Paintball Central's Fuel of War Gallery Added!


St!ffi Unleashed Barrel Design Contest
Redding, California – October, 9, 2008 -  Don’t you wish you could design your own STIFFI barrel?  Isn’t it time you put your creative ideas to the test?  Now is your chance. 

Announcing “STIFFI Unleashed”.  A design contest that will put your creative skills to the test.  For the first time ever, you have free reign over the complete design of a “Player Series” STIFFI barrel.

Think of it:  as the winner of “STIFFI Unleashed”, you will receive one 14” custom STIFFI barrel created with your design and a free STIFFI shirt.  Your barrel will be custom engraved with your name.  You will be given credit for the barrel design and you and your design will be featured on the STIFFI website at www.stiffibarrel.com.  You’ll get plenty of press exposure!  Your barrel will be available at all STIFFI dealers and at our website by Christmas.  And this is only the beginning: yours will be the first design in our new line of “Player Series” STIFFI barrels.

You already have what it takes to win.  It’s now your move.  Good luck!

Here’s how it works:

• You are free to submit as many designs as you like.
• Submit your designs digitally in any format to us at info@sitemfg.com
• STIFFI will own all design rights as soon as entry is received.
• Under 18 years of age requires parent or guardian signature. 
• STIFFI will choose the winning design and will name the new barrel.
• No pornography, offensive designs, or drug or alcohol related themes, please.
• Contest runs from Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 and ends at midnight on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
• The winning design will be revealed at the STIFFI booth at Commander’s Cup in San Diego.
• Any questions, email us at stifficontest@sitemfg.com
  
  

Hot Guns Gallery Updated!

After an intense summer of scenario action from coast-to-coast, the Hot Gun gallery has been updated with everything from high-end electronics to stock class pumps!

Smart Corps takes sides in the Tippmann World Challenge.

Smart Corps Factory team supports their team-mates in preparation for the Tippmann World Challenge.

September 15, 2008 – Loyalhanna, PA - The Tippmann World Challenge has been a staple in American scenario paintball games for the past decade, pitting “Tippmann” against “The World.” Sean Scott, alongside his team mates from the Smart Corps Factory Team are gearing up for
another World victory this year.

Held at Hell Survivors field in Pinckney, Michigan, the game is scheduled for September 27 and 28th.

“Last year was incredible,” said Sean Scott, captain of the Smart Corps Factory Team, “It was a fun weekend, and we had a great time with players from both teams. We've put together some extra bonuses for players who register to play with us this year and want to take
the fun even further.”

As a sign of solidarity, the first 100 people to sign up for the World Team will receive a limited edition shirt proclaiming the team's Victory through Diversity theme.  With the help of the Grassy Knoll Gunmen and countless teams from the Smart Corps Special Forces, the Smart Corps Factory Team plans a weekend to be remembered in Pinckney.  Look for more information to be released on special events, giveaways, and great deals at the game.

Players who haven't yet had the chance to try the incredible power of the affordable SP-1 that has driven the Smart Corps Factory Team to numerous SPPL victories can have their opportunity during the weekend-long activities.  To reserve a free trial rental of the SP-1, contact Sean Scott atsscott@smartparts.com.  Free trial rentals are limited to first come, first served basis.


Smart Corps CSPPL Player's Clinic

The Smart Corps Factory Team, national SPPL champions for the last two years running, will host a player's clinic at Adrenaline Paintball to teach effective competitive scenario strategies and tactics.

September 5, 2008 – Loyalhanna, PA – Sean Scott, Director of
Promotions and Public Relations for Smart Parts, Inc., announced today that members of the Smart Corps Factory Team will attend the national finals of the Canadian Scenario Player's Paintball League in show of support for the league and to improve the level of competition it offers.

A sister league to the US based SPPL, the CSPPL offers Canadian teams the same opportunities to compete in scenario styled long format paintball tournaments on wooded fields in regional events that select the teams which will fight for the national championship at the season finals. This year's CSPPL finals tournament will be held the second weekend of September at Adrenaline Paintball in London, Ontario.

On Friday, September 12th, as the event's activities begin, Smart
Corps Team Captain, Sean Scott will be providing technical support and training to help players and techs with Smart Parts equipment, including the scenario focused SP-1 and SP-8 paintball markers.  Then, at 3 o'clock on Friday afternoon, members of the Smart Corps Factory Team will be offering a free player's clinic, teaching teamwork, on-field communication, equipment optimization and coordinated movement. As two-year reigning SPPL champions, the Smart Corp Factory Team has learned how to implement these skill sets to become a powerful force on the field, and hopes to increase the level of North
American scenario competition by teaching these techniques to other teams.

Smart Parts, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of
equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more
information visit www.SmartParts.com.

Smart Corps Wins New York SPPL!

The Smart Corps Factory Team continues its winning streak in the Scenario Players Paintball League.

Loyalhanna, PA – August 4, 2008 –  Now in its fourth season, the Scenario Player's Paintball League has become the premiere battleground for paintball teams to test their mettle in a scenario style competition.

The SPPL game format involves hour long games with teams fighting for control of not one flag, but of three bases. Additional objectives can be captured which can give teams a tactical advantage by instantly resurrecting eliminated players, using RPG's, rockets which can be thrown, and Dirty Bombs which take some strategy to use, as they will eliminate both friend and foe in their area of detonation.

New this year, the league is dividing teams by skill and experience
levels. The SPPL allows teams to compete in the Rookie, Master's or Elite divisions. As the reigning national champions for the last two years, the Smart Corps Factory team competes against the best of the best in the Elite division.

SPPL qualifier competitions are held throughout the United States and allow teams to earn the right to compete in the national finals at the end of the year. July 26th and 27th, scenario players converged on the historic Cousin's Paintball field in Platekill, New York. With four victories out of four games played, First Place Elite went to the Smart Corps.

The Smart Corps Factory Team consists of employees working in Smart Parts' Pennsylvania office and factory. Not only have they risen to the top of the country's most prominent scenario competition, they have had a great time doing it.



“We love playing in the SPPL,” said team member Bill Gardner, Jr, “The SPPL has really brought back old-school in-the-woods paintball, like the tournaments we played back in the 80s. They've infused it with a modern scenario twist and a style that really brings out the camaraderie and sportsmanship of all the teams.”

Gardner, like most of the team, takes to the field with a Smart Parts SP-1 tactical marker  This compact milsim-oriented electropneumatic paintball marker has been turning heads since it first appeared in the team's hands at the 2007 SPPL finals. The SP-1's durability and quiet low-pressure operation give it the stealth, firepower and flexibility that woods oriented players are after, but its price tag is affordable to the first-time paintballer.

“This is a great start to the new season for us,” said team coordinator Sean Scott, “We've recently brought aboard Dave Cilio from the Thunderstruck scenario team as well as Frank Connell from Procaps and Rich Bianco from Punisher PB.  All three were a great asset in New York, even after Frank sprained his ankle. It was a great event for us, and we'd like to especially thank the OTP Saints, Black Eagle Squadron, 110 and NY Spindown for their sportsmanship.”

With New York under their belt, the Smart Corps factory team will next compete in the SPPL Michigan Qualifier. For more information about the Scenario Paintball Player's League, visit www.PlaySPPL.com

For more information about the SP-1 Tactical Marker, visit
www.SmartParts.com/#/sp-1/home/

Smart Parts, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. www.SmartParts.com

Hot Guns Gallery Updated!

Featuring the amazing new BT TM-7!

PMP and LA Hitmen Release Trilogy Pump Kit

An innovative and ergonomic design that will revolutionize pump play across the nation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(LOS ANGELES, CA / POST FALLS, ID JULY 6, 2008) The legendary pump paintball team, The LA Hitmen, announce the release of their newly designed pump kit for the Trilogy Autococker, in association with PMP Industries. The LA Hitmen design allows you to utilize an extra "finger" trigger on your pump arm for those tight situations where the body mechanics of a regular pump could expose your location. The kit includes the pump arm, pump with the built in "finger trigger" with lasered LA Hitmen logo, pump guide spring & official LA Hitmen stickers and Sharenow.com bracelet, MSRP $54.95. Imagine taking a Trilogy Autococker and making it a Sniper with the LA Hitmen design - the pump revolution continues.

The LA Hitmen pump kit was designed by Derrick Obatake. Derrick is a master jeweler and has been designing paintball gear on the side for years. He is known for his Nartek harness worn by various competitive teams across the globe. Derrick has been involved with paintball for many years and is one of the core members of The LA Hitmen.

Idaho -- based PMP Industries specializes in Old School Paintball markers as well as parts and accessories. PMP Industries worked closely with the LA Hitmen and Derrick Obatake to bring this innovative design to market.

PMP Industries, LA HITMEN®, Autococker® are all registered trademarks.

Contact PMP Industries via their website at PMPInd.com


Full Clip Releases Skull Shemagh!
Full Clip, popular for their high-performance, authentic military-grade products, has added a second shemagh to their lineup. Perfect for added concealment in the woods, keeping the sun off your head and neck or just for wiping old hits (or fresh ones for the cheating savages out there), a Full Clip skull shemagh is a great addition to any player's gear bag.



Coverage of the FEAR and North vs South scenarios held on back-to-back weekends at Paintball Central!

Greg Hastings to Attend F.E.A.R. in North Carolina!
Greg Hastings, internationally-known professional player and creator of the GHTP line of paintball video games, has added a new stop to his Tour Of Duty 2008 calendar. Greg will attend the rapidly-approaching F.E.A.R. scenario game at Paintball Central Sports Park Greensboro on June 7! Complete with new bunkers, forts and trenchworks, PBC's Greensboro field is now a true scenario destination!


Oklahoma D-Day Only 1 MONTH AWAY!

Pre-Registration Deals Extended

Massive preparations for the 11th Annual DXS “Oklahoma D-Day” Scenario Game are underway at Dewayne Convirs’ 710 acre Paintball wonderland in beautiful Northwest Oklahoma. Construction crews are onsite every day making major improvements and upgrades to the legendary park that hosts the world’s largest, annual epic Big Game, in preparation for over 10,000 visitors, families,players, vendors, campers, and the great D-Day Staff!

This is the unchallenged, largest annual Paintball Industry gathering on the entire world calendar. Every year, unforgettable memories are created, new friendships are formed, old friends are reunited, and remarkable stories are made, as thousands of new and old players experience the great joy of Paintball in this remarkable, forest setting of rolling terrain.

New this year at Oklahoma D-Day:

-  A Water Chlorination system for fresh tasting drinking water and odorless Showers !!!!

-  New FULL SIZE CHURCH being built at the Battle of Coleville area !!

-   Fifty-Foot Long Bridge installed from Con-Area to Town of Coleville !!

-   Plans to Dam the creek and flood the Utah Beach Landing area for water splashdown landings !!!

-  German Re-enactment Team bringing even more REAL Military Vehicles; Half-tracks, German motorcycles and Staff Cars !

-  Massive PA Announcement System slated for installation !

-  Permanent Headquarters facilities for Allies and Germans !

- The biggest VENDING AREA ever !!!

-  Paintball Dealer Seminar, hosted by Procaps Direct !!

- FILM CREW onsite filming their new “Soldiers of Paint” Scenario documentary

-  The biggest D-Day Parade ever, with REAL and “Paintball” Tanks, Trucks, Planes, and Players galore!

-  TWO full climate controlled Semi-Trucks of DXS Blaze™ Paintballs

Pre-Registration Special Price Deals expire soon –
REGISTER TODAY at 918.666.3411 Or visit www.DDayAdventurePark.com, go to the Oklahoma D-Day tab, then to “Units and Registration”.

Don’t even THINK about missing this most exciting Paintball event on the planet! See you out there!


"Forest Fire" wins Elite Division at Utah SPPL Qualifier

Team Forest Fire won first place in the Elite Division in the 2008 Utah SPPL Qualifier, while Desert Edge captured both first and second in the Masters Division. In the Rookie Division, BlackLight Company took home first place honors.

In spite of snow showers Thursday before the event, perfect spring weather greeted players for competitive woodsball action at the famous SpecOps Retribution field just outside Salt Lake City, Utah on May 2 and 3. The SPPL (Scenario Paintball Players’ League) is in full swing, and 13 teams showed up two compete in the second event of the tournament series, battling for more than $15,000 worth of prizes in the Masters and Elite Division and trophies and medallions for the Rookies.

In the Finals, Forest Fire took on veteran team Run, who saw Tom Cole, Steve Paige, and Dale “Pegleg” Price all guesting on the team during the weekend. The win was especially significant to Forest Fire, who had lost a member of their paintball family, U.S. Marine Dustin Canham, just a few months prior.

As in every SPPL event, sportsmanship was the order of the day both on and off the field. In a sportsmanship vote by the players, nearly every team received a significant amount of votes. The Sportsmanship Award, equal in value to the first place prize package, went to Feel the Paint, recognized for their honesty, positive attitude, and fun-loving nature. Several players also recognized the head refs and team Bad Karma for the exemplary job they did reffing on the rough terrain of the Retribution Field.

The sun had nearly set on the mountain by the time promoter Jayson Nielson finished handing out prizes, congratulating teams and thanking the refs, sponsors and his staff. The SPPL is sponsored by Tippmann, Special Ops Paintball, Smart Parts, Planet Eclipse, Maddmann Paintball, APE/Rampage, Stiffi, VForce, DraXxus, QLoader, Tiberius Arms, Blast Radius Woodsball Podcast and RECON, the Magazine of Woods Paintball.

The Winners:
Rookie:
1st - BlackLight Company
2nd - Suicide Kings
3rd - Feel the Paint

Masters:
1st - Desert Edge Yin
2nd - Desert Edge Yang
3rd - Montana Inertia

Elite:
1st - Forest Fire
2nd - Run
Sportsmanship: Feel the Paint

The SPPL (Scenario Paintball Player’s League), a subsidiary of Special Ops Paintball, will host nine Major Qualifier Events and the Championship Finals in 2008. The SPPL also supports Affiliate Events in the three-flag format held across the country. For more information about the SPPL, to compete in the league, or to host an affiliate event, e-mail jayson@playsppl.com or call 801.209.5140.  Official website: www.playsppl.com


Greg Hastings Posts Tour of Duty Video
Greg Hastings has posted the first in a new series of self-made action videos shot during his escapades at various scenario and big game stops around the country during his 2008 Tour of Duty. Packed with action, it's worth a watch for any enthusiast or Greg Hastings fan! CLICK HERE


Procaps LP and Accucaps Announce Merger
Procaps LP the world’s premier manufacturer and distributor of paintballs and paintball related products and Accucaps Industries Limited one of the largest full-service soft gel capsule contract manufacturers in North America are pleased to announce the merger of their paintball manufacturing and distribution businesses effective April 2, 2008. Archon Incorporated and ZAP Paintball, wholly
owned businesses of Accucaps, will transition into the Procaps organization to create the world’s premier manufacturer and distributor of premium branded paintball products. Paintball production will be consolidated in the Procaps Montreal Facility. READ MORE

SPPL Georgia Qualifier Picture Gallery!


Scenario Source Sponsors Greg Hastings!



Hot Guns and Scenario Tank Galleries Updated!



Full Clip Dump Pouch Released
For the ultimate in utility, this must-have pouch takes up minimal space when not in use and easily expands to a large multi-use, dump pouch. The innovative Speed Dump Pouch quickly expands with a single motion from a small (6.5" x 2" x 2.5") size to a large (13.5" x 4" x 6") utility pouch that can hold empty pods, mags or misc. gear. It can be attached to the side of any MOLLE compatible platform. Make sure you don't leave anything behind!  Visit the Full Clip online store to get this product before it sells out. www.fullclipusa.com/store If your a dealer and you are not carrying Full Clip products you can contact them directly at info@fullclipusa.com.

FC Speed Dump Pouch
Features:Dump pouch for empty pods, mags and gear
6.5" x 2" x 2.5" expands to 13.5" x 4" x 6"
Quick rip pull tab for single motion release
Adjustable mil-spec bungee cord with catch
1000 Denier Cordura®
420 Denier Nylon packcloth expandable pouch
Double YKK® silent zipper chain and pulls
Zipper pulls for ease of use even with gloves on
Zipper chain is covered to keep elements out
Reinforced seams and bound edges
Heavyweight bonded nylon thread
MOLLE compatible
Drain holeMade in the USA


Vibe and SP-1 Get Select Fire

The affordable high-performance Vibe and SP-1 electropneumatic paintball markers from Smart Parts now feature select-fire capability.

Loyalhanna, PA – February 8, 2008 – It's no surprise that since their launch in October of 2007, the Vibe and SP-1 have gained incredible popularity. Both of these new markers from Smart Parts deliver high-end true-electropneumatic performance at a price that is
affordable to first time players.

A hammer-free design lets the Vibe and SP-1 shoot fast without the accuracy-robbing shake and vibration found in competing paintguns.  The low-pressure operation and the relief valve in the Max-Flo R vertical regulator allow these markers to  perform with compressed air, or more affordable CO2 which is perfect for the player who is just getting started, or who wants true-electropneumatic performance in their mil-sim marker.

While originally released in a semi-automatic only version, Smart Parts, Inc. is proud to announce that the Vibe and SP-1 are now multi-mode markers.  In select-fire mode, players can cycle between single-shot, 3-shot burst and full-automatic firing at the touch of a button, right in the middle of the game. When tournament or field rules require it, these markers can be switched into tournament-legal semi-automatic mode. In this mode, they are hardware locked and deliver one, and only one, shot per trigger pull.

“Using the select fire mode has been fantastic,” said Smart Parts Sales Representative Sean Scott. As the captain of the Smart Corps Factory Team, Scott puts paintball tactics and equipment to the test in the real world, helping bring home the team's second consecutive national Scenario Paintball Player's League Championship with the SP-1. “There are times when full-auto is great, but then there are times when I need that perfect single shot during the same game, the select fire modes give me the flexibility to choose on the fly. Most other markers lock down into a single mode only, requiring tools to make a change. With our new select fire mode, I can go from full-auto back to semi with one button press, but when we play at a field that's semi-only, I can open my grip with a hex wrench and lock it down to 100-percent field legal.”

Multi-mode operation is now included in all newly manufactured Vibe and SP-1 markers and as a free upgrade for existing Vibe and SP-1 paintguns. Owners of single-mode Vibe and SP-1 electropneumatic markers are encouraged to either visit SmartParts.com or call Smart Parts Technical Support at 800-992-2147 to request an RMA number for their upgrade.  When the upgrade is complete, customers will be called to arrange return shipping payment.

Shipping charges can be avoided by bringing the marker to a major paintball event with Smart Parts factory tech support such as the PSP or SPPL tournaments throughout the 2008 season.

Select fire mode will not be available in the UK, Australia or any other country where the law restricts markers to semi-automatic operation.

Smart Parts, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more information on the Vibe and SP-1, visit SmartParts.com.


Full Clip Online Store Goes Live

Hot new scenario and tactical gear producer Full Clip has officially launched their online store, offering the company's complete line of tactical and crossover clothing, load bearing equipment and headbands. Thanks to Full Clip, looking good and being competitive in the world of scenario paintball has never been easier. FullClipUSA.com


Living Legends Game at CPX!

Procaps Becomes Exclusive Tippmann Distributor!

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release
Procaps Direct ™ Becomes Exclusive
USA Full-Line Paintball
Distributor for Tippmann Sports ®

Montreal, Canada:
Procaps Direct ™ Paintball Dealers Supply is now the Exclusive USA Full-Line Distributor of Tippmann ® and Tippmann/Special Ops Paintball™ products. Famous for their rugged, reliable rental Paintball markers and innovative full line of Woodsball™ markers, gear and apparel, Tippmann Sports ® and strategic partner Special Ops™ design and manufacture a legendary line of must-have products that no Paintball business can do without.

Tippmann Sales and Marketing VP, Pat Ehren , stated, “We are excited about our relationship with Procaps Direct, which aligns Tippmann's great gear with great brands such as DXS/DraXxuS™ paintballs, DXS™ AirSystems, VForce™ masks, and the powerhouse Procaps Direct™ distribution team. With multiple warehouses and a full product line, Dealers and Fields can now receive virtually all Tippmann ® products and the most popular Tippmann/Special Ops™ gear along with their orders for paint, masks, air and CO 2 systems.

Procaps Direct™ President, Mike Peverill , is equally thrilled with Tippmann's vote of confidence, commenting, “The entire Procaps Direct sales team is really excited about the partnership with Tippmann ® , and the warehouses are being fully stocked up right now. As we continue to move forward, we are thrilled to become the primary distributor for more and more top brands”.

DEALERS: Set up your Wholesale-Direct Account now at 1.866.688.8880 or visit www.ProcapsDirect.com .

ORDERS:
Virginia Warehouse:      571.261.3162
Texas Warehouse:         972.579.0400
Illinois Warehouse:        630.628.8075
California Warehouse:   909.390.6191
Florida Warehouse:        407.851.8840
Oregon Warehouse :      503.853.8670   

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 Procaps Direct™, DXS™, DraXxuS™, XBall™, VForce Vision Systems™ and their sub-brands are trademarks of Procaps LP.

ProCaps Direct is wholly owned by Procaps LP of Montreal Canada, makers of DXS ™ /DraXxuS ™ and XBall ™ paintballs, several prominent private label paintball brands, and VForce Vision Systems ™ .

Visit www.ProcapsDirect.com to view the complete product line.

" Procaps Direct™...MORE than just a 1-stop shop ! "

DraXxuS/DXS to Heavily Support Scenarios in 2008
Already some of the most widely-used and highly respected paintballs in the sport, game and industry, DraXxuS/DXS plan to invest more heavily in scenario and tactical paintball than ever in the coming season. In a press release issued today from the Montreal, Canada headquarters of Procaps, makers of DraXxuS/DXS paintballs and VForce Vision Systems, the company announced plans to support some of the largest, best-attended and most respected scenario and big game events and playing fields across the United States.
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