Have a disability but want to play airsoft

ShelledPants · March 31st, 2016, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Cliffradical

Multicam isn't cool any more?

EDIT: And that's some pretty cool gear in the photo.

_Whiskey_ · March 31st, 2016, 11:32

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Originally Posted by cliffradical

multicam isn't cool any more?

go retro!

BloodSport · March 31st, 2016, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Cliffradical

Multicam isn't cool any more?

When was it ever? I thought it was just a fanboy fad......

Ricochet · March 31st, 2016, 11:44

It's only popular amongst those who want their camouflage to work well/properly.

Cliffradical · March 31st, 2016, 12:26

My loadout options are "90s War Movie About Jungles" or "A Fanboy Fad/ Realtree for Nerds".

Thinking I need something new. What's the most obnoxiously obscure costume I can wear to Fakewar without breaking the bank?

(Sorry for hijacking OP, go play when/ where you want. 99.9% of people are just happy to have a new person out and playing, the other 0.01% of people who would actually give you shit should be aggressively ignored until they get banned.
Plus, what feels better than proving a person like that wrong by kicking their ass in their own game? Not much.
Give'r hell, bud!)

alchemy · March 31st, 2016, 12:40

Just go for it man. Maybe make a post in the event section when you plan to go try it out and see if anyone from the board will be there for support if it makes you feel more comfortable. The first game I ever played was at Siege and I had a friend with me who is disabled. He only has one full arm, his other arm never fully formed properly. He had a tough time trying to use a full rifle, but he loved it when we gave him a pistol to use. Nobody said shit to him all day. I don't really have any friends that are into this so pretty much every time I go I'm out by myself but I haven't found it too difficult to meet some cool people to talk or chill with at games. It can seem a bit intimidating at first, but if you're even a little outgoing and have a positive attitude it goes a long way.

Grudge · March 31st, 2016, 12:49

I attended a few games where one guy was deaf and the other had severe visual impairment, they use to roll out together as the deaf guy could see great and the legally blind guy could hear fantastic. THey were an awesome team. Nobody laughed at them.

Remember that as guys get to know you there will be the good natured camaraderie with the typical verbal shots, but that will be a sign that guys like you!

Be open and honest, don't take everything too serious and have fun.

ShelledPants · March 31st, 2016, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Cliffradical

My loadout options are "90s War Movie About Jungles" or "A Fanboy Fad/ Realtree for Nerds".

Thinking I need something new. What's the most obnoxiously obscure costume I can wear to Fakewar without breaking the bank?

Cool kids can wear whatever they want if they have the skill to back it up.

Honestly.

Woodland is gold.
Tri Desert is gold.
DPM is gold.

All are dirt cheap.

Mix and match for fun.

$99 "Ghillie" tops from cabelas work ridiculously well and look pro.

Look at that sexy mother fucker on the far left.

EDIT: Irony isn't lost on me, MC bottoms ftw.

I worked with two other guys in a similar setup, and we had a legit hard time keeping track of each other bounding from tree to tree. You stop and you disappear.

BogardusFoul · March 31st, 2016, 22:55

One of my teammates has mobility issues. I actually think that the ATV that Hectic posted may be his... or at least looks pretty damned close to it.

mrjaybles · March 31st, 2016, 23:26

Thanks for the feedback guys!

Gunny1980 · March 31st, 2016, 23:40

Do what makes you happy and don't give a single fuck about what anyone else thinks man! Make it your own personal challenge, push yourself, and I guarantee you will feel awesome

The community has your six !

RainyEyes · March 31st, 2016, 23:56

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Originally Posted by Gunny1980

Do what makes you happy and don't give a single fuck about what anyone else thinks man! Make it your own personal challenge, push yourself, and I guarantee you will feel awesome

The community has your six !

No, he's support gunner he's supposed to have our six we're moving up and he's suppressing. Don't confuse him!

Gunny1980 · April 1st, 2016, 00:01

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Originally Posted by RainyEyes

No, he's support gunner he's supposed to have our six we're moving up and he's suppressing. Don't confuse him!

^^^^^^lol^^^^^^

Touche good sir

localfreerider · April 1st, 2016, 01:11

I'm a little late to the party but my advice is go for it and damn the naysayers! Anyone who laughs at someone with a physical disability has a mental deficiency/inferiority complex.

RainyEyes · April 1st, 2016, 08:06

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Originally Posted by localfreerider

I'm a little late to the party but my advice is go for it and damn the naysayers! Anyone who laughs at someone with a physical disability has a mental deficiency/inferiority complex.

Most important thing is to not take it to heart. You have friends who will laugh with you if you fall or fumble. And you have "friends" who laugh AT you when you mess up. Know between the two because that could make or break your night because not everyone who laughs with you is your friend.

You know your limits. So I don't know how comfortable you are with joking around about it, but being able to have a sense of humor makes night and day in getting to know people especially if they never met someone with a disability before. They might be tense/uncomfortable to interact with you.

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March 31st, 2016, 11:44	#19
Ricochet How much sand CAN you fit in your vagina!? Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Delta, BC (Greater Vancouver)	It's only popular amongst those who want their camouflage to work well/properly. __________________ I have developed a new sport called Airhard. Pretty much the same as Airsoft, except you have to maintain an erection...

March 31st, 2016, 12:49	#22
Grudge multitech Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: with your girlfriend, playing with her P90.	I attended a few games where one guy was deaf and the other had severe visual impairment, they use to roll out together as the deaf guy could see great and the legally blind guy could hear fantastic. THey were an awesome team. Nobody laughed at them. Remember that as guys get to know you there will be the good natured camaraderie with the typical verbal shots, but that will be a sign that guys like you! Be open and honest, don't take everything too serious and have fun. __________________ Nothing says loving, like a head shot!

March 31st, 2016, 22:55	#24
BogardusFoul Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Guelph, ON	One of my teammates has mobility issues. I actually think that the ATV that Hectic posted may be his... or at least looks pretty damned close to it. __________________ Stabface Custom Embroidery Name Tapes Team Patches Hats Custom Embroidery www.stabface.ca

March 31st, 2016, 12:26	#20
Cliffradical butthurt for not having a user title Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Winnipeg	My loadout options are "90s War Movie About Jungles" or "A Fanboy Fad/ Realtree for Nerds". Thinking I need something new. What's the most obnoxiously obscure costume I can wear to Fakewar without breaking the bank? (Sorry for hijacking OP, go play when/ where you want. 99.9% of people are just happy to have a new person out and playing, the other 0.01% of people who would actually give you shit should be aggressively ignored until they get banned. Plus, what feels better than proving a person like that wrong by kicking their ass in their own game? Not much. Give'r hell, bud!)

March 31st, 2016, 12:40	#21
alchemy Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Toronto	Just go for it man. Maybe make a post in the event section when you plan to go try it out and see if anyone from the board will be there for support if it makes you feel more comfortable. The first game I ever played was at Siege and I had a friend with me who is disabled. He only has one full arm, his other arm never fully formed properly. He had a tough time trying to use a full rifle, but he loved it when we gave him a pistol to use. Nobody said shit to him all day. I don't really have any friends that are into this so pretty much every time I go I'm out by myself but I haven't found it too difficult to meet some cool people to talk or chill with at games. It can seem a bit intimidating at first, but if you're even a little outgoing and have a positive attitude it goes a long way.

March 31st, 2016, 23:26	#25
mrjaybles Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hamilton, Ontario	Thanks for the feedback guys!

March 31st, 2016, 23:40	#26
Gunny1980 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Whitby ON	Do what makes you happy and don't give a single fuck about what anyone else thinks man! Make it your own personal challenge, push yourself, and I guarantee you will feel awesome The community has your six ! __________________ NORTHERN GUNFIGHTERS Follow us on: FB Northern Gunfighters IG northern.gunfighters

April 1st, 2016, 01:11	#29
localfreerider willing to perform services in a dark alley that may or may not leave you satisfied for a title. GFE = 1, looks = 2, BBFS for an extra $50. Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Never gonna let you down	I'm a little late to the party but my advice is go for it and damn the naysayers! Anyone who laughs at someone with a physical disability has a mental deficiency/inferiority complex.

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