Most paintball gun CO2/hpa tanks connect directly to the gun, usually at the base of the trigger grip.  A remote line is an air hose that fits between your paintball gun and air tank, allowing the tank to be carried ‘remotely’, separately from the marker.  Players often have a love/hate relationship with this common paintball accessory, despite having more advantages than disadvantages.

Remote lines can be used on competition or tactical paintball markers, however are mostly seen on tactical guns.  The main advantage of a remote line is that it separates your paintball marker from the cumbersome air tank.  Most players carry their tank on their back in a paintball harness, however they can also be carried on a belt or a pouch attached to a tactical vest.  Freeing up your tactical paintball marker from the weight of its air tank not only adds to the realism of your gun, but also makes it lighter and easier to wield.

Most tactical paintball guns are made as replicas of popular military and law enforcement firearms.  In today’s market, paintball equipment manufacturers put painstaking effort into producing markers that are as realistic as possible.  In fact, many of the best tactical paintball guns are such close replicas, they’re virtually indistinguishable from the real thing… until you attach the air tank. 

Detaching an unsightly air tank to hide it behind the players back greatly adds to the realism of a tactical marker, making a remote line nearly an essential item for the scenario gaming purist.  After the air tank is detached, your paintball gun will be much lighter, easier to carry, aim and shoot.  Without the cumbersome tank, your marker will have a new balance point and have less tendency to shift upward when shouldered for a shot. 

Perhaps the only complaint about remote lines is that they are very much a leash for your paintball marker.  Even though most remote lines are coiled and made to stretch some, they do somewhat limit your range of motion while wielding your gun.  This is a sticking point for few players who dislike this popular attachment.  While remote lines may take some getting used to, most players opt for rather than against them.

When shopping for a remote line, you will find several different types.  There are 90 degree and 180 degree remote lines; the 180 degree being the most common.  These refer to the plug adaptor that attaches to the paintball gun; 180 degree remote lines have a straight plug, while the 90 degree has a plug with a 90 degree angle on it.  The 90 degree plug is supposed to angle the line more sharply away from the gun, however the difference between the two is nominal.

It’s also best to choose a remote line with a ‘slide check’.  This is a sliding hood that covers the connection between the line and the air tank.  The slide check keeps air from leaking out of the tank when you detach the line; this makes it a safer and more efficient procedure than without this attachment.  Remote lines with slide checks often cost a bit more, however most players agree the extra few dollars are worth it.

Expect to pay between $25-$50 for a decent remote line; if you can find one cheaper, keep in the terms ‘you get what you pay for’.  In most cases, it pays to spend the extra money and buy a good quality paintball remote line; especially if you’ve already spent a significant amount on your actual gun and air tank.  Cheap remote lines are often made with inferior materials and can leak and leave you stranded in the middle of a game. 

Find only top quality remote lines at ChoicePaintballGuns.com!  Use this paintball accessory to lighten up your marker and carry its’ air tank on your back.  Once you see how much easier it is to wield, carry and aim your gun when using a remote line, you will never play without one.  We have a great selection of lines as well as accessories for your paintball air tank and marker.