Are airsoft's dangerous?

by **Spartan043** » Mon May 29, 2006 1:54 pm

Hey, uhm, im trying to get an airsoft, and i was wondering if airsofts are really all that dangerous with proper eyegear. I havent really airsofted before, so could nay of you tell me?

by **sonshadowcat** » Mon May 29, 2006 1:56 pm

Besides the welts and chipped teeth, I don't think theres anything too dangerous...

by **Sleepy** » Mon May 29, 2006 2:13 pm

Airsoft is one of those sports like football. if you're stupid, theres potential for some major pain. but if you wear the proper eye gear, wraparound lenses rated ANSI Z87.1, you shouldnt have much issue. chipped teeth can be prevented by wearing a mouth guard, some sort of mask or wrap, or just keeping your mouth shut under fire. as for the welts, safety kills are a beautiful thing. but if you get lit up at point blank...here's a straw. suck it up. if you accidently smoke-check someone up at point blank, make sure you sincerely apologize. I did that at Grid 18, and I made a point of apologizing to him before I moved on.

Kneepads and Elbow pads can provide a certain amount of protection from bumps and bruises, or atleast make hitting the dirt alittle easier. gloves are a good thing too.

But at the least, pick up some safety goggles of the proper rating. off-the-shelf sunglasses wont do the trick, unless they have the proper rating. dont even ask. if it doesnt say that its ANSI Z87.1, its not.

by **Spartan043** » Mon May 29, 2006 2:15 pm

Hey, do they fit well over glasses?

by **RedSpo0n** » Mon May 29, 2006 2:20 pm

Depends on what type of protection you pick up.

Most paintball goggles will fit over glasses. Alot of Tactical style goggles will too.

My personal choice was to have my prescription made in some up-to-standard eye protection.

Google can be your friend on that one. Most places that sell tactical eyewear also carry teh Prescription inserts for them. But then, much cheaper options are availible too. Look around and see what you can come up with. Just make sure they're ANSI Z87.1 or better.

by **Sleepy** » Mon May 29, 2006 2:20 pm

Depends. I've got a set that fit pretty well over my last set of civvy glasses, except for the whole fogging up towards the end issue. some sets are designed to sit flush against skin. theres a lot of different safety lenses out there. hardware stores are a good place to look.

by **ARES** » Mon May 29, 2006 8:40 pm

yeah prescription is hella expensive but it probobly is a lot more comfortable

by **Eyes On** » Mon May 29, 2006 10:40 pm

Nothing is too dangerous for a Navy SEAL!

by **Niall** » Mon May 29, 2006 11:02 pm

Casca wrote:Nothing is too dangerous for a Navy SEAL!

DAMN! I feel the sting on that one!

by **Illeix** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:01 am

Reverend wrote:chipped teeth can be prevented by wearing a mouth guard, some sort of mask or wrap.

I wear a respirator/gas mask to help with that, and it looks cool... kinda

by **Spartan043** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:34 am

Casca wrote:Nothing is too dangerous for a Navy SEAL!

I dont really... Its my CSS screenname, so i dont really mind.

by **Eyes On** » Tue May 30, 2006 8:38 am

I hereby dub thee "Food Blister".

by **Family Jewells** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:16 am

If you want to get really safe, get a full head paintball mask. They actually look kinda' cool!

by **Silent** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:43 am

JunbJub45 wrote:If you want to get really safe, get a full head paintball mask. They actually look kinda' cool!

Mod Edit: For players under the age of 18 it is strongly urged that a full facemask is worn.

No.

by **Niall** » Tue May 30, 2006 11:53 am

Safety First. :P

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