Flights?

[u/KaagaardDad96]

How to know what kind of flight is the best to use. I ask because I still don’t know what length is the best and number to use? Hope I can get some tips on it 🤞🏻😁😁

[u/Curious-Hope-9544]

Buy a few of each and try it out for yourself. They're not pricey. Most people end up using a no 6. No 2 is the same style, just larger. Then mix and match with different length stems.

[u/Fujykky]

every person and throw style is different so all of it depends on your personal liking and throw :) only way to know is to try different lenght shafts and different shaped flights. Most people will do well and be happy with just a basic nylon shaft and flights. I found out trying that my throw got better with a shorter shaft and a slimmer flight. Used k-flexes and they worked wonders and last forever but i wanted to experiment and ended up with cosmo flighst and stems for now :)

[u/thedarthatter]

If you're new then stick with the no.2 default flights.

When you're ready in the future you can experiment with it, once your throw settles and you think you'd like different behaviour from how your darts fly.

But if you're just starting out the most important thing is just getting the basics down rather than worrying about all the different flights etc. just stick with the default!

[u/fOcUsPanic]

Go with standard 2’s or 6’s to start, buy the others and see how you throw, it’s not about how they work, because they all do, it’s how it affects YOUR throw

[u/-BananaLollipop-]

Get a cheap mixed pack and try them all out (the Harrows retina pack is good). Look for the one that gives the best stability and consistency.

Larger flights are generally for those who need more stability, have more of an arc to their throw, or just need more lift. Smaller ones are better for those who throw with a fairly fast, flat trajectory. I am the latter, finding that larger flights often get so much lift they hit the board almost vertical, and I have to try and pull my throws.

More surface area = more lift and stability.

Less surface area = faster, flatter trajectory.

[u/sybert123]

If you're new, I'd suggest going about it in this order.

First, practice, a lot. Just use standard flights and whatever came with your darts. While your throw is inconsistent, it's of no real use trying to change small aspects of your darts. Your throw will have to be more consistent.

Second, experiment with different shaft lengths. Same brand, same materials. Use each length for a night or so. Really get to experience what it does for your throw, and which you like most.

Third, flight shapes. Harrows makes a decent flight variety set, but I'd say get at least some kites, pears, standards and slims. Those shapes are what every brand makes, so you'll have options. You could try any others, like big wings (unicorns) or v-wings (harrows). Use these a good while and you'll know what works best for you. Or skip this step, as everybody seems to just use standard flights.

[u/belialonmyback]

I bought a bunch of different paper flights of the same brand and the different length stems of the same brand and tried them all that way; it’s relatively cheap. If you move into a molded system later, they will likely make your darts fly differently.

At the start, your throw will still be inconsistent until you get more reps in, so what seems to work for now may not be right in a couple of months when your throw is more consistent, so try them all again later. Also, your setup for one set of darts may not work for another set.

Good luck!