Airsoft Action 03 - Dec 2011 | Page 56

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 056 December 2011 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