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Rob J.
Review: Just wanted you let you know that today was my first time at Ambush. You really have a first class operation. Very cool and down to earth staff. I came with my brothers, brother-in-law and a few friends and we had SUCH a great time! My bro-in-law and a friend came from Jersey to play and they commented on what great fields you have and how top notch the whole experience was. Just wanted to thank you again and let you know that we will definitely be back! Nice to know there is such a KICK AS... place so close! Keep doin' what you're doin!!!!! -- Rob
Allan M.
Review: I was at your last walk-on day on the 19th and it was great! I have been to other fields in PA and Maryland and yours is by far the best. Your fields are awesome and your staff is excellent. I will be there the next walk-on day. See you then. -- Allan M.
Damian Young
Review: Some of the guys and gals in my group were wondering if any of the pics that were taken on the field on Sat. March 28, 2009 would be availible or be posted? A few of them, it was their first time and truly loved the experience they had. Once again Bob you and your crew have out done yourselves. The service and the refs were great!!! Once again THANK YOU for turning a good weekend into a GREAT one!!! "The guy who arrives early"
Mt. Pleasant Youth Ministries :: January 6, 2006
Period of Field Use: 6-7 years
Paintball Experience: 6-7 years
Review: "We have had a wonderful experience with Ambush Paintball for the past six or seven years now and we look forward to another spectacular event this coming year. we have invited four other churches to participate with us this day, so I'm figuring on having 40 - 50 people this year...Cant wait to come play paintball!" -- Youth Pastor
Nickname: paintbizal
Period of Field Use: Just once
Paintball Experience: 2 years
Review: Ambush was great most adrenaline rush ever there were 155 people there and Bob the owner split the two teams up it was the best. Iwas on the white team there were white and orange white usually won all the games but orange won one game. With so many people the game was harder but that makes it more fun. there were people comming from from all directions it was great not 2 expensive. thanks all the reffs you did a great job.
Rating: 9 out of 10
Nickname: Belisariu
Period of Field Use: 4 years
Paintball Experience: 4 years
Review: What can I say about Ambush? Well...like some of the previous posters in this review, I too can call Ambush my 'first' field, and perhaps my 'home' field as well. A good friend invited me several years back and I've had paintball fever ever since. The trailer park field in particular has stuck in my memory. I can recall one of the first games I ever played, using a rented Tippmann Pro-Carbine. I was the last man alive on my team (or second to last...which doesn't really matter since the other guy was at the opposite end of the field anyway) and had decided to wait out the opposition in an end room of one of the trailers where the Ref had thrown the flag. I sat down next to the wall, looking down it toward the door. I'd never played paintball before, but the Refs at Ambush were very encouraging...I felt welcome right away. Anyhow, the fact that I was a 'newbie' didn't mean I didn't have any tactical sense. My position inside that little 8 by 8 area was situated so that a person entering would look at my part of the room last. I took out six guys in five minutes and turned our defeat into a draw. The reason I'm posting this story is a little aspect that happened during my white-knuckled waiting period for another player to enter the room. The first guy I'd shot walked out...ticked off (as he had a right to be)...and started to tell his comrades where I was. Now, I don't blame him, since I would've done the same thing without thinking, but the Ref standing right outside the door to the trailer would have none of it. Even as the last member of a dying (and/or dead) team, he made sure I had my 'rights.' You have no idea how much I appreciated that...especially after holding off several more of the other team's players. This is just one example of the kind of referees they have at Ambush...in my opinion, they're some of the best.
A few other bonuses about Ambush are the recently added towers in the middle of the trailer park field, and some reconfigured/modified aspects of the woodsball fields. I HIGHLY recommend the "Big Battle" scenario game set in the fall of each year...I believe one of the previous reviewers mentioned it. Ambush boasts three fully-functional vehicles...two tanks and one Mini Hummer. I won't spoil the effect for any of you that haven't played in the Big Battle before...but I will say to watch out for the big, green tank. It has this annoying quality for sneaking up on you, since it's so quiet. Ambush recently fixed up its HQ area (the 'safe zone')...and have made quite a few improvements since I started playing there.
In conclusion, I have to say that I'm glad I began my paintball 'career' at Ambush instead of another field. I have only good memories of playing there (unlike some of my friends, who had unfortunate 'first times' elsewhere). Whether you're just starting out, as all of us must do, or have been playing for years, this is a great field to test your mettle on. I hope this little review helps some of you out there looking for a new field to try, or perhaps some who are thinking about getting into paintball in Pennsylvania. Good luck, no matter where you decide to jump into the sport. Diving in is really the only way to find out how much you're gonna love it.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Nickname: jl1053
Period of Field Use: Just once
Paintball Experience: 2 years
Review: I went ot this field for a birthday party so i do not know how the prices are but this was great place to play at. When I went we were the only people there and the were a lot of fields. The refs here were really nice and showed us all how to play and helped a lot because it wa the very first time for all of us. I think this was proboly the best place i've been to for paintball.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Nickname: zipy17 :: Monday, July 28th, 2007
Period of Field Use: More than 5 years
Paintball Experience: More than 5 years
Review: The site consists of 7 fields. Over the years they have worked and change the configuration of the fields, but they have always remained fun and playable. The "Trailer Field" consists of 4 gutted trailer homes and numerous tire and barrel obstacles to hide behind with all of it built on a grassy slope. The fields are wooded areas with plenty of fallen trees and thick bushes to hide behind. There are also nice trails to set up ambushes on and wooden shack fortresses to set up defenses.
The Refs are well trained and very professional. Their serious attitude towards safety and fairness makes this a good place to bring your children who are interested in paintball and wish to learn.
Rentals cost are very fair. You can rent a Tippman Marker, Mask, and CO2 tank for approx $10. I have never seen anyone having a problem with their markers and they appear to be maintained and well kept. CO2 refilling is usually free. A full body camo jumpsuit can be rented for approx $5.
All paintballs must be bought at Ambush. You may not bring your own paintballs. This is done mostly for safety reasons as old paintballs can harden and are more prone to injury. Paintballs at Ambush are best bought in bulk. A case of 2000 paintballs can cost approx. $75. Some might think that is costly but keep in mind you are assured fresh paintballs, making things better for your marker and better for your safety.
Another reason to watch for Ambush games is their annual Scenario Day game. These usually take place later in the year and involve two teams of a hundred people each, battle it out to score points by reaching assigned objectives. This event is also infamous for the presence of the "Tippman Tanks" which roll up and down the trails hosing you down with dual full auto paintball markers. I have heard of their night games, but have never had a chance to try them.
Overall this is easily my "Home Field". It is the field I learned on and field I enjoy playing the most.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Nickname: darkrecon :: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2006
Period of Field Use: 4 years
Paintball Experience: More than 5 years
Review: This field is great. Long long ago, it was the first "real" paintball field that I ever played at. I must say, it has been the best as well.
Its not really that expensive to play there, and paint is "only" $75 a case, which is very reasonable for a field. The trailor field is very intense, and their wooded fields are GREAT.
Everything is in good condition,....speedball in the woods...everything is just so much better than other fields that I have played at. I really like it, because its a decent size, not too big, not to small... you don't have to walk 20 minutes after you got shot out (like you do at skirmish)
They have 1 weekend a month when the field fee is only $10, and paint is $75 a case....its great, all walk-on Rec players show up, and everyone is divided into 2 teams... FUN STUFF
New for this summer is their NightBall or something, they put lights around their trailor field, and different ones turn on/off periodically. I really want to try it...it sounds SWEET.... they also give you glow-in-the-dark paint to use for that...heh
The scenarios are also alot of fun. They try their best to get the BEST REFS....very friendly, trained, and willing to help. .;... Its just a great field to go to and hang out year round. It will always be MY home field :)
Rating: 10 out of 10
Nickname: gee05 :: Saturday, May 17th, 2007
Period of Field Use: Just once
Paintball Experience: 1 year
Review: I really liked this place. The trailer field was awesome. The REF's were really nice and helpful. The fields were the best I've ever seen. I had so much fun playing there. GREAT FIELD I RECOMMEND IT.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Nickname: moronic :: Monday, May 12th, 2007
Period of Field Use: 2 years
Paintball Experience: 2 years
Review: i love it, its my home field. The refs are good and friendly along with the owner. It has five fields: a ten acer woods field with a natural bunkers; two speedball/woods fields that are both very nice and fun fields; then the pride and joy of ambush the trailer field. this is the best field i'v ever played on, it has four full sized trailers w/ lots of bunkers in between.( in June they will have lights for night play) in a full day of play i'd get about 12 games in and shoot a half a case w/ tippmann 98c.
32° team colors-75$ a case (always fresh)
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nickname: Chocula :: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2006
Period of Field Use: Just once
Paintball Experience: 3 years
Review: Ambush has very good staff and the Refs are very knowledgable. I didn't feel like they wanted to take my money then leave me to get injured or not have fun. I first played at their field three years ago and Though it was better than skirmish. I hope to bring a bunch of my neb friends there. This place is great for rookies and entertaining for experts. The army has had some special forces exercises there (just for fun) and the the employees of Ambush played them. Is it a good thing or a bad thing that the army lost to Ambush's employees? Maybe their employees are really good, or maybe our army is whimping out. If I could change one thing it would be that they double the number of fields, which they might have done in the last three years.
Rating: 9 out of 10
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