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Danarchy
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Long Time Player, planning visit to Europe
18 August, 2014, 18:18
Hello, I'm Danarchy. My son and I have been taking part in airsoft and milsim games since 2009 and plan to travel to Adriatic Airsoft next May and then try to visit at least one other location for a game while vacationing in Europe. We have played at a number of major ops in the US, including Broken Home and Irene. We usually play on the OPFOR side, because we enjoy the challenge.
If we come to the UK, what is the place that we don't want to miss? At least the one where we can rent an AEG, as it can be a hassle to travel them in some countries from what I've heard.
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18 August, 2014, 21:10
Re: Long Time Player, planning visit to Europe
UK law on firearms..or things that look like firearms...or even things that dont look like firearms..but are vaugley firearm shaped.
It depends on what sort of game you want to do, A skirmish or a Milsim type game..woodland or CQB.
FPS limits are very different over here too.
YOu are looking on most sites at;
350fps tops for an Automatic (some sites 328 fps)
400 to 450 for a semi auto
450 to 500 for a bolt action.
ask away, we are a friendly bunch.
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18 August, 2014, 21:20
Re: Long Time Player, planning visit to Europe
where in the UK are you going to be stopping, as we might not be as big as the US but our motorways can still be a bitch.
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18 August, 2014, 23:22
Re: Long Time Player, planning visit to Europe
yeah, some american relatives came over to stay a few years back with a list of places they'd like to go/see in the UK... they achieved about 10% of what they genuinely believed was a feasible list, simply because they underestimated the size of the UK and the mess that we call roads!
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19 August, 2014, 04:23
Re: Long Time Player, planning visit to Europe
Well, Scotland seems to produce many good airsoft videos with locations like Section 8, The Fort and Land Warrior, and I have an old friend that has ended up living in Edinburgh. I'm looking for an interesting place for a skirmish where we can rent a couple AEGs and not have to carry our gear on the trains. But no offense to the paintballers, but if we are travelling this far, we don't want to end up playing on a 100 meter x 20 meter speedball field. Of course, being a tourist, I suppose that I should squeeze London, a castle and Stonehenge into the trip as well.
The FPS limits seem fine. We generally use TMs, as the hop-up compensates for the sub-300 fps and they don't break down.
Also, I understand that most places there allow steel mesh goggles. Is that correct?
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And thanks for the tips about avoiding the roads. I spent enough time commuting in traffic for work, so I don't want to do that during my vacation as well.
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19 August, 2014, 08:50
Re: Long Time Player, planning visit to Europe
Yes you are correct. Some sites under 18.s must wear full face.
Places id reccomend are around bristol/ midlands look at first and only and zed adventures. Some good sites things loke abandoned shopping malls old giant hospitals...a tower block etc.
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19 August, 2014, 09:04
Re: Long Time Player, planning visit to Europe
Hi Dan, welcome to the UK, (when you get here), I'd agree totally with Monkey, base yourself around Bristol, then, apart from having some great airsoft sites within striking distance, you've also got a chance to visit things like Stonhenge in one direction and the fantastic castles of Wales in the other, without having to travel too far...
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19 August, 2014, 09:37
Re: Long Time Player, planning visit to Europe
Although bristol is quite a hard accent for non natives...you may need a translator. I had a friend from boston come over. It was a little bit like tge translation scene in hot fuzz
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21 August, 2014, 13:08
Re: Long Time Player, planning visit to Europe
Yes, Bristol looks great. The Mall and the Manor would be unique experiences and they have good rental packages. Sounds perfect and thanks for the help.
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21 August, 2014, 14:45
Re: Long Time Player, planning visit to Europe
Section 8 is just woodland its not really that well developed (used to live up there many moons ago)
If you're near the Mall side of things try Bluestreak Airsoft. Has mix of CQB, Woodland and open terrain.
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I've been playing airsoft/milsim since 2009 and have participated at dozens of ops, including major US national ops. I'm looking forward to trying some international events in Europe in the coming years. Find out more about
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