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.
