Pro Paintball News & Rumor Round up

The road to the NPPL 7-man season opener in Huntington Beach is heating up. Pro Paintball teams from across the nation are making last minute preparations to insure their rosters are on point and their game plans are set. Read on for the latest paintball news from Tampa Bay Damage, DC Arsenal, Portland Naughty Dogs, San Diego Dynasty and Edmonton Impact.

Tampa Bay Damage

Justin Rabackoff of the Russian Legion will be playing with Tampa Bay Damage in the NPPL 7-man series. Also joining the team is Jacob Edwards who will be making his pro debut. Paintball definitely runs in the Edwards family; Jacob is Jason “FK” Edwards younger brother and is a killer. Its always cool to see the brothers playing together. Damage had an amazing run at PSP Phoenix Open and with the team picking up both J-Rab and Jacob, the team is looking exceptionally strong for NPPL Huntington Beach.

DC Who?

Last week we broke news that Tom Fore and his team DC Arsenal would be sitting out the 2010 pro paintball season. Shortly there after, pro paintball was informed by insiders that the Naughty Dogs would be filling in for Arsenal. Here is how its going to work out; the Naughty Dogs will be under the Arsenal franchise, so on paper they will be competing under the name Arsenal Dogs. However, on the field, the team will known as the Naughty Dogs. The Dogs will be sponsored by DYE Precision, Guerrilla Air, Draxxus, Exalt, and Nox Products. In addition, we have been able to confirm that Collin Lasater of Arsenal will be joining the Naughty Dogs for the 2010 paintball season.

Another insider has indicated that Oliver Lang of the LA Ironmen may be playing with the Naughty Dogs for Huntington Beach. Last year Oliver joined up with DYE team DC Arsenal, so with the Dogs being a DYE team, the rumor appears plausible.

The Eagle flys with San Diego Dynasty:

Earlier we had received information that Glenn might be playing with St. Louis Avalanche but sources indicated that this was not the case. Pro Paintball insiders confirmed that Glenn “Eagle” Takemoto will be playing with San Diego Dynasty.

Pro Paintball Rematch: Damage vs Impact at Huntington Beach?

San Diego Dynasty and Edmonton Impact will be practicing this weekend at Camp Pendleton Paintball Park in Oceanside, CA. Last weekend we heard that Impact, Vendetta, and Explicit were battling it out at Capital Edge Paintball Park. With Ryan Moorehead, Josh Davey, Justin Cornell and Dave Baines, Zach Yachimec and Josh Ouimet, it goes without saying that Edmonton Impact has a very solid roster. Could we be looking at a rematch between Damage & Impact next week in Huntington Beach?

To contact the reporter on this story: Justin in Los Angeles at justin@propaintball.com.

VICIOUS RaceTo Series Increase Prize Package

The VICIOUS series , competing out of Omaha, Nebraska, and will be run by pro paintball team VICIOUS. If this series, is anything like what we have seen from VICIOUS over the years, you will not be disappointed. They have decided to increase their prize package. Wait, I know what you’re thinking, increase in prize package, what surcharge is gonna cover this? I won’t give it away just yet. Check out the official press release:

The VICIOUS RaceTo Series has done it again! The 2010 VICIOUS RaceTo-2 prize package for Division 4 teams has just been increased! Previously the top 4 teams at each event would compete for prizes including a $500 credit towards the 2010 PSP Chicago Open or World Cup in D4 RaceTo-2 and other cash prizes.
The VICIOUS Series has decided to upgrade the prize package for individual events for Division 4 RaceTo-2.

The new and improved prizes are:
1st Place - FREE Entry to the 2010 PSP Chicago Open or World Cup for D4 RaceTo-2, a trophy, and medals (a $1,100 value)
2nd Place - $400 Cash & medals
3rd Place - $200 Cash & medals
4th Place - Medals

The Overall Series Prize for Division 4 RaceTo-2 in the VICIOUS Series is:
Division 4 RaceTo-2 World Cup Entry Fee ($1,100 Value)
$1,000 Cash For Airfare To PSP 2010 World Cup ($1,000 Value)
$250 Cash For Hotel ($250 Value)
10 Cases of RPS Ultra Evil Paintballs at PSP 2010 World Cup ($500 Value)
30 Minutes of field walking with Pro Team VICIOUS at PSP 2010 World Cup
That’s a value of over $3,200 for the SERIES WINNER!

Not only have we increased the prize package for Division 4, but we did it without changing the entry fee OR the paint prices! That’s right, there is absolutely no additional cost for the players, just benefits! The VICIOUS Series is just as motivated to provide great events that are well run and fun to play for all participants. Make sure to sign your team up today for this great series so you can get your chance to win these awesome prizes!

Want to sign your team up? CLICK HERE

Check out www.ViciousSeries.com for more information on this series.

To contact the reporter on this story: Gilbert in Halifax, NS at gilbert@propaintball.com.

PSP Phoenix Paintball Photos, Part 2 of 2

We are proud to present part 2 of our 2 part gallery showcasing the pro paintball action at the recent PSP Phoenix Open. This gallery was shot by Robert Abitia of KeepItSquare, and much like yesterdays gallery, features well over 150 amazing paintball photographs. If you missed out on part 1, be sure to check it out here.

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To contact the reporter on this story: Justin in Los Angeles at justin@propaintball.com.

ProPaintball player of the week: Dan Holliday

Dan Holliday, dorito player for Tampa Bay Damage, is our ProPaintball player of the week. In this weeks Pro*File, Dan is interviewed by Baca Loco of View From the Deadbox and offers up several creative responses to Baca’s interrogation. Dan is a funny guy and a great player on the field. Be sure to check out his interview below.
Name: Holliday
Age: 26
Hometown: Dirty Tampa
Occupation: I’m not exactly sure of what my title is but I work in sales currently
Family: 2 kids, one girlfriend, 2 brothers.
General interests other than paintball: I love to look up lavish things on the internet, be it: cars, homes or watches and just imagine that I actually have the ability to purchase such items. I’ll click ” add to cart” go all the way to the final process and then cancel the transaction, that is typically when the depression kicks in. It’s a vicious cycle.

1. What was your first paintball experience and who introduced you to the game?
My first paintball experience was on easter day, I’m not very religious and my buddy jared had always played paintball so I suggested we should try it out, we went out on easter morning, I borrowed a Vm-68 and me and about 8 other guys all went out to the woods field, I dont think I shot anyone but it was really fun

2. What team do you play for now?
TAMPA BAY DAMAGE! And the Republicans

3. What teams have you played for in the past?
Strange, Jax Raiders

4 . What role do you play on your current team?
Publicist, player, activist. I have many roles in the 2010 season

5. Who are your favorite paintball players?
Favorite players to watch are Chad Busiere, Kirill, Alex Spence, and, of course, CJ Botsolas the best kept gem in Pro paintball.

6. What’s your best paintball experience or memory?
Recently it was when we won Chicago, but thats played out so much, Im ready for some more though. Im tired of everyone talking about the chicago win, it was over a year ago we need to make some serious moves in 2010.

7. What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve done in order to play paintball?
Paid a hundred and twenty five dollars for a case, lost jobs, ruined myself financially.

8. What is the single most important lesson the up and comer needs to learn?
Just that reality isn’t father knows best anymore, it’s a kick in the face on a Saturday night with a steel toe grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital bloodied and bashed. or that consolidating all your credit bills into one bill is much easier to manage, but what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.

9. What keeps you playing paintball?
The fact that I’m still getting better and better as the years go by, haven’t really hit a plateau yet.

10. Do you (or any of your teammates) have any superstitions related to playing paintball? If not could you make up something that sounds good?
I really don’t believe in superstitions or even luck for that matter but I’ll make something up.
Before any big day of paintball.. When im in the hotel room bathroom,for about 7 minutes I remove my boxer briefs multiple times in front of the mirror while listening to “return to innonence” by Enigma. I repeat this ritual until I feel the fit is just right.

Special thanks to Dan Holliday & View for the Deadbox for conducting the interview and JohnDuberman.com for the photograph.

To contact the reporter on this story: Justin in Los Angeles at justin@propaintball.com.

PSP Phoenix Paintball Photos, Part 1

Pro Paintball is proud to present part 1 of our 2 part series showcasing the paintball action at PSP Phoenix. These photographs were captured by Robert Abitia of KeepItSquare. Robbo spent the week documenting the action and trying out a new style to his photography. Tons of great photos, we highly recommend you take a look.

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To contact the reporter on this story: Justin in Los Angeles at justin@propaintball.com.

hopblog présente la sortie de la compilation 4 "jouet pop" chez Winter Records avec... MONDRIAN bien sûr!

"Le label toulousain Winter Records auteur de quelques compilations thématiques
bien sympathiques ("Covers & Sleevefaces", "Tribute to John Williams") est
de retour avec une quatrième compil, intitulée "Jouet Pop".

La contrainte pour les groupes cette fois, consistait à intégrer au moins un jouet
dans son morceau. Parmi les heureux élus on retrouve le français Kim, mais aussi
les américains d'Hyperbubble, Laetitia Sadier de Stereolab en featuring chez
Astrobal, et des groupes comme Andromakers et Mondrian."

Tracklist JOUET POP :

(Winter Records 2010)

1 Andromakers "Electricity"

2 The Well and Stars "Forever All Over"

3 Minimal "Sweet Routine"

4 Are You Waky "Fancy Voices"

5 Hyperbubble "Jouet Pop"

6 Kim "Solenn"

7 Mondrian "Tofu Farmer"

8 Zaacheel "What We Love"

9 Rambling Nicholas Heron "That's What You Used To Say"

10 Music For Cap "Xtatik"

11 The Heart Foundation "Pek Pek"

12 Spaceships Are Cool "Gamma Ray 2"

13 Monaural Voice "Fujino's Tales"

14 Thiaz Itch "Crossing Of The Peoployz"

15 Astrobal featuring Laeticia Sadier "message from kobe8"

MONDRIAN & Noomiz, Part III.

« Chaque semaine, vous proposez une sélection des meilleurs artistes présents sur Noomiz. A titre personnel, quels sont vos « chouchous » de la dernière sélection ?

Il y en a tant ! Nous faisons tous les jours de très belles découvertes. Parmi les plus récentes : Colo Colo, Captain Kid, Gaspard Royant, La Féline, Yules, Swann, Dirtyphonics, Namasté, Mondrian, What About Penguins, Bigmoneymakers, Control, Puss in Boots, etc etc
Pour en écouter plus : http://www.noomiz.com/topnoomiz/ »