PDC World Championship 2015

crasy dash

The gf keeps giving out to me because I keep moaning about the wobbly darts.

Devastator

Thankfully he never went through!! I couldn't sit through any more of that.

Did the commentators say why his darts were suffering from parkinsons? I didn't hear anything but didnt watch the pre lim where they may have talked about it

Will I Amnt

Devastator wrote: »

Thankfully he never went through!! I couldn't sit through any more of that.

Did the commentators say why his darts were suffering from parkinsons? I didn't hear anything but didnt watch the pre lim where they may have talked about it

It would have to be down to the stem no? I remember trying those slick stick stems before and they did something similar.

Devastator

Will I Amnt wrote: »

It would have to be down to the stem no? I remember trying those slick stick stems before and they did something similar.

To me it looked like the whole dart was shaking, not just the stem. Jelly barrels maybe?

I tried the spinning stems for a little bit in past but the darts never shook about like that

gramar

Devastator wrote: »

To me it looked like the whole dart was shaking, not just the stem. Jelly barrels maybe?

I tried the spinning stems for a little bit in past but the darts never shook about like that

That's what I thought too. They behaved just like a soft-tip dart with a long point. A bit annoying to say the least.

Devastator

gramar wrote: »

That's what I thought too. They behaved just like a soft-tip dart with a long point. A bit annoying to say the least.

Maybe they were soft tips then? :eek: I do remember during the game the 'darts' commentator was talking about in the past throwing soft tips at normal board and said its not much difference, I think it may have been mardle and I just put it down to some irrelevant drivel he was spouting but now it might actually make sense :eek: Oeerrrr I feel ill saying mardle may have made sense:mad:

gramar

Devastator wrote: »

Maybe they were soft tips then? :eek: I do remember during the game the 'darts' commentator was talking about in the past throwing soft tips at normal board and said its not much difference, I think it may have been mardle and I just put it down to some irrelevant drivel he was spouting but now it might actually make sense :eek: Oeerrrr I feel ill saying mardle may have made sense:mad:

I throw soft tips at mine often enough but about 5-10% fall out. That said board is fairly worn and in a new one they might stick better. They do wobble just like Michaels last night though so maybe he was using soft tips?

The dart itself is just the same the only difference being the point. I have 20g soft tips and 21g hard with practically the same barrel shape and stem so I don't notice much difference.

Ronan|Raven

Bristow is very contrary these days!

Devastator

Ronan|Raven wrote: »

Bristow is very contrary these days!

Doing my head in going on about checkouts from 2/3 legs previously! He kept slabbering on about hogg leaving 14 from 68 so long that he started accusing Caven of miscounting when he was throwing at D16!

Part & Harrington are the only 2 I can listen to, Harrington isn't great but miles better than bristow or mardle

Ronan|Raven

Yup, for me Part is the best commentator they have.

Devastator

3-1 definitely does not do Suljovic any justice tonight. He played great throughout I thought.

gramar

Michael Smith was good in fits and starts but didn't look like a contender based on that performance. Unlucky for Suljovic. A couple of poor darts at the wrong time. He'll be thinking he should have won.

crasy dash

Devastator wrote: »

3-1 definitely does not do Suljovic any justice tonight. He played great throughout I thought.

Really good match nice finish as well so confident it was never in doubt.

Shame have to go out hope the Barney match is as good could be a cracker.

Devastator

He was so solid on his throw throughout. Didn't threaten against the throw early but then it started swinging back and forth a bit. It was a really professional performance. I think if he had of slowed down slightly he might have nicked it. When he broke throw in 3rd set he went straight back to the oche then Smith came out with a big score, if he had of just taken a drink or something it could have thrown Smith off, Smith broke him back in the leg

qwabercd

Barney very impressive.167 and 170 checkouts. Rowby didn't offer much resistance though.

Devastator

Whitewash 3-0 3-0 3-0 for Dolan

I'm sure that doesn't happen to often, I can even remember Taylor at his peak having a chuckle when a qualifer won a late leg in the game. It could have been a south african aswell

Degag

Devastator wrote: »

Whitewash 3-0 3-0 3-0 for Dolan

I'm sure that doesn't happen to often, I can even remember Taylor at his peak having a chuckle when a qualifer won a late leg in the game. It could have been a south african aswell

Lewis did it last year or the year before against Dennis Smith. That's the only one I can remember.

myshirt

Rod Harrington is really starting to p!ss me off... his credibility is wearing thin.
And Wayne Mardle, they need to offload him

I miss Sid

marklazarcovic

some good shows on the darts channel on sky, the mvg one gave a great insight into his life

Will I Amnt

Crucial 157 there from vdV, might get him over the line.

hufpc8w3adnk65

Will I Amnt wrote: »

Crucial 157 there from vdV, might get him over the line.

Ya huge one! Henderson was deflated after it!

Will I Amnt

Have to feel for Henderson there, he must have thought it was over only for that big checkout. Decent game to kick off the night.

Nib

Good game that, but not one for the purists, lots of wild darts. Got to feel for Henderson.

crasy dash

First time I have seen Hopp play not one bit scared of Merv (looks like he is in serious pain as well)

Kingp35

Really good game this. Hopp playing the game of his life and King really battling.

Will I Amnt

This kid has been very impressive, it will ruin my bet but I hope he wins now.

Will I Amnt

Wow, what a finish :eek:

crasy dash

Will I Amnt wrote: »

Wow, what a finish :eek:

Amazing finish Poor Merv looks in a right bit of bother take nothing away from the youngster.

My favourite match so far

sham69

Well that was some match, what was wrong with king, missed what they said..

myshirt

To go from nerves messing up a leg, to a 161 checkout. The kid is good.

irishgeo

sham69 wrote: »

Well that was some match, what was wrong with king, missed what they said..

Slipped disk and 3 injections this morning to play.

gramar

Hopp has van der Voort next and will fancy his chances.

crasy dash

sham69 wrote: »

Well that was some match, what was wrong with king, missed what they said..

Slipped disc I think had two or three injections earlier today for the pain.

liam7831

I hope Aidy routs that cocky little fella

hufpc8w3adnk65

gramar wrote: »

Hopp has van der Voort next and will fancy his chances.

I think he'll bate him too

DEFTLEFTHAND

I see there's a campaign on facebook to get the trashy dancing girls off the stage for when the championship returns. It is a bit much in fairness.

Another thing that annoyed me was that the crowd seemed to disperse in the later stages of the first round sessions, for eg in Dolan's and Bunting's matches against qualifiers. All heading out to the pubs. It rams home the argument you see from the likes of Wolfie of 'Circus Darts,' bunch of clowns out wearing silly costumes trying to get picked up by the cameras and who have no actual interest in watching the game.

wilddarts

I'm becoming less and less fond of sky's coverage year after year. The "celebrity" commentators, the soccer chanting, Mardle, Bristow and the "fans" that everyone should be grateful to see ignorin the actual darts on show and instead gettin plastered because they "paid for their ticket". But in fairness a campaign to get rid of the dancers is a joke. Theyre the Hammerrettes, WestHam's cheer leading squad. The only logical solution is to ban cheerleading in general then.

marklazarcovic

get used to it or switch off lads.. sky has made darts exciting for millions...standards have increased due to players affording to be full time pros... if you want lower standards and silent crowds wait till Jan ... you can always turn down the volume... I don't like the stupid songs but its a small price to pay... merry Christmas everyone

EB_2013

liam7831 wrote: »

I hope Aidy routs that cocky little fella

I only caught up on that match yesterday but was so glad he got the smirk wiped off his face.

I wouldn't be Aidy's biggest fan but after Pallett starting giving it loads after winning the first leg I'm glad he got beat. Maybe the occasion got to him but you can't be doing that against a former champ. They'll up their game.

Speak Now

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

I see there's a campaign on facebook to get the trashy dancing girls off the stage for when the championship returns. It is a bit much in fairness.

Another thing that annoyed me was that the crowd seemed to disperse in the later stages of the first round sessions, for eg in Dolan's and Bunting's matches against qualifiers. All heading out to the pubs. It rams home the argument you see from the likes of Wolfie of 'Circus Darts,' bunch of clowns out wearing silly costumes trying to get picked up by the cameras and who have no actual interest in watching the game.

I think the issue may have been public transport, saw a few complaints on other dart forums about the late finish meaning lots would miss their last transport link.

Agree 100% about the costume wearers whose only aim is getting on sky.

KevIRL

What a poor line up this afternoon for the return of the darts. Hopefully Thornton will be knocked out though.

This evening not a lot better although Anderson v Klassen has some potential

Scorpion Sting

Thornton so close to a 9 darter, missed treble 19 after 7 perfect darts.

crasy dash

Wasn't too far was on the wire for the treble 19

Not giving Baxter a chance wants to finish him off quickly.

hufpc8w3adnk65

Baxter is very poor tho

Scorpion Sting

Baxter was horrendous on the doubles. He didn't even come close to testing Thornton.

crasy dash

Next up the bull hope it's a good entertaining match.

Always a favourite of mine Terry don't know why though.

Dirty Dingus McGee

Looks like 4-0 to Jenkins.

Jenkins was excellent and Ryder was appalling in that first set.

KevIRL

Really poor fare so far as expected

KevIRL

8 perfect darts jenkins then leftvtge last on the wire of double 12

crasy dash

So close!!!!!!!!!!