems ™ masks. The factory-owned connection enables Procaps to directly manage inventory levels, control storage climates and product freshness, and to stay at the forefront of the industry's best pricing. Through Procaps Direct, the factory can employ its own Customer Service policies, staff, and above all, be in direct contact with the Dealers and once again hear their undistorted feedback in order to more rapidly respond to Dealer needs.

Procaps Direct is rapidly adding a complete line of carefully chosen, well-made paintball markers and accessories to fulfill Dealer demand for the most recognized brands in paintball. Announcements will be forthcoming as each new product line arrives in stock.

Heading up the new wholesale distribution powerhouse will be the widely respected Mike Peverill, founder of the famous Pev's chain of fields and stores. Mike has literally walked a million miles in the Dealers' shoes, and his long-term experience as a game field operator and retail store entrepreneur give him a comprehensive understanding of the Customer's wants and needs from a first-hand perspective.

Mike's right hand man as VP of Operations will be Paul Sattler, whose role as an original partner and CFO in Procaps' original wholesale-only distribution operation provided him with the needed hands on knowledge of Paintball's demanding wholesale distribution landscape. Paul's previous experience as a partner of the Cousin's store and field network brings him a similar Dealer's viewpoint from his many years of experience in GameField and Retailer operations.

Experienced Sales & Customer Service Reps have been appointed to service accounts by region:
REGION REP EMAIL TELEPHONE
North East Pete Montero Pete@ProcapsDirect.com 631.580.4377
South East, Mid West Frank Connell Frank@ProcapsDirect.com 321.302.8713
South West Jed Allsup Jed@ProcapsDirect.com 972-579-0400
West Coast Davey Williamson Davey@ProcapsDirect.com 909.390.6191
North West Rob Leary Rob@ProcapsDirect.com 630.628.8075
Mid Atlantic, South Steve Rabackoff Steve@ProcapsDirect.com 703.257.9887

Customer Service Warehouse locations include:
Mid Atlantic Region: Washington D.C. - Procaps Direct Headquarters
Gainesville, Virginia
President: Mike Peverill
Tel: 703.257.9887

Midwest Region: Chicago
Addison, Illinois
Midwest Regional Manager: Scott Grunewald
Tel: 630.628.8075

West Coast Region: Los Angeles
Ontario, California
Facility Manager: Matt Schuster
Tel: 909.390.6191

South West Region: Dallas
Irving, Texas
Regional Sales Manager: Jed Allsup
Phone 972-579-0400
FAX 972-579-0047

North East Region: New York
Deer Park, NY
VP Operations: Paul Sattler
Tel: 631.580.4377

NEW ACCOUNTS - Storefront Retailers and qualified Game Fields: To apply for wholesale accounts,
contact: Joey Decaire - Toll-Free: 1 866 688 8880 Fax: 514 337 5209 Email: dealers@procaps.com
NEW WEBSITES: www.DraXxuS.com, www.VForcePaintball.com, www.XBallPaintball.com

Procaps is committed to making your customers' paintball experience the best it can be: For the love of the game!
Procaps, L.P., is a Montreal based International manufacturer and marketer of high quality branded and private label (OEM) paintballs and mask/goggle systems. The names s Direct, DraXxuS, XBall, and VForce Vision Systems are trademarks of Procaps L.P. Procaps, L.P., 6000 Kieran, Ville St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada H4S 2B5 Tel 514.337.1779

TIPPMANN SUSPENDS DISTRIBUTION

Tippmann Suspends Distribution Through National Paintball Supply

Tippmann Sports, the world-leading manufacturer of high performance paintball markers and related accessories, announced today that it has suspended distribution of all Tippmann products through National Paintball Supply. The action, effective immediately, was taken due to pending litigation that alleges National Paintball is infringing on certain intellectual property rights of Tippmann Sports.

"We truly appreciate the support dealers and fields in the paintball industry have demonstrated to Tippmann for nearly 20 years," said Patrick Ehren, vice president of sales and marketing for Tippmann Sports. "And, we are committed to assuring that our customers will have an uninterrupted supply of Tippmann product moving forward."

Dealers and fields seeking a list of all authorized Tippmann distributors, are encouraged to contact the company at 1-800-533-4831. Tippmann products can also be ordered directly through the company.

Founded in 1986 by Dennis Tippmann, Sr., Tippmann Sports prides itself on "American Made" manufacturing and the pursuit of cutting edge technology and design. The company serves the growing paintball industry from its corporate headquarters in Fort Wayne, Ind. Tippmann Sports' complete line of paintball markers and related accessories can be found at paintball stores and fields as well as mass retail and sporting goods outlets throughout the world.

Additional information about Tippmann Sports can be obtained by calling 1-800-533-4831 or by visiting the company's newly redesigned Web site, www.tippmann.com.


COMBAT-X NEW IMPROVED TARGET SYSTEM

BIGGER IS BETTER

With more surface area there are fewer trips to the target for removing balls. Our dartboard style target is much more fun to use and can be played just like a game of darts.
Currently all the other targets on the market are 25% smaller. This means frequent trips to remove balls from the target.

The Best The Rest

WE USE ONLY THE BEST MATERIALS AVAILABLE

COMBAT-X ball projectiles are manufactured using only grade A velcro like material surrounding a rubber core ball. Using a grade A material with a tighter weave eliminates the fluffing up effect on the surface area of the ball. This eliminates jamming in the hopper while feeding, especially when using gravity fed style hoppers. By using a rubber core there is no chance of any breakage to the ball. Using rubber also increases the weight by 10% thus giving better accuracy when fired from greater distances. Other products currently on the market use a grade B velcro like ball covering and use a plastic core ball.
COMBAT-X balls are available in both 68 Cal and 43 Cal sizes We use bright UV colors adding to the excitement, giving a tracer bullet effect when used with blacklights.

PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE:

A complete line of products are available that are suitable for both home and indoor paintball field use.
1) Dart board Style Target with 40 balls
2) 100 count ball packs
3) 500 count ball packs (for field use)
4) extra targets
5) target with launcher and 21 balls
6) two player sets
7) ten player sets
8) body armor
9) launcher with 6 shot clip
10) extra clips
11) extra elastic bands

New products are coming soon that will be available for indoor field use.

Please contact us at
sales@combat-x.com
http://combat-x.com


NXE - TIME TO ELEVATE

NXe announced today it has begun shipping its long awaited 'Elevation Series' into the marketplace. Introduced and worn by Dynasty, Avalanche, and Strange at Denver NPPL event.

The Elevation Series consists of 30 new cutting edge products and will offer custom NXe Gear in Storm Gray, Dynasty Gear in Dynasty Blue, Avalanche Gear in gray & white, and Strange Gear in red & black. Included are new harnesses, new tank covers, gear bags, back pack, marker bag, barrel case, and barrel covers.

John Bosch, President of NXe commented, "As we continue to expand our brand we feel it is imperative to continue to bring to market new cutting edge products. At the same time it's exciting because we have also incorporated a line of Dynasty Gear, Avalanche Gear, Strange Gear, and NXe Gear under the new Elevation Series. Since we exposed the Elevation Series in Denver the response and demand for the product is beyond expectations."

Bosch went on to say, "As we were developing this product line our goals were to create an upgraded product line. We upgraded the fit and feel, we upgraded the various materials, and we finally upgraded the designs and cosmetic finish. Elevation was a fitting name. Our tag on our new advertising campaign says it best 'ELEVATE': To Stand Above All Others."

You can learn more about NXe by visiting their website at www.nxepaintball.com or calling 480-778-8401.

Mission Paintball !?

Recently one of my patients I work with gave me the video game, Mission Paintball from Hasbro. Of course she knows that I played the game since I often bore her…oops I mean regal her with my heroic exploits from the field. I admit that I took the game home and put it aside, on the box it claims that you can “Turn your TV into a paintball park”, sure it can (note sarcastic tone here).
Well there it sat there for a few days when I picked it up and thought to myself, my two oldest boys are at school and the baby is taking a nap lets see what this is all about. I was very surprised it was FUN!!!!
All you need to do is plug in the yellow and white AV inputs to the front of your TV and away you go, shoot in your name and it’s off to the field. It is at heart very similar of the shooter games you play on Playstaion 2 and X-Box but better. You face a seemingly endless supply of foes as you lay the paint into them. There are even some that cheat! Really a cheater in paintball, never happens on the REAL field but they exist here.. There are some that you must hit more than once to get the kill (again, not elimination but kill). Then there are the good players, they actually call themselves out and raise their gun over their heads.
My only complaint is that the gun, (I refuse to say marker it is a gun but that is a rant for another day), is in the shape of a semi, I am a pump guy but that is easy to look past. There are 8 levels to this game, I am stuck at the fort right now, but soon I will vanquish my foes and defend the Great Castle ARRGHHHHH. As far as the “realism” factor…it’s a video game. You can and will run out of air and paint. To get more you must shoot at the “supply” boxes hidden around the fields, but keep in mind that while you shoot at the boxes the bad guys are still shooting at you. Your gun will jam and you must reload every now and again. One of the coolest features, and remember this is coming from a pump gun devotee, is that every time you pull the trigger the bolt on the gun cycles, kinda cool. For us pump lovers though it can be turned off.

As you progress through the different levels of the game your gun, hopper and CO2 tanks improve. Trust me you will need it as the bad guys come faster and faster.
Overall it is a very fun diversion, is it “just like the real thing”? No, but it is a very enjoyable game and you older players, like myself, may well appreciate this, I was not sore the next day at all. Well my finger was a bit sore. On the plus side there were no lectures from the wife about how stupid a game it is and aren’t I getting to old for it also there were no impressive welts to hide from the previously mentioned wife. Paint and gas in this game are free so light them up like Christmas trees if you want to. But without a doubt the two biggest pluses of the game were the fact that 1) Bathroom breaks were a lot easier and 2) I was able to play WHILE enjoying my favorite adult beverage.
With the end of our season, at least on northeast approaching and Christmas
lists in the works, this is definitely a toy that belongs on any list. It won’t “turn your TV into a paintball park”, but it is a fun way to spend a couple hours and it will keep your reflexes in tournament shape. Here is an idea, during the dead of winter call all your paintball buddies over to the house and see who can get the best score. Now that’s an idea will make me REAL popular with the paintball widows out there.


MILLENNIUM SERIES AND ONE4ONE.TV

The Millennium Series and Sekwa7prod Company are pleased to announce the internet movie broadcast of the first tournament of 2005 series: the Maxs Masters Bitburg 2005. This movie is available on the following website: www.one4one.tv.

"We, the Millennium Series, are very excited to watch this first movie that will show our tournaments like no one did before. We also truly believe it will do a lot of good for the image of paintball" says Lars
Herzig, Media Coordinator of the Millennium Series.

"We are very happy to present this first movie on our website dedicated for paintball video, it lasts one hour and is very innovative, this is the first time that such a paintball movie is broadcasted on the internet", says Christophe Luquet, CEO of Sekwa7prod and director of the movie.

The Maxs Masters 2005 movie has been produced in two months time and will only be available on the one4one.tv website. It contains games, interviews and products presented during the Maxs Masters event. The download of the movie will be activated thanks to a "Pay per view" system, and the internet platform is built to deliver the movie at a constant download rate.

"Inside we can see most of the top teams including XSV, ARSENAL, BUSHWACKERS, TON TONS and more
even division 1 and division 2 teams as well. It is a true movie with music and rich comments", says Christophe Luquet.

To download the movie please visit www.one4one.tv

Further information please visit www.one4one.tv or e-mail: lars@millennium-series.com or video@one4one.tv

 

Amsterdam it

One4one.tv is pleased to announce the release of the movie "Amsterdam it"- DMA 2005- Second Part.

The 1h18 movie is now available for download on one4one.tv website under the "Shop" section. "Amsterdam it" movie is cut in 2 parts, as we had a lot of good footage, and as we wanted to show as much teams and games as possible. This second part shows the end of the tournament with the semi finals and finals.

Amsterdam It - Part 2 lasts 1H18 for a 700 Mo File in High Quality (AVI format readable with DivX player, Real Player, Windows Media Player, make sure you have the latest codec).

The movie is for sale for 6¤ (+/- 7$) via secured payment on the website. To buy the movie you need to be a member, so make sure you are registered before visiting the Shop Section (http://www.one4one.tv/shop/shop_form) Enjoy...

Any further information please contact : video@one4one.tv Or visit us : www.one4one.tv

(CPX) Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Challenge Park Xtreme (CPX) Celebrates 5th Anniversary with New Fields, New Paint and New Owners.

Joliet, Illinois, October 10, 2005: Since first opening in October 2000, Challenge Park Xtreme has been known as the "Disney Land" of paintball. This 6 million dollar extreme sports theme park has shattered the mold of traditional paintball fields. From it's hyper-realistic playing fields, such as the town of Bedlam, a two-story, 10 block town complete in every detail, and the post-apocalyptic town of Armageddon, to the themed woods fields and the fast pace of Netwerks, there's something for everyone. When the original owner, paintball giant Brass Eagle, was purchased by K2 Inc. late in 2003, an opportunity to reshape the park into a family owned business began to take form. Ray Dagnino, the park's General Manager since 2001, acquired the business in June 2004 and completed the purchase of the property and all assets in June 2005. "I've been involved in this park for over 4 years now and as I look back on it, a classic song comes to mind: "What A Long Strange Trip It's Been" says Dagnino. "Being a working field owner has changed my perspective. I take my guidance from listening to my customers, my employees, and industry legends" he continued. One of the results of that feedback has been the addition of 2 new fields, Air Ball and Hyper Ball, both lighted for night play. The park has also brought new merchandise lines into the Pro Shop and now features the highly popular Diablo paintballs as it's field paint. Commenting on this new supply agreement, a Diablo Paintballs representative said "Having the chance to feature our product at such a high profile venue really pleases us and Challenge Park Xtreme's confidence in us reinforces the fact that Diablo is, and always will be, a ball held to the strictest standards in the game." Adding new fields, new products, and new partnerships is part of the game plan to ensure Challenge Park Xtreme maintains it's position at the top of the list of Premier parks in the industry. "It's important to keep pace with the changing wants and needs of the players. We're constantly trying to reach out to new customers and regain all of those who were troubled by our previous corporate image. Paintball is a dynamic business, the players want us to be consistent while still being open to change" concluded Dagnino.
Players are invited to experience CPX's 143 acre extreme sports park featuring paintball, mountain biking, bmx biking, skateboarding, and more, Wednesday through Sunday year round. More info @ www.challengepark.com.

* ENEMY AT THE GATE - A WAYNE DOLLACK PRODUCTION. November 5th, 2005.

For more information on Challenge Park Xtreme, please go to www.challengepark .com.
For further information on Diablo Paintballs and products, please see www.diablopaintball.com.

ENGLER CUSTOM PAINTBALLGUNS
RELEASES
NEW SCENARIO GUN

ENGLER CUSTOM PAINTBALL GUNS is proud to announce the release of its latest Custom Gun for Scenario Players. EPG-UZI

The UZI, is machined from a solid billet aluminum body and real UZI machine pistol parts.

You can get the UZI with TIPPMANN(tm) 98C internals or with an AGD Retro or X valve with J&J Ceramic Barrels in 10, 12, 14 or 20".

ENGLER CUSTOM PAINTBALL GUNS takes the TIPPMANN(tm) line of paintball markers and adding their own custom modification kits for them to give them the look and feel of the real thing, for scenario players, law enforcement and the military. All of our products incorporate real gun parts into their design and are made by hand in our Danbury, CT location.

Other Engler Custom Paintball Guns products include: AK-A5 (AK-47),Thompson M1-A5 and M1-98C (Thompson sub-machineguns), STEN-98C (British STEN), 1919-A5 (Browning 1919 Machinegun), Browning M-2 "Ma Duce" (Browning M2 Heavy Machinegun).

Engler Custom Paintball Guns will also may you a one-of-a-kind gun to your specifications. You can check out these and other custom guns at our website: www.englerpaintballguns.com or
drop Eric a line directly at information@englerpaintballguns.com


THE OLDEST (IN AGE)
TOURNAMENT PAINTBALL TEAM
IN THE NATION

"Men At Work"

There are over 12 million players involved in playing Paintball today. Our Sport is growing daily. Our Team " Men At Work " would like to consider ourselves as Ambassadors to the sport. We want to represent this sport in such a way that more people would look at paintball as a family event,rather then a young man's sport. What we bring and promote is, Integrity, Honesty, Good Sportsmanship, Team Work, and Respect. Our team is comprised of men over the age of 40 who have been playing paintball for quite sometime and also have kids,and grandkids who are currently playing.We will be playing in the PSP and NPPL and local tournaments throuout the year. Our Strategy is much different then most teams. For one we all realize we are nowhere near as quick as the younger players therefore we compensate with other measures. We highly respect the younger teams and after playing them we also earn their respect. We take our game seriously and practice every week and are fortunate enough to have Mr. Paul Richards the asst. coach of Detroit Strange as our coach. Our team was formed in November 2004. We played our first local tournament in March 2005 and placed 4th. I was extremely proud of our team as everyone gave their best which is all anyone can ever ask for. Everyone likes to win but our philosophy is "it's not always about winning" "but how you play the game" We carry a 10 man roster as we play both 5 man and 7 man. Our team has come a long way since our first practice. A few of us was thinking "boy are we in trouble" but as any new team starts out it always gets better. In our case maybe a little longer then the younger players to develop a different strategy that works for us.

Our home field is Gator Paintball, Hudson Florida and we usually scrimmage Division ll and sometimes Pro Am players, and we hold our own on the field. We are Proud to have Dye, PMI ,Custom Products, Gator Paintball, Crush Paintball Promotions, Log Cabin Paintball and Break 50 Paintball as our sponsors. We are the oldest (in age) Tournament Paintball Team in the Country. Our average age is 50 yrs young. Our youngest player Is 40 and the oldest player is 55. Now this should be an encouragement for the grown ups to get out On the field with your kids, family or friends and enjoy this great sport. Please visit at our web site www.menatworkpaintballteam.com

Men At Work Roster
Bernie Altman Captain champstate@aol.com 727-534-6500
Jeff Gipson Co- Captain
Joe Accaria
Brett Black
Barry Costa
Buddy Greenway
Eric Newhall
John Suhy
Larry Sekely
Dave Adair
Mr. Paul Richards Coach

PBC SPORTS PARK EXPANDS TO GREENVILLE, SC

Greensboro, NC, October 11, 2005 - PBC Sports Park, also known as Paintball Central's Paintball Playing Facilities, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Upstate Paintball, which currently services the greater Greenville and Spartanburg, SC regions.

Upstate Paintball is currently owned and operated by Ken Barrett, former captain of XSF Factory Team and currently a member of Team Gridlock. The field will operate as "PBC Sports Park Greenville" and will be managed by Ken Barrett. PBC Sports Park Greenville will be located at the current Upstate Paintball location, 120 Rogers Road, Duncan, SC.

Rob Staudinger, President and Owner of Paintball Central and PBC Sports Park states "We are excited about the acquisition of Upstate Paintball and think Ken Barrett will be a strong addition to the PBC Sports Park management group. The acquisition of Upstate Paintball is synergistic to our goals and provides a launching pad for more growth in South Carolina."

About Paintball Central:
Paintball Central, the southeast's largest paintball retailer, has been providing quality products and excellent service to the Carolina's for more than 7 years. Paintball Central currently has five (5) retail locations throughout the Central North Carolina region.

About PBC Sports Park:
PBC Sports Park currently operates 2 Paintball Facilities, Charlotte, NC and Greensboro, NC. The Greenville location will be the 3rd PBC Sports Park Playing Facility. PBC Sports Park Greensboro and PBC Sports Park Charlotte are two (2) of the largest Paintball Playing Facilities in the southeast.

PBC Sports Park Greensboro is located just minutes east of Greensboro in Sedalia, NC and has a total of 9 fields. PBC Sports Park Charlotte, located just south of Charlotte in Rock Hill, SC, consists of 9 playing fields, including 4 regulation X-Ball Fields, Wooded Scenario Fields with Forts, and the Southeast's largest Dirt Mound Field.

For additional information, please contact: Linc Anderson, Operations Manager, Paintball Central and PBC Sports Park, Tel: 336.458.0060, Fax: 336.274.5655, Website: www.pballcentral.com; www.pbcsportspark.com

Disciples of the Watch merge into Ferrymen Scenario Paintball Team

The team known as the Disciples of the Watch (D.O.T.W.) has officially announced that the team will disband following the 2005 paintball season. Due to recent medical, professional, and personal obligations, a majority of the team has decided to leave the sport of paintball. Founding members of the team have met and determined not to allow the remaining players utilize the Disciples of the Watch name in the future.

Four of the remaining members of DOTW have spoken with their sister team "The Ferrymen" and have come to an arrangement to merge into that organization and play under the name, Ferrymen Scenario Paintball Team. Having helped the newer Ferrymen team gain acclaim at EMR Paintball Park, and having played alongside one another for a few years, the merger of these two teams seemed the logical choice for both teams. With the addition of the remaining DOTW players, the Ferrymen roster will grow to approximately twenty members.

With the merger of these two teams, a tri-state paintball coalition has been made with much of the team is trying to schedule appearances at events in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania as well as a few national events. Calling EMR Paintball Park in New Milford, Pa. their home field, you can expect to find a large majority of the team at every EMR event for the 2006 season.

Arrangements have been made with several current sponsors of DOTW to continue a great working relationship and sponsor the Ferrymen. Continuing this earnest endeavor will be: Flurry Industries, makers of premier paintball gear such as top-quality packs and vests, Hoo Ahhs field towels, the best cleaning towels on the market, Hoffman Apparel, makers of the most comfortable clothing in paintball, and pending Tippmann Sports, makers of the most reliable paintball markers in the world.

The members of the Disciples of the Watch would like to thanks everyone for their generous support over the years and express a sincere appreciation to all that have ever helped the team. The remaining members of DOTW would also like to thank everyone who offered a home to the teammates and showed an outpouring of support.

Check out the Ferrymen Scenario Paintball Team at www.ferrymenpaintball.com. If you have questions regarding sponsorship or wish to sponsor the Ferrymen email the team at sponsorship@ferrymenpaintball.com.

National Paintball Supply and BT Paintball Designs
Fight for Players' Right to Choose

(A Joint Press Release from National Paintball Supply and BT Paintball
Designs)

National Paintball Supply, the World's largest paintball product supplier, is joining BT Paintball Designs, one of paintball's leading innovators, in defense of a lawsuit brought by Tippmann Sports, LLC, which is controlled by Summit Partners.

"Tippmann Sports' claims are unwarranted," said Ben Tippmann, President of BT Paintball Designs. Among the allegations brought against BT Paintball Designs is a charge attempting to prevent Ben from using his own name in connection with BT Paintball Designs' products.

Gino Postorivo, President and CEO of National Paintball Supply, said "National Paintball Supply supports BT Paintball Designs and is undeterred by the tactics employed by Tippmann Sports."

National Paintball Supply and BT Paintball Designs deny and will defend against Tippmann Sports' charges, which seek to restrict competition and limit the purchasing choices of paintball dealers, playing fields and ultimately players. National Paintball Supply and BT Paintball Designs anticipate vindication in the lawsuit, and note that already Tippmann Sports is attempting to dismiss one of the two patents it originally asserted.

Over the past fifteen years, National Paintball Supply has sold products from countless manufacturers and believes BT Paintball Designs' products are some of the very best to hit the market. BT Paintball Designs currently offers a very durable, innovative and competitively priced line of products, including the BT-4 marker and the Apex barrel system.

Look for even more products coming in the near future from BT Paintball Designs.

For information about National Paintball's comprehensive line of paintball products and services, visit the company's website www.nationalpaintball.com or call 1.800.346.5615.

For information specifically about BT Paintball Designs, visit their website www.BTPaintball.com or call 1.260.424.9100.

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