Are you a dart tart

[Steve Metalman]

:darttart:

Not just content with just the set up being perfect, do you like your darts to look the business,

I didn't think I was, but then again I dont like my darts looking stupid.
So I suppose I am

I like the gold barrels co-ordinated with the poly royal white sun kites and titanium stems.
But I think you could do better

Are you a dart tart??

[Giraffe]

I am!!

[Steve Metalman]

I am!!

Why am I not surprised lol

[Giraffe]

They have too look right dont they?

[JEDI]

i agree i am to, nothing more off putting than darts that don't look co-ordinated

[Shed Inn]

Ayup Comrades

I just like the look of My all black set up.

Shed.

[Hazza]

Yeah I am, looking at what stems and kite flights I want to marry up with my silver barney world champs

[josh.e]

Couldn't care less, as long as my darts are the same, same stems and same shape flights, I don't care about the colour

[Steve Metalman]

Couldn't care less, as long as my darts are the same, same stems and same shape flights, I don't care about the colour

Closet dart tart!! :cheekyodf: :biggrinodf:

[F4tboy]

I am a dart tart.

They have to look good.

[RNLarry]

Yep my darts gotta be color co-ordinated!

[dannyastin2011]

i have to say my darts are lookin a bit tarty at the minute with the flourecsent pink slikstiks with matching flights!!! : 0

[Gingert76]

I am yep, White dart case, White and black flights with silver lettering with my name on them, nick name lol, silver to match the barrels, White stems to match the flights and case and they are alamo stems so they have a silver metal top to match the silver lettering, two black parts on the barrel to match the black half of the flights.

That tarty enough? Lmao

[ICEMAN]

I am yep, White dart case, White and black flights with silver lettering with my name on them, nick name lol, silver to match the barrels, White stems to match the flights and case and they are alamo stems so they have a silver metal top to match the silver lettering, two black parts on the barrel to match the black half of the flights.

That tarty enough? Lmao

Ladies and gentleman we have a winner, id say I was too to some extent I have to use my personalized stems and shafts cant use any different.

[knotty]

i try to match stems with flights if possible, normally a blue or black stem then some sort of matching flight for me

[dartnut]

no; as long as the darts perform it's ok for me

[sfc4life]

Absolutely! Gold Mervyn King barrels, matching gold spinning shafts, Trident 180's on the points, personalised flights, flight protectors. If i could fit anything else on them then i probably would!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs946.snc4/73938_1714111450734_1176602413_2039172_3698257_n.j pg

[Spoonz]

im 1000% am i even go has far to wat colour steans i use gotta use same colour flight protectors lol

[Steve Metalman]

:worth:

[Spoonz]

lol i'll take some wen i get home its quite shocking really dofferent colour flights for different coloured set ups lol

[Gary Foster]

Oh yes, i tinker about all the time

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/3388/p1010764g.th.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/p1010764g.jpg/)

[Greener]

I think I am, I would never use my darts if the barrel, stem, and flight dont match. I wouldn't use a damaged flight, in fact, I dont even let them wear.

I must own every single colour of nylon stem, and most alloy ones (even though I no longer use them). I now have every colour of phase 5 / sigma top too.

Here is my current setup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/chrisgreen82/IMG_4497.jpg

[Kazinjo]

Yes I am, and I do not hide that. Everything got to look just perfect.
Just imagine that You drive a brown Lamborgini Diablo?!

[the lamb]

Dart Tart... me

Err yeah i guess so, just look at my own design flights <<<<<<<.

the BDC ( Beer Darts and Curry ).

[bill b]

definately.

i hate grubby looking darts, unmatched shafts and battered flights.

i keep telling myself that those beating me all the time are using them but cant help myself.

my barrels are scrubbed with a toothbrush and toothpaste twice a week. takes off any stickiness and keeps them shinier than new.

i only use short red nylon shafts and plain, red poly flights. even the shaft rings are red.

my kids got me some personalised flights for christmas.... yep ... red, with a large white..B

looking inside my dart case everthing is in order and .. red.

2 sets of darts with red shafts plus loads of flights and shafts, all red.

even the small plastic bags with spare rings, sharpener etc in all have red writing on them.

the tool for getting broken shaft out, yep ... red.

i believe that if you use the same thing all the time your eye gets used to it. after a while it will stop registering its there. even lifting a dart up into your view, you will see it, but it wont register as an obstruction and you,ll see right through it.

changing flight patterns and colours means your eyes dont get used to it and it can become a distraction.

i,m sure simon whitlock said something similar when he got his new wizard flights.

Bill

[Buzz180]

I have no idea what your on about :rolleyesodf:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/buzz180buzz/102_0469.jpg

My flights have to match my darts/stems.

[stubby]

FLights and stems dont need to match but I tend to wear a polo shirt to match the colour of my flights

[wayner]

my darts look beat up so everyone thinks i`m really accurate !!!! lol with all the grouping

in actual fact the non rip flights i use at the moment last me about 2 days of praticing and they start to fray to hell and need replacing

[Giraffe]

FLights and stems dont need to match but I tend to wear a polo shirt to match the colour of my flights

Welcolme Back Stubby

[Steve Metalman]

Welcolme Back Stubby

Beat me to it.
Another off the MIA list
Welcome Back stubby :biggrinodf:

[Ian 91]

All I do is make sure the flights and stems are all the same, like them to be dark as well:

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.a49608167c.jpg

Also, it usually helps if all 3 darts are the same :biggrinodf:

[Steve Metalman]

I've just seen these bad boys posted by James H on the show us your darts thread.
http://www.thedartsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?164-Show-us-your-Darts&p=61723#post61723
Which got me thinking about this old thread.
I've changed my darts since the first post, but I'm still a dart tart lol

James H's Yellow Perils

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc151/james_theridge/photobucket.jpg

[Buzz180]

Same here ;)

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/buzz180buzz/102_0562.jpg

[James H]

I've just seen these bad boys posted by James H on the show us your darts thread.
http://www.thedartsforum.co.uk/showthread.php?164-Show-us-your-Darts&p=61723#post61723
Which got me thinking about this old thread.
I've changed my darts since the first post, but I'm still a dart tart lol


I'm definitetly a dart tart :biggrinodf:

[dannyd180]

Me too lol
http://emob1182.photobucket.com/albums/x445/dannyd180/newdarts.jpg

[Steady Eddie]

I suppose I am a darts tart yes. Well I will let you make your mind up there not colourful but they have to look the business :lol:

Phase 1's

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j439/DEdwards1983/utf-8BSU1HMDAwMzMtMjAxMTA1MDktMTQzNi5qcGc.jpg

Phase 2's

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j439/DEdwards1983/utf-8BSU1HMDAxNjctMjAxMTA2MjAtMTU1My5qcGc.jpg


So am I a Darts Tart?????

[Steve Metalman]

Yes Edwards you are :biggrinodf:

[Steady Eddie]

Yes Edwards you are :biggrinodf:

Glad you thought so otherwise I thought this may have changed your mind

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j439/DEdwards1983/utf-8BSU1HMDAxNDQtMjAxMTA2MTgtMjM1NC5qcGc.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j439/DEdwards1983/utf-8BSU1HMDAyMDctMjAxMTA3MDEtMTg0Ny5qcGc.jpg

A darts case my Partners Son made me to keep all my spares in :)

[Steve Metalman]

Just a few bits and bobs then
I like the découpage art work

[Steady Eddie]

Have to make sure we have supplys just incase they are needed and always able to help a fellow darter in need at the same time :) He has done very well he didnt have to do it :)

[mc1958]

The camera has died on me at the moment, but I have to have the shafts and flights colour coordinated as well - even down to the pigeon rings and flights protectors lol.

It's not as good as Edwards case and it's not painted but I've got a little 4 drawer unit I keep my spares in:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h408/scrumpy10/drawers.jpg

It's about 2 foot high and about 6 inches wide. The top drawer is for flights, next is for shafts, then other accessories (hole punch, pigeon rings, repointer, etc), and the bottom drawer is for cases (although I chucked a few out last week lol). The flights and shafts are all separated out into little boxes as well lol.

[Steady Eddie]

The camera has died on me at the moment, but I have to have the shafts and flights colour coordinated as well - even down to the pigeon rings and flights protectors lol.

It's not as good as Edwards case and it's not painted but I've got a little 4 drawer unit I keep my spares in:

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h408/scrumpy10/drawers.jpg

It's about 2 foot high and about 6 inches wide. The top drawer is for flights, next is for shafts, then other accessories (hole punch, pigeon rings, repointer, etc), and the bottom drawer is for cases (although I chucked a few out last week lol). The flights and shafts are all separated out into little boxes as well lol.

I dare not have 1 of these as I would fill it to the brim and it would be the frying pan for me :fryingpan:

And then the this could happen

:ouch:

[pat]

My new darts and the ton of accesories my wife and I got from DC :biggrinodf:

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1470/darts.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/darts.jpg/)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1401/img6709w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img6709w.jpg/)

[Bully]

Absolutely! Gold Mervyn King barrels, matching gold spinning shafts, Trident 180's on the points, personalised flights, flight protectors. If i could fit anything else on them then i probably would!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs946.snc4/73938_1714111450734_1176602413_2039172_3698257_n.j pg


did you rest these darts on your trouser leg for this photo? ;)

[JEDI]

My new darts and the ton of accesories my wife and I got from DC :biggrinodf:

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1470/darts.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/darts.jpg/)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1401/img6709w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img6709w.jpg/)

someones going to be having fun deciding on the best set-up.............................nice 1 :biggrinodf:

[The Rage]

My new darts and the ton of accesories my wife and I got from DC :biggrinodf:

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1470/darts.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/darts.jpg/)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1401/img6709w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img6709w.jpg/)

Lovely looking arrows bud, have fun playing around with the many setups you can create with all that gear! ;)

[pat]

Thanks. Having all those thinkgs on my desk is exactly like Christmas... only better :biggrinodf:

[The Rage]

Thanks. Having all those thinkgs on my desk is exactly like Christmas... only better :biggrinodf:

I bet it is! ;)

[Si Penfold]

I am yep, White dart case, White and black flights with silver lettering with my name on them, nick name lol, silver to match the barrels, White stems to match the flights and case and they are alamo stems so they have a silver metal top to match the silver lettering, two black parts on the barrel to match the black half of the flights.

That tarty enough? Lmao

crikey haha

[Si Penfold]

I think I am, I would never use my darts if the barrel, stem, and flight dont match. I wouldn't use a damaged flight, in fact, I dont even let them wear.

I must own every single colour of nylon stem, and most alloy ones (even though I no longer use them). I now have every colour of phase 5 / sigma top too.

Here is my current setup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/chrisgreen82/IMG_4497.jpg

Yep I hate the wearing. Got a proper hang up about it!!!

[Si Penfold]

My new darts and the ton of accesories my wife and I got from DC :biggrinodf:

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1470/darts.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/darts.jpg/)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1401/img6709w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img6709w.jpg/)

Do you have a fave set up with all that lot though????

[The Rage]

Do you have a fave set up with all that lot though????

Oh i'd say it's early days for him yet lol

[Steve Metalman]

Wow Pat you've really gone for it.
Not taking any chances eh!! lol

I do like the set up you've got in the first picture

[pat]

Do you have a fave set up with all that lot though????

Actually I do :) Dunno why, had it before and I like it still - it's the darts with short blue stems and unicorn Scotland flag flights (no lion).
At the moment I've been trying some white kite flights and I really like how the dart is flying with them.

[Steady Eddie]

My new darts and the ton of accesories my wife and I got from DC :biggrinodf:

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1470/darts.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/darts.jpg/)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1401/img6709w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/img6709w.jpg/)

People were saying good luck with working out your set up with all the flight and stems combo you have in the picture I'm more noticing the BRAND NEW set of darts you have there not even opened!!! Beats me I would have opened the to cover up I brought them to start with :D

[sfc4life]

did you rest these darts on your trouser leg for this photo? ;)

:-) Can't remember but i think this was on my bed sheet.

[Neil]

I am sort of half and half I suppose. I have my darts, I always use the blue and white stems and erm.... blue and white flights. I have a couple of very fancy cases custom made by Joel Hanson in the states. So first impressions would probably lead you to think yes - however much to the annoyance of some of the people I play darts with, I dont care about he state of my lights and will often play with a flight vane hanging off.....

This is one of my cases

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/37973_1565996193987_1357869675_1513869_7204002_n.j pg

I can't really show you the other one on here...

[Steve Metalman]

I love those Bonzwa cases.
Bones does a cracking job doesn't he.
Theres a few lads on here got one

[Neil]

Best in the world mate :D

[Martin 180]

I use standard british bulldog flights with a red,white and blue stem ,tart maybe , poser definetly :)

[leigh d]

most certainly a dart tart.doesnt feel right if they dont look right

[RNLarry]

did you rest these darts on your trouser leg for this photo? ;)

Haahahahaha thats good

[dannyd180]

I am sort of half and half I suppose. I have my darts, I always use the blue and white stems and erm.... blue and white flights. I have a couple of very fancy cases custom made by Joel Hanson in the states. So first impressions would probably lead you to think yes - however much to the annoyance of some of the people I play darts with, I dont care about he state of my lights and will often play with a flight vane hanging off.....

This is one of my cases


https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/37973_1565996193987_1357869675_1513869_7204002_n.j pg

I can't really show you the other one on here...

Hi Neil - just out of interest what darts do you play with. I have seen a number of your videos on Youtube in which you seem to prefer your purists, however, you had the bears made for you, so which is your favourite?

[tanic180]

yep im a dart tart i think gold barrels black stems normally like a gold flight or the rd gold flight my maxi case is full of gold and black :smileodf: if your happy with your set up you play better :biggrinodf:

[Neil]

Hi Neil - just out of interest what darts do you play with. I have seen a number of your videos on Youtube in which you seem to prefer your purists, however, you had the bears made for you, so which is your favourite?

Hello mate - sorry for the late reply, I have only just spotted this.

I played with purists for years, then I had the Bears made and I played with them as a preference. Earlier on this year I went back down to Wales and designed a new grip based I my ideas for creating a level 5 grip which hopefully would be more durable than other level 5s. I have thrown with these darts ever since. They are going to be called the 'Elites' and they are not out until January.

[frpax]

I definitely am.

Black stems with various matching flights

Red stems w/ Union Jack flights

If my darts have black stems, they also have black Tridents. Red stemmed darts have red Tridents.

Yeah, I'm sick. :)

One thing that I'm a total nut over is making sure my flights are prefectly perpendicular with a perfect "+" shape. It drives me bonkers if they have an "X" shape.

[dannyd180]

Hello mate - sorry for the late reply, I have only just spotted this.

I played with purists for years, then I had the Bears made and I played with them as a preference. Earlier on this year I went back down to Wales and designed a new grip based I my ideas for creating a level 5 grip which hopefully would be more durable than other level 5s. I have thrown with these darts ever since. They are going to be called the 'Elites' and they are not out until January.

Thanks for the reply, look forward to seeing then buying them. Any chance of a sneek peek picture?

[Neil]

Here you go mate - 3 styles....

http://double16.com/3/download/file.php?id=10755&mode=view

http://double16.com/3/download/file.php?id=10756&mode=view

http://double16.com/3/download/file.php?id=10757&mode=view

[dannyd180]

Here you go mate - 3 styles....

http://double16.com/3/download/file.php?id=10755&mode=view

http://double16.com/3/download/file.php?id=10756&mode=view

http://double16.com/3/download/file.php?id=10757&mode=view

Very nice!

[Neil]

Ta - I'm happy with them :D

[Gary O Connor]

I am sort of, I like black flights and black unicorn stems and springs. All three darts have to look the same and I put on a new set of flights long before they need changing;)

[digger331]

I'm one as well - all of my stems and flights match. I stick with either black or silver barrels and my tridents are always black. To take it a step further, I usually shoot soft-tip and those barrels have to match my steel-point barrels.

I collect flights, but never use them. I keep them in album pages like stamps. If I really like a design, I collect each version (std., slim, etc.).

[Hustler]

Im a real dart tart hehe

Got so many sets of flights and stem combos its silly

[spoonie]

Is there anything in the rules about using three of the same darts - or would it be perfectly legitimate to have three completely different darts, so long as each met the requirements (i.e. proper length, etc)?

Just to clarify, I've absolutely no idea why you'd want to use three different darts, but it just popped into my head!

On that note (and while I'm asking ridiculous questions) do you have to use the same three darts for the duration of a leg/match? Or could you maybe throw three darts, take a massive strop, throw them out and break out a new set for your second go?

[dannyd180]

Is there anything in the rules about using three of the same darts - or would it be perfectly legitimate to have three completely different darts, so long as each met the requirements (i.e. proper length, etc)?

Just to clarify, I've absolutely no idea why you'd want to use three different darts, but it just popped into my head!

On that note (and while I'm asking ridiculous questions) do you have to use the same three darts for the duration of a leg/match? Or could you maybe throw three darts, take a massive strop, throw them out and break out a new set for your second go?

As far as I am aware there is no rule that says that you couldn't have three completely different darts (styles weights etc), provided that each dart is in regulation. However, I could be completely wrong an may be corrected shortly!!

[The Rage]

Theres a guy on my team who uses 3 completely different darts, he also uses a different stem and different flight on each!! :eekodf: Getting over dartitis too, not a bad thrower considering the wierd setup and the after affects of dartitis :)

[spoonie]

That's awesome - any chance you can try and get a picture? I have an image of a 14g Ted Hankey with a short stem and pear flight, something in between and a 44g beast with an extra long stem and a flight like a sail!

[The Rage]

That's awesome - any chance you can try and get a picture? I have an image of a 14g Ted Hankey with a short stem and pear flight, something in between and a 44g beast with an extra long stem and a flight like a sail!

Ha ha! You wouldn't be far wrong honest, I'll try mate but he rarely makes an appearance to be honest. Puts getting pissed to the forefront of his priorities! :biggrinodf:

[Spec-Chum]

The PDC rules just state this:


Players shall provide their own darts which shall not exceed an overall maximum length of 30.5 cms (12ins) nor weigh more than 50 grams. Each dart shall consist of a needle shaped point which shall be fixed to a barrel. At the rear of the barrel shall be an attached flighted stem which may consist of up to a maximum of three separate pieces (namely any combination of; a flight, a flight securing device and a stem).

Which implies to me any combination of darts is OK, but oddly, it doesn't mention anything about swapping them mid game, but I would assume you can only change them inbetween legs or games.

[ConnorJ]

So no flight protectors allowed if you're using a stem, flight and locking spring?

[Spec-Chum]

So no flight protectors allowed if you're using a stem, flight and locking spring?

It does seem to imply that, yes.

[ConnorJ]

I wouldn't be allowed to play then lol.

[spoonie]

I guess that throwing three odd darts is probably easier when you're wrecked :-D

I love the PDC rule about providing your own darts - I can just picture Adrian Lewis turning up at the Ally Pally for the final and asking the barman if he can borrow the house darts :-D

[the furbster]

Absolutely! Gold Mervyn King barrels, matching gold spinning shafts, Trident 180's on the points, personalised flights, flight protectors. If i could fit anything else on them then i probably would!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs946.snc4/73938_1714111450734_1176602413_2039172_3698257_n.j pg

very nice set up mate and yes your the biggest tart lol

[the furbster]

me too im afraid gold whitlock darts with clear bubble stems and clear flights with a gold auminium case

[sfc4life]

very nice set up mate and yes your the biggest tart lol

Thanks. My set-up has somewhat changed from this now though. I was no longer able to find any of the medium gold spinning shafts and the other colours just didn't seem right.

Here is an updated version.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/400802_3135560866081_1176602413_3476959_2130673123 _n.jpg

Now have a new set of personalised flights celebrating Stevenage FC's League 2 play-off final victory last season. Now using punched flights and had some gold target points fitted
I use the red/white stems and red flight protectors when practicing at home and switch to blue/white stems and blue flight protectors for matches.

EDIT: Found an image with the blue shafts and flight protectors aswell. Seems this was taken before having the new points fitted though.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385362_2608521810434_1176602413_3216576_1797593569 _n.jpg

And a close up of the flights.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267304_2166258034116_1176602413_2763736_5454949_n. jpg

[Perkin]

Theres a guy on my team who uses 3 completely different darts, he also uses a different stem and different flight on each!! :eekodf: Getting over dartitis too, not a bad thrower considering the wierd setup and the after affects of dartitis :)

Perhaps this is helping in getting over dartitis, he's concentrating on the different grips/throw that he's forgetting to not throw.

[Paul D]

Just chucking mine in there.. for some reason it's become habbit to have one o-ring yellow and two black.!! Weird I know..

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/paul_d2/Darts/dartsSelective.jpg

[Hustler]

Just chucking mine in there.. for some reason it's become habbit to have one o-ring yellow and two black.!! Weird I know..

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/paul_d2/Darts/dartsSelective.jpg

Those darts are sexy but also quite scary looking :)

[Steve Metalman]

Just chucking mine in there.. for some reason it's become habbit to have one o-ring yellow and two black.!! Weird I know..

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/paul_d2/Darts/dartsSelective.jpg

I do like these :coolodf:

[Saul]

I'm a definite dart tart - my JL Golden Heros are never seen without Phase 5 gold titanium stems and gold flights - my Black titanium JL WC's are never seen without BLACK phase 5 stems and black flights. hehe

[Nosssweat]

Guilty here too! I was gutted with my old darts that pear flights seem to work for me. I dont like the look of them for some reason lol. Luckily Im back on standards now :D

[Steve Metalman]

Guilty here too! I was gutted with my old darts that pear flights seem to work for me. I dont like the look of them for some reason lol. Luckily Im back on standards now :D

Oh the indignity... being seen out in public with pear flights :biggrinodf:

[Nosssweat]

Oh the indignity... being seen out in public with pear flights :biggrinodf:

Haha I dont know why I just dont like the look of them. Thank god I have darts that fly better with standards now :biggrinodf:

[Del]

Loving the new set up nosssweat

[Nosssweat]

Thought id stick with what you sent over mate lol seemed to be working ok

[100Thrower]

How do i know if i'm a darts tart?

[JEDI]

How do i know if i'm a darts tart?

you will know................

[dannyd180]

To be honest I am yet to read a post from somebody on here that isn't a dart dart. I think the forum should change its name to the dartstartsforum!

[100Thrower]

To be honest I am yet to read a post from somebody on here that isn't a dart dart. I think the forum should change its name to the dartstartsforum!

Good point, i wouldn't be on here otherwise

[Jimbob 2705]

I'm certainly a Darts Tart :biggrinodf:

Phase 5 Purists:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7313701906_93107f6f20_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_phillips/7313701906/)
Darts (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_phillips/7313701906/) by Jimbob_2705 (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_phillips/), on Flickr

[JEDI]

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q346/jedi180/IMAG0466.jpg

with out a doubt!!

[Steve Metalman]

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q346/jedi180/IMAG0466.jpg

with out a doubt!!

Sparkling!!
How you getting on with them Jedi?

[The Rage]

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q346/jedi180/IMAG0466.jpg

with out a doubt!!

Here's an idea for you Jedi as I can see you are patriotic like myself :biggrinodf:

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k549/TheRage1/2012-05-16-136.jpg

The flights are from the Harrows Marathon range and the stems are Designa "Pure White" :)

[JEDI]

harrows splat, ive had them before, but i like the silver foil dimplex ones.........................

[JEDI]

Sparkling!!
How you getting on with them Jedi?

not to bad tbh, im liking them, at the moment....................

[Hazza]

til next week

[JEDI]

til next week

why is someone bringing some new darts out??????????? lol!:eekodf::biggrinodf:

[Steve Metalman]

why is someone bringing some new darts out??????????? lol!:eekodf::biggrinodf:
Yeah, the new P Daniels 'They're Magic!!'

[mc1958]

why is someone bringing some new darts out??????????? lol!:eekodf::biggrinodf:

The 2013 Unicorn catalogue has been signed off and is out in the next two weeks - so the darts will no doubt follow shortly afterwards.

[100Thrower]

The 2013 Unicorn catalogue has been signed off and is out in the next two weeks - so the darts will no doubt follow shortly afterwards.

Just messaged Unicorn to send one out!

:popcorn:

[100Thrower]

I'm a definite dart tart - my JL Golden Heros are never seen without Phase 5 gold titanium stems and gold flights - my Black titanium JL WC's are never seen without BLACK phase 5 stems and black flights. hehe

Show us a pic Saul!

[Steve Metalman]

New Sig Badge added to the Smiley menu

Find it in:
Go Advanced/More Smilies/Custom Smilies

:darttart:


Cheers mc1958
I cleaned up the resolution if you want to use this one
please feel free :smileodf:

[Russty]

Guilty as charged....I love it :)

[The Rage]

http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k549/TheRage1/342c9c74.jpg
You guys be the judge lol

[Russty]

Very nice...You qualify:biggrinodf:

[Saul]

Show us a pic Saul!

Trying out some white 'ace card' flights on the black Lowes now. I think it looks great with the black barrels.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/tungsten/DSCF0678.jpg

[The Rage]

Very nice...You qualify:biggrinodf:

:thumbsup1: thanks man!! :D

[Spoonz]

Don't think I wanna post my new set up I'm like a proper tart now

[The Rage]

Don't think I wanna post my new set up I'm like a proper tart now

Ahh go on mate, pink is the new black lol we won't think any different of u fella lol ;)

[Spoonz]

Not using pink no more but colour co ordinated lol will do one tomorrow

[Hazza]

All looking good

[Spoonz]

here u go new set up

Now using Kite flights

Adrian Lewis 25 Gram Silca Darts
Target Match 75 Kite Flights
Edgeglow medium stems
Pigeon Rings
Target Laser cut points (grey)
Power balance bands (like to wear something on my wrist)

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x263/Spoonz666/65b890da.jpg

[Hustler]

They're schexy spoonz

[The Rage]

You've qualified Damien lovely stuff :)

[mc1958]

Love the colour coordinated balance bands there - definitely qualifies

[Hustler]

Overtime i wear a balance band i play poop lol

[Hustler]

Not as pretty as some but.....

http://i46.tinypic.com/25814jr.jpg


My Rocket Ronnies with various colours

I usually play with the Gold ones though

[Steve Metalman]

Not as pretty as some but.....

http://i46.tinypic.com/25814jr.jpg


My Rocket Ronnies with various colours

I usually play with the Gold ones though
Pastel dart tart lol

It all counts :smileodf:

[Big Con]

I have to have mine looking colour co-ordinated too. I think that's partly why I switched to the black barrels lol. I liked the look and feel of them better than the silver ones. I am seriously tempted to spend stupid amounts of money though on the cosmo magensium locked shafts as they're dark black too, as I can't seem to find any dark black locked ones in any other variety. Then use the dark black W shaped flights too, I think the 'all black' would look good :) Apart from the gold points perhaps lol

[Spoonz]

Not as pretty as some but.....

http://i46.tinypic.com/25814jr.jpg


My Rocket Ronnies with various colours

I usually play with the Gold ones though

are they 2 different styles of stems?

[Hustler]

are they 2 different styles of stems?

Yeah the blue ones has that scalloped type bit on the stem, they didnt have them that colour in standard

[Precision]

Do people really wear those balance bands on their wrists when throwing. What possible help can they be? I'm more than happy to be proved wrong with some evidence.

[Spoonz]

yeah ppl do i dunno what there meant to do i just wear it cause it looks cool

[Steve Metalman]

Read this and make your own minds up

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11805616

[Hustler]

I had one, played crap with it while i had it on and decided against it.

Probably makes no difference at all but my head told me otherwise

[Jocky On The Oche]

My mobile doesnt get a signal here but with my all black taylor heroes with black flights & stems the silver rings do annoy me highly so I think...Im getting that feeling in the pit of my stomach...I am, Im a dart tart.

Im also considering switching to medium stems for my union jack flights not for any playing reason just coz I dont think the red or blue stems look quite so good in ultra short with that particular flight. Someone call the doctor, theres an outbreak of dart-tartitis in the highlands :biggrinodf:

[Steve Metalman]

Tartitis lol
I love it

Oh most definitely you are a dart tart and surely its a fact that darts play better when they look cool
Well I think it is, I dont remember anyone winning a world championship with ugly looking darts lol

[Spoonz]

My mobile doesnt get a signal here but with my all black taylor heroes with black flights & stems the silver rings do annoy me highly so I think...Im getting that feeling in the pit of my stomach...I am, Im a dart tart.

Im also considering switching to medium stems for my union jack flights not for any playing reason just coz I dont think the red or blue stems look quite so good in ultra short with that particular flight. Someone call the doctor, theres an outbreak of dart-tartitis in the highlands :biggrinodf:

You can get black rings ;)

[Steve Metalman]

You can get black rings ;)
Tis true

http://www.dartscorner.co.uk/images/designasprings3blacksm.gif

[click here] (http://www.dartscorner.co.uk/Accessories-Springs/c340_816/p62115/Stem-Accessories---for-use-with-Nylon-Shafts---Standard---%3Cb%3ESprings%3C/b%3E---Black/product_info.html)

[Steve Metalman]

Issued you a dart tart badge jocky
You just need a 170 now for the full set lol

[Jocky On The Oche]

Cheers Spoonz and Steve, Yeah I ordered 10 sets of those on sunday night so im looking forward to getting those and I can use my taylor heroes again, ive been by passing them for the last few days and using my 27g barneys lol

[SixPints]

It's probably too early to tell... but I think the answer will be YES. About two weeks ago I was thinking about throwing darts again and I stopped at a dart shop and purchased several packs of flights. I looked at the darts though and figured that I'd order some online as maybe I'd save a few bucks. I sort of felt bad that I'd looked at a couple sets from the case and didn't buy them, so I purchased some more flights. A week later I ordered some darts from an online dart store... and I waited... and waited... four days later they hadn't arrived yet. So I went back to the local dart store and bought a set of darts and some more flights. I'm still waiting on the set I purchased online, and although I was very excited to be getting them. I'm almost over them already and thinking about the next set I want to buy. I see a few things that I like and we'll see what I wind up with. I seem to buy things in the evening after a few pints...

[Buzz180]

I can't decide on what flights I prefer.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/buzz180buzz/100_2465.jpg

[Watikjebrom]

I can't decide on what flights I prefer.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/buzz180buzz/100_2465.jpg

Of course you can: the black ones :) Once you go black you never go back :)
But seriously, I would prefer the black and white setup, much easier on the eye

[Steve Metalman]

Welsh flights for you buzz
They have Dragon power!!

[Pharaoh66]

The black ones look best with that set up

[vascorocks]

Giraffe you need to clear some messages mate or you will not be able to receive new pm's.. :p

[Saul]

How long are those darts Buzz?

[Saul]

NVM, I think they are about 50mm right?

I only ask because - well - I LOVE my Lowes a ton - but - I still get that silly craving to try a few more 'straight pencil' style darts in hopes of having that extra little bit of room in the treble bed. But, even though I can throw a 'long' dart, I prefer a short-ish dart - I know these are slightly longer than say the lowes but shorter than the purists .... hmmmm ..... maybe Target would send me a trial test pair? lol

[Del]

Defo a dart tart i will be pimping my beatons up later this week or next

[The Cobra]

1218

Yes I'm a dart tart lol

[The Cobra]

1219

And my current dart tart setup!

[ohsobig]

like it rings and matching tridents a true dart tart:bigvictory:

[The Cobra]

like it rings and matching tridents a true dart tart:bigvictory:

I'm hardcore mucker!!

[ohsobig]

very scheeeexy darts you have there ..............you tart:biggrinodf:

[The Cobra]

Cheers :winkodf: lol

[ohsobig]

a true dart tartist you are:cheekyodf:

[The Cobra]

like it!

[Steve Metalman]

Tart-itis I believe its called :biggrinodf:

[ohsobig]

Tart-itis I believe its called :biggrinodf:

lol i stand corrected:cheekyodf:

[Steve Metalman]

Yeah the Dreaded T lol

""Oh no...I've run out of my favourite stems and flights!!!
Its Sunday and everywhere is closed!!!!!
What will I do?""

:help:

[vascorocks]

try a new setup definately!

[dje230178]

I am a dart tart, i like to have my flights/stems colour co-ordinated. I`m currently using 2 set ups (depending on my mood lol), White short dimplex stems with white target pear shape flights, or black dimplex stems with black target pear shape flights

[Jocky On The Oche]

Is there a tartologist in the house lol

EDIT: Dammit meant to say Tartiologist!!

[yellafella]

id say im not but i always have to have black stems and flights but i recently changed my darts to 21g lewis zirconium stone grips and as they are gold i had to order gold coloured flight rings so they match the barrel so i guess i am

[The Cobra]

id say im not but i always have to have black stems and flights but i recently changed my darts to 21g lewis zirconium stone grips and as they are gold i had to order gold coloured flight rings so they match the barrel so i guess i am

Yep you are mate, welcome to the club!!!

[Steve Metalman]

Is there a tartologist in the house lol

You've added Tart-itis to my dictonary lol

[Jocky On The Oche]

You've added Tart-itis to my dictonary lol

Quality! :biggrinodf:

[SheerluckHolmes]

Just bought new darts.

Before even receiving them I have had to buy new flights and stems to ensure everything matches.

Will change all springs to make sure they are the same colour.

If there is the slightest rough edge to a flight, let alone a chip, out they go. I doneate a bout 40 nearly new flights a onth minimum to my local.

All darts must match. always. Flights preferably must match my darts shirt.

before a tournamnet or match the night before my darts case will be packed with military precision.

If it doesn't look right, it does get thrown, darling.

[Hi_ho_silver]

I most certainly am!

On my transition from 24g penetrators with white short nylon stem and ruthless flights i switched darts to 24g dark destroyers (love these!). But that wasnt enough....

Had to order short black nylon stems in keeping with the dark colour! and also black ruthless flights!

Please help.... haha

[markyc]

im a darts tart!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m10/mrmark_2006/darts001_zpse29c023c.jpg

[Steve Metalman]

im a darts tart!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m10/mrmark_2006/darts001_zpse29c023c.jpg

Thats borderline OCD lol

Looks nicely coordinated though :coolodf:

I might have to give you this....

:darttart:

[markyc]

Thats borderline OCD lol

Looks nicely coordinated though :coolodf:

I might have to give you this....

:darttart:

cheers steve,theres more colours in the other side of my wallet!!i do get plenty of stick for it.And rightly so!!!

[mc1958]

Presumably you also have the black, white and red set ups as well - definitely a dart tart lol

[markyc]

Presumably you also have the black, white and red set ups as well - definitely a dart tart lol

oh yes!!lol!

[mc1958]

I can see the top of the red stems now lol - how do you decide which ones to use

[Phil C]

Yeah the Dreaded T lol

""Oh no...I've run out of my favourite stems and flights!!!
Its Sunday and everywhere is closed!!!!!
What will I do?""

:help:

I had that problem today! Haha

You've saw my green polo shirt, I needed lime green Cosmo flights to throw with and I've only got tatty ones. :(

[markyc]

i change colours every week!the polo shirts may be next.oh dear....

[steph]

Yes, please, I am a wholehearted darttart!

Results vary, but I am the diy type, painting flights blue, because this exact tone is nowhere to be found.
Also been putting white stripes on black flights.
I did even try to make white stripes on the barrels instead of orange ones on my old set- weell, if I wouldn´t use other darts now, I would have perfected it..

But again my most favorite setup:

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o703/stephlue/blauweiss_zps9c85b692.jpg

[Phil C]

Look exactly like my darts those steph but they're not :) liking them stems.

[steph]

Ah ja - I also got rid of the black on the points above, since it came off from battering to 20% anyway. Had to smooth them out later, which proved not so easy - lol.

[Steve Metalman]

I liked your piccy Steph
Artistically done I thought

I'll add you a dart tart badge,
if you dont want it just delete it :smileb:

[dje230178]

I am a dart tart, i like to have my flights/stems colour co-ordinated. I`m currently using a few different set ups, White short dimplex stems with white target pear shape flights, or black dimplex stems with black or yellow target pear shape flights and I have just bought some nice shiney new darts to use them with :)

[steph]

Thank you Steve and Phil!

Don´t know who makes the stems, bought them in a shop, and didn´t check. I like them too.

[bopper70]

i think im a "dart tart" i use white keramic stems and rhino flights ( only because they look the biz with the stems). tried loads of different colours but stuck with purple because they look the best.

[IronGreeny]

I think I now qualify for this badge. How do I get it in my signature? See my Darts for the reason I'm now a "Dart Tart".

http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s588/IronGreeny/IMAG0636_zps055cd574.jpg

[katsu]

@irongreeny, you deserve one for those...... nice set up

[DrEAM82]

I saw this thread via terrier's and thought I'd post my favourite setups here so as not to hijack his... I think I may be suffering from the early stages of tartitis.

http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o785/Gwenwyn/20130315_142926_zps8a61cd14.jpg

The nice thing about soft tips (other than getting darts with a grip I like in a weight I can actually throw) is that the tips can be colour-coordinated with the rest of the setup. From left to right: All-white, all-black, clear flight with metallic conversion point, mixed black and white (note the black spring especially for this setup), pale blue to pick out the blue eyes of the fluffy critter, and something nice and shiny. This is for illustration purposes only - I can't throw them if they don't match each other.

[terrier]

Ha!

Cheers for not hijacking my thread :) 'Fraid Ive got a severe case of 'tartitis' going on..... googled it and the only cure is a steady application of flights and stems at least once a day. Side effects may include darts not going in straight, degraded throw and lack of self confidence. That said my darts are looking absolutely REEM :):):):):)

[Major Sights]

Not quite OCD as above, but with my next order from DC it will get close! :D

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr136/Majorsights/DSC00287_zps1379dd64.jpg

[Blumanc]

What darts are those I'm always on the lookout for darts with grip on as much of the barrel as possible.Many darts seem to have grip on only sections of the barrel.sorry I'm pretty computer challenged this question was for drEAM82

[DrEAM82]

What darts are those I'm always on the lookout for darts with grip on as much of the barrel as possible.Many darts seem to have grip on only sections of the barrel.sorry I'm pretty computer challenged this question was for drEAM82

On the left, Unicorn Gripper (Style 1, 17g) and on the right, Designa Razor Grip (Style 2, 16g). I also prefer the grip to cover the whole barrel - I particularly like the Unicorns as the rings go right up to the point.

[Yogi Bear]

Ok I started off wondering if i would qualify as a darts tart :coolodf: But after closer inspection i think i might have an addiction :cheekyodf:

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/stesteste_2006/image-8.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/stesteste_2006/image-9.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/stesteste_2006/image-10.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g157/stesteste_2006/image-11.jpg

[DrEAM82]

That's a lot of nice darts there Yogi - nice custom flights :)

[Yogi Bear]

That's a lot of nice darts there Yogi - nice custom flights :)

Thanks :smileodf:

[farmerboyce]

On that evidence Yogi I`ll give you a 100% yes :biggrinodf:

[Antony208]

Gold dart, stems, flights, rings and points

[Steve Metalman]

Gold dart, stems, flights, rings and points
Nice

(As sung by Shirley Bassey....) Goldflinger

[Scottwinning]

Yeah I am, looking at what stems and kite flights I want to marry up with my silver barney world champs

How'd you find the barneys? I have a very similar grip and style myself on him (without the scores!)
Currently play a 22g dart and know he plays heavier, like the look of these tho...also like kites!

[Steve Metalman]

The Barney darts are a great dart by all accounts from what I've read on here

I like tapered noses on darts
I have a similar set (Not Barneys but similar shape) and have always got on with them
Short Jet stems and Kite flights is my set up with them

[steph]

Gold dart, stems, flights, rings and points

Yes, you do qualify!