EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES Darts The part that sticks into the board and is made of plastic. This part bends easily, so it’s always good to carry a spare! This is seen as the most important part, which determines the center of gravity of the dart. Choose one focusing on the weight and how easy it is to grip This part is used to adjust the overall length and weight of the dart. This is the wing part that stabilizes the dart in flight. Flights come in a variety of sizes and shapes Which equipment should you choose? Darts bars have house darts ready for you to use, but the weight and balance of these darts differ from place to place. In order to stabilize your throw, we recommend that you get your own darts once you have gotten used to the game. Darts equipment come in a variety of types and shapes, so you should actually practice a few rounds with the items when choosing. Choose the items that suit you or by the design you like. Here we will provide a simple explanation of the different types available for each parts. Barrels The part of the dart that you grip. It is the most important part that will be the center of balance on the dart. Be sure to take your time and choose one that suits you! The barrels mainly come in two materials, Brass and tungsten. For beginners we recommend the comparatively lighter brass types! For most players who are medium level or higher, we recommend the tungsten dart. Brass darts Mainly made of brass, these barrels are lighter and less expensive. Since the barrel is thick, it is easy to grip for people with large hands and beginners. Many of these types of barrels have a center of gravity positioned towards the front, making it easy to throw in a nice parabolic line. Therefore brass darts are recommended for beginners. Tungsten darts These barrels are made of nickel and tungsten alloy. They are stronger, thinner, and heavier than brass. As you improve your darts skills, you will want to land multiple darts in a small area such as the BULL in order to gain more points. If the barrel is too thick, your dart will go out of the board. So it is better to choose the thinner tungsten darts over brass darts. Flight If the flight is large, there is more air resistance, and that makes it easier to throw the dart straight without using extra force, so we recommend larger flights for beginners. Larger size With larger flights, there is increased air resistance, so you can easily throw darts in a stable manner. Recommended for beginners. Smaller size Smaller flights are good when you want a sharp throw or want to aim for the same points. Recommended for medium level players and higher. Special shape Specially shaped flight, such as the heart shaped ones each have their special characteristics. The cute shapes are perfect for girls. You should try these once you’ve gotten used to the game. Shaft The longer the shaft is, the more stable the dart is, and you can throw the dart easily without extra force. If the shaft is short, you can throw darts in a strong, sharp manner. The shaft is made of materials such as plastic and aluminum. Medium type and long type With longer shafts, you can easily hit where you aim without extra force. There are a variety of designs and color variations. Short type and Extra short type There are ones that are thick throughout, and ones that have a hole in the center to make them lighter. When attaching a shorter shaft, be sure to choose a smaller flight. Tip The tip is the part that sticks in the dart board. It is made of plastic. Expendable. In order to reduce the weight, there are some designs with a hole. We recommend using different lengths and types! Long size Longer the tip, it is easier to hit the board. So, the longer tip is recommended for beginners. Using the long tip will make the distance from the barrel long, for this reason this type is also recommended for advanced players aiming to hit the same target. Short size Since it is lighter than long types, it does not significantly affect the overall weight of the dart. Additionally, since it has a higher resistance that the long type, it is stronger. If your tip is easily broken, you should try this type DART BOARD Dartboard Background info on The Dartboard Dartboards come in various makes, types and materials. The two main types of dartboards used today are: Bristle Dartboards – Old fashion type wall-mounted dartboards and Electronic Dartboards – Newer type, self-standing or wall-mounted. How it works All dartboards are divided into 20 pie-shaped sections, also called “segments”, which are numbered from 1 through 20. Right at the center of all dartboards are two small circles or narrow rings, one smaller than the other, both called the bulls-eye. The smallest circle or ring right at the center are known as the inner or double bull counting 50 points (value of 2 x single bulls). The circle just outside of the inner bull is called the outer or single bull and counts 25 points. About the dartboard ●Numbers Shows the points scored for each area. ●Single scores The number on the board is the point scored. ●Double scores(Double ring) The point scored is twice the number on the board. ●Triple scores(Triple ring) The thin ring inside the point area. Scores three times the number of points shown on the board. The highest score with a single throw is a triple at 20, which is 60 points. ●Bull The circle in the center of the board. The smaller inner circle is the double bull (50 points). The outer circle is the single bull (25 or 50 points depending on the game). Dart board All dart boards to be manufactured from sisal. The standard dimensions of the dart board are as follows: Double and treble ring inside measurement: 8mm. Bull inside diameter: 12.7mm. Outer bull inside diameter: 31.8mm. Centre bull to inside edge of treble wire: 107mm. Centre bull to outside edge double wire: 170mm. Outside edge of double wire to outside edge of double wire: 340mm. Overall dart board diameter: 451mm. The dart board is fixed on a wall, or mobile stand allowing for a minimum of a 3m separation between boards measured Bull to Bull. The dart board is fixed so that the perpendicular height from the centre of the bull to the floor, at the same level as the ochre shall measure 1.73m. The dart board is fixed so that the 20 segment is coloured black and is at the top of the board. The dartboard also contains two bigger rings, one in the middle and another on the edge of the outside number ring. The middle bigger ring is known as the "treble area", counting three times the value of the score or number opposite it’s pie-shaped section. The bigger outer ring, right on the edge of the outside number ring, is known as the "double area", counting two times / twice the value of the score or number opposite it’s pie-shaped section. Fact: The dartboard may have its origins in the cross-section of a tree. An old name for a dartboard is "butt"; the word comes from the French word but, meaning "target". Your dartboard setup should be an area of your house or apartment where you can throw darts in a safe and comfortable environment. Dart Board Measurements: Standard height from the floor to the bullseye on the dartboard is 5 feet 8 inches, while the oche (distance between the front of the board and the toeline) should measure 7 feet 9.25inches. Oche The oche is the line behind which the throwing player stands. It is 25mm high and 915mm long and placed in a position where the minimum throwing distance measured from the rear of the raised oche is 2.37m along the floor to a plumb line at the face of the dartboard. The diagonal distance from the bull centre to the rear of the raised oche at floor level is 2.93m. The encroachment line is a tape line located 1.5m behind the oche. This is where a player must stand as his/her opponent is playing a shot.
