Gear & YOU: Working Towards A Better Future (TM)

[Raith]

This is a great post, it helps out a lot since I've recently been looking for a good gear setup and this gave me several ideas, thanks again

No problem, thats why I wrote it.  Glad to help out and inspire.

[DMAN007]

I have a non related question for Raith, How do you get the pictures of the guns on your signature??? I"ve been wondering this for a while.

[thatoneguy92088]

http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~avro504/gunicon.html

or to customize it

http://dragonflyteam.free.fr/pimpmyairsoft/#

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

I have a question, where did you get your radio set?  Also the url below is a great product to cary in your guy's med kits, I always keep a few packets of it in mine. It really works great, even helps with the pain and itching of cat claw!

http://www.biolife.com/images/Pkg_urgentQR_app.jpg

[Raith]

I have a question, where did you get your radio set?  Also the url below is a great product to cary in your guy's med kits, I always keep a few packets of it in mine. It really works great, even helps with the pain and itching of cat claw!

http://www.biolife.com/images/Pkg_urgentQR_app.jpg

If you're talking about the radios - ebay.

If you're talking about the headset - www.swatheadsets.com

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

Ok thanks! I've been looking for that stuff forever.

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

For anyone looking to use a headset to use with a motorla talkabout or simaler 2 way radio here is a great headset from Airsoft GI,  [smilie=armata_pdt_06.gif]

http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?cPath=29_64&products_id=4722

Here is the same headset but with a smaller plug,

http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?cPath=29_64&products_id=4715

[halfwayhero]

i play cqb the most, what kind of gear would be the best for me?

[DaGunner]

Bullydog you can get that same headset for 24 bucks on ebaybanned. At least I'm pretty sure, correct me if I'm wrong.

[Bully Dog Airsoft]

Thanks for the info, always good to get it cheaper if you can.

[Ninja]

I wish water cancelled out the weight of everything else I carry...  [smilie=armata_pdt_05.gif]

[busta_cap]

I wish water cancelled out the weight of everything else I carry...  [smilie=armata_pdt_05.gif]

God I hate reviving old threads but...To address this comment..If you are in even average shape..you shouldn't have an issue carrying around 20-30lbs of airsoft gear on your upper body..The problem is that most people are not in shape at all..so they huff and puff and pass the hell out. :shock:  If you find yourself in this position at airsoft mock battles, try tossing on a backpack or your gear(not to the extent of weapons) and run or jog a half mile a day and gradually increase your duration and speed..It gets pretty easy after a while. I know this is all common sense, but considering how fat these country is getting, best be hopping on that treadmill! :idea:

[Wolfan8or]

+1 busta

the stuff isn't too heavy, youre just too outta shape to carry it

[Ganef]

Conversation about working out is not what this thread is about.

Getting in shape is a good idea in general, however there are ways to rethink your kit and trim some excess fat that isnt useful. I used to carry 13mags on me but after a few large games I found that even in the heaviest of firefights, I only went through about 5-6 mags. So I cut my load in half and supplemented it with more ability to reload. Thinking objectively about what you carry and trimming the excess is what Raith was getting at with this thread, i.e. fine tuning your kit to optimize performance. Fine tuning yourself is a whole different discussion.

[Sergeant First Class Keenan]

So true.

30-45 minutes 3 times a week of mild cardio (tred-mil, stair stepper, olpitcal, ect) will really help throw in 1 minute of push ups (on your knees to begin with) and 1 minute of crunches 3 times a week will make airsoft easier, and life in general better.

Honestly if your winded standing in line waiting to order your super size combo meal, airsoft might not be the hobby for you. And god knows the Army National Guard aint gonna be in your future.

Anyway. Learning how to wear your gear the right way, (back pack on tight and high, not droopy) evened outload, not hauling around more then needed, ect all help.