What flights are you currently using

Post by **Tungsten Terrorist** » Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:06 pm

Standard Unicorn TBH tried pear shapes and the Taylor skinny flights

Anyone want them PM me and you can have em got loads

Post by **D & B** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:36 am

Knots & crosses wrote:
D & B wrote:When playing matches, is there a rule that states flights must be same colour and design?
nope. As far as I'm aware.

Can you change your set of darts during a match?

Post by **Knots & crosses** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:50 am

D & B wrote:
Knots & crosses wrote:
D & B wrote:When playing matches, is there a rule that states flights must be same colour and design?
nope. As far as I'm aware.
Can you change your set of darts during a match?

no, not unless you break a point.

Post by **D & B** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:35 pm

Has anyone ever used a mixture of darts during a game?

For example, if you are regularly filling up the bed would a thinner third dart help you score a max more consistently?

Post by **Justin Credible** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:51 pm

I recall reading somewhere about some player in the pdc whose darts were all different weights.It might only be fractions but cannot remember who it was.

Post by **Knots & crosses** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:53 pm

D & B wrote:Has anyone ever used a mixture of darts during a game?

For example, if you are regularly filling up the bed would a thinner third dart help you score a max more consistently?

that would of course depend on where the other two had landed. Would seem like a fankle, considering your grip most likely would differ on the 3rd dart.

Post by **Justin Credible** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:58 pm

Snakehipsx2 wrote:
Justin Credible wrote:I recall reading somewhere about some player in the pdc whose darts were all different weights.It might only be fractions but cannot remember who it was.
Manley

cheers, knew I was not imagining it.

Post by **Terry Kenny** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:02 pm

it was peter manley's darts that were all different weights until he got a set made by unicorn. he never threw them in any sort of order either.

you can change darts during a match. anderson done it when he played with either the smooth or black darts, he came out after a break with his old style.

peter allen always used to have 4 darts, now they were identical and he said the extra dart stopped him needing to pick one up if he dropped it, and also kept him holding a dart whilst he threw his 3rd dart, same as the he is holding a dart for the 1st two. so if he is allowed to hold 4 darts, no reason why anyone could not have 4, 3 of the same, and a really skinny one of similar weight so go for a tight shot at double etc.

Post by **D & B** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:04 pm

Terry Kenny wrote:it was peter manley's darts that were all different weights until he got a set made by unicorn. he never threw them in any sort of order either.

you can change darts during a match. anderson done it when he played with either the smooth or black darts, he came out after a break with his old style.

peter allen always used to have 4 darts, now they were identical and he said the extra dart stopped him needing to pick one up if he dropped it, and also kept him holding a dart whilst he threw his 3rd dart, same as the he is holding a dart for the 1st two. so if he is allowed to hold 4 darts, no reason why anyone could not have 4, 3 of the same, and a really skinny one of similar weight so go for a tight shot at double etc.

Interesting stuff TK.

Post by **Justin Credible** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:07 pm

Terry Kenny wrote:it was peter manley's darts that were all different weights until he got a set made by unicorn. he never threw them in any sort of order either.

you can change darts during a match. anderson done it when he played with either the smooth or black darts, he came out after a break with his old style.

peter allen always used to have 4 darts, now they were identical and he said the extra dart stopped him needing to pick one up if he dropped it, and also kept him holding a dart whilst he threw his 3rd dart, same as the he is holding a dart for the 1st two. so if he is allowed to hold 4 darts, no reason why anyone could not have 4, 3 of the same, and a really skinny one of similar weight so go for a tight shot at double etc.

cheers terry.

Post by **DrZoidberg** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:33 pm

Terry Kenny wrote:it was peter manley's darts that were all different weights until he got a set made by unicorn. he never threw them in any sort of order either.

you can change darts during a match. anderson done it when he played with either the smooth or black darts, he came out after a break with his old style.

peter allen always used to have 4 darts, now they were identical and he said the extra dart stopped him needing to pick one up if he dropped it, and also kept him holding a dart whilst he threw his 3rd dart, same as the he is holding a dart for the 1st two. so if he is allowed to hold 4 darts, no reason why anyone could not have 4, 3 of the same, and a really skinny one of similar weight so go for a tight shot at double etc.

interesting, could help for a player who tends to lunge with his 3rd dart to keep the same rythym.

Post by **Justin Credible** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:42 pm

DrZoidberg wrote:
Terry Kenny wrote:it was peter manley's darts that were all different weights until he got a set made by unicorn. he never threw them in any sort of order either.

you can change darts during a match. anderson done it when he played with either the smooth or black darts, he came out after a break with his old style.

peter allen always used to have 4 darts, now they were identical and he said the extra dart stopped him needing to pick one up if he dropped it, and also kept him holding a dart whilst he threw his 3rd dart, same as the he is holding a dart for the 1st two. so if he is allowed to hold 4 darts, no reason why anyone could not have 4, 3 of the same, and a really skinny one of similar weight so go for a tight shot at double etc.
interesting, could help for a player who tends to lunge with his 3rd dart to keep the same rythym.

alan tabern springs to mind

Post by **Terry Kenny** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:45 pm

DrZoidberg wrote:
Terry Kenny wrote:it was peter manley's darts that were all different weights until he got a set made by unicorn. he never threw them in any sort of order either.

you can change darts during a match. anderson done it when he played with either the smooth or black darts, he came out after a break with his old style.

peter allen always used to have 4 darts, now they were identical and he said the extra dart stopped him needing to pick one up if he dropped it, and also kept him holding a dart whilst he threw his 3rd dart, same as the he is holding a dart for the 1st two. so if he is allowed to hold 4 darts, no reason why anyone could not have 4, 3 of the same, and a really skinny one of similar weight so go for a tight shot at double etc.
interesting, could help for a player who tends to lunge with his 3rd dart to keep the same rythym.

indeed. lee taylor take note, haha. id say darryl fitton for what its worth aswell, guy is halfway walking down the oche while he is still releasing his 3rd dart. he manages ok it seems though
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Post by **DrZoidberg** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:46 pm

it doesn;t seem to do tabern any harm.

its his 1st two darts that are the problem, lately.

Post by **Justin Credible** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 4:52 pm

burnett is another that lunges the whole shoulder into the throw.

Post by **skweezit** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:53 am

Knots & crosses wrote:
D & B wrote:
Knots & crosses wrote:
D & B wrote:When playing matches, is there a rule that states flights must be same colour and design?
nope. As far as I'm aware.
Can you change your set of darts during a match?
no, not unless you break a point.

hmm. think you can. why not, anyways?
scott mackenzie from hong kong has that gimmick he uses for when he goes for match shot, he puts his metal set
down and switches to another identical set, but gold colored. his nickname is the alchemist. (get it?)
he played in the 2011 pdc worlds and lost to artut. he didn't switch sets but they were on the table.

Post by **D & B** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:38 am

skweezit wrote:
Knots & crosses wrote:
D & B wrote:
Knots & crosses wrote:
D & B wrote:When playing matches, is there a rule that states flights must be same colour and design?
nope. As far as I'm aware.
Can you change your set of darts during a match?
no, not unless you break a point.
hmm. think you can. why not, anyways?
scott mackenzie from hong kong has that gimmick he uses for when he goes for match shot, he puts his metal set
down and switches to another identical set, but gold colored. his nickname is the alchemist. (get it?)
he played in the 2011 pdc worlds and lost to artut. he didn't switch sets but they were on the table.

More interesting info, thanks Skweeze

Post by **Terry Kenny** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 2:26 pm

http://www.a180.co.uk/shop/product.php? ... 3&xSec=210

my local asda has a little section with some random sports stuff in, and a small darts section. all the darts are big brass monsters, managed to spot some stems they were selling. same as above, but a pack of 15 for £1.50. hardy the deal of the century i know, but it would cost you £2.20 online plus postage, worth a look if you only need a few stems.

Post by **D & B** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:25 pm

Terry Kenny wrote:http://www.a180.co.uk/shop/product.php? ... 3&xSec=210

my local asda has a little section with some random sports stuff in, and a small darts section. all the darts are big brass monsters, managed to spot some stems they were selling. same as above, but a pack of 15 for £1.50. hardy the deal of the century i know, but it would cost you £2.20 online plus postage, worth a look if you only need a few stems.

Just changed my stems to these and had pieces fly off in all directions, trip to Asd Price may be in order.

Cheers TK.

Post by **skweezit** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:55 am

D & B wrote: More interesting info, thanks Skweeze

just a quick add..
when gary anderson first signed with unicorn he started that tv tournie his new sponsor's set, wasn't doing so well and after a break, came back on stage and finished out the match with his old set.