Unicorn Striker Dartboard Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Unicorn Striker Dartboard. This manual provides essential information for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your dartboard to ensure optimal performance and longevity. The Unicorn Striker is a high-quality bristle dartboard designed for competitive play, featuring a staple-free bullseye and SuperSlim wire fasteners to minimize bounce-outs.

Image: The Unicorn Striker Dartboard, showcasing its classic design with black, white, red, and green segments.

Product Features

• High-Quality Bristle Board: Constructed from natural sisal fibers for durability and self-healing properties.
• PDC Approved: Approved by the Professional Darts Corporation, ensuring competition-grade quality.
• Staple-Free Bullseye: Eliminates staples around the bullseye for increased scoring area and reduced bounce-outs.
• SuperSlim Wire Fasteners: Features ultra-thin wire fasteners to maximize the scoring area and minimize dart deflection.
• Round Wire Construction: High-quality round wire construction for enhanced performance.
• Adjustable Number Ring: Allows for rotation to extend the dartboard's lifespan by distributing wear evenly.

Setup and Installation

Proper installation is crucial for the performance and safety of your dartboard. Follow these steps carefully.

1. Mounting Location

• Choose a sturdy wall or dartboard cabinet.
• Ensure adequate space around the dartboard for throwing and retrieving darts safely.
• Keep away from windows, doors, and areas with high foot traffic.

2. Mounting the Dartboard

The dartboard typically comes with a mounting bracket.

1. Attach the mounting bracket to the center of the back of the dartboard using the provided screws.
2. Mark the desired height on the wall. The center of the bullseye should be 1.73 meters (5 feet 8 inches) from the floor.
3. Securely fasten the wall bracket to the marked spot on the wall using appropriate screws and wall anchors for your wall type.
4. Hang the dartboard onto the wall bracket, ensuring it is stable and level.

Image: Detailed diagram showing the correct mounting height (1.73m / 5'8") for the bullseye and the throwing distance (2.37m / 7'9.25"). It also illustrates the dartboard's construction and features like SuperSlim wire fasteners and the adjustable number ring.

3. Throwing Distance

Measure the throwing distance (oche) from the face of the dartboard to the throwing line. This distance should be 2.37 meters (7 feet 9.25 inches). Mark this line clearly on the floor.

Image: The Unicorn Striker Dartboard with its overall diameter indicated as 46cm. This image helps visualize the physical size of the dartboard.

Operating Instructions

The Unicorn Striker Dartboard is designed for use with steel-tip darts. While some users report success with soft-tip darts with appropriate tips, steel-tip darts are recommended for optimal performance and longevity of the sisal fibers.

• Ensure darts are in good condition with sharp points.
• Aim for the desired segment. The high-quality sisal fibers are designed to close up after dart removal.
• Remove darts by twisting and pulling gently to avoid damaging the fibers.

Scoring

Standard dart games involve scoring based on where the dart lands. For assistance with scoring and game variations, consider using a dedicated dart scoring application.

The Russ Bray Darts Scorer Pro app is officially endorsed by Unicorn and can be a useful tool for keeping score and learning various dart games.

Image: The Unicorn Striker Dartboard highlighting its competition quality, round wire construction, SuperSlim wire fasteners, and staple-free bullseye. This image emphasizes the board's advanced features.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance will prolong the life of your Unicorn Striker Dartboard.

• Rotate the Number Ring: To ensure even wear across the dartboard, periodically rotate the number ring. This allows different segments to be used as the '20' segment, which typically receives the most play. Simply unclip the number ring and reposition it.
• Keep Dry: Store the dartboard in a dry environment. Moisture can damage the sisal fibers.
• Clean Gently: If necessary, gently wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Avoid using water or cleaning agents.
• Dart Condition: Ensure your darts have sharp, burr-free points. Dull or damaged dart points can tear the sisal fibers.

Troubleshooting

Here are solutions to common issues you might encounter:

• Darts Bouncing Out:
  • Check dart points: Ensure they are sharp and not bent.
  • Throwing technique: Ensure darts are thrown with sufficient force and proper angle.
  • Board condition: While the Striker features SuperSlim wires to reduce bounce-outs, excessive wear in one area can sometimes lead to more bounce-outs. Rotate the number ring as described in the Maintenance section.
• Darts Not Sticking:
  • Dart points: Verify points are sharp and clean.
  • Board moisture: Ensure the dartboard is not damp, as moisture can affect sisal fiber density.
• Board Appears Worn in One Area:
  • This is normal with frequent play. Rotate the number ring to distribute wear.

Specifications

Safety Information

Warning: Darts are not toys. This product is intended for adult use. Keep out of reach of children.

• Always ensure a clear throwing area.
• Never throw darts at people or animals.
• Use caution when retrieving darts from the board.
• Inspect darts regularly for damage and replace as needed.

Warranty and Support

Unicorn provides a 1-year availability for spare parts for this product.

For any missing parts or queries regarding your Unicorn Striker Dartboard, please contact Unicorn directly. Do not return the product to the store without prior communication.

Official Website: www.unicorn-darts.com

Image: The Unicorn brand logo, featuring the company name and the tagline "THE BIG NAME IN DARTS".