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The set up of your darts is a matter of personal preference. Getting the correct shaft length, flight size and weight combination is sometimes hard to figure out, but is part of the fun of playing darts. Once you get it right — you'll know — and your game should improve. If you live within driving distance of Darts & Things, come on down and try out a set of darts in the store, because it's very hard to choosea set of darts without trying them for yourself. If you can't come intoDarts and Things, check outthe online dart store atwww.dartsparks.com.





The FLIGHT (or feather) is a vital ingredient to a set of darts... You can't throw your dart without one! The speed at which a player throws his/her dart determines which shape and size of flight will work best. For example, a slower dart throw requires a large flight, while a fast throw (especially with lighter darts) requires less airfoil and thus, a slimmer flight is needed for stability.

In earlier days, flights were made from natural feathers.These offered strength and lightness, as well as little obstruction to other darts that could actually pass through the fronds of the feather flight without causing any deviation from its path.Today there are a multitude of flight shapes and designs available, allowing a player to experiment until he/she finds those that work best for his or her own playing style. The above picture shows some of the different shapes available for today's discriminating darter!


  
Finding the right shaft is a matter of personal preference.

When the game of darts began the shaft was made out of wood.As machining techniques became more advanced, the use of plastic, nylon, and aluminum took over in popularity.

Shafts come in several lengths. The length used is one of a personal preference, but is influenced by the weight and style of the barrel.Generally the heavier the dart, the longer the shaft. If you find that there is a lot of wobble in your throw, you may want to experiment with different flight/shaft combinations. Usually, you will want to use the shortest shaft that you are comfortable with.

  
 



Two basic stances are recommended for throwing darts: (1) Face the dartboard with both feet together, toes just touching the throw line; or (2) stand at a right angle to the dartboard, with the right foot forward, just touching the throw line (left-handed players would put their left foot forward).The player should lean slightly forward into the throw, without moving or swaying, to stay well balanced.

No matter what stance you choose, try to develop a consistent throwing action in order to execute the same dart throw every time.Keep the arm at right angle to the body so that your hand is directly in front of your eye when aiming. The upper arm should be held still, as all throwing action should only come from the lower arm and wrist to achieve maximum accuracy.After sighting the target, draw the dart back to eye level and throw with an even delivery, keeping the wrist loose. The dart needs to be held firmly before release and the throw should be executed in one smooth motion.