One thing you wish you knew coming into airsoft?

[ODST]

I'm kind of new to airsoft, just wondering what your top tip is for newbros?

TIA ✌️

[SBoardley]

Don’t waste money on sniper rifles. 

[ODST]

I heard this one! glad I didn't

[Emergencychimps]

Spend as little as possible until you've done at least 3 or 4 games and even then, listen to advice as most cheap Airsoft beginner kit is a waste of money. 

 

Those cool goggles, Shemagh, viper combat vest, shit fabric holsters, uncomfortable shit facemasks....it's all shit, slow down on the wasteful spending.

[Krisz]

Financial awareness so you don't spend all of your money on airsoft. It's way more easier than you would think.

Edited March 30, 2023 by Krisz

[Cr0-Magnon]

For me it would have been to stockpile RIF's from Taiwangun pre-BREXIT. Of course that doesn't apply to anyone coming in to the hobby now.

 

I would advise to quickly get it into your head, that what @Rogerborg says about all AEG's essentially doing the same thing is true and if you play mostly woodland, you're not going to get that much use out of a pistol. So when you get your defence, start with a budget to mid-range AEG, replace the inner barrel and hop rubber (learn how to do this yourself!)

Use that until you've been around a while and if at that point you're really craving the newest/best AEG that's fine, but keep your old one as a backup. For a sidearm, just get a mid-sized TM and don't pay it much mind after that.

 

That being said, it's also fine to get something for "the collection" but do it with acceptance that it's a luxury, don't try to convince yourself that you "need" it.

Edited March 30, 2023 by Cr0-Magnon

[Adolf Hamster]

More expensive, does not always mean better performing

[Enid_Puceflange]

Hydrate

Drink water

Hydrate

 

And take the Monday after a good skirmish off work! 😉

[alxndrhll]

Ignore influencers.

[JimFromHorsham]

Good boots , good eye pro , keep

it light and unless you are doing some sort of themed / milsim / larp event then Wear what’s comfortable not what’s cool . 

[Madhouse]

The best weapon you have is your brain. Tactics are worth more than spending any amount on a pew, learn your craft.

[Jaylordofwaargh]

6 minutes ago, Enid_Puceflange said:

And take the Monday after a good skirmish off work! 😉

This one I feel in my bones. Especially as weekenders are a thing I do....

There are a number of things that, as I looked around the hobby (after first rental) that I do know instead of getting deep in, so here is a short list.

 

1. Budget Airsofting is possible and enjoyable, patience is the key

2. Good boots are simply a must as part of the setup cost

3. Most people forget mags and batteries (and charger) when considering cost of starting

4. I hike so a back bladder was part of my start up costs - nothing ruins a last game as much as not being hydrated

 

[OTH21]

Just to echo what everyone else has said really. 

 

- My G&G cm16 raider out performed my LCT AK out the box. So price isn't everything. 

- play how you want to play, find what you like doing before buying all the gnus.

- you don't need all the shiny 'operator' kit to start with. Unless you want to look like a member of 24 SAS 'the Autists'. 

- try different sites. 

Edited March 30, 2023 by OTH21

[RostokMcSpoons]

43 minutes ago, JimFromHorsham said:

Good boots , good eye pro , keep it light and unless you are doing some sort of themed / milsim / larp event then Wear what’s comfortable not what’s cool . 

Do wear what's cool... temperature-wise

I get very sweaty running around in my kit (British Army MTP under-shirt + jacket, combat trousers, belt rig) so always take along a couple of undershirts to change into (one for lunchtime, one for end of the day) so I don't get too cold when I stop running around.    That's even during the winter.
(Maybe I need to invest in some high quality running or hiking undershirts)

I tried a cheapo combat vest from eBay.   Made me sweat horribly, so I remain wary of plate-carriers and other stuff that'll add to the heat and sweat retention around the torso.

[Jaylordofwaargh]

35 minutes ago, OTH21 said:

- try different sites

If you have them near by.

 

Also having a great day is absolutely a reason to keep going back to the same site....

 

[Rogerborg]

12 hours ago, SBoardley said:

Don’t waste money on sniper rifles. 

 

Don't waste money on cheap snipers, anyway.

 

Upgrades are often side-grades.

 

Heavier BBs are the cheapest real upgrade.

 

Most successful YouTubers are presenting a fictional narrative, not a documentary.

 

The rules are more what you'd call guidelines.  Play the way you'd like others to play, even and especially if your standards exceed those of the site's marshals and their mates.

 

And meme magic is more real than Toyko Marui magic.

 

 

 

[EvilMonkee]

GBBR users are inherently better human beings

 

[BigStew]

Multipul things. Buy the best you can afford. Don't buy anything you Don't need accessories wise (the weight adds up). Good boots with ankle support. Never cheap out on eye protection. Pistols are not necessary but if you are going to get one most cases TM are better than any metal gun. Keep your fitness up you'll be less prone to injury. Always either carry water or drink after every game. If you can afford it or have modified your primary have a back up. If you upgrade for accuracy and range you can spend stupid money for minimal improvements. 

 

[Shaydee]

HPA is not magic pixie dust. It does not immediately make your gun the bestestest around.

GBB is fun and not as much of a pain in the arse as people make it out to be (if you do your research and buy the right thing - which hopefully you'd be doing anyways!)

 

And as a "wish other people knew/did this", if you're going to tinker with your gun buy a bloody chrono 😄

[EvilMonkee]

Don't buy any of Avenger63 over priced shite on the classifieds.  Be careful of buyers near Dundonald, Northern Ireland, they are probably Stephen Glennie trying to scam you *AGAIN*.  Always use Paypal and send an Invoice or request an Invoice.  NEVER use Friends and Family.  

[RostokMcSpoons]

You need to be able to count correctly...
 

 

 

[Cannonfodder]

Actually use a gun before spending the same amount on "upgrades". Often you'll get bugger all improvements.

 

Decent fieldcraft will beat Gucci kit.

 

If you're going to send your gun away to a tech then do your research first. To many people call themselves a tech but don't know what they're doing.

 

Play your way. Just because someone else wants to play a certain way doesn't mean you have to.

[Enid_Puceflange]

Some folk take it just too seriously man!

[Cannonfodder]

10 minutes ago, Enid_Puceflange said:

Some folk take it just too seriously man!

This times a gazillion. There's always one idiot who thinks they're the lovechild of Jason Hayes and Captain Price, don't be that guy. If someone outsmarts you congratulate them rather than sulking, especially if they're a new player

[heroshark]

Don't drink the milk.