What About Darts?

[viktor]

I started playing when I was 50 and my daughter brought home a cheap dart board when she finished her university. We destroyed it quickly playing the around the clock game. Since then I had three boards, the last one lasting the longest since I discovered that it should be rotated occasionally. I don't play well but it's the process, isn't it? Just go and throw some darts when you feel like it.

Subscribed to PDCTV, it's quite an addictive and dynamic sport especially on the highest level. And new developments in PDC are astonishing

Anyone else enjoy darts as a hobby?

 

[FurCoat]

I played in a local dart league many moons ago. I haven't thrown a dart for years.

 

[seanv]

I enjoyed playing darts and drinking beers when I was younger. I still have a few sets of darts and a dart board. I may just have to set it up this weekend

 

[PaulRVA]

Currently have a board up myself.
Wife and I used to throw several times a week. Shoot pool more these days though.

 

[viktor]

I enjoyed playing darts and drinking beers when I was younger. I still have a few sets of darts and a dart board. I may just have to set it up this weekend

Yeah, that goes well with beer

 

[Chasing Embers]

Was in a college league in the '90s, haven't played since. I liked lawn darts too.

 

[viktor]

The latest PDC world championship final for those interested. BTW Matt Campbell from Hamilton Ontario did well there.

 

[onestrangeone]

Back in the day I would play 3-4 tournaments every weekend to supplement my income, I could pretty much count on $500-600 a weekend. Had several friends that played professionally and could usually hold my own with them, haven’t played in a while but still have a board and a good set.

 

[viktor]

Back in the day I would play 3-4 tournaments every weekend to supplement my income, I could pretty much count on $500-600 a weekend. Had several friends that played professionally and could usually hold my own with them, haven’t played in a while but still have a board and a good set.

What was your 501 three dart average? 50/60/70/80? Just curious.

 

[serpentx]

Played when I was deployed for Desert Storm, along with spades, dominos, poker, etc. Fun, but I haven't played since. Maybe I'll teach my grandsons

 

[andrew]

Underrated game. It is difficult to actually hit what you're aiming for but I'm not an avid player. But it seems that way with everyone I play with

 

[bullet08]

Was more into ninja stars and neighborhood wooden fence as a target.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I used to play competitively many years ago. Did well in New York leagues (a couple of second place team City titles, some singles and doubles in first and second place, among others; played in one international tournament in 1988, which had the biggest prize at the time (the Lucky Strike Challenge of the Champions—I never got out of the opening qualifying round robin, though—almost beat Nicky Virachkul, but missed my one chance at Double Top and paid the price); placed top 32 Cricket Doubles in the 1988 New Orleans Open with a friend and made our money back.

I eventually developed a hitch in my smooth as silk stroke and a mental block that prevented me from being able to let go of the dart (commonly referred to as “dartitis” or the ”yips.” Took many years off; tried playing league again a few years ago, but couldn’t throw consistently, or well enough to be enjoyable or fun.

I picked up a tournament style setup awhile ago for practicing at the house and am hoping to get back into it. I miss it and watch PDC tournaments when I can.

 

[georged]

Darts came up in another thread a while back. Used to love the game.

This was my response, copied here rather than typing it out again. (computers do have a few useful features... not many, but a few)

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It sure was fun, wasn't it?

Discovered that I had a knack, and went all in for a while. (Then a lovely girl came along, and, well, my interests were re-directed... lol)

Anyway, was captain of a team that won the Greater Phoenix League Championship three seasons in a row, won a televised cricket tournament final once, and was a Western States All-Stars team alternate.

And I still have half a shoebox filled with tungsten dart bodies, assorted shafts & flights, and two diamond wire bristle boards in a closet.

Coming up on 40 years ago... (now that's a weird feeling)

 

[Sigmund]

I used to play and enjoyed it...many, many years ago. I was decent but I couldnt hang with the big league guys for sure. Just some fun with some beers. I never cared for gambling on darts. I know I wasnt that good!

 

[kcghost]

Never played it much and certainly not with even decent gear.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Started watching as a kid in the 1980's and have loved it ever since. Grew up watching Bristow, Jocky and Taylor. So many great characters and it can be a really exciting sport to watch. The world championship that just finished was awesome.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Only the lawn variety , I'm far too afflicted with left handedness to be proficient at the other kind.

 

[El Capitán]

I haven't played darts in years. I love playing it though. My cousin Lee is amazing at it.

Only the lawn variety , I'm far too afflicted with left handedness to be proficient at the other kind.

Evil darts of doom. RIP feet.

 

[username]

I've had fun when i've played but i havent played in years.