Elite Paintball Guns

So much better looking than the Empire React 06 and even more upgraded than them - I don’t think there’s anything else to be desired from the Empire React 07. We are gonna talk about the Empire Contact 07 and 08 later on and compare differences, but for now let’s focus on those ones. They are really well padded as all paintball pants are expected to be. Even the knee padding (which if you remember the Dye review was a little weak in theirs) here is on top level. With those you can forget about the knee pads as you just won’t need them. The React 07 pants are very comfortable, too. They are a little bit baggier from the other pants out there and are quite stretchy so they feel really well. They are greatly vented and light weighted. But enough talking – check the features:
• Built in Slider Hip Pads! They aren’t just for Contact anymore!
• CB pad and waistband padding.
• Em-Flow Panel design. Air intake in the front and output in the rear. Heavy duty lilac mesh Construction
• EVA molded foam pad with mesh inserts and TPR logo.
• Wide hole belt loops! You asked for them we delivered!
• Airprene thigh protection
• 1680 Nylon Dura knee construction padded and pre-curved with dual density foam protection
• Cinch cord cuffs because we know not everybody is the same height
• We not only started the 4 way stretch panels above the knees but we have perfected it. These panels give so your pants don’t have to. The 2007 React pants are so flexible you could go rock climbing in these things!
• Colorfast sublimated polymesh panels
• TPR molded waist snap buckle
• Neoprene padded squeegee/pod pockets
So basically Empire and Dye are the two brands standing out in the crowd, but the Empire pants have this small advantage before the Dye – they tend to bounce balls sometimes. How “small” that advantage is depends on you. Another thing that differentiates the two brands, again in favor of Empire according to me, is that their pants’ pockets are zipped. Not a biggie, but still it’s important. So you can find the Empire React 07 in blue, black and red and for the price of $74.98. Not bad price at all if you ask me…for the quality you’re getting. So whether you’re an Empire fan or not those are pants worth considering. Differences with the other types of the same brand expect in the next review.

Those are the latest and greatest in the Dye paintball pants collection. They are basically an upgraded version of the C7 (obviously they are upgradeable). They possess absolutely every one of the C7 characteristics minus the weight issue some people were complaining about. Another thing Dye altered a little bit is the design…there are slightly more different than the C7 and look more like the c6, but better. I think there’s no need to repeat the previous review, but yet again I’ll give you the features so you can spend some more time reading:
• Padding - Paintball pants probably take the most abuse out of all of the playing gear. Let’s face it, slides, dives, constant kneeling and crawling; all cause wear and tear on pants. Dye’s design team has taken all of these aspects into consideration when developing the C8 pant. They recruited their top professional athletes and developers to figure out how to make the C8 pant withstand the abuse from professional play. They have added heavy-duty multi-panel ballistic nylon kneepads with Kevlar stretch joints for maximum strength. Dye developed compression formed crotch protection to offer total coverage in the most critical areas. New for ‘08, is wrap around side panels. These new panels are compression formed and provide a more durable and protective surface on the sides of the pant.
• Venting - We cannot stress venting enough. This year, Dye integrated up to 50% more venting into the pant. This large increase in ventilation will allow air to circulate faster and more efficiently from your body. They have strategically integrated air channels in the front and rear of the pant. These channels optimize airflow. Again, allowing you to cool off faster. The C8 pant features a dual layer mesh. The top layer is a small hole mesh that is extremely durable. This top layer keeps debris from entering into the second layer. The second layer is a large hole mesh material. This large hole mesh is what allows maximum airflow.
• Harness Stabilizer - The back yoke of the pant features a new harness stabilizer design incorporated into the new flow through venting system. The new harness stabilizer is a direct inject design that is adhered directly to the small hole mesh. The small hole mesh provides an excellent surface for the direct inject, making it extremely durable. Because the harness stabilizer is on the top surface, it has the ability to grip your harness firmly and prevent any annoying harness twist. Once again, flow through venting has been incorporated into this section of the pant and also wraps around the sides and front of the pant.
• Adjustable Waist - Dye’s adjustable waist not only allows you to change the fitting of your pant, but the internal elastic belt also acts as a small comfortable kidney belt.
• Swab Pocket - Holds standard flex swabs or stick swabs.
• Adjustable Cuffs - For those of you who like a tight cuff, the adjustable ankle cuffs allow the perfect fit for any type of cleat.
So as I said those are the newest in the Dye collection and if you though that they’ll be pricier than their predecessors, you’re right. They cost $149.95 and this is probably the only disadvantage they have. They come in the same colors as the C7 – red, blue, gold, olive green and black/grey. So with that said I just can’t think of something else. Again this is a product you won’t regret buying if you decide to. And if you want to have the best pants out there this is the right pick.

Now here’s the next Dye paintball pants generation – the C7. With those everything that lacked on the C6 version has been taken care of and a new stuff had been added for even better protection and comfort. The C6 version was a little weak on the knee padding, but here this problem has been solved and there are no complains about that anymore…at least none that I’ve heard of. The C7 are even more durable than the C6, because Dye added ballistic nylon in the knees where pants usually rip first. They are also better vented than the C6 (yeah, I thought that’s impossible, too). Here’s the huge amount of features for you:
• Padding - Paintball pants probably take the most abuse out of all of the playing gear. Let’s face it, slides, dives, constant kneeling and crawling; all cause wear and tear on pants. Dye’s design team has taken all of these aspects into consideration when developing the C7 pant. They recruited their top professional athletes and developers to figure out how to make the C7 pant withstand the abuse from professional play. They have added heavy-duty multi-panel ballistic nylon kneepads with Kevlar stretch joints for maximum strength. Dye developed compression formed crotch protection to offer total coverage in the most critical areas. New for ‘07, is wrap around side panels. These new panels are compression formed and provide a more durable and protective surface on the sides of the pant.
• Venting - We cannot stress venting enough. This year, Dye integrated up to 50% more venting into the pant. This large increase in ventilation will allow air to circulate faster and more efficiently from your body. They have strategically integrated air channels in the front and rear of the pant. These channels optimize airflow. Again, allowing you to cool off faster. The C7 pant features a dual layer mesh. The top layer is a small hole mesh that is extremely durable. This top layer keeps debris from entering into the second layer. The second layer is a large hole mesh material. This large hole mesh is what allows maximum airflow.
• Harness Stabilizer - The back yoke of the pant features a new harness stabilizer design incorporated into the new flow through venting system. The new harness stabilizer is a direct inject design that is adhered directly to the small hole mesh. The small hole mesh provides an excellent surface for the direct inject, making it extremely durable. Because the harness stabilizer is on the top surface, it has the ability to grip your harness firmly and prevent any annoying harness twist. Once again, flow through venting has been incorporated into this section of the pant and also wraps around the sides and front of the pant.
• Adjustable Waist - Dye’s adjustable waist not only allows you to change the fitting of your pant, but the internal elastic belt also acts as a small comfortable kidney belt.
• Swab Pocket - Holds standard flex swabs or stick swabs.
• Adjustable Cuffs - For those of you who like a tight cuff, the adjustable ankle cuffs allow the perfect fit for any type of cleat.
If you’re not tired of reading let’s go through the disadvantages those pants are claimed to have. Now some players complain about the weight, but I don’t think they’re that much heavier than the C6 version – yes, they have some more padding added, but it sure doesn’t weigh a ton (their weight is around the weight of 2 pair of jeans). And the other thing people murmur about is the price…and I get it, on one hand, they do cost $99.95, but on the other those pants are worth much, much more. The design is absolute killer – they simply look awesome. They come in red, black/grey, blue, gold and olive green. Those are pants worth every one of those near 100 bucks you’ll spend for them. Get them, you won’t regret it.

Paintball pants. There’s no complete outfit if those are not present. And if you want the best out there you should think about getting Dye ones. The C6 paintball pants are one of the highest rated pants on the market right now, and I say “one of the” because there are also C7 and C8 versions to follow. But that’s another review we’re talking about. As to the C6 - there are plenty of advantages and I’ll be lucky to find someone to complain about anything so I can share it with you. The pants are very light and you know how important that is if you want to be able to move fast. They are also very well padded and have great ventilation. It’s easy to clean them, too, so you don’t have to spend your next two days after the paintball game cleaning your gear. They are durable and you can rely on them not tearing up when you slide or crawl. But see the features for yourself:
• Heavy Duty Ballistic Knees - Will withstand the most aggressive abuse, built to last longer than the average paintball season.  Dye has also added reinforced joints for better flex and comfort while crouching or kneeling.
• Kevlar Flex Knees - Providing a maximum range of motion without being stiff, the Kevlar flex knees offer durability with movement
• Adjustable Waist - The adjustable waist not only allows you to change the fitting of your pant, but the internal elastic belt also acts as a small comfortable kidney belt.
• Front Venting - The core of your body generates the most heat.  So, it just makes sense to help ventilate this area.  Trust us, you’ll notice a difference.
• Triple Stitch - The seam has 3 times the strength of a normal stitched seam.  It’s a feature that adds longevity.  So you can get a full season from these pants…minimum.
• Inner Thigh Venting - Your legs host the largest muscle groups of your body.  During intense play, these muscles generate quite a bit of heat.  Inner thigh venting adds extra circulation to help you cool down faster.
• Vented Nylon - The entire back of the leg, from the knee joint down, is now vented nylon.  This large of an area can provide more circulation than your car’s air conditioner.  Well, almost.
• Swab Pocket - Holds standard flex swabs or stick swabs
• Adjustable Cuffs - Allow the perfect fit for any type of cleat
• Back Grip - Flex-ribbed, so your harness stays in place
• Reinforced Seat - Will extend the life of your C6 pant
• Hyper-Flex Yoke - Developed with maximum ventilation in mind, featuring a specially woven vented stretch design.
• Vented Seat - Perforated ballistic nylon to the seat of the C6 pant.  This unique material allows for even greater circulation
• Rear Air Channel - Help direct heat away from your legs
• Padded and Vented Crotch - Increased ventilation offers even more cooling comfort
• Vented 4-Way Stretch Crotch - Built with custom developed vented 4-way stretch nylon; the stretch crotch gives you a complete range of motion in all directions.
• Wrap around Sublimation - Style is always one of the top priorities.  New wrap around sublimation panels add color and a unique look to an already good looking pant
It’s a lot of reading indeed but you have to go through it if you want to know what it’s all about. So back to the short version – I don’t know if I have to mention the style here, but it’s simply awesome. Those pants (just like all the other Dye products) look absolutely great…especially when combined with the same jersey and gloves and stuff. Probably the only thing that can be strengthened in them is the knee padding which some players find a little thin, but I suppose that’s been settled in the next versions. Well’ they can’t be perfect after all. Colors are also available – blue, red and grey.They can seem a little pricy to some of you, though as the price is $79.94, but with the C7 and C8 out already I can assure you that this is the lowest price you will ever find them…well unless you want to wait another more year or two.