Darts are awesome items from a maintenance point of view. Why is that? Because they require very little maintenance. However, if you want to be able to enjoy your favorite set of darts on the long term and secure many victories using them, then you need to apply a few basic maintenance tips. Read on and discover 5 darts maintenance tips to keep your darts in awesome shape.
Use a Dart Wrench
This practical and versatile tool can be very useful for several reasons. On the one hand, it allows you to easily carry out any fixing job your darts might require. On the other, it can also be used as a dart sharpener, which means you get 2 tools in one. Moreover, some dart wrenches have extra functionalities. For example, the one we include in our steel tip darts set also works as a bottle opener. The main reason why you should use a darts wrench is that it allows you to easily fix your darts. A bent shaft, a broken tip that needs to be extracted, or one that needs to be tightened – all these are operations you can complete in seconds using a dart wrench. These tools are specially designed for darts, unlike other instruments that might ruin your darts, the wrench has the right size and shape to prevent this.
Always Have a Sharpener at Hand
Steel tip darts can get ruined if their tips are too blunt and you continue playing with them. To avoid this, you need to sharpen them regularly using a dart sharpener – a tool you can get for a few bucks from any specialized store. Moreover, if you buy a set of steel darts, the sharpener might be included. Keeping your tips sharp ensures that the rest of your dart also remains in good shape. Moreover, regularly sharpening your tips enables darts to remain in the dartboard instead of bouncing out.
Replace or Fix Soft Tips
The plastic tips of soft tip darts often bend. This is normal due to the force they withstand once they hit the electronic artboard. To fix them, you can simply bend them back. If they are damaged beyond repair, replace them. Soft tips are quite inexpensive, here, at IgnatGames, we sell them in 100-pieces bags.
Transport and Store Darts in a Suitable Case
The best way to carry your darts or store them is using their original case. This is the perfect shelter for your darts as it was designed to fit them comfortably. Many darts cases are customized according to the shape and size of the darts, which means they will prevent them from scratching or bending. Ours is no exception. Each one of our steel tip darts sets comes in an innovative case with a magnetic closure and custom EVA foam interior that protects the darts’ tips and flights. If you lose or don’t like the original package your darts contain, there is a wide array of wallets and cases to choose from.
Darts Cleaning Recommendations
Darts should be cleaned regularly in order to maintain the same grip they were designed with. In time, grease and other small particles you carry on your fingers get stuck to the dart’s barrel, which affects the grip points. To prevent this, simply wash the barrels with tepid water and soap every now and then.
Darts need very little maintenance. It’s true, some of their parts such as the tips, flights, or shafts often get bent, or broken, but this is normal, especially if you play often. This is also why you should get new accessories once these elements are no longer functional. Darts accessories are quite inexpensive. At IgnatGames, we provide a full set of accessories containing flights, shafts, and flight protectors, as well as a useful darts wrench.
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