PaintballX3 Magazine May 2014 | Page 49

49 tech services. GI Sportz made a big showing at the event with their large display, HK Army was there in full force and Empire brought their show rig to the event as well, stocked with everything from Axe and Vanquish markers to tournament and tactical clothing. Food was catered by a local restaurant- there aren’t many paintball events in the world where crab cakes are available and while that’s probably a good thing, in Maryland they can make that work. The most sought-after product at the MAO vendor area was a 77 cubic inch bottle. Players from the divisional ranks to sponsored professionals were hitting the vendors, cash in-hand, looking for bigger tanks and the reason was simple: the f