From painball to airsoft

[MrGoofie]

Hi, my name is Ryan. I am 27 years old. I recently moved from Washington DC to Yakima. I was in the Navy for the last 8 years and got out in December. While in DC I started playing paintball. But since it is expensive to play it is hard to play regularly. I have been playing paintball for about 2 years. But now I want to play a more realistic milsim. I don't have any equipment yet, but when I do I am willing to travel to almost anywhere in Washington and most of Oregon. I am glad to find this place and glad to be part of the community. I hope to see you on the field. Thank you!

[NFS_Shadow]

Welcome. There's always games going on.

[Lukens]

Welcome to airsoft. I did a similar thing. Paintballed for a few years, but way to expensive. Airsoft is more affordable in the short run, but way more expensive in the long run if you get into gear whore wars lol.

[Switch]

Hello, and welcome to AP!

[MrGoofie]

Thanks, guys. I notice that a couple of you are from Portland area. What are some places to buy gear around town? I rather see and hold an AEG before purchasing. Also what about playing fields in the area? I know of Camp R&R. Thanks again.

[drpepper475]

Welcome to AP. Look around there is plenty to see and learn. Check the playfields section here: viewforum.php?f=159

[ogrejager]

So do they hurt so bad that you call it "painball" or is that a typo?

(asks the guy that played paintball for 20 years)

Welcome to AP!

[Sir Stubby Eyre]

Camp R&R and Sir Stubby welcome you to AP.

[MrGoofie]

I didn't even realize That I spelled it wrong. Usually I am a better speller. Oh well... I love the adrenaline rush on being shot at. It doesn't hurt one bit. The worse shot I ever taken was to the forehead from about 20 feet away.