Navy seals look

[Oneshotonekill]

But the thing is I wanna look good if you get what I mean guys  

 

[Solar]

Can you imagine what the day was like when ImTriggerHappy realised that people out there in the world like different things to him.

The internet must be a painful place for him to visit.

His dad wore a red tshirt once and Trig hasnt spoken to him since.

 

[Oneshotonekill]

The thing is though would it be fun with a riot shield  

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

Can you imagine what the day was like when ImTriggerHappy realised that people out there in the world like different things to him.

The internet must be a painful place for him to visit.

His dad wore a red tshirt once and Trig hasnt spoken to him since.

Did I offend lol

I am fine with people dressing up, my missus has a real fetching Santa outfit for the holidays that I am very much in favour of.

My issue is with those that take it too far and go all super serious and moan about the fun side. There is definitely a growing trend of some players moaning when someone treats it like its a game and ruins the immersion.....

I can appreciate a well put together loadout as well as the next man but when I hear someone yelling TANGO while I am trying to find the one spot that isn't covered in 3 inches of gear so I can shoot them somewhere they feel I do get frustrated. I played a game a few weeks ago where there were middle aged guys taking the piss out of speedsofters because of their leggings and shorts while they were dressed up like they were going on patrol in Afghanistan ,to play with toy guns.

Some of my airsoft buddies like a bit of dress up and thats fine because then we can have some banter. 

As for me dressing up you should see my Guantanamo Gay outfit  B)

@Solar are you @Readman97 in disguise as this seems familiar?

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

But the thing is I wanna look good if you get what I mean guys  

Then go for it if thats what makes you happy. I am no expert but I would imagine seals just use whatever is most suitable for the job so mix and match until you are happy.

Edit: Actually just google it as I just did and you get loads of images. Those boys are not scared of a camera just stay away from the wet suits as I reckon the flippers would be a bitch.

 

[jcheeseright]

Getting myself back on topic;

check out @sealfuturefund on instagram for loads of pictures of SEALs.  Alternately, @teamgrayfox are a UK team that do some pretty legit SEAL kits.  

Basic framework to work from though; AOR1 or AOR2 clothing is the norm, load bearing kit varies depending on the time frame but a 6094 is always a good start. Helmets are an absolute must, MICH 2001 was the go-to for SEALs for a long time, Ops core maritime helmets are the in-thing now though.   Guns you’re pretty restricted in what you can take and be ‘correct’; Mk18 Mod1, MP7A1, Mk46, Mk17, Mk12 Mod1 is basically it.  If you wanna go really oldschool then an MP5A5 or MP5 SD6 are both options along with Mk18 Mod0. 

Hope that helps! 

 

[LightningCh]

OFF TOPIC TO SEALS, AS THIS IS FOR THE "LOADOUTS VS CASUAL" DEBATE
I mean, for me, I prefer to wear camo for the woodlands where it makes sense to. And black cargo pants and hoodie for indoors.

I have my slightly mismatched Soldier 95 DPMs (like the smock is a slightly lighter green colour to the trousers despite being bought as a proper pair) but it does the job.
Same goes for wearing black indoors. Colours dont matter there imo, you will be seen by a torch or general light.

I mean I would love to dress up in a full loadout for a milsim event, but milsim is where you would expect to see a full loadout.

For general skirmishing? eehh... I like seeing the full on loadouts, but don't see the appeal of carrying loads of gear for a 2 hour game. I'm happy with my rather lightweight and skirmish-able loadout.

And for moaning about the fact players are in casual clothes and playing it as a game on a skirmish? That's pretty silly in my eyes. Skirmishes are the fun of airsoft, Milsim is for the "serious" side.

Nor do I really see much point in shouting with "military" callouts during a skirmish, usually you can shout "guy in that bush" and everyone just sprays away at every bush in sight til one of the bushes shouts "hit"  lol.

To me the topic of wearing full on loadouts and such should be more reliant on the game day you are playing. But if you are playing it the way you want to, there isn't a problem (unless, of course, you decide that others are playing incorrectly because they aren't like you. Then it's a problem)

ON TOPIC TO SEALS AND THEIR LOADOUTS

I have no idea as I haven't looked.

 

[Oneshotonekill]

I know it’s off topic but what loadout for a riot shield.  

 

[Tommikka]

I know it’s off topic but what loadout for a riot shield.  

Riot police ?

 

[Gepard]

@Oneshotonekill There's a ton of ex UK police riot gear on eBay right now. Helmets, pads, overalls and even shields. 

On the topic of what you wear to a game I couldn't care less. Dress up like seal team six or Santa Claus.. Whatever floats your boat. I do think wearing something comfortable and having fun is more important than matching camos however. 

Not to say I don't attend games in full kit - because I totally do - but that's why I bought it. I don't want to leave it in a drawer collecting dust. It's not like you're carrying an extra 30lbs of gear. I'm either wearing a helmet, pc, camo clothes or the pc and civvies. All that changes really is if I'm wearing matching clothing. 

I do think if you're going to go full out on your loadout you can at least put the effort in to make sure you fit it correctly. The amount of people I see with their PCs hanging halfway down their back astonishes me.

 

[AshOnSnow]

SF loadout I imagine is the cheapest to buy. Jeans, shirt, boots, commercial vest, M4.

Good luck getting yourself in the peak physical condition to match though. The guys who used to take over from us small timers for all the serious stuff were usually ex military and they were JACKED! Nothing like a group of testosterone fuelled brutes throwing level 4 plates between each other like tennis balls to make your testicles retreat so far up into your body you wonder if you’ll ever see them again.

 

[Albiscuit]

Because SFs look badass..

If he doesnt know how they look how would he know they were SF?  

and @Oneshotonekill you seem a little unsure of what you should wear when playing, you clearly want to copy a 'Look' As did I when I first started, I got myself a load of (not cheap) SAS gear, nomex coveralls, vest, pouches, Gas mask etc. Only to realise it was stupidly impractical and I felt like a wally (I have never enjoyed fancy dress) Then took it a little SF inspired. copying pictures from the net, but that was too restrictive, I wanted a pistol on my belt not vest, I ran two primarys so needed more pouches, didnt like helmets, couldnt find the right vest etc....

My point (and a few others in here, especially Trigger) is wear what you WANT to wear!!!

 If you want to copy a look or loadout go for it, there are a zillion pictures on google available for inspiration and not to knock this place, plenty of other helpful message boards dedicated to specific units etc. That being said there are knowledgeable people on here but you will often get both sides of the coin and a lot of sarcy comments, (depending on my mood that day  )

I currently wear hiking trousers, a primark long sleeve black tee and a black belt/rig set up to hold my gear. You do not have to look like anything to play airsoft and that is the beauty of it. You can save yourself a fortune by stripping back, not trying to be immersive and just having fun for what it is, or you can equally enjoy yourself by dropping £500 on a pair of trousers for the SF label and £1000 on a real steel optic to 'look' the part (although 90% of airsofters wont be able to spot the difference between that and a £20 ebay clone) it all depends on YOU!! Be comfortable and more importantly have FUN!!

 

[Oneshotonekill]

@Gepard cheers bud it’s just I want a loadout for all round. Ie. Sniper,running and gunning etc. But what I’ve got is an osprey vest mtp trousers and jacket but it just doesn’t look right and it’s a bit bulky. But the thing is everyone then looks the bloody same. Anyone got any suggestion 

 

[Albiscuit]

@Gepard cheers bud it’s just I want a loadout for all round. Ie. Sniper,running and gunning etc. But what I’ve got is an osprey vest mtp trousers and jacket but it just doesn’t look right and it’s a bit bulky. But the thing is everyone then looks the bloody same. Anyone got any suggestion 

Just play with what you have, make changes ONLY to what doesnt work or you want to change. No point dropping hundreds to copy someone elses loadout to find out it wont work for you. I speak from experience  

I have also learnt that there is no right look, I have seen some crazy combos on the field, no one will judge you for unmatching camo (and if they do that says more about them than you) however.. Simple plain olive green/black or basic camo patterns are available from a million websites. Its not hard to put together something you like.

And I hear you about the bulky part, unfortunately airsofters need a million things hanging off them, it has taken me a year to strip it all back. but due to the nature of the game you need at least 2/3 high caps or a dozen fricken mids to last a game, in the real world one bullet does the trick but these bloody airsfoters keep respawning so I get you need lots of mags!! 

 

[Albiscuit]

I'd question how serious they actually believe the risk is since they're choosing to wear dress up gear and relying on photographers to obfuscate their faces.

And if there was such a risk, why dress up totally operatorz? Just go in whatever and have enough face pro to obscure you.

 

[Skara]

Then Take a look at the pictures we post in the loadout thread, they're all more or less "universal" loadouts..

I had a belt that could be used with everything (chest rig, standalone, plate carrier), that was my main piece of kit..

Right now it's disassembled because I'm trying to figure out a way to make it more universal (and lighter since it had a lot of useless crap attached to) but you get the idea..

A couple of uniforms in different patterns, a couple of rigs and you're set for years..

 

[Oneshotonekill]

Yeah But my main problem is that when I go to a different site ie. woodland I’ve then got to change cause it’s then camouflage. If you get what I mean. 

 

[Sako]

Yeah But my main problem is that when I go to a different site ie. woodland I’ve then got to change cause it’s then camouflage. If you get what I mean. 

I think you’re maybe making things more difficult on yourself, just take your time and build up ‘useful’ gear over time as you feel the need adapt.

 

[L3wisD]

An olive/black set up is no worse camoflauge than MARPAT or DPM or Multicam or pink in woodland.

It's airsoft. You'll nearly always see the enemy.

You aren't engaging at 600mtr range.

 

[Rogerborg]

The risk of having your head cut off in those places is not massively high (no one would go if it were), but it's not zero, so why add risk factors unnecessarily? 

Like playing dress up and relying on your face being blurred?  I find their actions speak louder than their (ostensible) words.

Bigging up the risk of your day job is also part of the game.  I have no problem with it, just don't ask me to take it seriously.