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EDcase
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Welcome 
You don't need anything except boots with ankle support to get started. Just head to the nearest site to you.
I can recommend Skirmish Wycombe Airsoft and Red Alert
Try some searches online and here in the forum to get the gist. Then we can answer more specific questions.
You don't need anything except boots with ankle support to get started. Just head to the nearest site to you.
I can recommend Skirmish Wycombe Airsoft and Red Alert
Try some searches online and here in the forum to get the gist. Then we can answer more specific questions.
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Thank you. From what ive read so far just turn up and rent gear. Would i need to attend the same place to gain a
Welcome
You don't need anything except boots with ankle support to get started. Just head to the nearest site to you.
I can recommend Skirmish Wycombe Airsoft and Red Alert
Try some searches online and here in the forum to get the gist. Then we can answer more specific questions.
Rechard
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Why not get a MVT instead? https://www.mvt.org.uk/
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Thank you mate
Why would someone expressing an interest in getting into the game of Airsoft buy a vintage military vehicle instead of playing Airsoft?
@j4ck0 a key benefit of playing as a rental when beginning is to experience the game, meet people, see what equipment other people use and talk to them about things.
If you are aged 18 or over, and play at a UKARA site three times in the required time frame, join the sites membership scheme you then get a recognised UKARA number which would enable you to purchase a RIF whilst having found out if you actually enjoy the game and a chance to see what play styles etc interest you and what RIF types could suit your preferred play and your wallet. This also gives you an understanding of the other needs such as the importance of eye protection and some of the different choices you have, the needs of magazines, and how many you may need, carry systems, suitable clothing and footwear etc - before you spend your entire budget on one gun that you cannot afford to play with
You can just turn up at most sites, but you can avoid disappointment by pre-booking which lets them know you plan to arrive so they don’t cancel the day due to lack of bookings or that no rental gear is available because you turned up when the site had a large group in that day
If you are aged 18 or over, and play at a UKARA site three times in the required time frame, join the sites membership scheme you then get a recognised UKARA number which would enable you to purchase a RIF whilst having found out if you actually enjoy the game and a chance to see what play styles etc interest you and what RIF types could suit your preferred play and your wallet. This also gives you an understanding of the other needs such as the importance of eye protection and some of the different choices you have, the needs of magazines, and how many you may need, carry systems, suitable clothing and footwear etc - before you spend your entire budget on one gun that you cannot afford to play with
You can just turn up at most sites, but you can avoid disappointment by pre-booking which lets them know you plan to arrive so they don’t cancel the day due to lack of bookings or that no rental gear is available because you turned up when the site had a large group in that day
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Perfect thank you Tommikka that was very helpful. Good point made about rental gear giving a idea of what i would enjoy or be able to work with.
Not just a case of buy a RIF and turn up. A lot of other gear needed. Obviously safety equipment is a key factor.
Thank you i appreciate your message.
