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Movable points keep coming lose (by ARK on 1999/01/09, 6 replies)
I just purchased a set of hammer head darts and although I am very
satisfied, the points keep unscrewing from the barrel even after I tighten
them with a wrench. Someone recommended using a dab of clear nail polish on
the threads. Anyone have any recommendations?

Also, will the threads on the inside of the barrel get stripped over time if
the point is lose upon impact with the dart board...? ... (more)
Solution to Bounce-out problems with Halex and other soft-tip boards (by Dewayne Cushman on 2000/01/14, 2 replies)
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned the 30-40% bounce out rate that I was
having with my new "present" of a Halex soft-tip dart board. After talking
to the people at my Local Dart Store they suggested using "Shorty" tips. And
it works!!!

After approx 300 darts, Maybe 5 have actually bounced out. I'm quite
supprised. While the Halex board is nowhere near the quality of an Arachnid
Arcade unit, for $18 and 15 games with variations, it's not a bad deal. ... (more)
<Group> Dart flights -- Where have all the 'soft' polys gone?? (by Seth Beckett on 16 Jan 2002, 4 replies)
I've started throwing darts again after many years. I saved my
'stuff' all these years, including shafts, and a large assortment of
flights.

I recently ordered some additional darts supplies, including flights.
I notice that ALL the flights I find are of the "HARD POLY" variety,
which I find hard as nails and steel-stiff. ... (more)
"Lost Confidence" (by Jason & Bobbie-Jo on 28 Feb 2002, 4 replies)
Clear DayI have been playing darts for about 3 years and am one of the
better players in my area. I have all of a sudden "lost confidence" a
couple weeks ago. I have missed doubles horribly, and my average has dropped
drastically.

One of the biggest tournaments of the year is 3 weeks away. I have
considered not playing, except I made commitments to my teamates months ago. ... (more)
NEED MAJOR HELP! (by Qwik on 3 Sep 2003, 3 replies)
As they might say in Mehico..

Chu gotz lotza problems. ;)
Nah, not really.

Couple thoughts.

Your head.. ... (more)