ABSOLUTE AIRSOFT
Absolute Airsoft was once home to some of
the world’s biggest paintball tournaments.
It’s now a dedicated airsoft site, and Airsoft
Action went to check it out
O
n a mild October morning I
made my way to Absolute
Airsoft’s woodland site near
White Waltham, in Berkshire.
At the safe zone I was
greeted by site operator Mark, who has
over 20 years’ experience in airsoft.
I was impressed to see more than 60
players busying themselves in the safe
zone, so while Mark was booking them
in I had a wander round to see what sort
of facilities Absolute Airsoft offered. The
layout of the safe zone allows for plenty
of undercover seating and bench space
for players to get ready and prep their kit.
Once all the players were checked
in Mark asked me how long I
would be about, and would I
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like lunch – to which I replied “all day”
and “yes please. There was up to four
”
choices of freshly cooked food – I can
most definitely recommend the chilli!
Mark also introduced me to his wife
Sarah, who manages the kitchen area and
snack bar, which offers hot and cold food
and drink throughout the day. But enough
about my belly – back to the site.
Before the game started Mark and
I managed to grab five minutes to talk
about the site. It has been running as
an airsoft site for three years and is set
on around 20 acres of woodland with
structures built inside. Mark runs the
onsite shop, which provides everything
from BBs and pyros all the way up to
pistols and AEGs, plus everything in