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    New member seeking advice, players & events in the midlands

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    Yes and no. The cheap brands are very well spread from useless (note context for useless = as compared to real kit) to surpassing the bottom of real steel. Don't buy condor/viper (unless the others don't make the item) - or anything from a retailer that started out in airsoft.

     

    One thing that really bugs me is the prices on flyye, pantac and others in the UK being so marked up against condor/viper, yet in asia they're all priced the same for import.

     

     

    All caps topic mirroring the name of the forum. :D Click use full editor while editing the first post.

     

    Sorry for the full caps :rolleyes::D thanks i've managed to change the topic now.

    New member seeking advice, players & events in the midlands

    in New Players & Arrivals

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    Check out the "New Player Guides & Info" and "New and Looking for Somewhere to Play" stickies in this sub-forum. There's a tonne of info on there; probably will answer any questions you have.

    Make sure you read up on UKARA & VCRA (UK Law subforum).

     

    Best bet is to find your local site and rent for a few games there. It's more expensive than walk-on; but it will give you a chance to get UKARA.

    While your there, chat to the guys in the SafeZone. Most of us are nice people who are more than happy to show off our kit. Have a handle of their guns and find what you are comfortable with. There's no "best gun", only a "gun that's best for you".

     

    Decent boots and Eye Protection are just as important (if not more) than your first gun. Avoid playing in trainers it you can - you'll slip in woodland, or slip on the spent BBs in CQB.

    For eye pro, personally id stick with a reputed brand & retailer - some of the cheap ones on EBay can't be guaranteed to keep you safe. Remember; You only get one set of eyes. Don't e the "it'll never happen to me!" guy.

     

    If you can't find the info you need on here - just ask. Someone on here can answer near enough anything.

     

    Lastly, enjoy

     

    Where abouts are you based? It could be a good idea to get to know (on here) some regulars at your local site - so you know someone on site when you first walk on. It can be a bit daunting being the new guy in a group of Veterans :-)

     

    P.S. Welcome :-)

     

    Thanks alot for the speedy reply and the advice. i'll be sure to take a read through the sub forums now and see if my questions can be answered through those.

     

    I have been looking at equipment and guns already but i will definitely hire for a few games before jumping into any purchases.

     

    I live in a little town called Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, East Midlands.

     

    It would be great to chat to a few local players going to events near me, as you say it would be daunting attending on my own first time round although im certainly not afraid to do so and get stuck in.

     

    Thanks again.

    New member seeking advice, players & events in the midlands

    in New Players & Arrivals

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    Hi Guys,

     

    My name is Sam Im 21 years old and from Leicester.

     

    Im extremely keen on getting into the Airsoft sport and have been seeking a reputable forum to gain valuable advice from experienced players on how to get started.

     

    My knowledge is very basic surrounding the sport other than knowledge gained through reading various blogs and pages from the internet, It would be highly appreciated if anyone could give me any tips or able to point me in the right direction to getting started.

     

    Thanks

     

    Sam

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