The Ford Report http://thefordreport.com The lowdown on what's really going on in paintball! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:16:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Things that make you go ‘hmmmmmm…’ http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/things-that-make-you-go-hmmmmmm/ http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/things-that-make-you-go-hmmmmmm/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:16:53 +0000 The Ford http://thefordreport.com/?p=1082

]]> http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/things-that-make-you-go-hmmmmmm/feed/ 1 Email I got this morning… http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/email-i-got-this-morning/ http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/email-i-got-this-morning/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:48:55 +0000 The Ford http://thefordreport.com/?p=1080 With the acquisition of The SPPL by LCP’s Billy Smith, I’ve been brought on to handle PR matters and generally keep the playing public informed about the goings-on with The SPPL.

Apparently not everyone in the paintball community, and the media are comfortable with this. What follows is an email received from Steve and/or Karen Davidson of 68Caliber:

—– Original Message —–

From: steve davidson (email redacted)

To: Dale Ford (take a wild guess what my email is)

Cc: Andy Niebler (Mr. Davidson’s Lawyer, email redacted)

Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 7:06 AM

Subject: Re: DXS to provide paint for the SPPL

Mr. Ford,

You have previously been told that 68Caliber.com is not willing to accept press releases from you.

This is the second release you have sent in less than a week.

Please do not send any more – your email address(es) are being re-directed to the spam filter from this date forward.

If the organization(s) you represent wish to provide 68Caliber with press releases in the future, they will need to come from a different source.

68Caliber.com

I don’t remember previously being informed that 68Caliber as an entity would not accept Press Releases written and sent by me to them and other members of the paintball press, but I’ll take Mr. Davidson at his word.

While I can’t speak for Mr. Davidson and his experience in running a news website, I can state from my own experience that you don’t necessarily like everyone you converse with, but at least in my case, I put those personal feelings aside and report the news, which is the purpose of owning a news outlet.

Unfortunate.

]]> http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/email-i-got-this-morning/feed/ 1 Angel Paintball Sports signs on as primary marker sponsor for 2010 PBWoman of the Year http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/angel-paintball-sports-signs-on-as-primary-marker-sponsor-for-2010-pbwoman-of-the-year/ http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/angel-paintball-sports-signs-on-as-primary-marker-sponsor-for-2010-pbwoman-of-the-year/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:16:06 +0000 The Ford http://thefordreport.com/?p=1078 PBWoman.com is excited to announce that Angel Paintball Sports will be
providing the primary marker sponsorship for the PBWoman of the Year
2010. Angel Paintball Sports joins the long list of manufacturers,
promoters, and fields who will be joining together to provide an
unparalleled prize package for the PBWoman of the Year. The winner is
currently being voted on by the sponsors from a list of excellent
candidates submitted by paintballers from around the country. The
winner will be introduced at the annual CPXs Living Legends produced
by Viper, where she will receive her prizes and begin her tour of
playing at associate fields and events all during 2010.

Cookie at PBWoman.com had this to say; “Angel is awesome! Angel
Paintball Sports was our first choice for a primary marker sponsor for
the 2010 PBWoman of the Year, and we couldn’t be more excited that, in
the end, we have the opportunity to promote such a spectacular marker!”

Frazer Colley of Angel Paintball Sports commented; “Angel Paintball
Sports is proud to be joining our fellow sponsors in our backing of
PBWoman.com and their PBWoman of the Year contest. Female paintballers
can play just as hard as the boys, and they need good equipment to do
it with. The Angel A1 Fly is just the tool she needs to be able to get
out there and show them what she can do.”

PBWoman.com is a new project that launched in January of 2010. Their
goal is to provide a new website and forum where female players can
feel more encouraged, more at home, and get some well-deserved
recognition.

Angel Paintball Sports is a manufacturer and distributor of
high-quality paintball markers, including the coveted Angel A1 Fly.

]]> http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/angel-paintball-sports-signs-on-as-primary-marker-sponsor-for-2010-pbwoman-of-the-year/feed/ 0 DXS to provide paint for The SPPL http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/dxs-to-provide-paint-for-the-sppl/ http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/dxs-to-provide-paint-for-the-sppl/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:50:30 +0000 The Ford http://thefordreport.com/?p=1076 DXS will be supplying the paint for use in the SPPL for the remainder of the 2010 season and in the future. The details of the agreement aren’t being disclosed.

Brian Barno, General Manager for ProCaps Direct said “I am looking forward to working with Billy to help to promote and grow the SPPL and to support the woods ball players of the world. It is exciting to work with someone like Billy who has such a raw passion for the sport and thinks about the players first.”

The SPPL holds events all over the US, pitting the toughest teams in the country on challenging courses, using paint brought in specifically for each event, to ensure that quality and shootability are the very best they can be. The SPPL’s Media Representative Dale Ford said “Working with DXS is a major part of our strategy for the SPPL, since consistency and quality are second to none with DXS, and our players deserve to shoot the best!”

Recently acquired by Billy Smith, the SPPL’s schedule rolls on for 2010, with the next event at Camp Pendelton in sunny SoCal March 27th and 28th, 2010! Sign up for SPPL SoCal today at http://www.playsppl.com and get in on the hottest woodsball action in paintball!

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  1. For those of you who remember WDP’s “Heaven” at events back in the day, the NPPL is teaming up with Angel Paintball Sports to bring Heaven back…I’m just hoping whoever the model is for the promo material is there, and someone gets LOTS of pictures of her…
  2. SoBe Paintball’s John Navarro ordered my “Charge” Ego Ten…I’m told by Minions that Gerry Bates was in the ’special’ room at Eclipse USA doing the various incantations and rituals that are done with all of the South Beach Pimps’ guns, as stated in our sponsorship contract. Stay tuned for the review in SHM.
  3. This week I had to stop at Paintballers, Inc. in Tampa to pick up some batteries for this weekend, and they happened to have a Charge Ego 10 on the wall…I had to be drug out of the shop kicking and screaming.
  4. Speaking of which, the newest Shooting Hot Magazine went live Monday! Http://www.shootinghotmagazine.com
  5. The SPPL opened its’ season in Nevada. Idaho team Nasty Habitz won.
  6. This weekend Bill “Firebug” Meister brings Hogwarts’ School of Witchcraft to life at LCP. I’ll be there…shouldn’t you?
  7. Kingman re-signs as a Major Sponsor with the NPPL for 2010.
  8. Valken Sports and local shop Renegade Paintball are stepping up to vend and support NOCER Productions’ Holy Grail at Old River this year. Check out the particulars at http://www.nocerproductions.com
  9. Enter to win a BT Omega: http://www.btpaintball.com/LP/Omega/index.html Tell ‘em The Ford Report sent you…
  10. TechPB has signed a sponsorship deal with XSV for 2010. I’m told that Kitty’s English accent made Telford melt in his shoes…after that, easy deal to make.
  11. So does this mean that the 6′5” Mike Phillips is going to be their new snake guy? Don’t laugh…he’s evil playing snake side.
  12. PBNation signs on as a Master Sponsor of the PSP.
  13. So did Planet Eclipse!
  14. The homies over at Ultimate Airball have released their new ‘Rapid Up” Speed Valve to speed up the process of filling or emptying your bunkers.
  15. TechT releases their Ifit Barrel kit: http://www.techtpaintball.com/iFIT.html
  16. Special Ops Paintball has released their new Dagger vest.
  17. Man, Australia has a serious Political Correctness problem: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8548800.stm
  18. DYE releases Ton Tons, Nexus, and Bullets Private Label guns.
  19. DYE Officially signs Naughty Dogs to a multi-year agreement.
  20. Hey, did you notice the new advertisers in this month’s SHM? Shouldn’t your ad be in there too?
  21. Blue says: “BLUE and DEUCE along with 6 other BLUE’S CREW members are flying out to Southern California to play the WEST COAST CASTLE CONQUEST at Giant Paintball in Alpine this Saturday, 3/6/10. West coast ballers, don’t miss this chance to experience PURE PAINTBALL INSANITY in your area.”
  22. Wyrm says: “EMR Paintball Park brings you MARCH MELTDOWN – March 27/28, 2010 “The Battle for Azzyroth: INSURRECTION” a 7 Hour Scenario produced by Jason “Wyrm” Rossow of EMR PAINTBALL PARK and DRAGN’Z LAIR PRODUCTIONS! Pre-Registration ends 3/12/10. Entry is ONLY $20 if Pre-paid by 3/12/10 for the entire weekend of play or $30 at the event. For game information or registration, please visit http://www.emrpaintball.com/meltdown.shtml .
  23. Bill Bussler informs me that Tippmann has launched an Iphone App that locates fields and stores for you.
  24. The photos from the RPL’s first event are now available.
  25. The NPPL has changed the venue for their pre-event throwdown/NPPL PRO Ref training weekend to Jungle Island Paintball, rather than Camp Pendleton. It happens this weekend, so if you’re out in SoCal, get on over there!
  26. The NPPL has also released the team list for HB.
  27. Scottsdale Elevation has their PL Ego Ten…
  28. IYAOYAS Tough Guy Dale “Rattpack” Surratt recently got some good news from his doctor. There was a possibility of heart issues, but as it turns out his ticker is strong and healthy.
  29. Josh Davey shares the link to the 5th installment of his “Roamin’” series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WVEQzjxTIM
  30. Frank Connell is pondering buying a Porsche Boxster. He really needs to buy a C5 ‘Vette and allow me to take good care of it for him. Just sayin’.
  31. Dynasty will be shooting CP barrels for the 2010 season.
  32. DraXxus becomes a PSP Master Sponsor for 2010.
  33. The NPPL is now issuing Press Credentials for HB. Contact Chris Iaquinta at chris@nppl.com to get yours if you’re a media type.
  34. European Minions confirm that Millenium Series Max’s Masters 2010 will be held in Bitburg, Germany May 21st-23rd.
  35. They also confirm that Offenbach Comin’ At Ya will have support from Pro Players Tim Montressor and Ryan Moorhead .
  36. Blue chimes in again: “CASTLE CONQUEST XXIX at EMR Paintball Park on the east coast is coming up April 24th and the Bunkhouses are already filling up so if you want room in a bunkhouse, get your registrations in soon. Check it out at http://emrpaintball.com/conquest.shtml . See you either on the West Coast or the East Coast for this great game.”
  37. KEE Action Sports dropped me a line to make sure I knew about MPP Games’ “Ia Drang-War of Wills” going on March 27th and 28th at Paintball Charleston. Get the info at http://www.mppgames.com
  38. Ken from SPO Gear sent me this cool story about a guy faceplanting loader-first and not destroying his hopper…Versa Shell keeping it together! Http://www.spogear.com
  39. The RPL announces Event #2 in Vegas, baby!
  40. The Pump Division for HB is sold out.
  41. The guys over at ProPaintball.com must have top notch minions…they managed to get Connell to come off with a picture of the Avalanche EgoX : http://www.propaintball.com/2010/02/avalanche-egox/
  42. PaintballX3 has another new site: http://www.tech.paintballx3.com/
  43. Hater Paintball releases the Vici: http://www.vicipaintball.com/
  44. Team Bad Karma is spooling up for their annual game: http://www.teambadkarma.com/
  45. Luis “Luigi The Beast” Carmona is an experienced video editor and all around good guy to have on your team. He’s on the market, so if you’re looking for a top notch video guy with major network experience, hit me up at dale@thefordreport.com and I’ll send you his Resume`.
  46. Team All Russians and Manchester Method are going to be playing in the European SPL league for 2010.
  47. My Sainted Mother turns 69 years old Monday. Contrary to popular belief, I wasn’t hatched.

]]> http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/march-4th-2010/feed/ 0 Valken Sports to sponsor The Millennium European Paintball Series http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/valken-sports-to-sponsor-the-millennium-european-paintball-series/ http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/valken-sports-to-sponsor-the-millennium-european-paintball-series/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:29:05 +0000 The Ford http://thefordreport.com/?p=1071 Valken is going global! Valken Sports has arrived in Europe and joined forces with The Millennium European Paintball Series (MEPS) as a Platinum sponsor. Along with their Platinum-level sponsorship package, Valken will also have their own custom field at each of the Series events.

Valken President and CEO, Gino Postorivo said “Valken is truly becoming a global paintball force and we look forward to meeting our European customers, establishing new partnerships and making Valken products available in the European marketplace”. “I, along with members of the U.S. Valken team, will be in attendance at each of the Millennium Series events and we are very happy to become a partner with MEPS”, added Postorivo.

Valken is seeking 1 major distributor in each respective European marketplace to solidify a foundation for their ever-expanding distribution network. Please send dealer requests to info@valken.com.

The 2010Millennium European Paintball Series venues are; Malaga Spain, Bitburg Germany, London England and Paris France. Teams scheduled for competition will come from as many as 30 countries. For more information on the Millennium European Paintball Series, please visit www.millennium-series.com.

Valken Sports is the exclusive distributor for Redemption, Crusade, Fate, Exile, V-Tac, Sly and Worthington branded products. Go to www.valkenpaintball.com for more details.

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Regarding the acquisition, Jayson Neilson said “The SPPL is the premier Woodsball League in the world. There are many imitators but they will never be able to match the sportsmanship, fair play, and overall fun and simplicity of our 3 flag format. With events in five different countries and fields all across the US requesting local SPPL affiliates it is critical that my replacement not only be qualified to continue on with my vision but to grow that vision and take the SPPL to new heights.”

He went on to add “It is my opinion that there is no other person in the paintball industry more qualified to take over the SPPL than Billy Smith. Over the past six years that I’ve had the privilege to know and work with him, I have become a huge fan. He is one of the few individuals in this industry that really ‘gets’ the players. He works tirelessly to provide them with the best venues and experiences possible.

If you’ve ever had the opportunity to attend any of his events or meet him, then you know what I’m talking about. He is truly an amazing asset to the SPPL and the players should be excited for what’s next. Not only will he be able continue my vision for the SPPL, he’ll be able to add to it in so many more ways than I have ever been able to do.”

The 2010 season will continue with the same rules, venues and events that Mr. Nielson has scheduled. Mr. Smith will be at the SoCal event scheduled for March 27th-28th at Camp Pendelton near San Diego, California.

For more information, check out www.playsppl.com .

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Paul Counsell, Undergrounds Vice president said, “Valken is poised to set new standards within the paintball community and as one of Canada’s largest independent distributors, Underground Productz is looking towards a strong future along with Valken”. “We are truly excited about our new partnership with Valken; with their product lineup, we have become a one-stop-shop for all of our Canadian customers”, added Dale Jorgensen, Underground Productz’ Chief Operating Officer.

Valken President and CEO, Gino Postorivo stated, “We are extremely impressed with Underground Productz’ marketing efforts, distribution capability and excellent rapport within the Canadian paintball community”. “We look forward to getting those customers the most heavily requested and highest quality gear in their hands, as soon as possible”, added Postorivo.

Underground Productz is a full-service, one-stop-shop paintball outlet, centrally located between Detroit MI, Buffalo NY and Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit www.undergroundproductz.com.

Valken Sports is the exclusive distributor of V-Tac, Redemption, Crusade, Fate, Exile, Worthington and Sly branded paintball products. See www.valkenpaintball.com for more details or call (866) 812-2760 to locate a Valken dealer near you.

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  1. Comedy Gold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuvQuLYzsp0
  2. ProCaps Direct expands their customer service team: http://thefordreport.com/2010/02/procaps-direct-expands-customer-service-operations/
  3. Former Redz International Strongman Carmen Borgia joins the Valken team: http://thefordreport.com/2010/02/carmen-borgia-joins-the-valken-team/
  4. Hopefully Carmen’s system is ready for a steady diet of Shark, Bear, and Lion….
  5. DYE rolls out their limited edition Black and Gold NT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwTZsH10xdM
  6. Groovy!
  7. S-Thunder is coming…. http://www.s-thunder.com/en/
  8. Help out a paintballer in need: http://thefordreport.com/2010/02/a-call-to-action/
  9. If you register for PSP Phoenix by March 1 your team’s name will go on the official shirt.
  10. The Tippmann Carver One arrived this week for review.
  11. Tough Chrono has secured distribution in Europe: http://thefordreport.com/2010/02/tough-chrono-names-paintball-de-exclusive-european-distributor/
  12. DYE has signed Pro Team Naughty Dogs to a multi-year agreement.
  13. There’s also a Ton Ton limited edition NT available for $1950.
  14. The SLS from Planet is going for $1750.
  15. OUCH!
  16. Pev and Melissa just had a baby boy!! Mason Lewis Peverill arrived 11:31 am 7 lbs 15oz.
  17. Planet Eclipse has signed on for a Master Sponsorship for the 2010 season with the PSP.
  18. Select DYE products experienced a price increase on the 22nd.
  19. Valerie Evans of the NPPL has released information about hotel discounts for Huntington Beach.
  20. Pev’s Tournament Series (PTS) has announced $53,000 in cash prizes for the 2010 season.
  21. The NPPL has also released the field layouts for HB. Check it out at www.nppl.com
  22. Andy Potter chimes in: “This week will be the premiere of the DXS Corner in Shooting Hot Magazine written by none other than Andy Potter. This monthly column will feature new products, new fields, and the inside scoop on what is going on within Procaps. Be sure to check it out!”
  23. Camp Blanding is currently closed to paintball events. I’m looking into specific reasons and the like, and will report my findings on www.thefordreport.com
  24. Team IYAOYAS hardcase Terry “Tblack” Black is now a certified Planet Eclipse technician.
  25. For a little Gulf Coast Florida flava: http://www.gatorpaintball.com/html/index.php
  26. American Airlines is offering discounts to PSP attendees.
  27. The guys over at Pro Paintball broke the news on Team Vicious’ new gun for 2010: http://www.propaintball.com/2010/02/vicious-2010-team-guns/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+propaintballcom+%28ProPaintball.com!%29
  28. Win some goodies in the D-Day Video contest! http://ddaycommonwealth.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=viewtopic.php&f=34&p=11254#p11253
  29. The guys over at ANS have lost their minds, at least for the next 6 days: http://www.ansgear.com/Paintball_Sale_Gear_All_Your_Discounted_Paintball_Gear_s/531.htm
  30. Valken is supporting the MSXL, for those of you in the midwest: http://thefordreport.com/2010/02/valken-to-support-the-msxl/
  31. Next weekend starts our first “Hell Month” for me and The Tiny Blonde Goddess, as we head off to Georgia for the annual “Harry Pottier” game. After that is NOCER’s Holy Grail game, followed by my 40th birthday. Donations to the Corvette fund to assist me in fully enjoying my mid-life crisis would be most appreciated.

]]> http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/february-25th-2010/feed/ 0 March 2010 Issue of Shooting Hot Magazine now available! http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/march-2010-issue-of-shooting-hot-magazine-now-available/ http://thefordreport.com/2010/03/march-2010-issue-of-shooting-hot-magazine-now-available/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:01:22 +0000 The Ford http://thefordreport.com/?p=1060

From information for new players to News from Across the Pond, Andy Potter’s goodness and Blue’s Crew Corner, this month’s issue has it all!

We’re also proud to welcome new advertisers Valken Sports, Sacred Art Tattoo, Guru Gun Stands, and Planet Eclipse to those who want their products in your face!  Don’t forget to check out “Pimpalicious 2010″ on the back cover!

Check it out now at http://www.shootinghotmagazine.com

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