dl295 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Hi, I'm just about to try airsoft properly this weekend after several years umming and ahhhing over whether to have a go. Been a re-enactor for several years and decided to try something different. Already been looking at several different weapons and kit, but although I know I'll love the hobby her indoors won't let me buy a single thing until I've been once (tbh I'd have thought anything that got me out of the way for a day would be actively encouraged). Dan Link to post Share on other sites
Azubi Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 You are quite lucky in that there are loads of sites in the North West these days so you have plenty of choice to choose from when it comes to somewhere to play. Where are you playing this weekend? Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Very true you have a lot of choice with both woodland and indoors assuming you drive . Either way I am sure you will find a group of similar players to have a laugh with. Just follow two simple rules, take your hits and treat everyone as equal without shouting silly orders at them and you will be loved by all . 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
dl295 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Going to delta at skem on Sunday. Got a car so no issues getting to sites. Was hoping to go to halo mill at some point in the near future. Seen there is a sight at leek that looks like fun, been shooting down there at a range a few times. Already spent a fortune in my head, but realistically not intending to spend a huge amount( spent enough on stuff for reenacting already this year) . Dan Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/ sudden hit Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Hey. I've not been Airsofting in a few years and am also attending on Sunday! From Liverpool as well and looking to get into it full time. Pretty weird as I am also thinking about getting into the WW2 airsoft scene! Tom Link to post Share on other sites
starburst Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Halo Mill is good, as is The Manor near Warrington/Runcorn which I have been to a couple of times now, which is also a little easier to drive to from Liverpool. As others have said the North West has a great deal of choice out there, I would say try and visit a few and dont let anyone encourage you to limit your options to just the one site. Many people I know will only skirmish at the one place, but with so much choice within driving distance its stupid to go to the same site time after time! Same with buying an AEG or whatever, dont worry about buying straight away, you may as well play a few games, ask other players to have a handle of their kit and buy something you think you will be into using. Depending on if you just go to the one site or visit a couple it may take a while to get some form of proof your a skirmisher but most sites offer some sort of membership at a relatively cheap price which will do the trick (including adding you to the infamous UKARA database). The one you mentioned in Leek will be Anzio Camp, run by First and Only, which a few guys I know have been to a few times and said is good and is one I want to go to, another First and Only site nearby is The Armoury in North Wales which they have also been to and their new one called the Hive in Manchester which is pure indoor which I want to visit (the problems getting in the way of me is branching out is simply money related, our baby is born next month so precious little spare cash now, even less after, but I will play when I can). Most of all where ever you play I hope you have a great deal of fun Link to post Share on other sites
dl295 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 See you there Tom. Got to get myself some new boots before Sunday, sole has split on my boots . Link to post Share on other sites
dl295 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 See you there Tom. Got to get myself some new boots before Sunday, sole has split on my boots . Link to post Share on other sites
Tom/ sudden hit Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Will do! I'm having to head back to Cheshire to pick mine up from my parents along with a bit of old kit (bit of old camo stuff I used to use). Left them there a few weeks ago (its the countryside, you need them). Also, sent you a pm. Check it out when you get the time! Link to post Share on other sites
dl295 Posted June 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Had a fantastic first event, wasn't expecting that many on site, both teams were around 40 players. learnt a lot and heeded the advice given. There is definitely going to be a next time. Now got some essential kit to get for the next time like a vest or chest rig, and a hydration pack. Link to post Share on other sites
ltolstoy Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 · Hidden by cazboab, July 31, 2013 - No reason given Hidden by cazboab, July 31, 2013 - No reason given Had a fantastic first event, wasn't expecting that many on site, both teams were around 40 players. learnt a lot and heeded the advice given. There is definitely going to be a next time. Now got some essential kit to get for the next time like a vest or chest rig, and a hydration pack. Glad you enjoyed it, i have a chest rig for sale if your interested. Link to post
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