Looking for a new board

Post by **D & B** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:20 pm

Having owned a Blade 4 now for 4 - 5 months, I am now on the look out for a new dartboard. Any suggestions fellas?

Price isn't a serious problem but I would appreciate a board which would provide value.

The Blade 4 itself has been rotated numerous times but I find the treble sector becomes very brittle which makes it hard for the dart to bed in leading to many a drop-out. A couple of the teble sector have lumps missing and on first playing was a quality board with little shelf life.

Help please.

Post by **micko** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:09 pm

Just got a new eclipse pro yesterday. Last one I had lasted the year so I can't complain too much about it. Cost €40 in the local sports shop here.

Post by **Sheep Shagger** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:50 pm

oops sorry, I thought this was a BDO thread

Post by **micko** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:52 pm

nikkiboy wrote:oops sorry, I thought this was a BDO thread

Were all darters here you know.

Post by **gazman** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:58 pm

One word. Bulls. Seriously, the best i've owned by a long way.

Post by **Jockenaria** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:13 pm

gazman wrote:One word. Bulls. Seriously, the best i've owned by a long way.

This ^^^^^^^

Post by **Stran** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:36 am

the last 2 boards ive bought have been Bulls Advantage II , top class board !

Post by **andy a** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:32 am

I've had a Bulls Advantage for about 2 years now and they really do last well. The only thing I would say is the sisal is really dense so if you throw your darts lightly you might find issues with them staying in the board.

Post by **redman** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:14 pm

the target pro tour board is worth a look - got three for the club i play out of at start of season and they have played and worn very well

Post by **D & B** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:06 pm

redman wrote:the target pro tour board is worth a look - got three for the club i play out of at start of season and they have played and worn very well

Is the board really that bright?

Post by **Knots & crosses** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:13 pm

Nothing like as bright.

Post by **D & B** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:17 pm

Knots & crosses wrote:Nothing like as bright.

Thank fuck, was expecting the board to come with glow in the dark darts.

Post by **Knots & crosses** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:20 pm

Nah, it's a pretty decent board like red says. It's what I bought & currently use.

Post by **Justin Credible** » Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:55 pm

got a eclipse pro (courtesyof TSoD) and its an excellent board, also had the winmau board that I gave away ,,,pretty good quality,

Post by **micko** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:24 pm

Not a great quality picture but after 2 weeks the treble 20 section is falling apart on the new eclipse pro. Would this be about right or did I buy a dud.

Post by **Knots & crosses** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:26 pm

It tends to wear a bit, but not that much after 2 weeks. Not mine anyway.....

Post by **micko** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:35 pm

Knots & crosses wrote:It tends to wear a bit, but not that much after 2 weeks. Not mine anyway.....

The last one I had didn't seem to wear as quick, that's why I went for an eclipse pro again. €40 that cost over here. Was talking to the wife's nephew about an hour ago and he told me he could have got me a blade 4 for €30. He's on the committee for the Nenagh and district darts league and they had some left over.
Fecking raging I am.

Post by **Dicie** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:42 pm

gazman wrote:One word. Bulls. Seriously, the best i've owned by a long way.

This

Post by **shane180** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:49 pm

my blade 4 has lasted well but definately need to invest in a new one.. looks like the bulls is the way forward!! how much you looking at for one?

Post by **gazman** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:52 pm

shane180 wrote:my blade 4 has lasted well but definately need to invest in a new one.. looks like the bulls is the way forward!! how much you looking at for one?

£39.99 I payed (I think), but well worth the money.