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Choosing the Right Darts
FIND A DART THAT FITS..
The first consideration in choosing a dart is Registration. That’s just a long way to say “fit”, as the dart’s shape should fit the hand so comfortably that the darter never has to look at it, and is never tempted to change grip in the middle of a game.
The “BreakAway Point Dart”
For darters, the 1970’s was a time of explosive growth for Darts in both the USA and Great Britain. Enthusiastic promoters and darts manufacturers organized new leagues, publicized regional and national tournaments, and heavily marketed new darts products. National and International organizations were formed, rules standardized, and the game’s popularity was taking off. With all…
Protect your Darts from Summer Heat
Summer in the Houston area is HOT, up to 100 degrees! Temperatures in parked cars & trucks will range from 130 to 180 degrees, even if the windows are cracked open a little. Even at just 79 degrees, a car with a black interior, parked outdoors, can reach 192 degrees! (data: National Safe Kids Campaign)
HCDA Moving & Yard Sale – March 27, 2010
H.C.D.A. Moving Sale! Benefitting the Harris County Darts Association Saturday, March 27, 2010 – 7am – 5 pm 5902 Jason Street Houston, Texas 77074 Books, chairs, shelving units, desks, office furniture, clothes, baby items, a drum set and much, much more. Come out and see! Worth a trip, worth a look! maps.google.com/maps …
Why buy Tungsten Darts?
While brass is still used for inexpensive darts, such darts are large in diameter and the grip wears down quickly.
Tungsten is a very dense metal, also very durable. Using tungsten to make a dart barrel results in a smaller dart for the same weight. For anyone who plays darts often, the durability is important, as that helps retain the dart’s precision-machined shape, grooves, and knurling.
Darts Practice Tips – Inner Singles Only
This Darts Tip will quickly improve your ability to focus on Triples! When practicing on a standard English Clockface Bristle Dartboard, just ignore the large (outer) singles areas. Count any hits in those areas as a complete miss, with no score. Now only the Inner Singles will count, plus all of the other doubles, triples,…
Rick’s Tips #8
Rick’s Tips Tip #8 Use rubber O-ring lock washers to keep shafts from vibrating loose. They are inexpensive, and save a lot of distraction and aggravation during a match.
Rick’s Tips #23
Rick’s Tips Tip 23. Get a steady stance. A lot of people will argue about this one, but few people actually believe that maximum accuracy, in any sport, can be achieved while standing tip-toe on one foot. Especially after drinking a few beers! Try keeping both feet on the floor when you throw.. your game…
How to Setup a Bristle Dartboard
Bristle Dartboard Setup & Measurements
At one time, there were many different throwing distances, and for that matter, many different styles of dartboards. In the late 1970’s darts organizations in England and the USA agreed to the current International standards.
Bristle Dartboards should be hung with the Bull at 5 feet 8 inches from the floor. The mounting bracket for the dartboard goes on the wall, and that is the height of the center of the “U”-shaped bracket, where the dartboard’s mounting screw will rest.
Rick’s Tips #12
Rick’s Tips Tip #12. Keep your darts clean. and they will throw better and last longer. Skin acid, beer, popcorn butter, pretzel salt, potato chip grease.. all of these add up to make your darts slick, and downright yucky! Clean your darts often with a detergent cleaner to remove oils, salt, and dirt. That salty…