How changing flights effects the darts

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4 жыл бұрын

There are so many different types of dart flight but what do they all do and what suits the way you want to throw. I take a throw with a wide range and give you some feedback as I go into how these can change your dart
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@mikehunt2040 3 жыл бұрын

I've been playing on and off for 10 years, only ever used standard flights. My darts drop low quite a lot, after watching this vid, I've now switched to Kite flights and notice a big difference, higher scoring and better on my doubles. Cheers! Keep it up

@kebbytawerio699 Жыл бұрын

Haha I agree same for me

@dannybruff 4 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this video since I started playing darts lol... Stems next please....

@robbiedove3844 4 жыл бұрын

"When you know, you know" was the truest thing I've heard for a while! I throw fin for soft tip, fantail for 22g+ and Velos (Harrows; the weird shaped big ones that you forgot the name of) for lighter darts. There's no real logic, but it works for me. Noticed that the Velos flights drastically change the angle of entry so I pretty much understack, but I like that as I find there's more room in the bed. As for soft tip, the flights are big but it gives me something to aim at when going for bullseye. Also, I try and keep a novelty theme for soft tip, and they're on point (no pun intended). Great video, thanks for uploading.

@4partharmony208 3 жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic and informative video. I've been wanting to get more serious with my darts, and just switched to the Retina kites myself. Love the difference they make, and I hope they do the same for you. Cheers from Stateside

@perkeyser2032 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Edgar! Finally someone who makes a little video about flights! How I have looked for something like this. I would have preferred a 90min in-depth, scientific view, but that'll never happen. So this was helpful. I hope you can revisit flights in the future. (How much does the thickness of a flight change the darts flight? Thicker=slower, even I know that, but a professionals view on material would be interesting.)

@ryanb1802 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid mate. Been waiting for one like this.

@richardbaker6367 3 жыл бұрын

The second set of flights you used I use, they work well on a 22g with a small stem there from target. 👍

@matthiasstephens2265 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the simple but well done review

@tomgengar 2 жыл бұрын

Good video , flights can makes a difference . Recently i was switched from Condor Axe medium standard to short stems supplied with darts and add a kite shape of flights . Difference is very big , have a feel that is not a same dart like with previous set up .

@kennybeaudrie9021 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I definitely am going to try out the kites and possibly the teardrops. I tend to take the traditional big balloon standard size flights I suppose you call them and cut them down to what he I’d like so that’s not always the best Way, I’m sure. Thanks again Happy new year and I wish you prosperous, healthy and safe 2021

@francislilley9795 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Matthew. Didn't seem to affect entry angle very much. Could you do a video mixing up stem length with flight size to make them stand up and/or lie down?

@D2xJFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I'm a total beginner and this really gave me a good overview of the topic!

@Edgartvdarts 3 жыл бұрын

No problems glad you found it useful

@John-lz3hf 2 жыл бұрын

Just started getting into this hobby. This video was a huge help. Thanks a ton!

@Edgartvdarts 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the world of darts John. There’s no turning back now

@bendeguzpeterbajusz4438 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, mate!

@MrDavidp180 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t change, unless it suits.. very best wishes for the incoming week.

@DartsCymru 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt. I’ve been a standard thrower for 25 years...changed to kite just before lockdown...the improvement in my game and the amount of 180s has been unbelievable! 🎯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@brackaboy1 3 жыл бұрын

What length of stem you using buddy

@kebbytawerio699 Жыл бұрын

@@brackaboy1 depends on the flight.. standard ones go well with aluminum medium stem and kite go well with in-between carbon or aluminum stem at least in my opinion

@kebbytawerio699 Жыл бұрын

I just started using kites and they go well with in between stem aluminum or carbon I just notice hitting where I want on first go

@smashyrashy 3 ай бұрын

@@kebbytawerio699i dont believe he was talking to you...

@bullseyesnbrewskis6601 4 жыл бұрын

Great review on the flight variations. I would have rather seen a shaft/flight comparison video, as I constantly play around with shaft length and flight variations to tune in a new set of barrels, or get them just right to compete in tournaments. As always great review and please review shaft variations soon Ty!

@zorankostur 4 жыл бұрын

i have try all of them (i mean kitty,slim,pear and standard) and i choose to throw with kitty flights.....my dart stick in board like Lewis darts,with tail up,so with this flights my darts penetrate with perfect angle....greath vid, mate

@Teodsky7447 2 жыл бұрын

5:59 those flights are called velos flight made by harrows

@acropolisnow9466 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate.

@WeeIslay 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video 🎯👍🏻

@likilikiki 3 жыл бұрын

I allways used standard flights. Then i did the same thing, bought a couple of different ones. Threw 100 darts with the old standard ones and when i switched to kites it upped my average by 11 points after 100 darts thrown. Trying out different stems and flights and even points is just smart thing to do.

@rftert8957 4 жыл бұрын

good vid Matt

@intergalactic99 4 жыл бұрын

I use the big wing XL which are just an extra big flight on straight darts. I used to use pear shaped on the Vikings darts. Funny how it changed really!

@KrishanSedov 4 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video, been looking for something like this for ages. 👍👍🔥

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

Edgar tv sometimes delivers

@KrishanSedov 4 жыл бұрын

@@Edgartvdarts I think always

@stephenmuir6812 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video once again. I can see you changing to the kites soon because not only did they see to suit you better than even your slim flights, they looked pretty cool too.

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have enquires into some already

@stephenmuir6812 4 жыл бұрын

@@Edgartvdarts Cool. Was it the first time you've thrown with kite flights?

@moulletsmayhem2334 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@t2dghealthyresearch952 4 жыл бұрын

I was cutting flights Al shapes and sizes but the way they landed sometimes 3 darts on the floor..using Taylors last flights he was using but not the stems.. Different entry but less on the floor

@tomtamsinallin5044 4 жыл бұрын

Was literally looking for video just like this the other day thanks for doing that thinking of changing the flight I use and like the look of those kites

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

Like a mind reader me

@tomtamsinallin5044 4 жыл бұрын

@@Edgartvdarts will have to try them on my new darts designed by Zachary love the new set he helped you with 👌

@krishnan-resurrection714 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid ....yeah makes all the difference indeed !!!!! . . .

@bobbymalta73 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@waynegordon2688 4 жыл бұрын

I recently swapped from slims to kites. I was dropping a little low with slims and the kites have sorted me right out. They feel more stable too

@justinress2782 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the Edgar TV Darts. Will definitely get them in 21g.

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

There a lovely dart

@justinress2782 4 жыл бұрын

@@Edgartvdarts When will they come out approximately?

@benjamingeiger 4 жыл бұрын

Will they be available in soft tip?

@MWJH_ 4 жыл бұрын

I want them in 23G

@melancholiac 3 жыл бұрын

In the 70s I remember the Elkadart Clearway flights, which were a standard shape but had the central mass of the flight cut out. Very fast as I recall.

@Edgartvdarts 3 жыл бұрын

I need to find these

@seannihill8798 4 жыл бұрын

Edgar for summer series👍👍

@WoodGuyDG 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Now how does the length of the stem affect the dart?

@malcolmlochead2285 4 жыл бұрын

I used to use the thicker hardcore flights, now I use thinner target find they land flatter for me, as like to stack upwards

@tom_whatever 4 жыл бұрын

The kites are okay going for trebles, then going for double NO.... I prefer slims / Taylor edge for the best balance!

@diagonalcircle9553 Жыл бұрын

Try the harrows v wing sometime. I love those

@Camrographer 3 жыл бұрын

I've been throwing with standard flights since the 90's. I notice that they tend to have an arc but I just accepted that as a normal element of a ballistic object. I wonder if my accuracy will go up if I go with a smaller profile flight. I'm running a 24gram steel-tip dart (everything included).

@paulmoore6019 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video pal. I can only use pears and kites.i also like my darts to lie flat so I can stack.

@austyvanaustymantv7893 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the interview earlier 👍

@COL321 4 жыл бұрын

Good to watch that! Firstly, wtf do I know, but I really think the whole "speed through the air" thing is psychological, has anyone done a proper scientific test to prove it one way or another? I can't find one on google. Looking forward to seeing those darts of yours on sale!

@anthonychadwick2291 3 жыл бұрын

Should have a go of the vortex flights by Red Dragon.

@nickmccartan8128 4 жыл бұрын

I changed from Standard to the S4 Fit Flights a few weeks back and haven't looked back. Tried the slims but not for me

@pandapopchart4950 4 жыл бұрын

I used to have a set of V wing flights and always played much better with them. Don't know whether it was the flights or just some kind of placebo effect...

@zulu59blue27 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried some Phil Taylor flights? They are different.

@trillion400 4 жыл бұрын

I use Robson kites... My favorite

@Rusco17 4 жыл бұрын

Mini standard flights with the brass beauties from yesterday, surely the combination to win gold at MK!?! 🤣

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

I should make a random dart up shouldn’t I

@geraldhills41 2 жыл бұрын

what happens when you love a flight ,or for that matter , a stem and they stop making them ? An example is the unicorn jet lite stem .

@claymore32 4 жыл бұрын

Kites are fantastic flights. Not as heavy as standards, so they don't drop as much, and aren't as small as slims, so I can throw them without my darts looking like tungsten acrobats rolling through the air.

@sophiethesloth 4 ай бұрын

i have a soft throw and want my darts to reach higher without having to add my power i want a straight dart path though ,im getting john oshea front weighted darts any advice

@Surreallistic79 2 жыл бұрын

How much damage can a flight take before it affects the actual flight into the board?

@lukesteel3060 3 жыл бұрын

Would changing the stem lengths with different flights not make difference too?

@dj_pheen_x 8 ай бұрын

So, the flight blocks your view as well? I’m confused as to how that is. View from throw or view from board?

@123InAction 4 жыл бұрын

This board is as wobbely as my belly after lockdown😂

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain

@dannybruff 4 жыл бұрын

My average has gone up pts during lockdown.... Hope the pub leagues start soon like...

@joerandell7824 3 жыл бұрын

I really couldn't play like it, it would drive me insane lol

@jameshart4448 3 жыл бұрын

I just got some decent darts after using cheap shit for ages.. I went for some 28g front weighted cuesouls, some fly in straight as you like but the majority of my throws they rotate mid air and land on wierd angles mainly side on. Any idea what I am doing wrong 🤔

@ryanmccallum4309 3 жыл бұрын

I use 25 gram Harrows bombers with a 29mm stem and pear flights. I want hardly any dart to throw and a fast landing dart. Plus I find the pear flights are a delight to help increase aim

@pawehara5067 5 ай бұрын

Same here. I was throwing 8 sets of darts, always on standards. Bought a Scott Williams bombers and pears for test. There is no way back for me. I got light throw and pears are fantastic for that.

@MrDavidp180 4 жыл бұрын

Best novelty flights were from a company called ‘spirioline’ they were great ‘inflight’

@ross735 3 ай бұрын

Hi mate, can I use kite shaped flights on 24g darts or are they only useful on sub 22g darts?

@adellethompson9615 2 жыл бұрын

I need some advice on what flights i should use with my darts. I'm currently using standards and while I can lay with them I feel there are flights that would better suit me and my throw and play style. i will list some information below regarding the kind of darts I've settled on using. The darts i am using currently are 18 gram and steel tipped. Like in the video i do like a faster dart and the standards are quite slow. Any advice on the types of flights that would suit me would be very much appreciated.

@darrenministeratkins3027 4 жыл бұрын

They're a bit like vortex.theyre good to use.

@brayonchakra7489 2 жыл бұрын

So does anyone know if those designa mini standard flights are smaller or same as target ten-x shape flights only cause I might get some of they are?

@lukewilliams8637 2 жыл бұрын

Switched to kites just to see what they were like and definitely improved on my doubles

@junantonio9173 2 жыл бұрын

I think an upgrade on the audio system in your room should be consideted. You can barely be heard and understood while you were doing your throws. My 2 cents, friend ✌

@jordaneep 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to buy some EdgarTV shirts or other gear. Planning on selling anything? Thanks for the great darts channel!

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

Yes will be out very soon

@jordaneep 4 жыл бұрын

@@Edgartvdarts 👍😁👍 cant wait!

@tw0pers0nalities 18 күн бұрын

is the board wiggle to make it more difficult?

@joerandell7824 3 жыл бұрын

I throw an 18g dart and I use a kite shaped flight the go in nice and straight

@doraemon402 4 жыл бұрын

It changes a lot. I had to change one the other day and didn't have 3, it was insanely different, the dart barely stuck to the board. Also, I break like 30 shafts every day. Insane bounceouts. Any recommendation? Probably gonna have to change the material.

@123InAction 4 жыл бұрын

Carbon is the way to go for me a bit more expensive but they rarely break

@derek3249 4 жыл бұрын

I've been playing with standard flights for a while now and i was struggling with accuracy, tried out dimplex standard flights and found alot more tighter groupings and accuracy,

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

I use the dimplex stems well worth a go. I’ve put a link in the description in the my normal equipment section

@Rougenoir1345 9 ай бұрын

What the difference with nylon stems or polycarbonate?

@DartsGondel 4 жыл бұрын

2:43 no problem with the wobbly board but who is secretly eating cookies near the microphone? ^^

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

Jodie was opening the other packs

@DaveInBridport 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how they affect the flight of the dart...

@michaelholdman9516 4 жыл бұрын

To bad you didn’t get on with those Harrow Velos! Every time you threw I thought I could hear Edgar T “...VEEEEE” Get it? Cause of their shape. 🙄 cheers from NY

@bullseyesnbrewskis6601 4 жыл бұрын

Wassup Michael!

@tomasmorrissey7324 4 жыл бұрын

😎 so mini standards or kites for d edgar

@LP-go9de 4 жыл бұрын

Target ten-x personally my favourite

@elmarsyla4743 3 жыл бұрын

Are they a lil bit faster?

@LP-go9de 3 жыл бұрын

@@elmarsyla4743 yes slightly but not as fast as pears or kites

@elmarsyla4743 3 жыл бұрын

@@LP-go9de What is the difference between Ten x (vs) standard flight? I just use because i feel better in those, but don't know the real difference

@LP-go9de 3 жыл бұрын

@@elmarsyla4743 ten x are slightly smaller so they hit the board quicker

@aidansutherland8995 4 жыл бұрын

Looking at that I’d say keep practicing with the kites and you’ll be picking up trophy’s at the summer series

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I am amazed by them already messaged the sponsors

@audiomurphy 4 жыл бұрын

practice practice practice ! You gonna need it, Matty

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m putting some big hours in

@tomhancock6220 3 жыл бұрын

Wow your good maybe if I buy those kite flights I'll be as good 🤣

@oldgold5848 4 жыл бұрын

Do the mini standard flights have a very similar area to the slims, hence why you like them?

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

I’d say there a bit smaller

@oldgold5848 4 жыл бұрын

@@Edgartvdarts cheers. I am throwing slims in the ....is it Cosmo flights where the flights sit over the shaft rather than push into it?

@richardlawton1023 Жыл бұрын

Try throwing the kite put in the shaft upside down??

@TheDartKid180 4 жыл бұрын

I just wish my channel was more popular so I can get more views because I uploaded this vid 2 months ago and only have 67 views and you get 1000s in a couple hours, good on ya mate, keep it up

@thehousehack 4 жыл бұрын

I had a quick look at your channel. Good start. You just need an amazing introduction like Edgar TV's and you are set.

@matthewmarsden4582 4 жыл бұрын

When the edgar TV darts will they be released with flights and stems or barrel only

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

I think they will be with flights and stems in the first run but not the ones I use as the stems are patented

@matthewmarsden4582 4 жыл бұрын

@@Edgartvdarts good looking forward to buying myself a set

@jamieshannon9809 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I'll be looking for a set for my collection. Any chance of a set of your "patented stems" for an "independent purchase"?

@coryheinlen7537 3 жыл бұрын

How would you say the kites vs the pears are?

@Edgartvdarts 3 жыл бұрын

Kits more stable

@teacherjoie2278 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a tutorial

@romanreckless8263 4 жыл бұрын

the harrows ones looked like velos

@bjoe385 4 жыл бұрын

Roman Reckless they were.

@kimcallaghan753 4 жыл бұрын

The word is "affects".

@alexandermelton3159 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the page on flights at the beginning, would also like a read on that

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

Got a few on my phone not sure where I got it from get me on social media I’ll send you it

@321bytor 4 жыл бұрын

Affects

@dabneyoffermein595 3 жыл бұрын

what about the flatness of the four sides to a flight. i notice when I get them they are flattened a bit, is that normal or should I press all four wings to be equidistant from each other? in other words, get the flatness out and make all sides equal to one-another? It's so confusing.

@jonathanhyde6593 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you are being sarcastic but yes open them out so they make a X when looking from behind

@dabneyoffermein595 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanhyde6593 not being sarcastic, just wondering if it should be more of an X like you say or a plus sign + (which flies better?)

@jonathanhyde6593 2 жыл бұрын

Depending on which of my darts I'm using I'll have the flight in either of the orientations. Some fly better without spinning and I find that happens when the wings are in a plus pattern when I throw. It's always worth trying variations on your throw and grip too

@dabneyoffermein595 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanhyde6593 this really helps me thank you

@gabedangoor5727 4 жыл бұрын

How do you know if a flight suits you

@bjoe385 4 жыл бұрын

Gabe Dangoor you hit the board.

@timheff857 4 жыл бұрын

Mount that thing to the wall man ! (:

@likilikiki 3 жыл бұрын

Why would you mount a travel board on a wall? The whole point of the thing is to bring it along on travels.

@dwuan2 3 жыл бұрын

The barrel you use?

@Edgartvdarts 3 жыл бұрын

Edgar tv 21g from loxley darts

@dcnstntn 4 жыл бұрын

Ordering myself some Kite flights.

@Edgartvdarts 4 жыл бұрын

Go for the strong flights like the retinas I’ve linked some in the description for example 👍

@dcnstntn 4 жыл бұрын

@@Edgartvdarts thanks. I've been using retina pear. I like the look of the kite from the video. Looked like you did too!

@TheEmpowerers Жыл бұрын

“Affects”

@stepheng8779 4 жыл бұрын

You looked scared at the beginning, bit of a wobble on? 😂

@mathewslimm5549 3 жыл бұрын

dont use mini standards with light darts. they fall out of the board most of the time

@btdoesstuff6208 4 жыл бұрын

I think the prime time player should use kite flights

@Strohat8 7 ай бұрын

Starting to think kites might be the way to go

@weimarutube 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve found kites to be the best for the same reasons.