Dartboards are becoming increasingly common in German living rooms . However, problems often arise during delivery. What's the best way to hang the dartboard?
And at what height will the center point actually be mounted? How much space should I allow to be able to position myself unobstructed at the drop line ?
In this blog post, we'd like to give you a few tips to help you find the right spot in your home . We'll also tell you how to hang your dartboard.
Hanging a dartboard – a step-by-step guide
When you unpack the dartboard , you'll usually find that a few mounting parts are included . As much as you'd like to start throwing right away, you should make sure you set up your new dart palace properly .
The correct measurements of the height of the dartboard or the distance to the dartboard are of great importance here.
Below we show you a short step-by-step guide on how to hang up a dartboard.
Step 1: Attach the accessories to the dartboard
How do you hang a dartboard? First, you need to attach the so-called "spacers" to the back of the dartboard.
These ensure that the board hangs firmly on the wall and doesn't rotate or anything like that when you pull out the darts . Every experienced darts player knows how annoying it is when the dartboard rotates a few millimeters to one side when you pull out the darts.
It has to be realigned again and again, which prevents a pleasant flow of play .
Step 2: Fasten the screw on the back of the bulls-eye
In the next step, the screw must be screwed into the designated notch on the back . This screw will later be hung in the bracket , which will be attached to the wall in the next step.
But first, you need to screw the screw on the back of the bull's eye cleanly and straight into the board . You can do this using a Phillips screwdriver .
The screw must be securely fastened to prevent the dartboard from falling off the wall. The screw is included in the delivery, and the notch is already there.
Step 3: Fixing the bracket to the wall
In the third step to hanging the dartboard, as already announced in step 2, the bracket is attached to the wall .
- To do this, you should first drill two small holes in the wall. Simply hold the small, curved bracket against the wall at a height of 1.73 meters .
- Then mark the two notches so that you can drill the corresponding holes exactly here.
Step 4: Hang the dartboard with a drill, dowels and screws
Next, drill the holes and insert the included dowels . Then, screw the dartboard mounting bracket into place. This allows you to hang the dartboard in the next step by inserting the screw into the notch in the dartboard mounting bracket .
Now all you have to do is align the dartboard and secure it so that it can no longer rotate. It should then sit firmly on the wall.
Further tips: Pay attention to the height and distance of the dartboard
How high should a dartboard hang? The most important thing is to hang the dartboard at the correct height . This means hanging the board with the bull's eye at exactly 1.73 m .
If you're not careful, every inch can significantly impair your game at another venue . So, hanging your dartboard correctly is also important for your consistent game.
Note: Especially with baseboards, you must be careful to measure the height exactly from the floor and not from the edge of the baseboard. This happened to me the first time I hung my dartboard.
The dimensions must fit – not only the height, but also the distance to the dartboard
Once you have hung the dartboard securely and at the correct height , all you have to do is measure the distance correctly .
For steel-tipped darts, the throwing line is at exactly 2.37 m . Here, too, you should pay close attention to ensuring this distance is exactly correct. One thing is often overlooked.
If you attach the board to the wall, the wall is no longer the starting point from which you measure the 2.37 m. The dartboard itself has a width of around 3-4 centimeters – depending on the manufacturer and model.
Of course, you'll need to factor these in when measuring the distance from the wall, since the board "hangs into the room." This was the final step in hanging the dartboard.
Darts Oche – the best way to ensure that the distance to the dartboard is always correct
Not every amateur darts player can afford an expensive darts oche . Especially since they usually look bulky and don't fit into every room. So, what can you do to ensure you're always throwing from the same position, so that the distance to the dartboard is always the same?
There are some adventurous possibilities here:
- For example, at the very beginning, I attached an adhesive strip to the floor . However, after just a few throws, you'll notice that the adhesive strips wear out relatively quickly .
- The best option is to firmly fix or glue a small "obstacle" in place – like on a darts oche. A small piece of wood might be enough .
- There's also the Laser Oche Projector from Winmau . This lets you project the oche onto the floor using a laser.
The diameter of the dartboard
There's one more thing to keep in mind when hanging a dartboard. The diameter of a standard dartboard is approximately 40 centimeters . You should also measure this correctly before drilling holes in the wall.
Not that the board won't hang perfectly afterward. A few centimeters of buffer should be factored in anyway to allow for a retaining ring to clamp around the board, protecting your wall.
Hanging a dartboard – noise reduction by placing a plate underneath
If you are interested in reducing the noise when the darts hit the board, you can kill two birds with one stone by placing a cork plate behind the board.
When hanging a dartboard, it's best to use a square plate that you attach behind the dartboard . This significantly reduces the noise that often travels through the walls.
You can also use the plate as a "retainer ring." However, we recommend purchasing a separate retainer ring to protect the tips of your arrows .
After all, there is a big difference whether the arrows fly into a soft catching ring or into a bulky piece of wood.
Hanging a dartboard, distance, height – the basics of darts
You should always pay particular attention to the hanging of the dartboard , as well as the distance to the dartboard and its height . It's simply part of the basics of darts and the rules of darts.
And if you don't master this, experienced darts players won't take you seriously.
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