Places to Rent Equipment? (ON)
 

Hello everyone, I'm really new to airsoft and as such I don't have any equipment. Before buying I'm hoping to go out to a few games and rent to get a feel for what I like. The problem is I have no idea what fields in the Ontario region - if any - offer rentals. Most that I've seen are paintball fields to begin with, so I'm not sure if they'd even have anything. Any info would be appreciated, I'm really excited to get out there!

Also, as a side note, quite a few links under "community" are no longer related to airsoft. Anyone know what's going on with that?

Thanks again :)

http://airsoftcanada.com/forumdisplay.php?f=37

games in ontario posted there on a regular basis.
post in a game that interests you asking if you can attend and if anybody would be willing to lend/rent you some equipment/gun.

most people are willing to lend out guns, but few people lend out gear...

So essentially I need my own goggles etc., but can usually rent/borrow guns. On that note, what is the minimum gear required? Just eye protection, or would it normally change from game to game (or field to field)?

depends on the game actually. sometimes you need a certain color bdu

but if you're able to jump into a "just for fun" game its usually gun+goggles and entry.

I know sgt splatters usually hosts those types of games... but you'd have to check with the game host.

Paintball goggles will get you through most games

all u need is a pair of paintball goggles, to protect your face, you can go in with a pair of unndies for all we care, its just your eyes and face that needs protection, :)

Thanks again for all the input, now to find some games!

You NEED to wear boots when playing. Most hosts have it specified in the rules.

A few dollars spent on footwear can save you a bunch of money and pain if anything happens.

I'll keep that in mind, thanks :) I'll have to wait till someone hosts something at sgt splatters again so i can get a feel for the sport first without investing too much.

Sorry, can someone slap me in the face? I am almost CERTAIN I am dreaming... Someone starting out who wants to Rent/Game BEFORE buying all the gear? WOW!

Someone who has COMMON SENSE!

Nuff Said.

you want to participate with gathering intel on the hobby and aged verified all in one shot? head over to TTAC3 they have games every Friday night, great bunch of shooters, vets and newbies. No other better place to learn from in Toronto

Is there someone I can get in touch with concerning TTAC3 (to find out who verifies, renting/borrowing AEGs, etc.)? Is it always airsoft on fridays? I'm super excited now :D

Brian run TTAC3 check out the faq on TTAC3 in the http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=25121

Thanks for that link, I read through the OP and I'm psyched to go :)

Thanks to everyone who responded as well, I really appreciate the help :)