MexicanDragon Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 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** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Our new dart board came with a lake house attached.... It may need the HC treatment. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 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! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 van Gerwin is a beast!**BRENT**Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 The Grimmmz of Darts! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Sometimes you people may as well be speaking another language. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 ¿Que? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 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** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Nine Dart Finish anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 ^This?https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine-dart_finishOr has anyone achieved said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 And so it begins...**BRENT** 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 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** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 it's the whole forum's duty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Jeff could arrange a group buy (out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 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** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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