Dartboard Wall Protector

Darts is a commonly played game in the United States which involves throwing darts at a circular target known as the dartboard. Dartboards used in the United States are often traditional English styled dartboards. The dartboard is fixed to the wall to ensure that the target remains steady.

Even though many individuals play dart games for leisure purposes, darts is a game which includes a serious set of rules and regulations when played professionally. There are many organizations which unite individuals who have a professional interest towards dart games. One such organization is the World Dart Federation (WDF) which was established in 1976.

According to the World Dart Federation, when playing a dart game the generally accepted rule is to stand 237cm from the dartboard. Thus in most instances, especially if the individual is not an experienced or a professional player, the probability of missing the target and throwing the dart away from the board is high: causing damages to the wall around the dartboard. For this reason, the dartboard wall protector was introduced to the market.

A dartboard wall protector is a wall fixture which can be fixed around dart boards to protect the wall from stray darts. A dartboard wall protector can be purchased from many stores around the United States for an average price of $30. A dartboard wall protector is generally made out of lightweight material such as polystyrene, hardboard etc to ensure that the weight of the protector is bearable to the wall while the back of it contains wall protecting bumpers.

In addition to purchasing a dartboard wall protector from a store, an individual also has the option of manufacturing one at home. Constructing a dartboard wall protector at home is not a difficult task since it requires only a few basic items. These items are: sheet of plywood or any other light weight item, rolled corkboard, frame molding, wood glue, utility knife, measuring tape etc. Once the necessary items are gathered around it is a matter of cutting the layout based on the measurements of the dartboard and gluing required items. When constructing one’s own dartboard wall protector, a key factor to bear in mind is to ensure that the bulls eye or the centre spot of the dartboard is exactly 58 inches above ground level. This is the generally recommended height by the World Dart Federation.

Thus if an individual is interested in darts and wishes to purchase a dartboard for his or her home, it is highly recommended to purchase or construct a dartboard wall protector as well, in order to ensure that the wall around the gaming area is protected against stray darts and maintained as other walls of the house.

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