**If dartboards were made of horsehair we would have a nation of hairless horses and pigs. There are simply not enough animals in the world to meet the demand (if there were one).
>>Dartboards (for steel point darts) are made of one of three different things: sisal, wood or wound paper. The latter two in this list are the least dependable and will fall apart within three to eight weeks depending on frequency of use. The bristles in a bristle dartboard are made of sisal fibers and will last considerably longer. Generally, good dartboards are heavy, averaging about 12 pounds apiece.
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Most dart boards are made of sisal fibres. Sisal is a stiff fibre that comes from a plant. Sisal is the same material that twine and rope is made from. Cheaper dart boards are made of cork or some type of coiled paper. Quality dart boards are made of sisal fibers. Sisal fibers are from a plant that looks like a pineapple with swords growing from the top (the swords look somewhat like aloe leaves) and are often grown in Brazil.
The typical dartboard for home use costs around $15-$40. However, some of the professional boards and designer boards can run as high as $4,000 depending on the model.
For a score to count, the tip of the dart must be touching the dart board.
Dart points are made of steel, they help the dart stick in the board.
Dart Drug ended in 1990.