No more local field

[Glovebox Operator]

Well it finally happened, my local field closed. Their compressor broke a few weeks ago (the weekend I was going to go play) and they've made the decision to just shutter the whole operation. The next closest field is 4 hours away. I'm just crushed. Might have to take up airsoft after all. This really sucks.

[Junglepeanut]

Ug that sucks..... My kids got into airsoft but i cant make myself do it.... But 4 hours is just too far

[Pyrate Jim]

I know how you feel. I've seen more than a few favorite fields shut down.
But four hours? That's like over state lines here on the East coast.

[RPP]

That sucks big time!

[Jonnydread]

Ah man that sucks I’m sorry to hear it. None of the airsoft places do paintball too I take it?

[Super Nova]

Ugh that sucks.

[Glovebox Operator]

Ah man that sucks I’m sorry to hear it. None of the airsoft places do paintball too I take it?

Well I'm not sure there's actually airsoft fields around either. There's an airsoft store in ABQ so i thought there'd be fields, but it looks like there isn't. Damn. Ruckus was the only paintball place and they did some airsoft.

[DBrazXeno]

I’m sorry to hear that. I have had a couple close around me making my drive about 2.5 hours each way.

A lot of small fields are barely holding it together. It only takes one thing to go wrong and they are done.

I am hopeful for those small air compressors. I know they take awhile to fill but at least there is an option to private amd s
all businesses.

[iamthelazerviking]

Were there a good amount of regulars? Maybe some outlaw games could be arranged or even if some has private land. That's a huge bummer though.

The only place near me is an hour and 15 minutes each way, but there's a very popular outdoor airsoft field 20 minutes away. I've contemplated what I'd do if the paintball field closed down but don't think I could bring myself to take up airsoft lol. Probably just get into fishing even more and import high end JDM gear.

[Glovebox Operator]

There were a couple local teams. I'd probably have to join Facebook to see what they end up doing.

[markdem]

Makes me appreciate how lucky i am to have several fields within 30-60 mins.

[Sneak Miester]

Well it finally happened, my local field closed. Their compressor broke a few weeks ago (the weekend I was going to go play) and they've made the decision to just shutter the whole operation. The next closest field is 4 hours away. I'm just crushed. Might have to take up airsoft after all. This really sucks.

So if the compressor was repaired would they stay in business ? Would you have 3 or 4 players help share the a portion or the repair expence with the owner. Hold a raffle, $xx per ticket, winner gets free play & 10% off paint for life. Good luck

[Glovebox Operator]

They said with increased operating costs, declining participation they aren't able to keep providing a proper experience. I think the compressor is just the icing on the cake. I'll see if there's anything I can help with but I think the place has been dieing a slow death. Our spice shop was facing the same thing last year, fortunately our franchise agreement got redone and we're able to finally grow again.

[vijil]

Join the club...

At least now if you do get into AS you can still shoot PE xD