Playing Pew Pew like a kid when I'm 51...

[Daddy Foote]

My first post here, and Yes, you read that right. 51 years of age and I have only just crawled out from under my rock and discovered Airsoft - well about a month ago. Turns out my partner's son has been doing it for years...

So, while still full of festive cheer (booze) I agreed to have a go. So I went for a game of CQB in The Mill in Wigan on the 30th December and....I'm hooked. I loved it. My body didn't like it like though. Legs felt like rubber and struggled to climb stairs for 3 days. Lol. And my body looked like it had chicken pox that turned into 19 multicoloured bruises over the next day or so.
Well I am 51 and 1.5 stone over weight... Which is one of the reasons why I went, to get a bit fitter...
After changing my job from an active plumber and builder I got an office job 6 months ago for a software company and piled on the weight. Struggling to put your shoes on, being late for work 'cos the shirt you just ironed was too tight (true story) I had to start doing something and what can be more fun that running around like a 9 year old playing Pew Pew???
I've had a few goes now, all at the same place. Learning the CQB site so I can focus on improving my skills, what little I have. I must be getting better though as only 2 bruises after the last skirmish. With improved skill and a bit more experience, next week I'm off to another CQB venue to play Pew Pew
Wish me luck!!!

Ps. Any advice on how to improve my CQB game?

 

[Shamal]

Hi and welcome to the madhouse young un' ?

51? You are in your best years. Experience,stamina and a good vocabulary of swear words all well suited for airsoft lol.

Been in the building trade nearly all my life and I have found that helps me keep relatively fit although I'm carrying a bit extra now.

Well done for striking out and haven't taking up a new hobby. It's gonna cost ya though!

Cqb can be brutal but you learn to wear thicker clothes ? 

Have a go at some woodland games if you can. More walking and bigger areas to cover but a slightly more relaxed pace and plenty of new tricks to learn.

I just take things at a speed that's comfortable for me.....slow! Lol

Remember softly softly catchee monkey.

If it becomes a pain or a chore then stop doing what you are doing and try a different approach.

Above all remember you are paying so enjoy ? 

Good luck and call your hits ?

Regards 

 

[strykerles]

advice for CQB, check your corners and be prepared to swear when you get shot to the pinky finger ?

also welcome

 

[EDcase]

Lets just say you aren't the oldest ?

CQB tends to be quite a bit higher energy than woodland games so try one of those too if you get a chance

 

[Daddy Foote]

advice for CQB, check your corners and be prepared to swear when you get shot to the pinky finger ?

also welcome

I learnt on my second go that wearing fingerless gloves can make you dance...

Lets just say you aren't the oldest ?

CQB tends to be quite a bit higher energy than woodland games so try one of those too if you get a chance

Planning on woodland games when it gets a bit warmer and I have some kit together. 

 

[strykerles]

I learnt on my second go that wearing fingerless gloves can make you dance...

Planning on woodland games when it gets a bit warmer and I have some kit together. 

I took a tri shot to the hand with gloves on and i think  i did the macarena

 

[Daddy Foote]

I took a tri shot to the hand with gloves on and i think  i did the macarena

Ha ha ha ha ha

 

[Shamal]

I took a tri shot to the hand with gloves on and i think  i did the macarena

Feel ya pain buddy ?

Why the fuck do they hurt so much??

 

[strykerles]

Feel ya pain buddy ?

Why the fuck do they hurt so much??

close range+3 bbs+pinky+snap firing =

 

[Fatboy40]

Proper knee pads make playing as an "oldie" so much easier, I'm 50 this year and they've been a God send, I can hide in low down places and take sneaky shot while others run around collecting boxes and flipping barrels ? (proper ones though from, like from Alta)

 

[GAMBLE]

Hi @Daddy Foote ?

Welcome to the forum, full of advice and like minded players! ???

Glad you are enjoying it and continue to do so!

I have a channel and few videos that may be of interest, especially fitness related? ?

CQB tips…. Watch John Wick franchise and take notes! ??

?GAMBLE?

 

[Shamal]

Hi @Daddy Foote ?

Welcome to the forum, full of advice and like minded players! ???

Glad you are enjoying it and continue to do so!

I have a channel and few videos that may be of interest, especially fitness related? ?

CQB tips…. Watch John Wick franchise and take notes! ??

?GAMBLE?

Sorry fella I was distracted.

?

Regards 

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

Proper knee pads make playing as an "oldie" so much easier, I'm 50 this year and they've been a God send, I can hide in low down places and take sneaky shot while others run around collecting boxes and flipping barrels ? (proper ones though from, like from Alta)

Second that!  I've just spent an hour searching for mine because I absolutely could not face the idea of playing tomorrow without them

Found em, spray painted them (I'm spray painting anything these days).  Happy bunny. (55 yrs old soon)

 

[Cannonfodder]

Welcome to the madness. I'm not quite your age, but I've been playing for years and still ache in places I forgot I had for a couple of days after a game day (it's not the age but the mileage). One good thing about airsoft is that you can play at whatever pace you prefer, let the kids jacked up on monster do the running around if you want

 

[ak2m4]

welcome to the sport.  makes me happy to see younger and older getting involved.  health is so important, desk job will kill ya if not careful.  IT and doughnuts nearly ended me!  So many of us here around similar age. Have fun....

 

[heroshark]

Plenty of 50+ players I know and I intend to myself when I get there. Cqb it's all about always keeping  your gun up and slicing the pie right. You'll find videos on that. I always like to take corners low then if I have contact and have to take cover when I try turn it again I'll vary the hight at which I take my shots so the enemy can't hold a point of aim. Once you are out slicing the pie and aiming on an enemy and they have taken cover stay out but change your hight but stay out and aimed where they originally popped out(usually standing) they will more than likely pop out in the same spot and a lot will present you something to shoot before they can even take a shot. Watch your shadows don't show you up, sometimes you will just have to to advance but it's good to be aware of it and ready. If you have a torch or laser only use it when it's essential . If you are sneaking in the pitch black and you really need it put your hand over it and limit the light if you need to see your footing. Move quietly no rattly kit like hicaps. Good face pro. Grenades are very handy.

 

[Jedi_Master]

Welcome .

 

[Rogerborg]

So many of us here around similar age

Reporting for duty.

And yup to all of the above.  Pad the bony bits.  Stay alive until Aliens motion trackers go retail.

I prefer the intensity and up-close-and-personalnessness of CQB, but woodland makes for an interesting (and literal) change of pace.  It's all good, and an excuse to blow the kids' inheritance on different costumes and toys that you don't really need.

 

[Daddy Foote]

Welcome to the madness. I'm not quite your age, but I've been playing for years and still ache in places I forgot I had for a couple of days after a game day (it's not the age but the mileage). One good thing about airsoft is that you can play at whatever pace you prefer, let the kids jacked up on monster do the running around if you want

The first time I played it was madness. The last game I was a lot slower and thinking more. Got hit a lot less and probably got the same amount of kills.

 

[Daddy Foote]

Proper knee pads make playing as an "oldie" so much easier, I'm 50 this year and they've been a God send, I can hide in low down places and take sneaky shot while others run around collecting boxes and flipping barrels ? (proper ones though from, like from Alta)

Pads don't seam to help my knees. The pain is when I try to stand up. I have exercises that help but not had to do them to sit in a chair at a desk... Lol. I've starting again...

Hi @Daddy Foote ?

Welcome to the forum, full of advice and like minded players! ???

Glad you are enjoying it and continue to do so!

I have a channel and few videos that may be of interest, especially fitness related? ?

CQB tips…. Watch John Wick franchise and take notes! ??

?GAMBLE?

What's the channel?

I took a tri shot to the hand with gloves on and i think  i did the macarena

Pads don't seam to help my knees. The pain is when I try to stand up. I have exercises that help but not had to do them to sit in a chair at a desk... Lol. I've starting again...

What's the channel?

I've just bought a pair of these from eBay...