Sorry everyone. I thought I'd done my research but I didn't fully understand the UK copyright laws.
I've been contacted by the big boys and told to shut it down.
Sorry to anyone who'd been interested but not worth the risk to me or my family.
Thanks for the messages etc everyone.
I'm going dark for at least the weekend in an attempt to lower my anxiety levels and mentally reset.
Then it'll be back to moaning about how shit I am at darts no doubt.
I actually won something in the GDL !!!!
Played well tonight to continue my good run of form. How long it lasts before falling back into the doldrums of dartitis is anyone's guess.
Very nice to get over the line with a 14 after Gaz pegged me back to 6-6.
Cheers
@GDL180
Tomorrow I embark on my final attempt at getting help for my dartitis. I have tried anything and everything, proven and hipster and tomorrow is the start of my final chance.
Anyone struggling themselves, DMs are open and I'll give you any advice I can. It's a heartbreaker
Tough decision to make for me today. Ive come to the realisation that I'm not enjoying my darts at the moment.
I'm stressing about time to organise games, not enjoying them when I do and it's a negative spin I've been in before and lead to a real bad bout of Dartitis.
Season 15 of the
@GDL180
starts today.
I'm up to Division 2 which is insane considering I was π€ close to pulling out in season 12 because my Dartitis was so bad.
What a great day yesterday was. Managed to throw some half decent arrows and secure the Gold championship and also spout some utter drunken drivel on comms...
Well done to all involved and the winners of each grade.
So I've made the hard choice to remove myself from the GDL and focus on other things that aren't putting me in a downward mental spiral.
Hopefully it's just a short time but if I don't miss it, I'll not be coming back.
Thanks for an amazing few years and great meet ups.
Winning the GDL live event in Southampton was something that filled me with great pride because of where I was a few months prior to the event and it's forever on the internet so who can forget that !! Haha.
@GDL180
community is massive and I thank them all for their time
A few days have passed but anyone who knows
@LeighJBrooks
will know how well I needed to play to even compete. I caught him on a bit of an off day and managed to make it close. We both missed match darts before Leigh took it 7-6.
Next time buddy..... Next time π
Need to slim down my collection due to change in circumstances. All prices include first class post
Damon Heta 21g - Β£25
Gabriel Clemens 21g - Β£55
Gary Anderson Noir 21g - Β£60
Keane Barry 24g - Β£50
Stephen Bunting 23g - Β£40
@aGood3rdLeg
@BigBearBuffoon
Pub darts again tonight.
I've won one lost one in the league.
Won 3 legs and 2 of them were 15 or under. Not sure I get any better from here but I'm sure the draw will pit me against the best player in the room again
I Won a
@GDL180
Tour game !! Feels like it's the first one this year !!
The tour first round curse has been lifted.
Nice 14 darter to finish the match. Always good to finish with a good one.
Great game tonight in
@GDL180
Divi 2. Lost 8-6 but played some really good stuff. Including 4 180'S. Missed a 141 and hit a 14 darter so pretty happy.
Still at 5-5 though.... I'm done π
After over 3 weeks off and not really picking up a dart for 2 and half of those weeks it felt good to be back. I think taking the cup games off this cycle helped me recover from my
@GDL180
Blues.
Lots of rough in my performance but did some good things. Cheers Luke.
I'm going to say it and it's probably not going to be popular but playing first to 8 in an
@GDL180
league game is far too long.
I'm boiling hot, exhausted and my elbow is killing me after a 7-7 tonight
Lost 2-1 tonight. Had a 180 and a 15 darter in my first leg and then half way through the second I started to think and completely fell out of the zone. Struggled from that moment on.
Other guy played very well also so can't be upset about losing
Most nights before bed I throw some darts. Normally I play a game that once I faulter, I go to bed.
Tonight I played 25(1pt) or Bulls(2pts) until I didn't score a point with 3 darts in hand.
Made it to 44...... That is quite literally insane
A call for help to darts twitter. My good pal
@aGood3rdLeg
sent me the attached photo which enabled me to recreate the dart for 3D printing.
My inbox is open.. can anyone send me photos of their darts in the exact same format ? All pro players needed
Help appreciated as always
Ohhhh hello !!! Cracker tonight.... felt really comfortable for the first time in years. I've had better stats in the last few months but never felt so good at the oche.. after a very tough last game, I've worked hard and put it right.
Had a decent game tonight in the
@GDL180
Somehow only came away with a draw after having 2 15 darters and going back to back to start a leg for the first time in a long time !!
Very very nervous on the doubles tonight though....
Tonight - What should have happened last night happened tonight. Gareth played a blinder and in all honesty i wasn't close to him but I felt much more in control. Slowed myself right down tonight.
Took out the 138 with absolutely no yips or snatch. Pure as they come. Happy days
Won a GDL cup game tonight 6-2
Early 60 average feeling so uncomfortable the whole match and it shows in my first 9. Lucky for me Andy didn't finish me off and D16 was very kind.
If I ever get comfortable at the oche I might be half decent
7-7 in my first game in Divi 2.
I'll say it again. 14 legs is ridiculous back to back to back.
Id rather play first to 5. When you've played 8 legs and there's still a potential 6 to go I just can't be bothered.
@MentalDarts
Our throws evolve over time.. it just happens. If you can't easily fix it then just forget about it. Your hand eye coordination should correct your throw and release to get the dart going where it should.
Obsessing over it can lead to much worse problems than the odd 5
Sheshhh, finished mid table round 1 in Divi 6 last season, mid table in the equaliser in pool B.
Now I'm in Division 3 Pool A for this season. π€¦
Should be some tough games. Hopefully I can sneak a few draws and maybe a win or two.
@GDL180
Super Cup round one.
@LeighJBrooks
The coach Vs the uncoachable (Me)
Be real good to catch up and have a chuck.
Better put the board back up this weekend.
I have FINALLY got my Scolia back up and running after being in storage since moving house. Hoping to have much more structured practice. Felt very good in this one - adding a little Peter Wright Esque step in my action makes everything feel so much more controlled.
Been back playing some local league stuff this past few weeks as I'm stepping up my dartitis come back once again. Starting to believe in my game again.. slowly.
180 and a 101 out last night.
84 personal average in the gallon... its there when I let it.
Walked away from the oche last night after a 7-3 loss I'm the
@GDL180
equaliser happier than I have been in a long while.
Managed to flow nicely and stay relaxed. Hit a double 1 nice and smoothly..... which is the worst of all doubles for Dartitis sufferers
I'm looking to build up a catalogue of 3D scanned darts. I've done a couple and printed them and they come out lovely.
Anyone willing to lend me some pro player darts for a few days ?
I'll pay postage both ways.
I think I might be in a spot of bother here !! I don't think I darts to win 8 legs let alone winning 8 with how many darts I miss at doubles...
Well done to my opponent, started with his 14 dart leg and consistently outplayed me - deserved winner
For anyone who's ordered an ASP, they will be being sent out this week (Wednesday hopefully)
Price Darts will be being sent out Friday / Saturday.
Will have a few Asps left for sale and a couple of Prices once this batch has gone.
@GDL180
I always offer GDL as my preferred scorer. Takes all the drama out of 'what's the format' etc etc.
Some just plain refuse to use it. Which is the only reason I use Nakka at times.
I'm lucky in that I use my PC and webcam so there's no phone log in stress that others find.
All my work on 3D printing stuff for darts over the last couple of months is coming together. Hoping to be able to have some XL darts and wall mounts for sale soon !
But watching this last night.... Looks like even trophy makers are getting in on the act π€ͺ
Finished the
@GDL180
equaliser with a win tonight.
From trouble setting up to a cat bringing in a mouse in halfway through, this game had everything... Apart from any decent darts.
@BC_OnlyDarts
New darts fans are getting on my nerves. People creaming over him going the very normal way for 125 bull 25 bull.
i feel like a killjoy telling them that's how every professional or amateur worth their salt goes.
Obviously hitting it is another thing.
Crazy game with
@FurlongOisin
started like a train to go 3-0 and then I pinned him back to 3-3 and then nip and tuck from there.
Not enjoyed one like that in a while.
Back to League darts tonight and I'm on Annual Leave this week.... π€¦π»π».
Last season(my first season) I won the most singles games of anyone in my league, got the most 180s and had 2 of the 5 highest checkouts.
This season I'm just hoping to have fun(and loads of 180s)
First Scolia comp and i'm in the final baby !
Tell you what helps - concentrating on the board. Does everyone else just focus on the board and not their hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, release point, fingers ?
Genuinely a little bit embarrassed this ended up so close ! Paul should have easily won this 7-1, 7-2. I was so so poor on my set up shots and doubles, I just couldn't relax at all. A real heatbreaker as i'd hit 7 maybe 8 180s and some nice outs during practice earlier.
@thedartskid180
Can't overlook Harrows either. They have some top players and their darts are always very reasonably priced. UK based manufacturing as well I think
Typically, after interacting with
@MatadorDarts
darts about his injury. Acknowledging I've not struggled for a good year with my recurring shoulder issue. It's back today !! Joy of joys
I see lots of
@GDL180
and
@TheadlDarts
players posting score cards after games. Normally by the winner but not always.
Some people obscure or remove their opponents name - If you do, why ?
If you don't, should you ?
I'm not sure myself....
@Flexiboards
Absolute insanity. I get the Elysian dart prices, they've always been steep and they're collectors items but Β£150 for Barney's darts and Β£130 for gold Littler. π€―
@BigBearBuffoon
I've had the same darts for the last 4 years which is mad for me as I changed constantly but the new Paul Lims are visiting me in my sleep