June 21, 20179 yr So I've been going out and playing darts quite a bit lately, and I'm sick and tired of getting beaten by my fairer-sexed companions. I'm also sick of shitty house darts, and shitty boards. Since this is HC, and I have the space, I'm contemplating getting a setup for the house to practice, and have some darts to keep with me when I go out so we don't have to play with nylon nonsense. I think I've narrowed my board choices down to either the Winmau Blade 5 (60$) or Blade 5 Dual Core (better, and 85-90$.) The dart board surround, and the darts themselves, however, I'm not sure on. Anyone here throw? Have a recommendation for some mid-level darts I should consider (I'll save the Hammerheads for the Christmas wish list)? What about a surround? I've ruled out the cabinet option, as it seems lacking, but definitely want to protect the walls. **BRENT**
June 21, 20179 yr I got the Winmau dual core. It suffered from a little rain but was not ruined and seems to be recovering well. No recommended darts and I don't have a surround on the tree
June 21, 20179 yr Our back patio fence is a giant piece of wooden shit. Adding a dartboard to it (until we replace the damn thing) isn't a half-bad idea... I wouldn't care about putting holes in it one bit.
June 21, 20179 yr Our new dart board came with a lake house attached.... It may need the HC treatment. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
June 21, 20179 yr https://smile.amazon.com/Bottelsen-Hammer-Tungsten-Gorilla-Diameter/dp/B004FJEXFK/ref=sr_1_17?s=leisure-sports-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1498087004&sr=1-17&keywords=tungsten+darts&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A4562578011
June 21, 20179 yr Darts? Head-case? http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/581821/Darts-drinking-stories-Eric-Bristow-Phil-Taylor-Michael-Van-Gerwen-Raymond-Van-Barneveld 180!
June 21, 20179 yr Author And the numbering on the Unicorn is the best in the game, IMO, but the Blade 5 is everything else I want.Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk
June 22, 20179 yr darts are really a personal feel type of thing, I threw for years in a bar league in NYC and went through many types of darts. I loved this style for a while https://www.amazon.com/Bottelsen-Hammer-Tungsten-Gorilla-Diameter/dp/B005I0I8WY/ref=pd_sbs_200_7?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005I0I8WY&pd_rd_r=2GM42R97E14SC0HCHR2A&pd_rd_w=facCR&pd_rd_wg=Gaiyh&refRID=2GM42R97E14SC0HCHR2A In the end it is all about mental focus and flawless technique. Some nights the target looks so big that I crushed games 501 double in double out and some nights I played like Ray Charles.
June 22, 20179 yr Author I'm with you on the feel thing. Going to the dart shop tomorrow before I go throw with a chick who beat me by one bull last time, though I won in the most clutch game we've played to date.http://tadarts.com/contents/en-us/d202_Steel_Tip_Darts.htmlI'm thinking the 40-50$ range is solid for now. That would get me into 80-85% tungsten darts and let me get Some throwing down and then down the road, when I know my preference, go Bottelsen.I can't remember which weight I used to throw, but think it was 24ish.If you know of anything from my local shop that jumps out, LMK.**BRENT**Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk
June 22, 20179 yr Too much other stuff to deal with but I am subscribed to the newsletter for future tomfoolery Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
June 22, 20179 yr Author Too much other stuff to deal with but we am subscribed to the newsletter for future tomfoolery Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk I find it to be about the right amount of tomfoolery, for us at least.**BRENT**
June 23, 20179 yr Author SMH.Was definitely more consistent with these.Had to close 15 and BullTried about 12 darts in 4-5 different weights before I found something. There was a set I liked more but not for 25% more.Heh, I actually described what I wanted after throwing different things."So, we have exactly what you're describing, but it's 135$."270% of max budget? Sounds about right.**BRENT**
June 23, 20179 yr Please tell me brand and model so I may purchase the ones beyond your reach. This is my duty as your friend. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
June 23, 20179 yr Author http://www.bottelsendartsinternational.com/shark-skins-gt-hammer-head-249gts-24-gram/ or for slightly heavier http://www.bottelsendartsinternational.com/shark-skins-gt-hammer-head-265gts-26-gram/ This is my other want; same shape but with a different coating. A matte black instead of the sandpaper-esque ones above. http://www.bottelsendartsinternational.com/gt-hammer-head-265gtbk-26-gram/ Enjoy your shopping, dick. **BRENT**
June 23, 20179 yr I liked it better when they made them from real feathers. I gave a set of pretty heavy ones with feather tails to my father for one of his birthdays, around 38. I don't like darts with plastic tip and those horrible pinhole dartboards. The Hammer Head look good.
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