
Flights
are the fins or wings found at the back of a dart. They serve to
stabilize the dart during flight and are made of various materials.
Soft Flights
Soft Flights, also known as Reseal Flights are made of a flexible
plastic sheet, pre-printed with a variety of designs and then folded
into shape. Adhesive (glue) holds the layers of plastic together. These
flights are available in hundreds of bright, attractive designs.
Hard Flights
Hard Flights also known as Poly Flights, are made of a stiff polyester
plastic that holds shape well. The layers are permanently sealed
together by heat during manufacture. During the last few years, Melinex,
a type of opaque plastic has been used for printing hundreds of brighter
designs.
Nylon Flights
Nylon Flights, made of ripstop nylon fabric, are by far the most
durable type of flight. Nylon Flights are available in solid colors or
several dozen printed designs.
Dimplex, Ribtex and other similar styles are actually hard
flights which have been embossed with a texture. The bumpy or ribbed
surface tends to stiffen the flight, which some darters consider
desirable. The extra surface area also adds a small amount of drag to
the flight, which makes the dart slightly more stable in some cases.
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