The Best Airsoft Fields in Catalonia

Do you want to burn adrenaline and have a good time with your friends? If the answer is yes, keep reading this article, because we are going to shoot you towards a brutal adrenaline rush, and we will do it knowing Airsoft.

What is Airsoft?

First of all, what the hell is Airsoft? Well, Airsoft is a wonderful way to occupy our free time, a game that shares parts of strategy and skill,

Basically in an Airsoft game we are going to simulate combats and carry out missions, each group decides the most appropriate strategy to win the challenge that is posed, for this we are going to use compressed air weapons that shoot biodegradable PVC bullets, to avoid damage we must be well equipped, something that we can get at Ranger, one of the best Airsoft stores in the country, where we can find everything from the most basic element to hyper-realistic replicas of the most famous combat weapons (pistols, revolvers, rifles, rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, submachine guns, even airsoft machine guns)

Airsoft is a totally and absolutely immersive experience, which simulates combat, to win it is essential, on the one hand, to work as a team and develop a shared strategy,

Where to play a good game of Airsoft in Catalonia.

In Catalonia there are a large number of places to practice Airsoft, and finding the one that best suits us is very easy thanks to Yumping, which offers us a huge variety of options.

Requirements to participate in Airsoft

As in everything, to be able to play Airsoft you have to meet some very simple requirements:

• Be of age.
• Comply with the regulations of the game.

Among the rules are personal safety measures, Airsoft is a safe sport as long as the safety rules are followed to the letter,

• We must wear protective glasses that meet one of the following protection standards:
  • European Standard EPI-89/686/CEE (EN166). Within this specification, they must be type A or B (they must have EN166-A or EN166-B engraved on the lens and frame) (See Annex V).
  • American standard ANSI Z87.1. Within this specification, they must be of type Z87+ (they must have Z87+ engraved) (See Annex V). GOGGLES WITH AN EYE WHICH ARE NOT SECURED BY AN ELASTIC BEHIND THE HEAD, OR WHICH ARE A MESH, ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR PLAYING AIRSOFT GAMES.

Apart from complying with the aforementioned standards , the glasses must prevent the balls from passing into the eyes from any angle, the glasses must also fit correctly and must not be able to move when the player runs, makes sudden movements or when they receive the impact of one or more balls, obviously we will never be able to take off our glasses in the playing area.

Depending on the field of play, we may find that we are required to take greater personal protection measures, forcing us to use a helmet, a mask or thick clothing.

Airsoft is a sport, and, therefore, people who show symptoms of drunkenness, apparent psychological anomalies or under the influence of narcotic substances will not be allowed to participate...

Depending on the weapon we use in the game, we will have minimum shooting distances.

Fair play and ethics when playing airsoft

In Airsoft it is essential to respect and treat teammates, rivals, organizers and referees with dignity, the decisions made by referees and organizers are respected, and arguments or violent attitudes are not instigated or encouraged.

• Never point at anyone outside the field of play
• Never take off your protective glasses or mask during the game
• Always respect the rules of the field you attend and the instructions of the referees
• Never take your airsoft replica to public places or on the street
• Always transport your airsoft replicas in specific cases or suitcases

Equipment necessary to play Airsoft

In order to practice Airsoft we must have minimum equipment, which consists of:

• An airsoft gun.
• A ball loader.
• Ammunition (airsoft balls).
• Battery or gas for the weapon.
• Shielding gas.
• Protective mask.
• Appropriate clothing (it is always preferable to wear long pants and long-sleeved clothing, as it will better protect us from the impacts of Airsoft balls)
• Comfortable and resistant footwear.

Tips for beginner players

If you have never played Airsoft, it will be good for you to follow these little tips, with them you can improve your experience and who knows, maybe you will get hooked on a sport that will make you sweat hard.

• Learn from the most experienced players
• Ask other players for help to teach you how to play better
• Invest in quality equipment
• Start with short and simple games to adapt to the game
• Be aware of the safety rules and respect them
• Use your protective equipment at all times
• Carry enough ammunition so you don't fall short during the game
• Keep your replicas clean and in good condition
• If you have any questions, ask other players or the field organization

Knowing all this, you can now gather a group of friends, look for the Airsoft field in Catalonia that best suits you, and get started in a sport that will shoot your adrenaline to unsuspected limits.