Ok, I'll play. Why did you start airsoft?
Both of my sons were massively interested in anything military and airsoft seemed like a good way of letting them have fun outdoors in a military-themed context. It was also something that I was intrigued by, having had a close relationship with various weapons in my younger days.
Nine years later, my eldest son still plays occasionally and is waiting to go to Main Board, while my youngest and I still play regularly.
What do you like about airsoft
The people (mostly; see below).
Teching our rather large collection of RIFs.
Forgetting that I am an adult with multiple responsibilities and reverting to being the carefree child version of me having fun playing war in the woods.
Working as a sneaky little team with my son.
Ginge's briefings.
What don't you like about airsoft (not including KM or non hit taking, something more substantial please)
Marshalling; I did it for far too long and it nearly turned me off airsoft.
Sites that disregard basic safety.
Badly marshalled sites.
Badly organised sites.
Sites run by people who don't care about airsoft and are just looking to make money.
Players who take it far too seriously and forget that we are running around the woods, fields or buildings shooting each other with toy guns.
Players who think that having the most expensive gear makes them great players who never miss and cannot be hit.
Players who feel the need to be in charge and tell everyone else what to do. Do you think airsoft has any health benefits I.e keeping you fit etc
Yes, it helps certain forms of physical fitness; in addition, being outdoors doing something that you enjoy with like minded people is good for your mental health.