(Part 2) Best darts & dartboards according to redditors
We found 304 Reddit comments discussing the best darts & dartboards. We ranked the 197 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Probably a plastic soft tip set - http://www.amazon.com/Viper-Bull-Blaster-Soft-Dartboard/dp/B00022P0UQ - otherwise having it inside seems like an awful idea, plus the whole, having the point go through his mouth
Feel like this is a great deal. I got my delivered last night, will update with photos after work.
$13 for 90% Tungsten soft tip darts, that also includes the nice trifold red dragon dart wallet, a pack of soft tips, winmua steel tip conversion points, 2 sets of medium stems and 3 sets of flights.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RTJTPR4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image#
I didn't weigh them yet, but I did strip them quickly and they look great.
FYI...... Red Dragon Double Agent (Designa Apaches) 20g are back on sale for $13 on Amazon USA site. Unbeatable dart at that price IMO. Won't be in stock until 10/10.
https://www.amazon.com/Double-Agent-Tungsten-Hardcore-Flights/dp/B00RTJTPR4/ref=mp_s_a_1_30?dchild=1&keywords=red+dragon+darts&qid=1570216727&sprefix=Red+Dragon+dsrts&sr=8-30
21 gram RD Pegasus going for $11usd right now!!
blow gun spike darts
https://www.amazon.com/40-Predator-Blowgun-Spike-Darts/dp/B017JQOGN4
https://www.amazon.com/Venom-Blowguns-Blowguns-Exclusive-Tactical/dp/B008NVMOLQ
You have a few options any many will depend on your needs and budget.
Many have said the Dartslive 100s is the best electronic home dart board. $199
I have a Arachnid Cricket Pro that I am happy with($149). It actually used to be Chris Pratt's board but that's another story.
If you don't need it to be electronic then maybe get a steel tip board and some conversion tips for your soft tip darts. The Blade 4 is my favorite board($56) and Puma makes a steel tip board with soft tip sized segments($42.50).
You can even get a non-electronic soft tip board for cheap.
The full electronic versions will keep score, handle multiple players and have other game options like count up etc. They will also have a computer opponent to play against.
Here is a [link] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NVMOLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_VQBZtb0722WXS5ZZ) for those interested.
Does your husband need a board and surround as well ? If not the stand alone is £45
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gorilla-Stands-Unisexs-Dartboard-96x15x14/dp/B00I7P2IU0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=gorilla+darts+stand&qid=1574079943&sprefix=gorilla+darts+&sr=8-1
It's what I used to use. Great stand to be fair.
These look to be the same darts as the One80 22g Heat/Recharge (T2-22g or Style E) darts on Amazon. linkvisions 22g 90% Tungsten Professional Steel Tip Darts Set Checkout Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YHF5XHX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5LeZDb0NK8HNK
My buddy and I were also experiencing the same problem. Ended up getting a blade 5 and viper surround from Amazon. I can't recommend them enough.
However, if you don't have the means (or patience) to save money and wait to get a board, I almost bought one of these:
Use the force
The only downside, is the color scheme isn't traditional.
But from what i've heard...they are pretty decent.
Another option is the Viper boards on Amazon Meh!
Although...if you are going to spend $35...you might as well spend $60 and not have to replace for a while longer.
Do yourself a favor - Winner Winner
Yes.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H1Q5PE2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Quick pic of the set I received.
Shot! Darts Wild Frontier Trapper-Steel Tip Dart Set-Front Weighted-80% Tungsten Barrels (24) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WDMWK19/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bSz4Db5F9P8AB
The big case is my favorite. Holds four full sets but I usually carry two or three sets and extra Robson flights. https://www.amazon.com/Casemaster-Carrying-Numerous-Accessories-Generous/dp/B0002AOS10/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=dart+cases+for+multiple+sets&qid=1565052093&s=gateway&sprefix=dart+c&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
I don’t remember where the metal case came from, it holds a fully assembled set with normal flights but not Robsons, since they don’t bend. I use the soft case with the brown badge two to the right for carrying one set. It has a hard plastic insert to hold the darts and keep the flights from bending out of shape. https://www.amazon.com/Casemaster-Plastic-Flexible-Covering-Flights/dp/B003ZYZVS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=dart+master+case&qid=1565052418&s=gateway&sprefix=dart+master&sr=8-3 that’s a very similar version also made by Casemaster.
A drill! So very practical of me.
Or how about a dart board
I have this one and I'm happy with it. It works for one set of darts and some extra flights and shafts. I saw a comment that if you have really long barrels and shafts then they won't fit but I've never had a set up that hasn't fit. Currently using 52 mm McKicks with 41 mm intermediate shafts and there's plenty of space for longer shafts.
It really depends on what you are looking for. I've used plenty over the years. For at least 15 years my go to was the White Horse Case. Lately I've been trying to downsize though and have progressed from that to the Casemaster Elite Jr. to the Casemaster Salvo, and then on to the wallet style cases with the Bulls Trifold Wallet Deluxe Dart Case which is the right concept that I wanted, but way too floppy and the dart retention sucks (the darts will just fall out of it if you're not careful). Right now I'm using the Target Montana Wallet which is all the way at the other extreme - retention is great but it is way too stiff and fat for what I want. I'm thinking of trying the Target Carrera Wrap Wallet next if anyone has any experience with it and can give me a heads up on it.
edit: I actually really like all of the above, by the way, just haven't found the one that is perfect for me yet.
This is a classical dart style that is manufactured by several brands and we had a post about them not to long ago.
Red Dragon Amberjacks are very similar to and rather cheap. Those in 24g were my first own farts. Solid darts, but in the end not grippy enough and too thin for my taste. The grip on the knurled part wore off with time, too.
Edit: Found the is post: https://www.reddit.com/r/darts/comments/5ihso6
I understand that. I will say, if you get a good set of soft tip darts, say 20 grams, you will be able to put conversion steel points on them and use the same darts for both styles. So practicing one is basically practicing the other. They aren't that different.
And if you are referencing the size of the targets, there are plenty of soft tip boards likes this or this that actually have small targets, not the typical larger targets you find on a bar board.
I've had the 3 dart casemaster for a few years now, but wanted to get something I could carry on my belt that held both my steel and soft tip sets. I've seen too many people get their darts stolen and didn't want to carry something around. The bigger cases were out since they wouldn't fit on a belt properly. The Krystal case and wallet was way too expensive and would only carry 3 darts. After looking around on Amazon I was able to put a setup together:
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First i got this ammo pouch with belt loops, it's about the same size as the single set casemaster, but is more flexible and has an inner pocket for stems, flights, accessories, etc - ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G43NSN9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) - FYI the US flag part is not sewn on, it sticks on with velcro and came with it.
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Then i got two knockoff krystal cases, one for steel, one for soft - ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TS8HC8L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )
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The case fits both Krystals and my accessories in the pocket. That's a 6-dart belt case for under 30 bucks. You can't beat that. Or maybe you can. I don't know your life.
You could always go with Viper for $39.99 this season
Viper Razorback isn't bad if your looking to save some bucks:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000UV57DE?camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000UV57DE&linkCode=as2&pc_redir=T1&redirect=true&tag=bestprodtag80143-20
I wouldn't go with anything that have wires that are stapled on, personal preference, but there's no need for it these days. Not sure what you're looking at spending, but you can't go wrong with a Razor IV. But if you just want to toss around a few on a decent board, the link I sent should be ok for a more modest budget
I've been looking into getting this
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Ashford-Textiles-High-Density-Poly-Foam-17in-X-15in-X-1in-4-Pack-11715-4HD/206610628?cm_mmc=SEM%7CTHD%7Cgoogle%7CD23+Carpet&mid=sbepK7mHu%7Cdm_mtid_8903pdd25182_pcrid_63605926408_pkw__pmt__product_206610628&gclid=CIv43M6S5swCFQ8vaQodHO0EAA
Which I believe is the same material ("high-density v-foam") that is used to make this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UKUPPL4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ukBpxbX3G565V
What I'm thinking about doing is putting a sheet of the foam directly beneath the Viper dart catcher that's already surrounding my board, and have it reach almost all the way to the floor. It can probably be glued to a thin plywood backing rather easily, or maybe taped since the surface might be too porous for glue.
they make a product specifically for this, cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/Viper-Defender-Dartboard-Surround-Protector/dp/B00UKUPPL4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=viper+defender&qid=1566852994&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVFIyMjVYUzIzTkNMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODE3NzA3VjhFRDdBNU1RRlVaJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3NTAzOTgyVjA2U0QyVVRPQjlaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
If you're determined to buy only from Amazon, go to Red Dragon's Amazon page, look through Amberjacks and Flightmasters (or search Amazon under "Red Dragon Amberjacks" or "Red Dragon Flightmasters"), and pick one that appeals. Since you're beginning, I recommend something with a straight barrel, anything that strikes you from, say, 21-26 grams.
But be advised that you can also buy darts from Red Dragon on eBay and from their own site, and both alternatives are significantly cheaper.
Here are just some of the ones I'd recommend for a beginner, but be sure to look through them all on the Amazon site:
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Swingfire-Flightmaster-Tungsten/dp/B005ZSTRAQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209556&sr=8-3&keywords=red+dragon+flightmasters
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Amberjack-Tungsten-Checkout/dp/B005ZSSNMO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209625&sr=8-7&keywords=red+dragon+amberjacks
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Amberjack-Tungsten-Checkout/dp/B005ZSSN10/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209625&sr=8-8&keywords=red+dragon+amberjacks
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Skybolt-Flightmaster-Tungsten/dp/B00HYBB6NS/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209556&sr=8-9&keywords=red+dragon+flightmasters
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Amberjack-Tungsten-Checkout/dp/B005ZSSNXS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209625&sr=8-2&keywords=red+dragon+amberjacks
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Amberjack-Tungsten-Checkout/dp/B005ZSSOB4/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209625&sr=8-11&keywords=red+dragon+amberjacks
All quality darts. I've been playing darts since 1990 and have never felt the need for an expensive set. To show you that I believe in my recommendation, you could go to my Twitter page and look through my pictures to see what I throw, or you could see the ones I use myself here, from the same brand as what I'm suggesting to you: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Amberjack-Tungsten-Checkout/dp/B005ZSSONM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483209625&sr=8-3&keywords=red+dragon+amberjacks
Casemaster Elite JR
This is the case I use. I carry one set of Steel tip darts and one set of soft tip darts for when I am throwing darts away from the house and don't know if we are doing soft or steel. I don't have to remove flights on either set when they are in the case. And it has room to house a plethora of accesories.
Whack up the board with a surround, then just fill in the wall at the end! That's what me and my housemates did, and whenever the landlord came round hide the board with a mirror. Simple work!
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However, I'm sure something like this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gorilla-Portable-Dartboard-Professional-Lifetime/dp/B00I7P2IU0/ref=asc_df_B00I7P2IU0/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=214529524006&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3220163538891576364&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006476&hvtargid=pla-360299262144&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 would work fine.
It's the 12-inch model
but they have longer and shorter ones. This one's nice because it's small but big enough you're not going to lose it. :D
Just got a set of these guys: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Apollo-18g-Tungsten/dp/B00J09CQCW
Pretty happy with them, especially for the price and prime shipping. My Designa Elite 95s feel a bit more solid, but still good stuff.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004GGLJ8G/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1420303057&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70