Darts

[therealnod]

As an addendum, there are disadvantages to steel tip boards as well, of course. You have to rotate them and they need replacing whereas soft tip boards can theoretically last forever. I definitely wouldn't consider it sacrilegious to prefer one over the other. I just think it's nice to have a set of barrels that I never have to buy tips for.

[boogs]

does anyone know of a good place to buy from online? i need parts and the nearest place has a very limited selection.

[therealnod]

does anyone know of a good place to buy from online? i need parts and the nearest place has a very limited selection.

Been ordering from here for years. It's in California.
https://a-zdarts.com/

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does anyone know of a good place to buy from online? i need parts and the nearest place has a very limited selection.

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Been ordering from here for years. It's in California.
https://a-zdarts.com/

perfect, thank you!
would gnar if i could

[therealnod]

My pleasure.

[therealnod]

in america it seems pool is more popular but I like and am better at darts.  its sacrilege im sure but I prefer to play with the plastic tips and have the electronic board keep track of everything for you

Pool being more popular in America than darts is certainly true, but there's something interesting going on, and it's, well...interesting. Watch almost any American sitcom (or movie even) and see how often you notice a dartboard in the scenery. It's usually in someplace stupid and at the wrong height, but nearly ubiquitous. Would make a fun drinking game.

[Síota]

Anyone try Red Dragon darts? They seam cheap and decent..

[skateboardnorth]

Our family has a dart tournament every year on boxing day.  It's super fun, and it's a game most people can play even if they suck at it.  We switch up the games every couple of years.  This year we played baseball because it's a quick game so the tournament doesn't drag on all night. 

[boogs]

I play a lot of darts, even had a board at work. Played mostly cricket and 501, but the best quickie game in my opinion is Shanghai.

to get a shanghai does it have to go in order? single>double>triple or can it be in any order as long as you get one of each?

[therealnod]

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I play a lot of darts, even had a board at work. Played mostly cricket and 501, but the best quickie game in my opinion is Shanghai.

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to get a shanghai does it have to go in order? single>double>triple or can it be in any order as long as you get one of each?

Any order, as long as it's one of each on the same number currently in play. Of course players can agree to any different ruleset beforehand.

[therealnod]

Anyone try Red Dragon darts? They seam cheap and decent..

Took a look at their selection. I could see picking these up for about $40.

[Mean salto]

Anyone try Red Dragon darts? They seam cheap and decent..

Fuken shark dart! I bit the dart of a shark!
(Sorry no I haven't tried them)

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I play a lot of darts, even had a board at work. Played mostly cricket and 501, but the best quickie game in my opinion is Shanghai.

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to get a shanghai does it have to go in order? single>double>triple or can it be in any order as long as you get one of each?

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Any order, as long as it's one of each on the same number currently in play. Of course players can agree to any different ruleset beforehand.

thanks for the info!
i actually thought of a variation of 3B where if you got a single, double, and a triple for a 3B you automatically won. i called it GAME OVER but i think i will refer to it as Shanghai 3B from now on, which probably already is a game.

[Blue Fescue]

What weights are you guys throwing?  I started off at 25g but have moved down to 22-23g with a even width. 
It has been fun experimenting.

[Síota]

I've got 30g i tried lighter ones but was even worse with them haha.
I'm trying to avoid the gear madness...

[boogs]

I’ve been on 26 for a couple of years now

[Síota]

We just made up a joke of a game, you need a 13 then a 12. With three darts in that order.  Fast but harder than I guess our level. Especially when there is pigs in the bar.

[therealnod]

What weights are you guys throwing?  I started off at 25g but have moved down to 22-23g with a even width. 
It has been fun experimenting.

I've been throwing 22g straight barrel forever. I have the same set in 28g that I warm up with occasionally, but the barrels are too wide for my liking.

[therealnod]

We just made up a joke of a game, you need a 13 then a 12. With three darts in that order.  Fast but harder than I guess our level. Especially when there is pigs in the bar.

Haha, nice.

[Síota]

Just played a few rounds with my mate has been a few weeks...I really think if you wanna be good you gotta play more often, like I don't think there is muscle memory like in your legs ..it's way more precise

[Jean-Ralphio Zaperstein]

i got hooked playing in this local shop in Osaka a few years ago, Bug if you're out there, respect

don't have a proper spot rn

[Síota]

Anyone else hear about this 16 year old lad killing it at the moment? Dude came outta no where and is beating world champions. Don't watch darts on telly but if I can catch his next round I will.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/dec/31/luke-littler-16-into-quarter-finals-after-beating-raymond-van-barneveld