The Darts Thread 2021

[Preston Red]

Just thought I'd start up a darts thread for 2021 for fellow darts fans.

 

Johnny Clayton has just won the Ladbrokes Masters with an 11-8 victory over Mervyn King. Great to see especially when he carries the 96 and the flames on the collar of his darts shirt.

 

He now has the final place too in the Premier League of Darts.

[Creator Supreme]

I'm glad King knocked that gimp Price out too!

[Preston Red]

14 minutes ago, Creator Supreme said:

I'm glad King knocked that gimp Price out too!

I saw some brief highlights earlier of that match. Looked a cracker.

[Creator Supreme]

18 minutes ago, Preston Red said:

I saw some brief highlights earlier of that match. Looked a cracker.

I didn't see all of it but some good darts to say the least!

[VladimirIlyich]

Loved their version of Duke of Earl.

[bigthrusts]

Barney's got his tour card back. 

[Elite]

16 minutes ago, bigthrusts said:

Barney's got his tour card back. 

Dunno if that's a good or bad thing. That interview he gave about a year or so ago was very worrying.

[Clem H Fandango]

A pic of my setup. An old bicycle wheel 26" with led lights attached. 

[Dave D]

Scott Mitchell got a Tour Card today- be interesting to see how he does in the PDC

[Preston Red]

On 17/02/2021 at 16:24, TheBigGreenBastard said:

A pic of my setup. An old bicycle wheel 26" with led lights attached. 

Nice set up is that. I've got the Blade 5 Dual Core and wished I'd just bought the standard one as I essentially paid for a gimmick. 

[Preston Red]

On 17/02/2021 at 19:46, Dave D said:

Scott Mitchell got a Tour Card today- be interesting to see how he does in the PDC

I reckon he could do quite well. He's got the power scoring and can be ruthless on doubles.

[Dave D]

I played my first season in pub darts just prior to lockdown. Loved it, cant wait to get back

[Preston Red]

1 hour ago, Dave D said:

I played my first season in pub darts just prior to lockdown. Loved it, cant wait to get back

Something I'd love to do is get into that. Do you play 501? The local leagues round here play round the world from 6ft and I can't be arsed with that.

[Bobby Hundreds]

2 hours ago, Dave D said:

I played my first season in pub darts just prior to lockdown. Loved it, cant wait to get back

I've been playing against my ipad its a fucking cheating bastard 

[Preston Red]

1 hour ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

I've been playing against my ipad its a fucking cheating bastard 

Same here. I've got Darts Scoreboard on my Samsung tablet. Hammered Dartbot 4 a few times and stepped up to Dartbot 5...cunting thing takes out 124+ finishes when I get down to 40 or 32. 

[Bobby Hundreds]

I use the Russ Bray one for games of 501 and the others for other ways of practising like bobs 27

[Dave D]

18 hours ago, Preston Red said:

Something I'd love to do is get into that. Do you play 501? The local leagues round here play round the world from 6ft and I can't be arsed with that.

Yeah- 501, best of 3 legs. 

 

The night starts with both teams playing as group (6 players in each) taking it in turns to throw- its 1 leg from 1001.

 

Then you play singles, pairs and threes all best of 3 legs at 501.

 

Trouble is, the league I play in is Monday nights. Sometimes your still playing at gone 10pm and you've had a few beers...... 

[Dave D]

18 hours ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

I've been playing against my ipad its a fucking cheating bastard 

I recommend the app DartCounter. I play against it every evening first to 3 legs.   

[Bobby Hundreds]

I've got dart counter but for just games of 501 prefer russ brays.

[The Golden Eel]

I've been considering trying to get into a local team too once things get back to normal, though I'm slightly put off by the fact that, as far as I'm aware, you play one best of 3 match at 501. I'd prefer a slightly longer game. 

 

At home, I use prodarter and play against the computer. You can play games with real people, though it can be hard to get a game, I find. Would probably be wiser to arrange a game with someone at a certain time or whatever. 

[Preston Red]

2 hours ago, Dave D said:

Yeah- 501, best of 3 legs. 

 

The night starts with both teams playing as group (6 players in each) taking it in turns to throw- its 1 leg from 1001.

 

Then you play singles, pairs and threes all best of 3 legs at 501.

 

Trouble is, the league I play in is Monday nights. Sometimes your still playing at gone 10pm and you've had a few beers...... 

Sounds like my kind of night. My new job (security clearance permitting) might bugger it up though as I'd be on rota shifts three days a week (MTW 6 weeks followed by TFS for 6 weeks).

[VladimirIlyich]

PDC Darts is a good app. Havent used it in a while though.

[Dave D]

3 hours ago, The Golden Eel said:

I've been considering trying to get into a local team too once things get back to normal, though I'm slightly put off by the fact that, as far as I'm aware, you play one best of 3 match at 501. I'd prefer a slightly longer game. 

 

At home, I use prodarter and play against the computer. You can play games with real people, though it can be hard to get a game, I find. Would probably be wiser to arrange a game with someone at a certain time or whatever. 

Your right, would much prefer a longer game but its pretty much standard nationally throughout the leagues. You have to be on your game from the off......

 

......which means getting to the pub early to practice.....

 

.....which means a fairly hungover Tuesday.

 

Darts is a mad game though. My Dad had a board up when I was a kid and I put one up as soon as I got my own place (last 20-25 years ago) I consider myself a decent player. 

 

2019/20 was the first time Ive ever played in a pub league- its bloody nerve wracking. Everyones watching. Your first dart lands in the single one and your crapping yourself!

 

That said, when it goes well, its a brilliant feeling.     

[Dave D]

My set up in the "shed"

Need to get a decent spotlight or surround!! 

 

[Dave D]