Become Your Darts

By Mike Orav

An illustrated guide to the game of darts from the history of darts, how the game is played, influences in the game of darts, how darts are made and other aspects of the sport. Fully illustrated, this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967004802
• ISBN13: 9780967004808
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Mike Orav
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Quick Info, Easy To Absorb

Like others, I was skeptical when I got the book and it was all illustrations. Then, after going through about half the book in no time, I realized its true value. It offered a lot of information without being wordy. If you just want good advice on the various facets of the game (and some pretty cool cartoons), without going into a bunch of dart history, this is your book. I found it very complete and enjoyable. I would recommend this book to anyone, beginner, novice or serious player. Good book, Mr. Orav. You get right to the point...no pun intended.

Picture is worth a 1000 words...

I have a copy of "Become your Darts" and was reading the review by a purchaser from the Boston area and was appalled at the negative response he gave for what I think is an excellent account on how the game should be played,sure it is in cartoon formatt and I was leery of that until I read a few pages and realize this is a brilliant way to show not only a beginner but the so called "expert" players(they most of all)could learn a great deal about themselves and the game.I played for numerous years both fun and competive throughout Canada and the U.S.A.and used Mr. Orav's darts after having them introduced to me by a top player in the U.S.A.I sure wish I had been able to sit down and absorb the amount of data that this book had to offer,it sure would have save a few years of learning the hard way,experiment after experiment.I met many nice people over the years playing the game but the mount of negative people sure out numbered them, it seems to be a common trait to be a dart player,I suggest anyone thinking of purchasing this book should do so,after reading it,I'm willing to wager a bet that you learn something from it,and as you continue to play and enjoy this wonderful game don't let that few direct their negative views towards your enjoyment.On page 185 is a very good tip "surround yourself with positive individuals".The cost is slight compared to how it will make you better all around player.Good Luck

Great & Useful Info

I'm a beginner and found this book very useful. I would read a section, throw a few darts, and notice instant improvements. For example, I noticed the biggest improvements after I went from Vortex flights to standard flights after following the advice in the book. I then went to adjust my stance and throw. The book is very well organized. Some of the jokes are a little corny and the book could have been reduced to about 20 pages without all of the illustrations, but at the same time, the illustrations were helpful. It was also very fun to read. I'm not sure if this book would be good for someone more advanced, but it gave me the skills and general information to pursue the game of darts even further.

Outstanding dart book for beginners and experts

Have you ever struggled trying to read a how-to book, coming away with little or no extra knowledge than when you started? Well, this book by Mike Orav is an outstanding variation on the normal How-To dart book. Fully illustrated, it teaches you darts through interested prose in real-life situations.Master Lo, the dart guru, leads the below-average darter on an informative adventure to better darts. The language is very easy to understand and fun to read. The book covers every angle of the game, from learning the correct position to showing how your darts are made.I would recommned this book the all ages and to anyone interested in the sport of darts.