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The Pig and Whistle
Darts board is nicely located near enough to the Bar for that quick
dash to order a drink before your next throw.
(Please do not wave
your darts at the Bar staff when ordering as they tend to get a little
nervous)
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The Official throwing distance, for most countries, is 2.37 meters, as measured along the floor, from the plane of the face of the dartboard. In feet, this is 7 feet, 9-1/4 inches. The height of the board, to the center of the bull, is 173 centimeters, or 5 feet, 8 inches. |
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The Rules of Darts
Cricket News
Pool
Dartboards
Tournament quality dartboards are made of natural rope fiber (sisal). These fibers are compressed under tons of pressure and banded with steel, then bonded to a non-warping backboard. The surface is later sanded smooth and then screenprinted with the appropriate colors. Finally, the wires are stapled on and the number ring attached with clips, to allow easy rotation of worn areas.
The best dartboards are still made in England, home of the sport of Darts. Note: It is a common misconception that dartboards are made of hair or bristles from pigs, camels, or horses. No such boards have ever been made! |
