Anyone play Darts?

Hedge · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:13

I am not sure if this is classed as a Sport so I just posted here

Ive been playing darts quite a lot this last week and Im getting pretty good, Well I think I am anyway.

So much so that I fancy a set of darts of my own.

Anyone know of a good set to buy, or have any good tips for an amateur Pub Sport player

MiNxYyY · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:17

Have you tried playing with a variety of darts?

Do you prefer heavy or light darts?

Hedge · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:23

Thats the thing, I dont actually know much about varying weights. There is 2 sets at work where Ive been playing a lot, One clearly heavier than the other, but Im liking the lighter ones and Ive found a sweet technique with em.

I imagine its lighter ones Im after. Do sports shops allow you to find a comfortable weight?

The_Police! · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:24

I started off with light ones but ended up using heavy ones.

MiNxYyY · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:28

Im sure the shop would be fine with you trying them out and seeing if they are the ones for you.

I play a few times a week and i use heavy ones as i just find them easier to play with.

Have a look at getting some decent flights and some weighted ends, they can help when you throw the dart.

physichull · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:28

Light ones and Yorkshire Board!

Tom0 · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:30

Most people play with a 22 - 25gram dart. They were the most popular weights when I was selling them anyway.

Some shops let you test with a no refund after purchase policy, others won't. Some darts websites allow a seven day return (as long as there is no damage the the barrels), some won't.

So basically, you either have to find a specialist shop or go through some back and forth with websites, buy cheap until your absolutely certain about your weight/grip.

Nitefly · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:30

Darts is a perfectly good way of making standing around doing nothing even worse

Hedge · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:31

Dont suppose anyone has any links to good sets of darts, just to give me an idea of what Im looking at.

Surprised I enjoy it so much

Tom0 · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:33

Hedge said:
Dont suppose anyone has any links to good sets of darts, just to give me an idea of what Im looking at.

Surprised I enjoy it so much

Not really possible, it's a personal thing. It's like asking someone to recommend you a taste in clothes or a genre of music you should like.

Edit: Oh and some websites..

www.reddragondarts.co.uk
www.tommysdarts.co.uk/
www.dartscorner.co.uk
www.madondarts.co.uk
www.a180.co.uk/

MiNxYyY · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:36

Have a look on the rainforest, looking around £50 for a decent set of darts, just depends how much your willing to spend.

MiNxYyY · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:36

Hedge said:
Dont suppose anyone has any links to good sets of darts, just to give me an idea of what Im looking at.

Surprised I enjoy it so much

All down to personal choice matey.

Hedge · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:37

Ah right thanks.

I assume the flights are pretty much standard on all?

MiNxYyY · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:38

Hedge said:
Ah right thanks.

I assume the flights are pretty much standard on all?

Ye,also try out some metal flight protectors, i use them and find the dart throws better.

Hedge · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:40

Is that the things that sit on the tail end of the flight?

Ive thrown a dart that has stuck into the back of the first dart and bent the pins on the back, I felt like Robin Hood but my mate wasnt chuffed with the state of his dart afterwards

MiNxYyY · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:43

Hedge said:
Is that the things that sit on the tail end of the flight?

Ive thrown a dart that has stuck into the back of the first dart and bent the pins on the back, I felt like Robin Hood but my mate wasnt chuffed with the state of his dart afterwards

Ye thats them

Oh dear! Ive done that a few times but with the metal protectors you have no problem

koolpc · 24 Mar 2011 at 20:45

I wanted to play darts with my inlaws but they refused to stand infront of the board!!

Hedge · 24 Mar 2011 at 21:05

MiNxYyY said:
Ye thats them

Oh dear! Ive done that a few times but with the metal protectors you have no problem

Do the protectors affect the way the dart travels too, So you use them not just for function but because they help you throw better yeah?

MiNxYyY · 24 Mar 2011 at 21:16

Hedge said:
Do the protectors affect the way the dart travels too, So you use them not just for function but because they help you throw better yeah?

I mainly use them for protection incase the dart hits the floor, but they do stop the dart from wobbling when you throw