Repairing Equipment

[Administrator]

Over the 20 years NKPG has been in business it has never charged players to trouble shoot and repair markers/equipment.

Too may player have been abusing staff with repairing their equipment at the field lately. This is causing delays in games because staff are not able to get themselves ready in time.

Unfortunately, it has come to this.

From now on, if a player wishes NKPG staff to trouble shoot repair thier equipment. A minimum charge of $5.00 will be charged to the player. If that trouble shooting becomes extensive then that player may be charge more, we will not exceed $20.00.

Any parts or consumables used will be charge at a price set by that staff member if not a NKPG supplied part.

People, you need to take care of your equipment, not us.

That is all.



Hammer of God

[snakeeyes]

As a long time player at NKPG, I would like to make the following suggestions to all players.


1. Oil and grease!!!
These two things are your two best friends when it comes
to paintball markers.
Rule of thumb..... if it moves, it produces friction, which in
turn means it needs lube. Keep it coated.
Also.... a few drops of oil in the port where your tank
screws into the gun will coat things like valves.


2. Take the time to get familiar with the internal parts of
your guns.
When you learn how your gun works you will
find it easier to diagnose a gun's problem when it occurs!
Don't be afraid to take it apart.
If you pay attention to the order you take your gun apart
all you have to do is reverse the order when it goes back
together.


3. Keep dirt and grit out of your gun!!!!!
Any trash can cause your bolt to get stuck or O-rings
to snag.
One thing I see which is a BIG no-no is when people
pick paintballs off the ground and put them in their gun.
Rule of thumb......if it hits the ground, leave it alone!!!

4. Test your guns BEFORE you get to the field.
If you test them a couple days ahead of time and
something goes wrong you now have time to figure out
where the problem is and corect it before reaching
the field.


5. If you follow all the steps above and you still have a gun
malfunction at the field, ask someone near you for help.
Many of the frequent, paying players at our field usually
have their own gear and have gained knowledge over
time working on their stuff. You will find that most of them
are approachable and willing to help because once upon
a time they too were like you.
By doing so, you are freeing up the staff to do their
duties.

[snakeeyes]

Just want to add one more thing....... ;D


I am a PAYING player just like you and I am NOT a member of the staff.

[mubiks]

Glad to see you guys are willing to work on players equipment, and I'm glad to pay. I'm mechanically apt (ok, I am a mechanic) and I work on my own firearms, but I know when I need to defer to an expert.

I bought a used A5 setup and have never been able to get it to chrono even close to 300. Replaced all o-rings, healthy but not excessive lube, still no luck. I'll bring it with this weekend but will probably just rent.

[rollingthunder]

NKPG has always repaired people markers, but it has gotten the point that people expect us to repair it 2 minutes before a game starts. It got so bad one day, I could hardly get on the field to do that portion of my job as Field Sgt.

Majority of the time it comes down to lack of proper maintenance.

I'm sure if you bring it in Avery or I can get to down to the proper velocity.

I tell most people that want to make their marker run with a consistent velocity +/- 5, buy a Palmer regulator. This will also make it easier to set your velocity.

[snakeeyes]

I've noticed there are two types of people that generally ask for help.

You can quickly tell who genuinely wants to learn how to fix their equipment as opposed to those who just want it fixed.

When someone approaches me, I offer to help, or assist with tips and pointers on the premise that they will do the actual labor while I observe and make recommendations.

If they agree then they are serious.

If they hesitate or come up with an excuse, then they really arent serious and should probably rent gear instead.

I have even had a a guy tell me once, " why do I need to learn if you can fix it ? "

My response was.... " what's my motivation now ? "

That was right about the time when the folly of his statement caught up with his brain and the " DOH factor " kicked in.
Boy did he look silly.