PaintballX3 Magazine January 2014 | Page 43

43 Eric Holland (R7USA): I think the NEXT BIG THING is just about here. With the footage available from the POV cameras - the next obvious step is live streaming in a compact package. Players will be able to broadcast via Bluetooth to mobile devices so that tournament operators will be able to go back and forth from player to player in real time to show you what is happening on the field as well as the profile shots from the sidelines. I think this will take the game to new heights and visibility for people inside and outside the sport. I think this will continue to introduce participants to the excitement of the game, and hopefully drive new players into the sport. Todd Coulter (TechT): Good question... maybe paintballs with dimples to fly further and more straight. Dye owns the patent. I’m waiting to see when they roll that out. Maybe a super efficient bolts... Here’s Your Chance What do you think the next Big Thing in paintball will be? WWW.PAINTBALLX3.COM