Chronograph Station
Overview
A chronograph station is the designated area where players test and adjust marker velocity to ensure compliance with field safety limits.
Key Points
- Measures paintball velocity in feet per second (FPS).
- Ensures all markers comply with field or tournament safety limits.
- Typically required before games, after breaks, or during random checks.
- Protects players by preventing unsafe high-velocity shots.
- Referees may re-chrono players during matches to enforce regulations.
Details
A chronograph station is a controlled location where players measure their marker’s firing velocity using a chronograph device. The station ensures that all equipment adheres to safety limits set by the field or regulating body, usually between 260–300 FPS depending on the format. Tournament structures often require pre-game and mid-event chronographing to maintain consistent safety standards.
At the station, players fire several shots through a chronograph to confirm their marker is within legal limits. Adjustments are made using the marker’s regulator or bolt settings. Referees oversee this process to prevent intentional rule violations, such as increasing velocity during play.
Chronograph stations are critical to safety. Excessive velocity increases the risk of injury, paint breaks, and uncontrolled ricochets. Random re-chrono checks ensure compliance throughout the event. Markers found shooting above the limit may result in penalties, starting-line disqualifications, or match forfeitures in regulated play.
Players also use chronograph stations to verify consistency, test paint-barrel matching, and evaluate the marker’s operating pressure. Stable velocity readings indicate proper maintenance and reliable breech sealing.
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