One of the most important things when playing paintball is the HP system. It is used as a means of propulsion to accelerate the paintballs to 214 FPS. There are different versions of these compressed air cylinders. On the one hand, there is the option of filling them with Co2 or using the now most common variant, a 200 bar or 300 bar HP system.
For beginners, we recommend buying an inexpensive 200 bar HP system first. 300 bar composite HP systems are generally lighter and store significantly more compressed air.
HP systems are always under extremely high pressure. It is very important to handle them with care and maintain them. Most 300 bar composite HP systems have a service life of 15-20 years, with an MOT due every 5 years. The slightly smaller variant, the 200 bar HP systems, on the other hand, have a shelf life of 10 years.
To protect against damage, there are bottle covers made of neoprene or rubber. You can also secure the regulator on the compressed air cylinder with protective caps. Regulators are an important part of an HP system as they regulate the output pressure to the paintball marker. This makes it possible to fire up to 1000 shots with a single filling. With a Mamba hose, it is possible to carry the HP system separately from the marker on your back using a battlepack or paintball vest.