new darts

[Buzzard]

Hi,

 

partner got me some new darts a couple of weeks ago, these https://www.reddragondarts.com/amberjack-3-22-gram.html and some similar red dragon darts.

 

problem is, the shaft on all 6 of these darts comes loose after pretty much every throw and I don't know why? They are tightened as much as possible but still come loose? I have heard about o-rings, but thought these were for use only on metal shafts, whereas the ones I have are plastic.

 

I have another couple of cheaper sets but they don't have this problem and only need tightening if I get bounce outs etc.

 

Thanks.

[kingfox]

I'd recommend these mate https://www.dartscorner.co.uk/index.php?cPath=434_477_1161

 

That's what I use, they never come loose.

[pSinatra]

I've had that problem with darts shafts before.  I will usually just end up buying new shafts.  But as a temporary solution, I just wrap some PTFE tape around the thread of the shaft & screw them back in.  I've even cut a strip off a Rizla paper (the gum part), wet it & wrapped that around the thread.  Both work fine.

[Strokes]

Loctite is your friend.

 

[AyewJoking]

11 minutes ago, Strokes said:

Loctite is your friend.

 

 

yeah the homeless guy in the park swears by that stuff.