Games of Knowledge | Sports and Exercise

Games Guy | December 16, 2011

One of the oldest past times that have been around for ages is darts. This game requires only a few equipment and can even be played solo just to pass the time. Aside from being a mere past-time it has also evolved into a sport with international competitions and professional players all over the world.

Its origin may be traced back to the pre-war period where they used trees as boards to hit the bull’s eye. This game was common in the European states. Later on it evolved into a common game played in European pubs and such other areas of similar nature. Nowadays, it is played in most countries and there are several variations as to the board and the scoring for the game.

The two important things you need to have in the game is the dartboard and the dart. There are so many types of equipment out there so if you want to get your own set you would have to take the right pick. The dartboard today is usually made of synthetic materials like fiber. More modern boards are electronic. The boards have sensors so you won’t have to worry about keeping track of your scores.The other basic equipment is the dart itself. Its parts are the tip, the trough and the flight. The tip is the pointed edge that hits the dartboard.

{The shaft may be plastic, aluminum, composite or spinning.Shafts are usually made of plastic or aluminum and may have certain special qualities.} Plastic shafts are the most basic and the cheapest. This type is recommended for beginners. Those at the more advanced category may make use of aluminum shafts which are more expensive and durable but have the ability to vibrate while at flight.

 The flight is the one that propels the shaft. Majority of them are plastic but some use other synthetic fabric. The prices of plastic flights vary depending on the thickness and durability of each. The most costly among them is the flight made of nylon fabric.

It is easy to pick your dart equipment online as there are a lot of hobby shops that specialize on it. You can choose th equipment from the various photos and descriptions and you can also check on reviews.

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Games Guy | July 5, 2011

Figure skating is a technically demanding and graceful sport. A pleasure to watch as the skaters glide over the surface of ice.

But do you really understand what it is all about?

What makes one jump tougher to do than another?

How do the Judges award the scores?

With the popularity of figure skating growing, especially during the Olympic games we thought we should help you to understand what it is all about.

Here is an amazing fact. Figure skaters will beat every hockey player in a flat out race. They even beat them skating backwards.

If you ever attend a professional hockey game and sit near the ice you will find the above statement hard to believe. But it’s true. Figure skating is fast.

The reason for this is the hockey player is trained to use his power to accelerate in a quick burst of speed and to dart from side to side instantly. The figure skater is trained to glide with longer strides with less of the quick turns. They train to jump.

Figure skaters got their name from the compulsory figures they had to do in competition prior to 1990 when it was finally dropped. The skaters were required to perform figures tracing a pattern on the ice such as a figure eight. Not only that but they had to do it on the inside or the outside of the blade.

Once completed the judges would literally get down on the ice to check the tracing to see how close they came to perfection. Since figure skating is not an exact science, everything must be considered.

Points were awarded or lost if the figure went too far or there were additional tracings caused by wobbling or putting the other foot down. Skaters and audiences were no doubt extremely happy to hear they were eliminated.

Another one was during the ’06 Olympics when Dan Zhang had sustained a fall during their free skate. She was very brave but obviously in pain. She and her partner were able to finish their routine en route to claiming the silver medal.

Meanwhile, despite the change, some of the “old” johnny keep making a comeback. The quote bellow reinforces this view:
“As much as I would love to say that I think it’s the most important thing for the U.S. to have three spots for men, it’s not the most important thing for me. Even if we have one spot, as long as it’s mine, I don’t care,” …”(CAM COLE, Canwest News Service March 22, 2008 )

This is a free country. Everyone is entitled to his /her opinion; however the USFSA judging from the way Johnny has been treated does not seem to allow him this unalienable right. Apparently, they feel that Johnny should walk to their own drums. They probably hope that he grows up a bit and understands that while he is certainly entitled to his opinions, it wouldn’t hurt to show some conformity.

Johnny Weir has proven to be gracious in winning and in defeat. He stands head and shoulders above his critics. He is is a great skater and he should be treated with respect. He should be admired for his individuality as well as his skating talent

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