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ForestFire Paintball Field
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425-879-2102 |
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Address: |
5410 123rd Ave NE
Lake Stevens, Washington 98258
USA
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| Last There: |
March 22nd, 2008 |
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Paintball
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2 years |
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Other Fields
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Skinny Joes, DBS, Dangerzone |
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Directions
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Once you know its there, no problem, Gotta look for the brown Forestfire sign on the left side going north. I passed it twice the first time. |
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| Review: |
I've played at this field a few times now, basically because it's close by, less than 10 minutes away. Similar to most fields you'll come across, it's set up on the back property of a residence.
Parking - Get there early, and hope you don't get stuck/blocked in/dented. As this is a guys driveway, you'll find a very narrow driveway with the need to back up to let an incoming driver by, and cars parked in every free space of grass that's visible.
Tables/Player area - Basically a few wooden line spools flipped on their side for tables. Could use some more of them on busy days. Till then, get there early.
Staff - These guys are players and refs, and seem to be in their late teens. Friendly, no BS that I witnessed, stepping in to get "hit" players out safe. Field Safety strictly enforced - saw one kid forced to sit out for one round for Bonus Balling (lighting someone up). Only gripe was no bunkering. When playing "Alamo" where it's 10 vs 40 or so, the 10 being at the top of a small hill behind a small wall of logs, you have no choice but to fire point blank if you make up that close. At that range, possibility for injury is much higher. Not sure there is much that can be done, but I won't make the same mistake, that being I made it to the log wall, leaned over, and hesitated because there were players about 3 to 4 feet from me. I could have lit them up, but instead I got a face, neck, mouth, and side full of welts.
Shop - Found myself waiting at the side for air a couple of times for the guy to stop talking to someone at the front counter. But that aside, ask for it, and they'll do what they can. I forgot my wrench for adjustments and the lent me theirs.
Fields - While small compared to some like Dangerzone, the set isn't bad, but for the most part, it's very very open, and the "bunkers are little more than plywood leaning up against a tree. A bit more build up on bunkers and I think it'd be that much better. |
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Nemsin |
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Sunday, March 16th, 2008 |
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| Date There: |
March 15th, 2008 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Other Fields
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DBS, Eastside |
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Directions
to the Field: |
Mapquest |
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| Review: |
This is a great field run by some great people. There seems to be a good mix of players from starting to experienced, and everyone was just looking to have a good time. If you are in the area give it a try and see if you like it as much as I do. |
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DECIM8 |
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 |
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| Last There: |
November 23rd, 2007 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Other Fields
in the Area: |
DBS - Indoor
Skagit Vally - Indoor |
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Directions
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Use your favorite map search engine, you will get accurate directions. It is fairly easy to find. |
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As the previous reviews have stated the staff and regular players at ForestFire are awesome. I really started getting into paintball after playing at FF. I played at other places a couple times but didn't really get into it.
The Pros:
- Refs and Staff - I can't stress this enough. Refs, staff and the type of players at a field can make or break a field for me. They make this field a joy to play at.
- Field - Mostly woods and a grass speedball field near the staging area. They change the bunkers at least a little on a regular basis.
- Timeliness - Goes back to staff but they keep things moving. I figure if I can play for at least 75% of the time I am there (not counting getting shot out and a ~30 min lunch) that is good. I would say that they have met that mark each time I have been there. Some times I feel like there is too little time between rounds which is way better than waiting around for a game to start.
- Safety - They are serious about barrel bags and masks and always have you chrono. I have never had a safety concern there.
- Scenarios - They mix it up and are open to suggestions from players and groups that are there.
The Neutral:
- Price - Could be better but could be worse. They are on the low side but still middle of the road. They have their prices clearly and accurately laid out on their site so I won't quote them here.
- Bathroom - It is clean but it is a porta-potty.
- Food - No snacks or food available other than pizza for $10 a box or by the slice if they have extra. Bring your own water and snacks. Not a big deal but selling water or pop for when I forget would be great.
The Cons:
- Parking - It isn't very organized and the main driveway in gets lined with cars that can barely be fit in between. It keeps people from driving fast but can be harrowing some days if you have nice car. There is a grass area to park in at the end of the road.
Gave them a 9 out of 10 as nothing is perfect. A 10 would be playing paintball in Disneyland...... with the characters running around..... for free.
Try the field out, you wont' regret it. |
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| Last There: |
January 19th, 2008 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Other Fields
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doodlebug, |
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| Review: |
Field:its very big, half forest half grass,
Refs: very professional, friendly, funny,
Games: good range of games, from center flag to cabin to terminator,
Owner: Owner is Ezra, he's nice, sometimes he plays but mostly just runs the place
Food: its in the middle of nowhere, but they do order pizza in the middle of the day, 10$ for a large 1 topping pizza, bring your own drinks and snacks,
Bathrooms: just a porter potty
Prices: prices are good, field fee is 10 bucks if your buy paint, 15 if you bring your own, AIR fills are 8$ for all day air, Co2 is 4$ for a 20oz tank, Paintball are 55 a case and 15 a bag,
players:there are great players plus alot of noobs, so its a good skill range,
Hours: they start at 10 and end at 3 |
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| Last There: |
July 7th, 2007 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
6 months |
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Other Fields
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I've played in Hole in the Wall Outdoors great field, but I heard they're closed.
Splat Attack Outdoors, that one was a few years ago at a friend's b-day party, wasn't bad either from what I remember |
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Directions
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Um.. My friend's dad drives us and I don't pay attention lol |
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| Review: |
Pros
-Service is great, during lunch the owner of the field went around asking everyone how their day had been playing and if there were any type of recommendations for the field. Staff (including refs) is very friendly and are even more friendly to the newcomers than the commoners
-Safety comes first there, very strict about it
-Prices aren't too bad. $10 entrance fee buying their paint $15 with your own. All day compressed air is like $6 or $8, can't remember. Co2 is like anywhere between $3-4 per fill depending on which size canister you have. Rentals with all day air, entrance fee, and 500 rounds of paint is $35, not too bad. The paint is where it starts getting expensive. I think the cheapest case they have is $45 and that's for Nelsplat. If I'm not mistaken you can get that paint in stores for like $36? Anyways I would plan on bringing your paint as it saves you the money.
Cons
-Hours of operation is not too good... Only Saturdays and from 10-3. The hours aren't too bad, but only open on Saturdays unless you plan a private session.
-Field size is a bit small, especially with walk ons (40+ people) so they open up full field (speedball and woodsball fields). This makes it fun, but there's a disadvantage in terms of fields. For a private session though it can't be beat.
Conclusion
Really fun field to go to. When playing there they try to mix up the scenarios based on the player's wants. Staff is a very big plus as they will take you under their arm. Go here and I guarentee you won't want to go anywhere else. |
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Period of
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| Date There: |
February 17th, 2007 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
Less than a month |
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Other Fields
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Have only played at ForestFirePB |
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Directions
to the Field: |
Follow the directions from their website. When you're almost there, go very slowly, you WILL miss the sign and have to turn around. |
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| Review: |
Although I am fairly new to the sport, most of my friends and my boyfriend have been very active for years. I took my 12-year-old son and his friend to ForestFire and was very impressed with the staff, the field and the other patrons. Everyone was very helpful and very respectful. Older guys took my kids under their wing and played speedball with them and showed them how to be "stealthy". The other players were kind to me and my two girlfriends that went with us, all of us being newbies. The games were fair and the staff were very serious about safety. All in all, my children and I will be making ourselves regulars at ForestFire. |
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| Last There: |
December 1st, 2006 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
6 months |
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Other Fields
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DBS indoor Dbs outdoor-FOREST FIRE! |
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| Review: |
Forest fire o were o were do i start!This field is surronded by such nice players and staff!Refs are friendly they favor the first times better then they do the regulars i think.The field has a safety briefing netting is good and safety is the #0 rule! acorss the #1 rule is to have fun:-).Also the field has such great cover it is well maintained but is very natural at the same time!
If you go to Forestfire I garuntee your moneys worth with the differnt types of game play.
Best woodsball field within 50 miles END OF STORY
Btw ( i havnt gone to any other woodsball field out of King county,pierce or,Snohomish!
-AJ |
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Period of
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| Last There: |
October 20th, 2006 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Other Fields
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Doodleebug, weatside when it was there and splat,em |
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| Review: |
The field is really great. has lots of space to play and great games. the staff are nice and now how to run a field, they are really safe and let you know what to do.
they have food there but some of it is pricey, but you can get a large pizza for $10.00
The rules are fare like no full ato guns and there is a three break rule so if you shoot the person three times and they all brak they can call you out, no one does but little kids.
I have played at alot of fields and I like this one the best. | Last edited on Sunday, September 3rd, 2006 at 5:19 pm PST |
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Period of
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| Date There: |
July 8th, 2006 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Other Fields
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west side, goggle blotters, splatem, Fun on the run, Splat mountain others i have forgotten |
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Directions
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follow the web page directions... very easy |
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| Review: |
I enjoyed my day at this field and will be making it my new home field.
They chrono guns regularly, the refs watch the field and act when needed. The owner and staff were helpful and knew their stuff. The field has a ton of hidy spots, is fairly level, and not a far walk from the rest area. They also have a speed ball court.
I really enjoyed myself, and meet a lot of friendly players. They turn games pretty fast, so get out, get geared up, and then.... Game On!!
Big Andy |
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| Last There: |
June 10th, 2006 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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i'm not big on speedball but they did have a speedball field with inflatable bunkers. there woodsball field was very nice. i usually just play in the woods behind my house and their field was very natural. they have a large variety of scenarios to play. very nice efficient referees. all in all very fun place to spend your money. i was there for there 3rd annual D-Day competition and it was awsome, 7 hours of straight paintball with 15 minute reinsertions, and tons of people. a very nice field by ,my standards. |
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