PaintballX3 Magazine October 2014 | Page 10

10 Welcome From the Prez 10/2014 Paintball’s Second Season Begins Now It’s been a really good paintball season. There have been a ton of great tournaments, scenario games, big games and special events to remember in 2014. Paintball fields have been busy across the U.S. and abroad. There have been some great new products released and some excellent new companies joining the ranks of those established and rooted in paintball for many years. But for most of the U.S. the best part of the paintball season is coming to an end as the temperatures drop and the leaves fall. But the second season is upon us! This second season is a welcomed sight for many that have played and attended events for the past six months. This is the time of year where many in the industry turns on their creative juices, designing new products for next season. It’s the time of year October 2014 issue 73 when the fields slow down a bit but paintball internet life blossoms. It’s the time of year when new paintball fields are designed and built, new teams are formed, scenario games are planned and innovation begins again. It’s this second season that propels paintball into next year. So if you’re getting ready to pack your gear up for winter, don’t bury it too deep in the closet. The next season will be here before you know it. Thanks for reading! John Amodea Editor/President PaintballX3, LLC