Darts Equipment You Need
By Barbara Moore -
Darts just might be the perfect game. It is an equalizing sport that virtually anyone can play, regardless of age, size, strength, or sex. There is no elaborate equipment or specialized training involved. All that's needed to enjoy a round of is a board, a set of and for some, a cold pint.

The Dartboard

The key piece of equipment is the board. Clearly, the game is pointless without a board to shoot at and count scores. Most dartboards meet a conventional size, but quality does make a different when playing the game.

In traditional dart rules, the board is hung so that the bullseye is 5 feet 8 inches from the ground. In a true dart game the shooting line, or oche, is to be marked precisely 7 feet, 9.25 inches from the face of the board. It is wisely recommended that you hang your dartboard against a backboard to protect the wall.

After you have measured and correctly hung your dartboard, it needs to be rotated. Dartboards are rotated to make them last longer. In darts, higher numbers are shot the most, so those wedges tend to get worn more quickly. Some people will suggest spraying the board with water; however experts hold that this will damage a bristle dartboard and cause the board to bubble, fray and fall apart. Rotating the board is only possible if your dartboard has a removable metal ring with numbers on it. If the numbers are painted on to the board itself, you will not be able to rotate the board.

The Darts

The other obvious equipment is the themselves. can be crafted from many different materials, each with its own weight and points. Common materials used for constructing are brass, tungsten, nickel-silver

and wood.

* Brass: Brass is the lightest of the three metallic dart choices. The "brass" used to make these is actually a soft allow of zinc and copper. The mixture is easy for crafters to work and shape.

* Tungsten: Unlike brass and nickel, tungsten is a dense and weighty metal. Tungsten is usually blended with nickel. It is harder to work with, but the last longer than other metal darts. Many professional throwers use tungsten for tournament play.

* Nickel-Silver: This is a lightweight alloy of nickel, copper and zinc. Like brass, it is easy for manufactures to work with and mold this material.

* Wood: You don't see too many wooden on the circuit these days. As the name suggests, these are created with a lightweight wood shaft and turkey feather flights. Wooden usually weigh about 12 grams, making them much lighter than today's darts.

Darts equipment is pretty basic. A set of and a board is all you need to play a round. Of course, it's more fun with a few friends, and maybe a pint or two. Why not try it out soon; you may find you like it more than you imagined.

By: Barbara Moore -

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Barbara Moore is an author for several well-known web sites, on sports advice and recreation alternatives topics.