Paintball pants serve a number of functions, not the least of which is protection. When you get hit by a paintball it can sting quite a bit, but paintball pants help to absorb some of the impact. You'll still feel it, but you won't see as many welts as you might with non-protective gear on.

Paintball pants are often part of a jersey, allowing professional players and die hard gamers a way to show their allegiance to a team or to their friends. You can find entire ensembles easily. Most paintball apparel manufacturers match their designs so you can have a complete uniform.

The other protective benefit of paintball pants is from cuts, scrapes and other injuries due to game activity. Many players end up ducking and diving, and most courses are on jagged gravel and other abrasive materials. Paintball pants will limit the punishment your skin, knees, and the rest of your legs will take during a game.

Pads for Your Paintball Pants.
Pairing your paintball pants with knee pads is always a good idea, particularly for players with a propensity to do acrobatics. Knee pads can fit easily under your pants or on top to help prevent scuffing of the material. You'll find a wide selection of pads at Assassins Paintball, and even chest protectors to add another layer of armor.