Struggling to Beat My Anxiety and Go.
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Adolf Hamster
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Rogerborg
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Adolf Hamster
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eh, either or. xt60 isn't a bad connector for sure, put simply anything's better than pretending we're still running NICAD's in the 80's.
When I built a racing quad it was XT60 I used but it's slighty bigger than a deans so could cause fitment issues inside guns over deans. I don't like deans because the exposed connectors always give me the fear.
leadly
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I really wanted to goto my first game solo yesterday, purely to give you my honest view in the hope that they could be some help to you.
Unfortunately after a long Friday drinking, I found myself throwing up in the shower on Saturday morning and was in no fit state to shoot BB's at people!!
Unfortunately after a long Friday drinking, I found myself throwing up in the shower on Saturday morning and was in no fit state to shoot BB's at people!!
Hi Sam,
I'm Ryan from Sheffield and am yet to go on my first battle. I was hoping to go to the Stan but it's closed at the moment. Where have you been looking to go?
Does anyone have any recommendations or n where to go near Sheffield whilst the Corona virus is with us?
I also need some Airsoft friends!!
I'm Ryan from Sheffield and am yet to go on my first battle. I was hoping to go to the Stan but it's closed at the moment. Where have you been looking to go?
Does anyone have any recommendations or n where to go near Sheffield whilst the Corona virus is with us?
I also need some Airsoft friends!!
Rogerborg
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You'll make some airsoft friends the instant "GAME ON!" is shouted. Or before that if you ask about their toy gnus in the safezone.
I cannot Über-emphasise how welcoming a hobby airsoft is. <do-it.gif>
Smiling-Dutchman
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I'm going to my first game since lockdown, haven't found any battlebrothers in the UK yet (downside of moving to a difderent country) but I'm beyond caring. I'm gonna go there by myself with an open mind and make friends, even if it'll be just for that day.
As long as you kinda know what you're doing (point your rifle at the enemy and don't forget to pull the trigger every now and then) you'll be fine.
If you lived any closer to me I'd go with you in a heartbeat, a bit too much travel tho.
As long as you kinda know what you're doing (point your rifle at the enemy and don't forget to pull the trigger every now and then) you'll be fine.
If you lived any closer to me I'd go with you in a heartbeat, a bit too much travel tho.
Rogerborg
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Hi guys, don’t be afraid just go for it!
I’ve never been before and I didn’t really know what airsoft was until beginning of the year. I’ve booked in and payed my deposit for my first game ever on the 9th August, I’ll be renting gear for the first few games as I don’t have my own. Until I acquire a UKARA Defense I’ll be renting gear from the site. Got my eyes on the TM M4a1 mws, infact I really want to buy it now but it seems such a shame to two tone a rifle such as that one. Anyway I’ll definitely be turning up and yes I’ll be on my own, but I don’t care because this sport interests me and I want to drop in and see what it’s all about. Don’t let anxiety hold you back guys, airsoft is obviously peaking your interests as it is mine so take that step, it may be the best thing you ever did.
I’ve never been before and I didn’t really know what airsoft was until beginning of the year. I’ve booked in and payed my deposit for my first game ever on the 9th August, I’ll be renting gear for the first few games as I don’t have my own. Until I acquire a UKARA Defense I’ll be renting gear from the site. Got my eyes on the TM M4a1 mws, infact I really want to buy it now but it seems such a shame to two tone a rifle such as that one. Anyway I’ll definitely be turning up and yes I’ll be on my own, but I don’t care because this sport interests me and I want to drop in and see what it’s all about. Don’t let anxiety hold you back guys, airsoft is obviously peaking your interests as it is mine so take that step, it may be the best thing you ever did.
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Big Daddy Vladdy
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I know where you're coming from dude, I've been really nervous about my first game. Moved to a new city for work and don't know anyone. Going to my first game here on my own on Thursday, nervous but also excited!
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Had my first game at my local CQB probably two years ago - My friends had done paintball before and didn't like it so I couldn't convince them to try it and so I eventually had to bite the bullet and go alone. Already bought all the gear so I didn't feel like a twat turning up in jeans and a jumper so I had camo, helmet, boots etc - used the sites stock M4s but found they were a bit long for the arena; I enjoyed it enough to keep going so for my second game I made sure I had my own gun, a JG Ika Zuchi / Thunder Maul which didn't need a UKARA number (I like to be that guy with a unique looking gun)
Most people there were friendly, quite a few first timers actually, which made me feel more relaxed - not the kind of people I would find myself hanging around with outside of the site unfortunately but friendly enough, maybe just a clique for the location???
I've only been to one outdoor game at Otley Stealth woods but I felt that was an even bigger mix of people and probably found it easier to make friends there as it wasnt "everyones local club" you know, where most people already know each other...
One tip - If you're 5'2", weigh less than 10 St and are already super unfit, try not to wander around a woodland setting dragging around an SGR 12 for a full 8 hour game.
Most people there were friendly, quite a few first timers actually, which made me feel more relaxed - not the kind of people I would find myself hanging around with outside of the site unfortunately but friendly enough, maybe just a clique for the location???
I've only been to one outdoor game at Otley Stealth woods but I felt that was an even bigger mix of people and probably found it easier to make friends there as it wasnt "everyones local club" you know, where most people already know each other...
One tip - If you're 5'2", weigh less than 10 St and are already super unfit, try not to wander around a woodland setting dragging around an SGR 12 for a full 8 hour game.
GAMBLE
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@Big Daddy Vladdy ?
Been in your position, you will have fun and get on with a few people on the day! ???
?GAMBLE?
Been in your position, you will have fun and get on with a few people on the day! ???
?GAMBLE?
Smiling-Dutchman
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Went airsofting by myself today and I got recognized and had friendly chats with people I played with last times.
Obviously this won't happen the first time you go, but if you just chat to people some of them will remember you.
We're a friendly bunch
Obviously this won't happen the first time you go, but if you just chat to people some of them will remember you.
We're a friendly bunch
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Hey man,
I'm in the same boat at the moment, the friends that were interested have bailed so im looking to get to know some new people. I'm booked in to go alone with a friend of a friend (who i have never met or know) to black hills airsoft "the outback" on the 22nd August. Its between sheffield and chesterfield (I live in sheffield). From what ive heard the airsoft community is very friendly but i understand your nerves because im in the same situation. I'm happy to meet to people so if you wanna come with just message me or something.
Cheers,
Josh
I'm in the same boat at the moment, the friends that were interested have bailed so im looking to get to know some new people. I'm booked in to go alone with a friend of a friend (who i have never met or know) to black hills airsoft "the outback" on the 22nd August. Its between sheffield and chesterfield (I live in sheffield). From what ive heard the airsoft community is very friendly but i understand your nerves because im in the same situation. I'm happy to meet to people so if you wanna come with just message me or something.
Cheers,
Josh
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Hey Sam,
Best advice (as above) is to just get out there and do it imo!
I feel your pain, I struggle to find any mates that are interested and reliable enough to come along most of the time, I spend most of the drive worrying about turning up on my tod and then the rest of the day having a blast. Any sites I've been to the staff are friendly enough and most 'softers are too. Maybe we need an Airsoft singles site......
My biggest bit of advice is to get some decent Eyepro and face protection (to make sure you don't fog up, i'd get something mesh as a backup if your using polycarb lenses or goggles, just in case. a foggy days is the most rubbish day imo..).
I'd also get at least one more battery, preferably two (there cheap enough these days to have enough to last a day) and a decent charger so you don't kill them. Next on the list is a good attitude and some integrity (calling hit's and not getting wound up, it's only a game... I'm amazed by the 'ard men who get upset getting hit by a couple to many plastic bb's.... that they've paid good money to get shot at with...) and listen to the rules.
Nothing wrong truing up in trackys, it's plastic pea shooters on a Sunday at the end of the day:.. camo etc and looking the part has no real benafit on your day for the most part (unless you want to look like a bush : o ) beyond one's own mind (or ego etc), same goes for a blue gun, who cares (or wrap a camo scarf around it if your worried..)! The distances involved are mostly to short and the games to quick for camo to be effective. Most important thing is getting out there and doing it!
As for turning up on your own, get there and just ask a few people about their guns, most can't help but talk for days about them and bestow there opinions on to you.. you'll be fine!
m
Best advice (as above) is to just get out there and do it imo!
I feel your pain, I struggle to find any mates that are interested and reliable enough to come along most of the time, I spend most of the drive worrying about turning up on my tod and then the rest of the day having a blast. Any sites I've been to the staff are friendly enough and most 'softers are too. Maybe we need an Airsoft singles site......
My biggest bit of advice is to get some decent Eyepro and face protection (to make sure you don't fog up, i'd get something mesh as a backup if your using polycarb lenses or goggles, just in case. a foggy days is the most rubbish day imo..).
I'd also get at least one more battery, preferably two (there cheap enough these days to have enough to last a day) and a decent charger so you don't kill them. Next on the list is a good attitude and some integrity (calling hit's and not getting wound up, it's only a game... I'm amazed by the 'ard men who get upset getting hit by a couple to many plastic bb's.... that they've paid good money to get shot at with...) and listen to the rules.
Nothing wrong truing up in trackys, it's plastic pea shooters on a Sunday at the end of the day:.. camo etc and looking the part has no real benafit on your day for the most part (unless you want to look like a bush : o ) beyond one's own mind (or ego etc), same goes for a blue gun, who cares (or wrap a camo scarf around it if your worried..)! The distances involved are mostly to short and the games to quick for camo to be effective. Most important thing is getting out there and doing it!
As for turning up on your own, get there and just ask a few people about their guns, most can't help but talk for days about them and bestow there opinions on to you.. you'll be fine!
m
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