Anyone play Darts?

Soldato
Joined
18 Oct 2002
Posts
19,325
Location
Somewhere in the middle.
I am not sure if this is classed as a Sport so I just posted here :D

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 :)
 
Soldato
OP
Joined
18 Oct 2002
Posts
19,325
Location
Somewhere in the middle.
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?
 
Permabanned
Joined
22 Mar 2008
Posts
3,977
Location
Redditch
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.
 
Soldato
Joined
29 Aug 2003
Posts
9,623
Location
South Wales
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.
 
Soldato
Joined
29 Aug 2003
Posts
9,623
Location
South Wales
Last edited:
Soldato
OP
Joined
18 Oct 2002
Posts
19,325
Location
Somewhere in the middle.
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 :(
 
Permabanned
Joined
22 Mar 2008
Posts
3,977
Location
Redditch
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 :)
 
Back
Top Bottom