I wonder if you will believe this, but I have just turned 70 and airsoft was on my bucket list of things to do before I die. I have wanted to have a go at it for years, but never quite got round to it before. I am enjoying it so far and the site I go to is very welcoming. And if Mick Jagger can still bounce around on stage at his age, I can still strut my stuff too - carpe diem!
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Out of interest where do you play?
im 34 and have seen older and younger. Its one of those hobbies where you have people of all ages! I like days where there is a mix, the young'uns tend to be gung ho and go for it and the older ones use their experience (mostly) and hold back/organise things a bit more. A good mix of ages makes for a better day I have found.
ImTriggerHappy
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Physical age is irrelevant, if you can carry a toy gun and walk around you are good to go.
Mental age is more important but thank god they cant check that because I reckon I am about six.
Mental age is more important but thank god they cant check that because I reckon I am about six.
Perun
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- May 14, 2015
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Depends on the game scenario, the theme of which to some degree depends on the site (more casual vs more tactical sites). Some sites do games where both teams are supposed to run like madmen to the centre of the AO to grab a "bomb", press the buzzer, etc. These games are particularly appealing to younger players, "speed-softers", or CoD affectionadosDo you 40 something pluses have issues with fitness when playing. Doubt I'll be doing much running, the odd short burst of jogging might happen from time to time
, so only no big surprise there: the younger lads are darting forward and the rest moves at their own pace.When you go to a site which favours more tactical gamestyle, running will be an option mostly when things go South and your find yourself alone and exposed to enemy fire.
Anyway, don't worry, there is a play style for everyone: from suicidal runners, to stealthy snipers. Airsoft is about having fun, not getting a stroke.
Nonetheless, I remember that after my first day of airsofting, I could barely walk and when climbing stairs I felt pain in muscles I did not even know I have.
But that was only after that fist time.
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Lozart
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I used to when I was middle aged AND fat. Not so much now I've lost the weight.Do you 40 something pluses have issues with fitness when playing. Doubt I'll be doing much running, the odd short burst of jogging might happen from time to time
The trick is to play at your own pace. Find a role that you can fit into and do it well. Don't think you have to be the tip of the spear all the time with the superfit kiddies that just end up being the first to get hit!
Standbystandby
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33 going on 13! The only difference between me now and my teenage years is I now have the money to waste on Airsoft. Oh and I should know better.... Apparently!
Lozart
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Stretch. Always stretch.I plan on being 2nd wave.Let the younger ones lead the attack.
I've started jogging recently to try to get back in shape but just as I was making progress strained a muscle so now back to square one. One thing after the other in middle age
Standbystandby
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I plan on being 2nd wave.Let the younger ones lead the attack.
I've started jogging recently to try to get back in shape but just as I was making progress strained a muscle so now back to square one. One thing after the other in middle age
Aunty Pasty
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44 here and still enjoy it. I leave the frantic charge at the beginning to the younger lads. Some sites seem to attract different age groups more than others but I'd say the majority of players I've seen tend to be in their 20s-30s.
Winston Wolf
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I'm 27. Tend to be a more cautious player and hardly ever shoot out of frustration.
When you get to my age, you worry less about the possibility of embarrassment and more about achieving what you want to do before the grim reaper taps you on the shoulder.
Someone once said that chess is like a lake in which an ant may drink and an elephant may bathe, meaning it is a game which can be played by people of all ages and levels of ability. Airsoft is a bit like this, in that, in that if you wish, you can play it at a frenetic pace, but you can also spend most of a game hiding in a bush or behind a tree.
As the comedian Bill Hicks said, life is a ride....enjoy the ride!
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Sitting Duck
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So true - so very true....
I have improved a little - still crap but at least I'm not as $hit as I first was
I like to keep myself in shape - this week's shape is a sack of spuds (Chubby Brown)
I know I am not going to be last man standing - so wtf I'll be the decoy/sitting duck to draw their attention/fire whilst the experienced/better players on my team grab the opportunity of me getting my ar$ed whipped - or they can enjoy a good laugh at my expense.....
I have just one regret - why didn't I discover this peew peew stuff a lot sooner ?
Fumps
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I'm 40 I also run & mountain bike so fitness isnt really an issue as such, but I have no experience of military stuff or knowledge of firearms so I can run with the young uns but still crap.
I tend to hang back and move using my intelligence, I choose my route carefully & will often watch an exchange before committing myself into it.
I don't think age or fitness is a big decider, If you consider what you can do & match it with what needs to be done then you should be alright really
I tend to hang back and move using my intelligence, I choose my route carefully & will often watch an exchange before committing myself into it.
I don't think age or fitness is a big decider, If you consider what you can do & match it with what needs to be done then you should be alright really
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