Darts
History of Darts If rumor holds true, the sport of darts has a long and decorated history. Originally the sport began as a contest between warriors during lulls in battle. The soldiers heaved short throwing spears into upturned ends of wine barrels. As the competition evolved, targets were marked, leading to the use of tree slices as a target. The tree's natural rings were perfect for scoring. Winter forced the sport indoors where shorter darts and standard rules were adopted. Darts likely evolved from archery and spear throwing, Henry VII of England and Charles VI were said to be among the first dart throwers. In 1530 Anne Boleyn gave Henry VIII a set of "dartes of Biscayan fashion, richly ornamented." Our pilgrim fathers aboard the Mayflower in 1620 are also said to have been dart throwers, using an upturned wine barrel as a dart board. Throughout the establishment of the British Empire, soldiers would visit drinking clubs with built-in dart boards. The development of modern darts was closely associated with English Pubs. Darts spread and locals picked up the sport. It was commonly believed that to hit the center of the board (the bullseye) with a dart was pure luck. However, in 1908 an innkeeper demonstrated that it is indeed a game of skill. Darts is now accepted as a popular social and sporting activity. Tournaments are held in every country and millions worldwide enjoy the game. The dart itself became standardized, as the sport became a general pastime. The barrel was typically a piece of wood about 4 inches long with a metal point stuck in one end and feathers on the other. In 1898 an American patented a folded paper flight. In 1906 an Englishman patented the all-metal barrel. Around this time, the numbering system on the dart board was devised and gained acceptance. Placing three crates end to end from a brewery called Hockey and Sons, which supplied beer to the Southwest of England, marked the standardization of the throwing distance. The crates were three feet long, making the distance from the toe line to the board nine feet. The crates from Hockey and Sons were reduced to two feet, and four crates were lined up to mark the eight-foot distance from the board. This is supposedly the origin of the phrase "toeing the hockey". American servicemen stationed in England during World War II caught the dart fever, often bringing the flavor of the English game home to the United States. From young to old now darts brings friends together as individuals and teams to enjoy the sport of darts. The high tech game of darts many of us know today is much different than the medieval version. Revolutionary electronics has elevated the excitement of the game to a new level. Automatic scorekeeping and new and exciting games make darts easy and fun for the entire family. The popular game of darts worldwide extends the tradition of beginning and ending each game with a handshake. MAGNETIC DARTS $19.99 Magnetic Darts is the game with no point to it! These professionally weighted darts have magnetized ends to them so you can't spear an opponent. With two playing surfaces to choose from, this reversible dart game offers double the fun. Contents of Magnetic Darts: 6 darts 1 hangable fabric board Instructions
DMI Bandit Pro Staple Free Bristle Dart Board $52.98
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Target area: 13.5 inches Staple free bulls-eye for less bounce-outs High-grade sisal fibers for a self-healing playing surface Razor thin wires in a fully embedded spider Movable number ring so board will wear evenly
Halex CricketView Dart Board Package (Bristle Tech) $159.98 Item Details The Cricket View Dartboard Set is brought to you by the pros at Halex. This is the ultimate dartboard set for exciting Cricket action from the leader in dartboard technology. Open up the attractive maple finish cabinet to reveal a Cricket player's dream: a massive X and O Cricket display with vibrant LEDs mounted on the inside of the door. No more squinting and straining to see what needs to be closed out next, and no more walking up to the board between throws! This display is bigger and better than the commercial dartboard displays at the neighborhood pub, so you'll be able to see your score with ease. This dart board features: BristleTech playing surface lets you throw either soft tip OR steel tip darts! 5 bright LED scoring displays 18 inch professional size target Easy-to-read 1.5 inch Cricket X and O displays 37 games with 210 variations Cybermatch allows you to play against the computer Trash Talk feature comments on your dart throwing ability and can be turned on and off(only with Cricket, 301, and 501) Attractive maple finish cabinet offers built-in dart holders High-tech black interior Includes 6 soft tip and 6 steel tip darts so you can get started right away! Replacement LED covers available A/C Power
Arachnid Cricketpro 800 Electronic Dart Board Package (Solid Wood) $299.99 The top of the line Arachnid electronic dartboard mounted in a handsome solid oak cabinet - this is a dart enthusiast's dream. The CricketPro 800 Talking Electronic Dartboard features X & O displays, optional 3 level Heckler feature, and selectable Double Bullseye feature that guarantees hours of indoor gaming enjoyment. What really sets this dartboard apart is the hilarious Heckler Feature. The Cheerleader offers praise for precision dart throwing and a great game; the Heckler dishes out comical sarcasm for sloppy effort. The more players you have, the more everyone will be laughing. This feature can be easily turned off for serious tournament play. (Please click on image to enlarge and view additional photos.) Hear Samples of Our Heckler Feature: The Cricketpro 800 also features: Up to 8 Player Scoring 4 Player Score Display Dart Averaging 40 Games with 179 Options including 7 Cricket Games Regulation 15.5" target area X & O Displays Scrolling Display with Opening Greeting and Individual Dart Scores Micro Thin Segment Dividers Dramatically Reduce Bounce-outs Single In/Out, Double In/Out Player Handicap Sleep Mode and Reset Feature The cabinet is constructed from high quality oak. A convenient storage drawer is below the board storage area to stash all your accessories for easy access. It is built strong with a tongue and groove joint construction and brass hinges for beauty and dependability. It is available in oak or mahogany finish.
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