Player Spotlight – October 2023 – Mike Latondress

What is the player spotlight page about? Essentially I want to highlight airsofters in the community that are having fun, enjoying themselves and share different airsoft experiences. The purpose is to get us all to understand, we are all weirdos looking to just have fun playing with toys. So go ahead and share a bit of your airsoft journey with the rest of us. This is a judgement free zone. If you would like to submit yourself, please CLICK HERE

Name
Mike Latondress

Location (City/State/Country)
Chicago, IL, USA

Favorite Field (Name of Field and Location)
Paint ball explosion

Why did you get into airsoft?
I got into airsoft because of my son. I used to watch him play and after months of watching I decided to join him and I’ve never looked back

Favorite weapon you dominate the field with?
I mostly run hpa guns and have many different ones but I absolutely love my wolverine Mtw my all time favorite

What is something positive someone has done for you in airsoft?
When my son first started out, a group of Guys took him u set there wings and really helped him out and they are now my best friends

What is something positive you have done for someone in airsoft?
I will always help anybody out that needs help I’m always willing to loan a replica out to anybody or mags or batteries to keep people playing

What do you think needs to be improved on in airsoft?
Seems to be a lot of dislike between the types of players that are out there whether you play open plays events or speedqb I believe we are all doing it for the same reason and should be no hate for any of the types of play styles

What is the best part of airsoft for you?
Then best part for me is hanging with my son on the field or when I help the new players out and watch them have a great time

(Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/air_soft_dad/