Darts consist of several individual parts. Since darts has experienced a major boom , more and more dart accessories have been coming onto the market. These are intended to increase comfort while playing and enhance the quality of the game. We would like to introduce you to all the common accessories in this article. This will help you decide what you want to use to further enhance your darts. But be careful, because the large selection can also tempt you to make bad purchases. So which accessories are really useful and which do you actually not need? We'll solve the mystery for you and show you which dart accessories you can find in our dart shop.
dartboard
A dartboard can't really be described as a dart accessory. Rather, it's an essential tool for practicing the sport. The board is therefore part of the basic equipment. However, there are a few details to consider when choosing a dartboard. The most important are the wire and the sisal fibers. The wire should be as thin as possible to prevent ricochets. The sisal fibers shouldn't be compressed too tightly either, as this would cause the darts to fall off the board. We particularly recommend dartboards from Winmau. You can find more information on "buying a dartboard" here .
Dart Surround
An extremely useful tool is the dart surround . Beginners in particular will be familiar with it. After the first few weeks of practice, the wall looks like Swiss cheese full of holes. To prevent this, there is the so-called surround. This is made of a soft material and catches the discarded darts. A kind of protection for the wall. You can find this here in our dart shop. They are also made of wood by a German manufacturer (see picture). The spruce wood is extremely well suited to providing optimal protection for darts. You can also choose the dart surround in various colors. You can find more information about the “ WOODEN DART SURROUND ” offer here .
Dart throwing line or oche
The throwing line, also called oche , is a recurring problem, especially in living rooms at home. Measuring it and sticking it on the floor is the easiest alternative. However, it looks very improvised. There is also the risk of people stepping over it. It is therefore a good idea to buy a throwing line for a few euros. You can either screw it into the floor or glue it in place. Make sure that the throwing line protrudes slightly upwards - this will solve the problem of people stepping over it . If necessary, you can also attach a piece of wood to the relevant spot yourself. However, you can also visually conjure up a small darts palace. In this case, you should use throwing lines and oches from well-known manufacturers. For example, the Laser Oche Beamer from Winmau can conjure up a precise laser line on the floor (see image). You can also find this at a reasonable price in our dart shop here .
Dart accessories for steel and soft darts
Now that we've explained the basic features, let's move on to dart accessories. There are numerous small parts available on the market. It's not always immediately apparent what purpose or use these products actually serve.
Accessories for the flights – Dart Saver, Crowns and Flight Protector
The flights are the most vulnerable part of the dart. This is because they are made of plastic or fabric . Over time, signs of wear and tear become apparent. This is a consumable part that needs to be replaced regularly, which incurs costs. For this reason, many players want to extend the lifespan of their flights by purchasing additional small parts to protect them.
There are several dart accessories you can use to protect your flights. The most popular are dart crowns and flight protectors . Both the crowns and the protector are placed on the back of the dart (see image). This prevents a flying dart from damaging the darts already stuck in the board. Instead, they are deflected sideways. The problem with these dart accessories, however, is that the additional weight slightly alters the flight path. Therefore, you should choose this flight protector carefully.
Rubber rings for a better grip
Another problem is the connection between the barrel and the aluminum shaft . This screwed connection often comes loose after a few throws. As a player, you'll notice this when you're already holding the dart. It's extremely annoying to have to retighten the connection between the barrel and the aluminum shaft almost after every shot. You don't have this problem with plastic dart shafts.
To prevent this, there are so-called shaft or rubber rings . These accessories cost just a few cents. These days, virtually every amateur player uses rubber rings. These are attached to the shaft thread. Then, the shaft and barrel are screwed together again. The rubber ring in the center greatly increases the grip. It also prevents the screw connection from coming loose. You can find the rubber rings for aluminum shafts here.
Dart Trident 180 – Tuning for the steel dart tip
The Trident 180 caps are a dart accessory for steel-tipped darts. These are particularly useful for teardrop-shaped barrels . The problem with this shape is that the barrel doesn't taper towards the tip. This creates the risk that the second dart won't slide past the first and into the board. Instead, it will bounce off and fall to the floor. The Trident 180 caps "manipulate" this shape. This allows the second dart to slide past the first and into the board – despite the unfavorable teardrop shape.
Flight punch and shaft rings for a better grip
Another annoying issue is the hold of flights. Especially on plastic shafts , flights often only hold moderately well. They fall off the shaft after just a few shots or even every time. This is incredibly annoying and also disrupts your concentration on the game. The solution is the flight punch . The flight is placed in the punch and hole is punched. Then the so-called shaft rings are inserted into the holed notch. The flight is then pressed firmly onto the shaft. This design means the flights stay on the shaft much better and hardly fall off. You can find the flight punch here .
Dart tip remover and shaft remover
If you've been playing darts for a while, you've probably experienced the following before: Dart tips or shafts break off the barrel . Now you're faced with the problem of how to remove the remaining bits from the barrel. You want to replace the shaft or tip. You can do this with tip and shaft removers . This allows you to quickly repair your dart. You can find more detailed information about this problem and the appropriate dart accessories here.
Small parts – grinding stones and finger wax
Particularly experienced players also frequently use the following dart accessories when competing at the oche. During the game, it's not uncommon for hands to sweat or for the dart to slip. To prevent this, some players use what's known as finger wax . This ensures a better grip on their hands. Another alternative would be ground chalk, such as that used by Mensur Suljovic. You can find Dart Finger Grip Wax here , for example.
Unsharpened tips can also become a problem. Namely if you manage to group the arrows particularly close together. For example, if you have two arrows in the triple 20 and throw the third one after. In this case, the arrow may be slowed down by the two existing arrows. It will also have less speed on impact. Nothing is more annoying than a blunt tip preventing you from penetrating the triple field at that moment. The whetstone is the solution. Before every competition, you should briefly sharpen your tips with a whetstone to ensure they stay in the board. There are important tips and tricks for this - you can find them here .
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