An Overweight/Obese person in Essex (Billericay) looking to start Airsoft

[Rogerborg]

Mostly had a good time, absolutely shattered though! Don't think my body has moved like that (short running bursts, kneeling down, bending round corners etc) for around 2 years.

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Yup. Even some super fit chums have been aching after their first day due to the variety of stressful positions, plus the adrenaline overload.  All part of the fun.

Great to hear that you enjoyed it, and especially that you didn't mention any issues with fogging up, that's a good sign.

 

[Tactical Pith Helmet]

I've read that electrolysis can help so I'm working on implanting cables in my forehead connected to a low voltage high amperage accumulator. Bit drastic but needs must. ?

Alternatively I will attempt to gain access to a general practitioner(phew that's gonna work up a sweat!) And ask about having some anticholinergics prescribed. Apparently they are very effective for hyperhidrosis.

Regards

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Electrolysis did have a moderate effect for me, but botox injections every six months were an incredibly painful improvement.  

Beta blockers help.  

 

[AirSniper]

My son is an overweight player. Fact that he is the size of an adult but still not 16 yet, should give you an idea or in sizes, takes an adult size XL or in inches, around a 48 inch waste.

So not your average teen player, couple that with the fact that he is very self conscious of his size, in the game site he uses, there are other large players in the game. 

Go at your pace, its not a race to win but to take part and have fun.

When I was at NAF21 this year, there were plenty of people there that were overweight, mostly dads with their sons.

I play and I am not the fittest or slimmest of players either, so don't fret about anything, I bring in a defensive role, watching for rear end attacks. 

Only advice I will give you is to make sure you have sturdy boots that are the military type boots, I twisted my ankle a couple of weeks back and glad I was wearing them as I could have easily broke my ankle. 

I will suggest ONE item that no one ever is advised to get with any Eyepros... Anti-fog spray or wipes.

 

[Picklerick90]

Welcome my dude! I've only been playing for about 6 months, after some mates at work suggested giving it a go, were all factory workers, and not exactly the picture of health, but through out covid I've let myself go, and being a smoker my stamina isn't great. All that said, the site we use, are very welcoming, and none of us get penalised. Hell, once there was only like 6 of us (3 on 3) and cause there were times I didn't see anyone to shoot, after running around a little, I made a joke of it and started yelling, "are we done playing hide and seek?" Then when out of breath, "wooo! I need to stop smoking" ? the thing is, don't take it too seriously, were mostly grown men playing toy soldiers. So far everyone has been welcoming and inclusive. Dive in mate! Hope it works out for you ?