Respected Retailers - BuyPaintball.ca

Listen Up!

I have something that needs to be said about a particular retailer, and before you go making assumptions, NO I haven't been asked or enticed to write this article. I was inspired to write this review after my interactions with the customer support team who I've come to know as 'Nick' from www.buypaintball.ca.

Buypaintball.ca:

A small, family-owned paintball shop located in London, Ontario (exact details to follow) and I was floored by their service quality and pricing.

Now it typically takes me having some sort of real personal connection for me to mention a retailer on here, my Paintball Weazels post came from my acquaintanceship with Mr. Sarge Morin, but in this case I couldn't NOT write up a review. Having come across BuyPaintball.ca in my search for my very first marker package, they were one of the best prices for the kit that I could find ANYWHERE. I can honestly say that they'll be a staple in my paintball gear search from here on out and that ANYONE looking to get themselves some 'balling gear NEEDS to give them a browse.

If you're a London local, or if you're going through the area, you should definitely check out their IRL (In Real Life) store Flagswipe Paintball. I've listed "buypaintball.ca" but that's just their online operation.

Flagswipe Paintball: "The thrill you will remember!"

529 Philip Street. - London Ontario, Canada.

Phone: (519) 642-0908

Email: sales@buypaintball.ca

Superior Service:

So, a little more about my experience aside from the competitive pricing and generic references about how awesome it was getting to talk to them.

Nick with Tom 'Tomcat' Cunningham
-Not a video, don't be fooled-

I was in the market for a Tippmann A5 marker package (as you guys will no-doubt know from my posts thus-far) and came across Flagswipe/BuyPaintball.ca in my search. I sent an email to them inquiring about the package they offered, what options were available, and I sent this on the SATURDAY of the long-weekend. I then settled in expecting to be made to wait until today to get a response but on Easter Monday I get a bright-and-early email letting me know exactly what they can offer, the details of each item in the package and again folks, all of this coming in on the Saturday... Honestly, I'm barely ABLE to haul my butt out of bed on a Saturday, much less on a long weekend but Nick was ready, willing, and able to help me out.

I'm sure Nick'll wind up reading this and potentially be a little perturbed as to how I managed to snag a pic of him as Google wasn't giving up anything and I couldn't find a "meet the staff" type section of the Flagswipe website. If you want to check out the video I screen-shotted this from and more, you can find them on Youtube HERE or by searching for "Flagswipe Paintball". They're also on Facebook HERE. 

Flagswipe's Calendar of Events - 2013

Honestly fellow 'ballers, You owe it to yourselves to take a look at Flagswipe/BuyPaintball.ca. If you don't, it's your loss and that's not being harsh, it's just the truth. Their facility caters to everyone and anyone, they've got indoor AND outdoor playing areas, paintball, laser combat simulation and airsoft... Short of the kitchen sink there's not much they DON'T have and really, would you want your kitchen sink being on their paintball field? Haha probably not.

Cashing Out:

I can tell you right now that I'll be putting some serious coin into the Flagswipe cash registers (digitally speaking as I don't get to London often) or at the very least I'll be looking to them first for any gear I need. I've never met a retailer so customer-focused in my paintball expreriences. If you're looking to get into the sport, please check out www.buypaintball.ca. It's for your own good. I'd say "Tell'em Joshua sent you" but it wouldn't make a difference... EVERYONE gets the best customer service possible regardless of who you know. Quality service, equality and paintball for all! That's how they play the game.

That's all for tonight readers, just remember...

Keep calm and throw paint!

Joshua J. Taylor - The 'n00b' Baller

Paintball Pros - The Weazels

These Weazels Don't Waltz:

Hey guys, this one's for a great group of folks known as The Paintball Weazels who're a staple in the paintball community.

What a bunch of characters

The Weazels are based out of London, Ontario and cater to both airsoft and paintball enthusiasts. Dealing in laser etching and engraving services though also a retailer of a wide range of marker accessories they're DEFINITELY worth a look if you're interested in customizing your gear. I've seen quite a lot of their work and I have to say that it's sharp stuff everyone. Here's a little chunk of their info, straight off the Paintball Weazels Facebook page!

"The Weazels are a paintball team committed to promoting paintball positively and encouraging its growth by actively seeking new players to come out to the local fields. We provide mentorship and help to get new players up and running with all the information and guidance they need to become pros..." - https://www.facebook.com/PBWEAZELS/info

Kindred Spirits:

You can probably see why I'm so quick to support them if you take a read of my cover page, The Barrel Condom. Both the Weazels and I are looking to provide the best in 'n00b' support to anyone looking to get into the sport although they do a helluva lot more than I do.

Paintball's gotten a rough ride in the popular media and it takes a lot of positive to offset the negatives brought upon the sport by ignorant people using paintball guns to vandalize property and deserve the peace. It's a little-acknowledged fact outside of the paintballing community that it is actually one of the safest sports in the world, and that the VAST majority of injuries come from people playing by their own rules, OFF of regulated fields and who aren't wearing proper protection.

With that little PSA out of the way, I'd like to get back to the Weazels and show you some of their work.

Extreme Etchings:

Laser etching is one of the best ways to personalize your piece, and the Weazels do top-rate work. I can't sit here and quote pricing, but I CAN show you a few examples of their awesomness... Yeah, awesomeness is a word... IT IS!

Tag! You're It!

Custom tags

Here we have an AMAZING set of laser-etched dog tags customized for one Mr. BigJay "Monster" Mclinton. The tags feature a picture of Jay in his favourite jersey, his team's logo (The Asylum Assassins) and a paintball-inspired image I sketched up for Jay (he's my cousin if you didn't know) in the shape of a paintball mask with his nickname "Monster" scrolled across what would be the lens.

I cant say enough about this piece, mainly because I'm biased with my art being featured but honestly they're an amazing trio and who WOULDN'T want something like this to compliment their paintball kit? I know that a set's on MY list of things to buy.

Next up's a little piece of DC-meets-Paintball crossover art... I'm sure it'll make you smile...

Why So Epic?

So the quote's not exact... sue me.

Laugh it up, you KNOW
you're jealous.

This piece was done for another Weazels customer, though I don't know her personally I can say that she has great taste.

When they say they'll laser etch anything, they mean damned near ANYTHING you can think of and when a group can laser-etch the joker and the ever-lovely Ms. Harley Quinn onto your marker you just HAVE to show them some serious respect.

Now this isn't exactly something for the typical 'n00b', seeing as putting money into aesthetically customizing your gear might not be a top-shelf idea off the break but as you progress in the sport, a little personalization might be in the stars. You need to remember folks, with all of the modifications out there, paintball is one of the most diverse sports as far as displaying your personality is concerned. In a world where touchdown dances and massive goal celebrations are frowned upon, it's nice to know there's still a place where you can strut your stuff with pride... Just don't strut out into a wall of paint ;)

A Warm Welcome:

If you're new to the sport, or even a grizzled veteran who bleeds paint, you'll ALWAYS receive a warm welcome from the Weazels. I'd highly recommend them to ANYONE in the paintballing community as they've always been great to me with advice and encouragement.

Contact Info:

Email: Pbweazels@gmail.com

Website: http://www.paintballweazels.com

So, go give them a shot and remember readers...

Keep calm and throw paint!

Joshua J. Taylor - The 'n00b' Baller