Don't Be A Twunt: A Negative Airsoft Guide On Being A Decent Airsofter

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Working in airsoft, like any job, can be very taxing - here's how to NOT BE THAT GUY.
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[@zack8690]

I can personally say that Luke is a gentleman and a cool guy to chat with. I have purchased quite a few parts from him, and being in the U.S. it can be a real pain in the ass with shipping, customs and so on. He gives better customer service than I get half the time in my own country. Luke takes the time whether you buy 1 small item or 50, it doesn’t matter he treats everyone the same and does the right thing. Don’t waste his time window shopping and asking 1000 questions.

[@michaeljhnewman]

My personal favourite is the client who asks for a detailed breakdown of the recommended build, then vanishes when the paypal invoice is sent across, only to turn up a month later claiming that you're a bad tech because they went and bought all the parts you listed, tried to install them by themselves with a sledgehammer and the AEG don't work right (also can you please fix it for them)

[@poprocket2342]

This gives me flashbacks to working in a model tool store doing mail order. We had one guy who refused to give us any payment details, wouldn't send us a cheque, wouldn't even give us their address and got pissed with us when we told him we couldn't do his order without them

[@airsoftuniversity]

What a master-class in airsoft etiquette. Mandatory viewing for the new player, right here. ☝️ Thanks, Luke!

[@jeffreyblaisdell1988]

Facts

[@rogerborg]

He's not going to bump your gun up the list.

[@airsoftuniversity]

@@rogerborg Lmao, that's gold 🤣 Like hell I'm sending my guns halfway around the world just to have them worked on 😅

[@Adrian2140]

It's a class in being a client in any industry. If you've been in the IT industry you know the line 'why are you charging so much for pressing a few buttons?'. People are poor and short with money but still want stuff done. It's poverty pushing them to be stingy. Don't take it personally, relay the facts, don't waste time and send them on their way if they can't afford it. It sucks but it is what it is.

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

Ahhh.......customers, used to be the BANE of my life. "Can you do this?". "YES, and it'll cost this much". "Can you do it for less?" "NO. I explained the costing in the first reply". "OH, can you do this instead?" "You're not going to actually buy ANYTHING are you?" . Customers......We get them in nerf too. I feel your pain.

[@DartzIRL]

I got home from work and you gave me flashbacks. Ten minutes in and I'm already back there, sitting in the office, dreading the email, qualing in terror when the phone rings. ---- I want to play hide and seek. This is wisdom

[@setsuna200]

I will give Luke one thing. He is very professional with emails. I asked him a question with the warhead motor; 2 days later he answered my question politely even sent me a video as well. I wanted to be extra sure on which motor speed i should get I told what my aeg parts were inside the gearbox, the fps/joule, the type of build it was and he gave me 2 choices and i went with one of them. What do you know it worked. Luke explains very simple for anyone who plays airsoft and don't. Luke thanks for sorting my issue out and being patient with me. You are a awesome person.

[@balmyonpc]

Thank you for the motor, tower, pinon, fitting and nozzle, time and the endless amounts of knowledge you share with me. It’s appreciated great video mate. Cheers 🍻

[@01Joemama]

Well said

[@krismiller114]

You are the guy I would trust with any advice or repairs. It goes to show you can't fix stupid. Too bad I'm in the States. Love your integrity.

[@HuttArmouries]

As someone who has worked in both retail and as a bartender and does commission leatherwork, listening to your rendition of those conversations made my fucking skin crawl. My "favorite" is "how much do you want for this custom leather thing?. No thats too much. I can buy this one from india for a fiver"

[@jediknight1294]

Having helped a partner with her leatherwork stuff, the quality people are happy with buying from India/Pakistan/eastern Europe blows my mind and the fact they really don't understand the work and cost of quality work is mind blowing. Larp and airsoft really seems to undervalue this sort of work.

[@Marauder623]

If something is too much for my budget I just say "I understand, that's out of my budget, have a nice day". And that is before any work has taken place, hopefully that's an acceptable response lol

[@danielk9906]

growing up is when you realise other people are people too. Those who serve you will get happier if you thank them and treat them nicely. They arent responsible for changes, no point yelling at them for that. let them do their job.

[@robsorgdrager8477]

Don't feel bad, we get these people in automotive field as well. 😮‍💨

[@JStar27]

I thank luke from the bottom of my heart. I learn to tech my own guns because of his videos.

[@julianking4531]

Same

[@egon2875]

Oooh, forgot one. The gobby mummy's boy who has all the gear and insists on giving orders like he's a drill sergeant... (Blue on blue incident happens shortly after....😂😂)

[@Adepalady999]

Loving this, great start to the weekend 😂 I think it applies to every hobby, there are always people who what stuff for free. Happens much more than normal retail, I think it’s because hobby people think as you are also into the same thing, you are more happy to give stuff away 🙄

[@danielk9906]

"im a night owl" "thats just an owl" my thoughts exactly

[@rogerborg]

The Burrowing Owl is active during the day. Also, it lives on a hole. Where's your hooty God now?

[@edhartill7969]

The level of cuntary displayed on this video is astronomical.. and I'm all for it, well done luke. A very entertaining watch 😂😂❤

[@wobblyrod779]

Now, if ever you need a lesson in "ranting" folks, here we have a Masters (with Honours) Degree level example. This is a shining example in a world full of wishy washy pish of how to point out the world is in fact full a snotgoblin cockwombles. Luke - LEGEND! Truly a beacon of uncommon sense in cesspool of (un)enlightened drivel. Sir... I salute you! One day I'll be sending you my Krytac and I'll sit there chuckling, knowing you will be effin' 'n' jeffin' & calling me all the names under the sun as you put it on your bench to work on. In that moment I shall know that you are "on THE edge" All the best 🙂

[@benjaminhyneklacrosse4975]

This is one of the BEST videos I have seen in a while! These Karen's make me sick! Keep up the great work!

[@headwreck]

I thought i was the only one who amalgamated twat and cunt into one word. I must have picked it up somewhere😂

[@gexay]

There's nothing better than coming across a couple of teenage rentals on your team, going "follow me lads!" then getting annihilated but they get their first kills and are ecstatic.

[@thegloriousretardmagnet4257]

"my bullet hit you first" when it's a clear trade and both bbs flew past each other.... and then cry about it when you suggest a trade (more of a cqb thing)

[@boggisthecat]

@1:00:30 - We put a weight limit in place for ‘standard’ airsoft guns at 0.25 g maximum. The problem was an ‘arms race’ of some people jumping up in weight each time out until they were wanting to use 0.4 g (or higher) because ‘their gun shoots better’. This coincided with an increasing rate of minor injuries from BB hits, and those getting the injuries becoming increasingly angry about the heavy weight BBs. We capped the weight, and the injuries attenuated down to the occasional and less severe. Conservation of momentum applies to BBs, too. A heavier BB with the same nominal power will have a different characteristic curve of remaining energy at a given distance. In simple terms, at close to medium distances you’re taking a significantly higher proportion of the initial energy with a hit.

[@bazairsoft]

Sins I commit: HPA, yeah I use hpa because I like making sure I can adjust to site limits and find them more reliable (less moving parts). I guess the pointer finger rule. Sometimes I use my middle finger as its more comfortable at the time but I never feather. Cams, heheehe I love the cams and I love making videos. I've got no excuse. Exsending on that, the cheater videos are favoured by youtube (I dislike making them but it does offer a catharsis on days that get ruined by them). The marshalling note is topical for me (both hit checks and favouritism) for it's been an issue at a site I visited and its make me more aware of how it might be affecting my local with me being used often as either an objective or "team captain" while these might have small or large impact on the game, I always want both teams to have fun so I hope this is why they pick me, not just because I'm both a regular and known at the site.

[@danielerridge1214]

I think you do some great stuff. I am a tech myself. How you do things differs to others, but as long as you get the right result and take pride in your work what does it matter. Keep up the good work.

[@Tapirrr]

Where I play in Sweden we have around 3,2 joule for bolts and 30 meters minimum engagement, and the other bolt class on 4,5 joule is 40 meters minimum engagement distance. We also have a pretty controversial rule where no disruptive camo can go PAST YOUR head, so any ghillie hood/suit etc, can only be used with a bolt action rifle. It was enforced because leafsuits being abused with silent HPA's.

[@braf7349]

Protip for anyone trying to pull bearings: get some computer duster, and spray the bearing with the can upside down. That might just make it shrink enough to pop out. This also applies to any tight fit.

[@markrateh]

Neg you have a certain way to be expressive with your hands and its absolutely hilarious🤣

[@Jimbob-iw7yq]

"Totem pole of smelly pricks" is my new favourite line 😂

[@IainAndAlex]

56:54 it was me that sent you that question, following on from that I couldn't agree more about paddle triggers, stop trying to treat a trigger like your missus and finger it as fast as possible, just like with a woman just going as fast as possible isn't going to do you any good...

[@riaanbritz1196]

Friday afternoon entertainment at it's best! I feel your pain Luke!!

[@capple3568]

Oh god who pissed off negative now 😂😂😂😂 breath mate, remember your blood pressure

[@scottrobertson8308]

I genuinly feel for luke in this one. Joe public can really grind sometimes 😅

[@P47-i4u]

Not quite halfway through. Totally appreciate where you're coming from with your responses. Going to get a beer and settle down for the rest. Some people 😂

[@ninjabush187]

bro i had to watch the whole video i was cracking up not gona lie u gave me alot of info as i dont wana be the new dickhead when i get there thanks again

[@NegativeAirsoftTech]

So long as you laughed! That's the only reason I'm here 😉

[@FatBadger-Airsoft]

Best 1hr and 40min I’ve had the pleasure of listening to in a long time. thankyou Luke you are a legend don’t ever change 👏👏👏

[@zachfpv4493]

The irony of the "this is my safety" while wiggling your finger is the guy who actually said it explained that the reason his M4 had the selector set to fire is because delta carried their rifles without a round in the chamber on base and the safety can't be selected until you rack the bolt.

[@NegativeAirsoftTech]

No, the real irony is airsofters who quote that & any film think they're clever/cool but they're not. At all.

[@Revan638]

on the felds in germany i was playing at the bang bang rule was only if you wanted to say it but you did not have too hier in germany we play with joule limits for pistols rifels and sniper rifels they dont care about your bb weight, we also get toled all tthe time befor we start that if you only show your head thats the only place you will get shot so if you dont want to get shot in the head show more of your body, we also have 2 rafs in the midle of the fild so look at the game and 1 in every spawn so if somoe dos not call there hits just go to one and tell them but dont scream over the feld, the feld i play as normaly also ask if somone is now and puts them in teams with regular players and if one team is to unbalenced then they get balanced we also get touled glases stay on all the time and if we reloade then put your gun at safe and put the mag out and if you have an aeg the clear the barrle i play with a gbbr becous its a lot of fun also got an evolution with full auto but germany only alowed full auto with 0.5 joules and i just got that gun for free from one of my friends to fuck around with it and i use your videos as a guide on what i can do and what not

[@viperscot1]

hi only in 17 mins and my sides are hurting so ficken true get that in my trade too time is money your experiance is money keep up the excellent content bestest form Scotland

[@thealliedspy4170]

Getting one of my rifle torches shot out was actually a blessing because I upgraded the lens and cap. The new polymer lens and chrome crowned bezel are wayy better.

[@Tinblitz]

This video was a real treat to listen to. Definitely got a few chuckles from me, but I was actually surprised that there didn't seem to be any points I disagree with you on. (Usually when watching this kind of video there's one or two things to reflect on) I kind of want to make a longer form comment for a few things I wanted to say at specific points. Not least of which, when you said "Cringy, cringy, very very cringy" I couldn't help but hear it in the same way as "Naughty, naugty, very very naughty" at the opening of Eezer Goode.

[@AnthonyGTrees]

Thanks from 🇺🇸 This content is priceless.

[@Erikdevable]

The dip-shittiest thing about complaining about getting your lens shot out is that even 40 quid Pirate arms sights (adequate enough, it's just Airsoft) can fit a 15 quid killflash that is perfectly adequate enough to block most bb's fired out of even a slightly overtuned AEGs at point blank and keep your sight nice and safe. Torches can probably be protected similarly. We're here to be shot at. Treat your sights and torch as though it's going to get shot.

[@lb3217]

First time I went was great and I am glad that I got positive treatment from the people there. I went with one of my friends and we met another duo that showed us how to play and even helped me pick my first gun. (It was a VFC)

[@orkharrid7065]

One for the Christmas work playlist :P

[@josephnowak6802]

It drives me nuts people will read the agreement that says all sales are final and say “so if I order it and I don’t like it what happens then? “ And I have to fight the urge just I don’t know what we will do if you don’t like it. It’s yours you knob

[@DamonRagnar]

I tell you this I bought an HK ARES G36k and it's almost been year, all I've done is tightbore, maple leaf bucking, m110 spring and a SHS piston and it's never broke so I have come to realize I must be the luckiest fucker with this one hahaha😅

[@NegativeAirsoftTech]

So... you changed the shittest parts. That's why it's alive doofus

[@DamonRagnar]

@@NegativeAirsoftTech hahahaha I love you 🤣 on the real tho I was a complete noob when I bought it so got lucky with what I decided to change out BUT I have learnt alot more now watching your vids mate. Thank you for that

[@asp383]

A very useful bit of advice for any hobby is, have fun yourself and don't get into debt over it. Don't feel embarrassed to ask if the store does a pre-payment scheme (especially if you're not very good at saving up), OK, you'll have to wait until you've paid the balance before you take it home, but at least you won't be paying interest, adding another £50+.to the cost, especially when starting in the hobby, that money saved on interest can go towards other accessories as you wan't/need them. I can't always say for sure if my BBs are hitting other payers, I may have misjudged the range, so I just look as repositioning myself, but this is all part of how I'm finding my game play has been evolving, having only started airsoft earlier this year. Oh, I've warned my lad I may shoot him in the back of the head if he keeps running off, but again, I'd rather he develops his own style of game play and enjoys himself, than stick with me and not play how he wants.

[@warrenholmes3311]

OK, Negative Airsoft, ya 'aint' gunna like this but... you need to pay me for a new monitor, because I spat Diet Coke out on it and it screwed up -- I was laughing that hard. Seriously, I have troubles watching your videos because I can't concentrate on them -- I find myself CONSTANTLY trying to keep from laughing so hard, that I have problems trying to follow.

[@NegativeAirsoftTech]

You're not going to like this - I'm glad.

[@Blayda1]

I have a feeling this is going to be Friday comedy gold ,,, so lets get into it :D

[@Blayda1]

I swear this is comedy gold ,, also why I got out of retail ,, cause people SUCK BALLS.

[@DamonRagnar]

1hr 40mins of comedy incoming let's go

[@centurygaming3374]

I've had experience with dumb people while asking them to de mag and asking them again and again to de mag in the safe zone and then they try to give u shit when you take their mags out Love the vids NEG keep up the good work mate Hope the dumb people aren't too much of a pain in the A*SE

[@TheWolvesCurse]

just finished watching brand enforcer 56 when this popped up in my push notifications. blessed be my friday evening xD.

[@TheWolvesCurse]

smokers, not all of them but it's not uncommon for them to behave like most inconsiderate a-holes. the event rules state no smoking on the playfield, if you want to smoke, in the HQs there spots with ashtrays, go there. people just ignore it, not only that, even on days where during the briefing it's mentioned "hey, it's been sunny and dry for a week now, no pyros/smoke grenades, for risk of forrest fires." these people will find the spot with the driest grass/leaves on ground, next to the driest bush in the sunniest spot and throw their cigarette butt there. not sure how big of a problem this is in rainy UK, but i've seen it several times in germany and croatia. especially in croatia if a forrest fire starts, hell's breaking lose, cause it takes no time to spread and set a sqkm ablaze.

[@stu600cc]

Your so awesome. “Fuck off”. I think I may have adopted that phrase lately 😂

[@mpoT3CHY]

Yesss happy to see my IG comment made this video possible. Love ya , Luke!

[@clockwork6966]

Speaking of that one gameplay video, I really liked that. Hopefully you slip in some clips or release another one one day.

[@bogdan192]

22:00 slowly removes hand from pants while typing this comment

[@saintnoir5127]

had one that confuzzled me using a gbbr,mag is dead i had just filled it at the start zero gas when i used it. Spray ii with a plant mister to see were the leak is. "oh you got your mag wet you just wrecked it why the hell did you do that?" "how the hell is that wrecking it the bubbles let me know what seal i need to fix" "if you get the mag wet it ruins the seals gbbrs are worse then aeg for moisture" "wtf"

[@martyguy8185]

Love that these are in YOUR area. Us Americans are idiots at times......but it's nice to hear there are just the "same" there. Honestly I've been waiting for this video. Our accents may be diffrent......but the "idiots" seem to transcend all over. I've watched here along time......and I always wanted a build from you. But I do understand why. Regardless of how much I could "entice" you to do anything. You have your boundries( much respect) And that's ok. Maby one day you will deal with us westerners. Lord knows we have Tons and Tons of money(insert sarcastic comments) to pay for more gear shafts and bearings then we will ever need.

[@TheAde71]

A site I used to go to in the midlands had a clan bias. One particular game was impossible to win due to the site layout,obviously the “clan” had the advantage. Cheating was rife etc. That was my last ever game with that particular “organisation” run by a certain person however Great video and it makes you appreciate how people suck 😂

[@brokencreationlordmegatrol3037]

the people who cannot order things like barings,I forget how uncommon what I see as basic competence actually is. :c

[@Greendore]

You said I could have you and when I suggested in the back alley of Tesco with a tub of butter you refused, I think that was poor customer service. Also did the dog in the game zone have eye pro?

[@Randalf]

Last time I got banged was me covering a yard from the first floor and suddenly I had three enemies behind me. Happy they didn't light my ass up, saved me some pain. Already had enough because someone used a grenadelauncher on 3m distance ^^'

[@markchappell3063]

Thanks for posting this vid, this is why the last few generations are FUCT. "You can't do that, that's not fair!" simply because they have never been told "NO" before.....life gets harder, deal with it! Hopefully people see themselves in this post and change how they act / think.

[@MartinJHarris]

I take my Belgian Shepherd everywhere... she only goes on the game area at one particular site and at lunchtime when there is no game play... but not on the main area just a track and the car park.

[@sebasscasey3908]

Hey negative, I’m new but a big fan. I was just wondering if you recommend using 13 to 1 gear sets, 16 to 1 gear sets or just a standard gear set when making a DMR build that I want to be snappy on semi auto? with an M125 spring. I’m in the US so FPS can be quite a bit higher, I just want to know what will do the last wear to the gun is it’s for a friend. It’s an m16a2 that I’ve fitted with a QCSS king arms gearbox. Standard everything and no mosfet at the moment. You’re the best

[@NegativeAirsoftTech]

18

[@planetcaravan2925]

​@@NegativeAirsoftTechhe asked 13 or 16..not 18

[@NegativeAirsoftTech]

@@planetcaravan2925 he said standard.... that's 18:1. Closer to 19:1 AksHuLLY

[@kevinernst4889]

Love love love your shit negative, smell fresh. Keep up the great work matey 👍

[@mineduck3050]

Theres two types of airsofters. People spending money and people making money. A good airsofter is an airsofter who passes along free or cheap stuff, including tech help and the what not. It's in everyone's best interest to keep it as affordable as possible since its never going to be cheap. My tech guy has car mechanic rates. Lol get bent. NO. Not my fault you chose toy fixing as a career, not looking to get you in a big house and car for fixing my toy dude. Don't dead end the community like that. Its laziness. He bulds customs but that doesnt oay the bills so he supplements with outrageous work fees to stay alive? I dont use him, but i would probably have to in a pinch.

[@GT12_bionicsqwint]

It's like the idiot asking you for directions with a smartphone in there hand 😂

[@egon2875]

So glad im my own tech. I'd hate to be any of these...😮

[@michaelmccr3294]

I get those type of customers in asda cafe

[@nickelliott9561]

1 hour 28ish 2 sites in Reading im so glad I'm not the only one who knows they don't chrono at the "other site"

[@Solidsnake0208]

I swear it often just boils down to these people being poor. They live way beyond their means and blame other people when it doesn’t work out

[@theeeddboyy6020]

Man, I really don't know how you can speak so fast, yet so clearly. You should consider rapping 😂

[@untrust2033]

Spoons and nades only, omg! Fucking A++ idea

[@AdamHoy81]

Top vid mate, keep up the great work 👍

[@ArchieKeen1]

What I meant with site charging for memberships wasn’t so much charging to be a member, but making you NEED (and thus pay) to be a member to get a UKARA specifically. If people want to be a member to get a patch and a few quid off game days then all for it, they can do what they want

[@NegativeAirsoftTech]

If the site says "ukara database entry is £10" or whatever the price or if they say "membership is £10" then they can charge it. But it's free to be added to the database once you have a membership number. If they charge, they charge... that's up to them. We never charged for addition to the database but we did charge for a membership number - you're paying for their time or an admin fee etc.

[@floppymcdankus2905]

the liars are honestly are outrageous boils my piss. "Hi I have a rifle completely disassembled in a carrier bag with parts missing but I'm adamant that everything's there can you rebuild it for me" sure mate course we can. " Hi can you price match something that's 1 not in stock with that place and 2 basically brings the gun down to the cost price" no we can't " I wasn't gonna buy anyways your pricing is stupid" ok mate toodles.

[@Colt.trautmanairsoft-cb9fi]

No battery fires a ghost

[@Scorpiusza]

I don't even wear pants anynore the amount of times I encounter fuckwits I just want to shit myself all the time, how do they even manage to breath in and breath out without instructions the mind boggles...

[@ARMSMASH]

Gun firing with no battry,. Hmm You would almost think airsoft gun manufators would start selling those haha

[@kevind9946]

Ah. Heavy lies the crown I guess. I love my motor towers by the way. Thanks for shipping to the usa.

[@Adrian2140]

Hi. I've never had a gun done with you, and we're in different countries so I probably won't ever, but can I get a refund?

[@ninjabush187]

bro u make me laugh a real nextdoor type of guy a good guy i would definatly take ur advice and if iam honest any advice you give, my first time watching ur channel and had to subscribe i will be defintly be in touch

[@jorgeemidio7507]

Dude from airsoft tech to a f airsoft podcaster xD. Cheers mate.

[@anthonyroberts6845]

Damn. Listening to that I never realised you was one of the guys from the mall. I play Red Alert now occasionally too. Good site. I'm guessing your referring to Readings Absolute about the poor one.?

[@NegativeAirsoftTech]

With my fuckin' potty mouth you didn't realise it was me?? When you see Fonzy give him a big kiss. Film it too.

[@Colt.trautmanairsoft-cb9fi]

Like the video with rambo2 music in the background

[@Marauder623]

I have a question for you. I had a tech put an aster in my Ares (had to change the gearbox but that part doesn't matter) and when I took it to another tech after the airseal nozzle broke he noticed the wires were superglued in wiyh a fuck ton of glue. Some people say that it's okay to put in a small amount to hold the wires in, but I've seen you get anooyed about it in previous videos, so it leads me to wonder, is it ever okay to put super glue in a gearbox for any reason? May be a dumb question but I'm interested in your thoughts either way. P.s. that same dunce said to just put acetone on it to free the wires which I think is a very bad idea.

[@MrKrimson]

having an honourable system only works when the bellends have honour to lose

[@CAZtheBush]

as someone who sells Pc parts This 12:54 is way too Relatable.

[@jediknight1294]

I really don't understand the cost thing airsofters complaining about the cost of a bearing at 4-6 each. They'd have a heart attack with motorbikes and 80 quid bearings. The arguing about parts iv never really understood, I get people have preferences but paying an expert for their time it makes sense to trust their parts choices and with airsoft tolerances demanding specific parts doesn't really work.

[@patrickmuller5223]

36:10 hapens when u practice reloading, chaniging the mags will staticly chare ur gunn until, it fires witout an Battery

[@cmarriott3835]

Bum sausage

[@derekporter66]

Dick in my bum

[@darkshock42mlg05]

Was about to say where's bum sausage.

[@Matt-md5yt]

Sweet video

[@peterkettenis4665]

I do love a good rant!!!

[@ajfree79]

Great stuff. As always.

[@Colt.trautmanairsoft-cb9fi]

Accidently took triger log from fn 203 grenade launcher off no instructions

[@chattingst2409]

Did someone get the hd collection of mgs “ they kept us waiting huh “ 😂

[@Colt.trautmanairsoft-cb9fi]

Been collectors 30 years