Someone has asked for a set of good darts for Xmas.
I have found some great shops online but I haven't a clue what to buy.. I assumed it would be simple and I would just get darts all made up but it seems I have to buy different bits.. can someone help please?
2006-11-27 00:25:19 · 7 answers · asked by lisaandmax 2 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
there are 2 basic types, long thin ones and short stubby ones. Which ones are best depends on the persons throwing style and general prefference. Most people like the long thin ones these days as they are easier to group.
You can buy loads of sets already built up the price is usially a good guide to quiality!
2006-11-27 00:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by king_badger 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's a great answer to this question on yahoo answers. See the links below. Also there are some other links/articles worth checking out as well.
Generally you will find that a new set of darts comes with a case, complete set of darts, and some spare flights and shafts.
At the end of the day if you are buying for someone who is really serious about darts you would be best served to find out what they want and buy just that. If they are a beginner at darts, buy from a source that has a fair exchange policy, otherwise a gift certificate may be the best choice. If you have a good dartshop near by(not just any old sporting goods store) it could be fun to shop for the darts together.
2006-11-27 03:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by darttalker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do before buying a set of darts is to go down to your local and ask some darts players if you can borrow their darts to find out what best suits you. Also ask them all the ins and out of buying a set of darts.
They come in different weights. You can have long barrels and short barrels. Thin barrels and thick barrels (just like bombs).
Usually once you settle on a certain type of dart you will not change. I have had mine for the best part of 20 years. All you will have to do on a regular basis is change the flights and stalks and occasionally get the tip of the dart sharpened.
2006-11-27 09:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by dunfie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its down to personal preference so it's a bit difficult to buy darts for someone else.
The weight of the dart and the size of the barrell can vary greatly. Its up to the user what weight they prefer.
A set of darts will come with stems and flights but the user can interchange the stems and flights. The stems just screw into the darts and the flights slot into the stems.
2006-11-27 00:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by mainwoolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need more info from the person, what shape barrel (the bit they hold to throw) do they like, and also gith of the barrel. You should also ask them whether they need long, medium or slim stems.
Just buying a set of darts may be a disater as there so much out there to choose from
2006-11-27 06:42:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
darts are best done by the person they are for, does the shop do gift vouchers for purchase?
the weight of the dart and length of the shaft are difficult to choose for someone else, it depends on their style as to whether they prefer a light or heavy, long or short dart.
2006-11-27 00:32:08 · answer #6 · answered by only1doug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing to do here is to take up a less expensive hobby like tiddlywinks
2006-11-27 01:17:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋