OP: SILENT NIGHT April 4-5 7pm-Midnight

[Riddick]

There will be ammo and green gas and a few other items for sale onsite if you need any...

[lunacite]

There will be ammo and green gas and a few other items for sale onsite if you need any...

Do we need to buy ammo? I thought it was being provided.

[Hellcat's Doc]

The Cascade Hellcats will be brining 3 on Friday for Defense, and 3 on sat for offence.

Will there be set places for the people who are playing both days to stay? Or are we on our own?

[Eclipse]

previously living in rainier, i know that there are no hotels there. Your best bet is to find a hotel in Longview, WA.

[Machine]

I have sealed goggles, but no "helmet". I was planning on wearing a full balaclava that covers everything from my collar bone up (except my eyes which will be safe underneath the goggles). The material is a decent thickness, and should provide me with moderate protection (given everyones shooting under 330 like they should). Will my gear be okay or do I need to go hunting for a flight helmet?

[Amos]

I have sealed goggles, but no "helmet". I was planning on wearing a full balaclava that covers everything from my collar bone up (except my eyes which will be safe underneath the goggles). The material is a decent thickness, and should provide me with moderate protection (given everyones shooting under 330 like they should). Will my gear be okay or do I need to go hunting for a flight helmet?

The helmets are to prevent busting your noggin' on a door jam or desk*, not to protect from BBs.

*My helmet saved my head at the last event hosted at Rainier. It was a desk that would have most assuredly busted open my cranium and caused me to get some stitches at the very minimum, the requirement is well founded.

You can probably find a replica PASGT or MICH helmet for a pretty decent price, most airsoft sites carry them.

Happy hunting.

[Eclipse]

andy and bax has them for $30

[Seagreen]

Yes, we'll provide ammo.

[Machine]

I have sealed goggles, but no "helmet". I was planning on wearing a full balaclava that covers everything from my collar bone up (except my eyes which will be safe underneath the goggles). The material is a decent thickness, and should provide me with moderate protection (given everyones shooting under 330 like they should). Will my gear be okay or do I need to go hunting for a flight helmet?

The helmets are to prevent busting your noggin' on a door jam or desk*, not to protect from BBs.

*My helmet saved my head at the last event hosted at Rainier. It was a desk that would have most assuredly busted open my cranium and caused me to get some stitches at the very minimum, the requirement is well founded.

You can probably find a replica PASGT or MICH helmet for a pretty decent price, most airsoft sites carry them.

Happy hunting.

Do replicas offer the same "anti-noggin crackin" protection than the real deal? I don't wan't to buy something that's going to crack open with my skull if I fall down ( Which I don't plan on doing. I've been working in a hazardous work enviroment for over 7 years without a helmet, and I'm still head wound free).

[Reese]

Replicas aren't going to be able to withstand a bat to the head or a bullet (obviously), but if you happen to be in a tight space and you bang your head on a air duct or a rafter it will save you from a serious injury.

[Nocte]

No one PLANS on falling on their head...

[Eclipse]

and if you do crack your head open, you will have the best medics of portland there to patch you up. We do get 10 band-aids for the game... Good to go!

[Machine]

Here's some headgear I've found. Input appreciated:

1. I know this is a paintball mask, but I saw one at the local Joes which means I can just drive a few minutes and pick it up. It's not exactly a helmet, but looks like it puts some pretty tough plastic in between my brain pan, and Whatever blunt, edged or hard object I may or may not collide with. Plus it looks cool, and features a decent pair of goggles.

http://www.joessports.com/product/index ... age=family

2. This one looks a little more appropriate, but I'll have to order it during the weekend, and hope it gets here in time.

http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/a ... odID=22406

I also plan on driving over to andy and bax this weekend to see if they have anything suitable. I basically want something lightweight and sleek. I don't want a big'ol bucket on my head for five hours. If anyone knows any really good websites that offer excellent shipping/prices and have the type of helmet in the second link (doesn't have to be exactly the same, but must be black) please let me know.

[Kendodude]

I personally dislike helmets. Usually people see me on the field with all sorts of different hats.

The replica PASGTs they have at andy & bax aren't bad and pretty comfy. I didn't mind wearing it at the last skirm I went to.

[Machine]

I have my helmet crisis all figured out, I'm going to check out Dicks Sporting Goods (just opened in washington square). I was looking at the type of helmet I want on various airsoft sites and realized most of them are just helmets for snowboarding, skiing, and whatever. I think it's better to buy something you know will protect your noggin instead of hoping that what you ordered from some airsoft site wil protect your head. They have some pretty spiffy helmets for under $100.00.

If the price is right, and it protects my head without making me look like I should be drooling, crosseyed and crappin myself I'm good to go.

I think I stated earlier I might have another person coming with me. He can't make it because he's a pansy. So I'll be coming alone on defense both days.