Especially when the weather starts to get cold in the fall and winter months, people retreat into their own four walls. This is especially true during the coronavirus pandemic.
But the cold season is also the peak of darts . It's no coincidence that many amateur players set up their own darts room so they can indulge in the most exciting pastime in the world.
However, there are a few things you should keep in mind to give your own retreat a certain flair . In this blog post, you'll find some inspiration on what you absolutely shouldn't miss when converting your dart room.
The Dart Room – a retreat for dart enthusiasts
On social media, players are constantly sharing their darts dreams at home. It's striking that there are no limits to creativity .
We'd like to show you how we would set up our own darts room. Besides the classic essentials, the devil is often in the details. Especially during the Darts World Cup, the atmosphere should be appropriate.
The system in the darts room: board, stand, surround
First, you should consider where certain items will fit in your darts room. The basic darts setup includes, for example, the dartboard , the dart stand , and the surround , which protects the wall from missed throws.
Let's start with the board, because it is certainly the most important item in your dart room, apart from your own darts, which we assume you have at this point.
When it comes to dartboards, it's important that the wire is as thin as possible to avoid bounces and thus protect the floor. Winmau, Unicorn, and Target are three well-known manufacturers whose dartboards are perfectly suited.
However, we recommend the Winmau Blade 5 because it has the best reputation in the entire darts scene – be it in terms of durability or bounce.
Attach the dartboard firmly to the wall?
The next step is to consider whether you want to mount the board firmly on the wall. This is important because the wall often transmits the sound of the darts hitting the wall .
Especially if you have neighbors in the same building or a terraced house that borders another, this can lead to complaints from neighbors in the long run.
But we have a solution for this too: With the Winmau dart stand, your dartboard stands rock solid. What's more, the decoupling from the wall prevents sound from transferring.
But your system is only complete with a decent surround sound system. And this is where we come to the so-called WDS – the Wooden Dartboard Surround .
In our shop, you can choose between a sophisticated wooden surround, the classic catch ring, or a custom-printed version. With a fixed wall mount, the Wooden Dartboard Surround looks significantly more impressive than a conventional catch ring .
If you're using a dartboard stand, a surround—perhaps printed with a few personalized words —makes more sense. However, a dartboard wall protector is an absolute must for your sports room .
The oche in the dart room: homemade or a dart mat?
Once your darts room setup is in place, you can move on to the oche. Here, too, there are various ways to stylishly decorate the room.
The simplest solution is a so-called dart mat. This provides protection for your floor under the board and shows the throwing line on the mat .
Infobox: If you're using a dartboard, make sure you have a raised area at the throwing line to avoid unconsciously stepping over the darts.
To avoid this from the start, you can also build an oche yourself. This will likely provide a similar setup to the PDC's setup. You can make the oche out of wood and cover it with a kind of felt , if desired, to match the color of the rest of the darts room.
The devil is in the details – lighting etc.
Now you have your entire board system in place. But how do you turn the sports room into your own little Ally Pally ? As is so often the case in life, it's the details that count to give the room that certain something.
One of these details is the lighting of the entire board . The dartboard must not cast any shadows that could irritate you while playing darts.
For example, Winmau's PLASMA dartboard lighting offers perfect illumination. It's unobtrusive, easy to install , and illuminates the board perfectly .
Infobox: Inadequate dart lighting is a common reason why players lose their sense of distance to the dartboard . So don't underestimate this aspect!
But what if the Darts World Championship is on TV and you want to watch it during your practice? Well, in that case, a TV is a must . Many amateur players are always at the board when a darts event is being broadcast live at the same time.
So it makes perfect sense, if you have enough space in your darts room, to hang a TV on the wall so you can watch the many darts tournaments throughout the year .
Little things create a complete picture in the darts room
So now your darts room has everything it needs, right? Not quite yet! A few little things are still missing. For example, a wall-mounted screen or something similar with a darts program like N01 .
N01 is a program that shows you how many points you have left , your game standings , and your average . Many apps also provide these statistics, but with a permanently installed screen on the wall, both players can always see their stats at a glance.
For beginners, we also recommend hanging a checkout table next to the board or somewhere else in a clearly visible location. Because nothing is worse than having to think for a long time about which path to play for a finish .
Infobox: Any interruption that lasts too long while you think about the right checkout method can throw you off your rhythm.
The showcase for your dart room
The final item in your darts room is a display case. True darts enthusiasts ensure that their darts-related equipment , trophies , and other trinkets are carefully stored .
And where better to display this than in a beautiful glass display case? Be it your favorite player's jersey , your own darts or other accessories , or the winner's trophy from the last darts tournament with friends.
And now: have fun setting up your dart room.
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