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# Statistics
Favourites: 234; Deviations: 41; Watchers: 6
Watching: 25; Pageviews: 6209; Comments Made: 252; Friends: 25
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: Niela!Favorite movies: Elizabethtown, Serenity, Bullit
Favorite bands / musical artists: Peter Bjorn and John, Red Hot Chili Peppers,Postal Service, Coheed and Cambria, Enya,Secret Garden
Favorite writers: Akiko Yosano...more to come
Favorite games: Battle Field 2142, Soul Calibur II, Burnout 3
Favorite gaming platform: Pc
Tools of the Trade: Canon Digital Rebel XT, PS 7
Other Interests: photography, cooking, sushi, films, books, radio,writing
# About me
Current Residence: HERE! USAFavourite genre of music: Really into Altrock and folk ATM pretty much anything but Rap and R&B
Favourite photographer: S10tahoe(aka my Hubby, but he really is good!) Lucias-tears, Gilad
Operating System: Windows XP (I'll us Vista when they come out with Vista 2010)
MP3 player of choice: one that works
Shell of choice: tortilla
Wallpaper of choice: I prefer paint...
Skin of choice: mine
Favourite cartoon character: Souma Shigure/Fruits Basket, Kenshin/SamuraiX, Zeke/ctrlaldel-online.com, Largo/megatokyo.com
Personal Quote: "Everything is not what it seems...So, pay attention"
# Comments
Comments: 87
shutter-iris In reply to TheTomi [2009-09-23 15:56:01 +0000 UTC]
You are welcome! My husband and I are just getting into Airsoft, and your pictures really capture the feel of the game! I look forward to seeing more action shots from you.
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TheTomi In reply to shutter-iris [2009-09-24 11:52:29 +0000 UTC]
Wow, thanks ! I'm glad you like my pictures, and I really appriciate your comment
Good luck with your "airsoft career" and - good hunting
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shutter-iris In reply to TheTomi [2009-09-28 05:56:01 +0000 UTC]
My husband has started repairing and reselling airsoft guns to support his new "habit". He comes across a lot of really good deals, but he doesn't know enough about the guns (other than their resale value) to really know what performs the best in the field.I see that you really like to go as a sniper, which is what he is going for (it is what he liked to do in paint ball). Do you have any recommendations for a really good sniper rifle?
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TheTomi In reply to shutter-iris [2009-09-28 22:52:37 +0000 UTC]
Hi ^^
Well, it depends on how much money you want to spent and what style of gameplay you prefer. Generelly I don't recommend sniping for total airsoft newbies, because often it's much less "action" and dynamic than the "normal" kind of gameplay i.e. with an full auto assault rifle.
First of all, your husband should know what type of role fits best for him, the firepower vs. mobility argue is a big deal here. For example: You like the more dynamic gameplay with lots of "fast stalking" or a more fireteam involved role of a sniper, you'll need some specific kind of ghillie suit that allows you fast moving and still average concealment in standing or kneeling positions, and you'll need more firepower.
A higher magazin capazity aswell as a higher rate of fire is generally necesarry, in cost of less accuarcy. An semiautomatic sniper rifle, such as a gas operatated WE M16 would be a good option in this kind of "P.O.U." (Philosophy of use). Now this is an example for an offense load out and style of gameplay.
If he likes stealthy styles, is patient enough and wants to take the very best advantage in terms of range, accuracy and concealment, a boltaction sniper rifle such as a gas operated Tanaka M24/M40/M700/AICS would be a good choice, or even better an upgraded spring operated Tokyo Marui VSR-10. It all has it's pros and cons.
Speaking from experience, I recommend to beginners to start with an assault rifle, or an SMG first. When starting with a ghillie suit and sniping, you can't rely on your firepower only. You have to rely on your camouflage and your greater range than then normal player. That's what makes Sniping so hard in airsoft. If the enemy sees you, you have to retreat because usually you don't have enough firepower. You're operating alone or with a spotter - against a bunch of enemy players with AEG's and 500 BB magazine you wouldn't have a chance if you're to close and get spotted.
There are lots of controversy topics and things in this kind of role in airsoft. I'm also working on a youtube video project to share my experience with other players. Perhaps this might be interresting for you or your husband. I didn't have the time to work on the project the last weeks though - shame on me. But there is just so much to talk about, I can't put it in one message every time
My chanel Page on youtube: [link]
Hope I could help
Cheers ^^
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shutter-iris In reply to TheTomi [2009-09-29 03:58:00 +0000 UTC]
Wow, so much information! Thanks so much! We are going to look up those airsoft guns for sure. My husband, Charles played paintball often when he was just out of highschool, about 10 years ago, and he was so good that he often played by himself versus a team of about 10-12 and he had to wear a bright orange vest to keep it fair (and he often still won, no lie!) So he is very familiar with the modes of play, and he really enjoys the part of sniper. He is also extremely patient, which can actually be annoying at times, because I am not! Pretty much he is really just having to learn about the guns, which we are really grateful for the list you gave! I don't know if we will invest in Tokyo Marui guns, but we will have to see. He has ordered a Cybergun Mauser SR-Pro Tactical Springer, it is from the boneyard, so he will have to fix it up, but it was a very good deal. Thanks again for your insight!
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TheTomi In reply to shutter-iris [2009-09-29 08:05:36 +0000 UTC]
My pleasure ^^
Sounds like he has the best qualifications for being a very effective airsoft sniper
Oh, if he's interrested in building his own ghillie suit he should look up for the youtube videos "the art of camouflage" Great series for handcrafted ghillie suits.
Good hunting !
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neilak20 [2008-04-03 23:21:07 +0000 UTC]
Tag, you're it! ^_^
In your journal you must:
1.Write these rules.
2.Each tagged person must write 8 things about him/her-self.
3.Finally he/her has to tag another 8 people.
4.Go to their DA's page and write they've been tagged!
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neilak20 In reply to shutter-iris [2008-04-24 17:53:45 +0000 UTC]
What about After Finals? *is confused*
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shutter-iris In reply to neilak20 [2008-04-24 22:03:19 +0000 UTC]
I'll tag people...I don't have the time now...
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neilak20 In reply to shutter-iris [2008-04-24 22:34:51 +0000 UTC]
AH ok XD sorry I forgot >_>
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Rohwen [2008-02-12 01:08:20 +0000 UTC]
I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work! Very nice gallery.
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shutter-iris In reply to katisneat [2008-01-23 18:56:56 +0000 UTC]
your welcome! Keep up the great work!
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JonGoldie [2008-01-18 21:38:06 +0000 UTC]
Hi there, thanks very much for the recent fav, cheers,
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shutter-iris In reply to JonGoldie [2008-01-23 18:54:24 +0000 UTC]
your welcome, it is a beautiful photo
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shutter-iris In reply to mj-coffeeholick [2008-01-17 20:43:46 +0000 UTC]
np, I love your stuff!
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shutter-iris In reply to Turgoose [2007-12-07 22:45:02 +0000 UTC]
Your welcome! You have an amazing talent for your age. Keep up the great work!
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shutter-iris In reply to kneenay [2007-11-25 00:51:51 +0000 UTC]
He was too cute to pass up! I am so jealous if he is yours, I want a heeler puppy SOOOO bad!
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shutter-iris In reply to saudimack [2007-11-25 00:52:18 +0000 UTC]
You have a great gallery, two of my favs: horses and puppies!
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shutter-iris In reply to rocketmaestro [2007-11-11 21:48:59 +0000 UTC]
You are welcome! It is an awesome pic.
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Souvenirs [2007-11-09 00:55:16 +0000 UTC]
thank you so much for the and the bunch of favourites in my galery, they are very much appreciated
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shutter-iris In reply to mayonaise1980 [2007-11-08 14:40:54 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome! You have beautiful gallery!
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shutter-iris In reply to Turgoose [2007-11-06 16:41:34 +0000 UTC]
You are very welcome. You have an impressive gallery, keep up the great work!
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Souvenirs [2007-11-02 20:33:48 +0000 UTC]
thank you so much for the on "Green" if you want and have the time please check the rest of my galery you'rs very nice by the way
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