Any serious darts players on here?

[Dave7]

Back in the 70s---90s I played a lot at pub level. Say it myself I was a decent player.
BUT......
Watching the world championship on tv......those guys are amazing.

 

[vickster]

Why is this in the sports forum

 

[numbnuts]

My Mum was quite good

 

[Smokin Joe]

Why is this in the sports forum

Same reason it's on the sports pages of the newspapers.

 

[sevenfourate]

Sport

1. 1.
   an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.
   "team sports such as soccer and rugby"
   
   
   which makes darts a sport.
   
   

Tiddlywinks ???……in that case ?

Exertion although minimal; is there. Along with all other requirements…..🤷‍♂️

 

[classic33]

Back in the 70s---90s I played a lot at pub level. Say it myself I was a decent player.
BUT......
Watching the world championship on tv......those guys are amazing.

They're throwing from the women's mark, at best, though.

 

[vickster]

Wow New Year sense of humour bypasses abound…clearly missed the smilies

 

[wiggydiggy]

Not serious, casual pub player. I'm awful, probably would improve with practice but I don't play enough. I do watch the darts on TV from time to time.

 

[markemark]

I’m always serious when I play darts. I’m also very very shoot at playing darts.

 

[bluenotebob]

Back in the 70s---90s I played a lot at pub level.

I played in the pub every night of the week back in the 70s and 80s. Minor league matches in SW London.

But I couldn't throw an arrow now if my life depended on it.

The game has changed a lot over 40 years with different 'outs' and today's professionals are a class above the Bristows and Lowes of earlier years. It's fantastic to watch on TV.

 

[Dave7]

I played in the pub every night of the week back in the 70s and 80s. Minor league matches in SW London.

But I couldn't throw an arrow now if my life depended on it.

The game has changed a lot over 40 years with different 'outs' and today's professionals are a class above the Bristows and Lowes of earlier years. It's fantastic to watch on TV.

I still have a proper bristle board with a light over it. Just poor health has stopped me playing for a few years.

 

[Dave7]

I played in the pub every night of the week back in the 70s and 80s. Minor league matches in SW London.

But I couldn't throw an arrow now if my life depended on it.

The game has changed a lot over 40 years with different 'outs' and today's professionals are a class above the Bristows and Lowes of earlier years. It's fantastic to watch on TV.

In the 70s did you have proper feathers?
I did. Carried them in a wooden "feather darts" case in my inside jacket pocket.

 

[bluenotebob]

In the 70s did you have proper feathers?

It was a long time ago .. but no, I don't think so. I can't recall what the flights were made of but I don't think they were feathers.

It was also the time when tungsten darts were starting to become popular.

 

[notmyrealnamebutclose]

super smashing great. . .

 

[Cycleops]

Sport

1. 1.
   an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes

Yeah right.