Some Newbie airsoft questions...

[kalnaren]

Originally Posted by Armandhammer

Wow...I can't believe that my thread turned into a freakin bloodbath. All I asked were two simple questions lol...that's it! And I have just recently checked the American forums...and you are right...they are not as good as this forum Sorry about that reply I said earlier Dusti69

And once again...Not all teens under 18 are complete retards! Stop being stereotypical!

I'll stop being stereotypical when stereotypes stop reinforcing themselves

[Armandhammer]

Ok so I will ask again...If a 16 year old walks up to you and asks some questions aobut airsoft or even wants to try out your gun, you will simply tell them to screw off and get a life?

[Bowers]

Originally Posted by Armandhammer

Ok so I will ask again...If a 16 year old walks up to you and asks some questions aobut airsoft or even wants to try out your gun, you will simply tell them to screw off and get a life?

id tell em to go FAQ themself

[Armandhammer]

Originally Posted by TCSF-Bowers

id tell em to go FAQ themself

How can you create a audience for airsoft when you tell them off like that? Please tell me the majority of airsofters are not like this?

[W0lf]

Originally Posted by Armandhammer

How can you create a audience for airsoft when you tell them off like that? Please tell me the majority of airsofters are not like this?

When you meet an airsofter in person, generally you're screwed if you make a bad impression. I'm a pretty reasonable person, and there's a couple (not man) teenagers I wouldn't mind letting them try my gun. There's also a few over 18 that I wouldn't want them to even look at my gun lest their stupidity and ignorance scare my gun into not working. Sadly I live with one of those tools, which is the second big reason I keep my gun across town at my buddy's instead of here at home.

Some people are just irresponsible idiots.

Can I shoot you in the foot? Come on just let me shoot you. It won't hurt I promise. Come on just let me shoot your foot. *shoots me in the toe*

Had I lost my temper, that gun would've ended up in his face. Not pointing at, but inside. Even with a clearsoft Crappy Tire special handgun, getting shot in the toe without shoes from only 6' away isn't a pleasant feeling.

[Bowers]

Originally Posted by Armandhammer

How can you create a audience for airsoft when you tell them off like that? Please tell me the majority of airsofters are not like this?

*looks at rather obvious replacement of fuck with FAQ* some people just dont get my jokes

now for the real answer id tell them to go to airsoft canada and read the faqs like i always do hence the go *FAQ* yourself

jeez

[Armandhammer]

lmfao oh my bad...good joke though

[kalnaren]

Originally Posted by Armandhammer

Ok so I will ask again...If a 16 year old walks up to you and asks some questions aobut airsoft or even wants to try out your gun, you will simply tell them to screw off and get a life?

That would 100% totally depend on their attitude.

[Armandhammer]

Thank you Kalnaren, WOLF and TCSF-Bowers...

Couple more questions...

1)Does airsoft require ALOT of skill? I might have concluded that it all depends on the gun you have... and how much money you want to spend. I mean everyone ususally talks about how good there gun is and what not, but I havn't seen or heard of any stories about a daring 20-metre dash through hails of BB's to reach the enemy bunker and take out a group of opposing players...lol something like that? Or is that all bullcrap...

[W0lf]

Originally Posted by Armandhammer

Thank you Kalnaren, WOLF and TCSF-Bowers...

Couple more questions...

1)Does airsoft require ALOT of skill? I might have concluded that it all depends on the gun you have... and how much money you want to spend. I mean everyone ususally talks about how good there gun is and what not, but I havn't seen or heard of any stories about a daring 20-metre dash through hails of BB's to reach the enemy bunker and take out a group of opposing players...lol something like that? Or is that all bullcrap...

2)Recommended airsoft company that makes RELIABLE,LONG LASTING AND AMAZING(quality) airsot guns? I am NOT asking for the best gun lol

There is a degree of skill involved. Sure most guys talk about how good their gun is, but really if the player sucks than the gun doesn't matter. The best things you could learn is proper use of camouflage, moving quietly, and aside from that all that's left is tactics and aiming.

[kalnaren]

Originally Posted by Armandhammer

Thank you Kalnaren, WOLF and TCSF-Bowers...

Couple more questions...

1)Does airsoft require ALOT of skill? I might have concluded that it all depends on the gun you have... and how much money you want to spend. I mean everyone ususally talks about how good there gun is and what not, but I havn't seen or heard of any stories about a daring 20-metre dash through hails of BB's to reach the enemy bunker and take out a group of opposing players...lol something like that? Or is that all bullcrap...

There's a saying in airsoft: Don't upgrade the gun, upgrade the player. A good player can compensate for a bad gun far, far more effectively than a good gun can compensate for a bad player. I've played with quite a few people who use stock guns and they are all great players.

Airsoft is less about the amount/quality of the equipment, and more about one's ability to use what equipment they have effectively. A fully kitted out n00b with a $3k PTW, $1,000 worth of tac gear, and all the frills is still just a n00b. The gun and gear won't help them much if s/he can't use them.

For example, I recently discovered that, for the past season, my gun was only shooting at 240 fps. I was shooting .25's out of it, so it was only shooting those at 210-220-ish. I held my own just fine in every game I played. I'm not trying to sound elite or anything, I'm just trying to say I adjusted how I played to improve myself. I didn't blame it on my equipment.

[W0lf]

Originally Posted by kalnaren

I didn't blame it on my equipment.

I may speak for everyone, although I don't claim to, but the only time the equipment should be blamed is when the user brings the wrong equipment, or when it breaks with no warning.

For example, even a good player would fail if they used blue urban camo in a forest. They'd also fail if all of a sudden their mag blew up [lol DC_ACU]

[Armandhammer]

Originally Posted by W0lf

For example, even a good player would fail if they used blue urban camo in a forest.

That reminds me of peter Griffin in Vietnam lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raei6TwMOpU

[kalnaren]

Originally Posted by W0lf

I may speak for everyone, although I don't claim to, but the only time the equipment should be blamed is when the user brings the wrong equipment, or when it breaks with no warning.

For example, even a good player would fail if they used blue urban camo in a forest. They'd also fail if all of a sudden their mag blew up [lol DC_ACU]

I agree. I blamed it on my gun when I had it out to my first game and the f**king mechbox locked up on it.

Otherwise, my total lack of skill is my own awsomeness failure.

[Armandhammer]

On that note of camo, should I also worry about the expenses of the many different camo types I should buy? I am sure an airsoft event would supply the needs for the tactical camo, right? I mean there are so many types and themes....

Why does airsoft have to be so expensive
It's worth it in the end though