This post was one of my first blog posts, but I have recently deleted it, as I found it really n00by and felt embarrassed keeping it up. So let's try again, with a but more experience under my belt.
The standard Nerf streamline/clip system dart has completely divided the Nerf community down the middle, since it's introduction with the Longshot. Some love 'em and some hate 'em, but everyone is forced to use them.
Firstly, the darts themselves are pretty slick looking. They lack the bulbous heads of other darts and hence fly more aerodynamically. They are smaller at the head so that they can be inserted into the straight Nerf clip without the need for a bend and difficult manufacturing process. due to this, they are only really designed for clip system blasters, although they will fit into selected other blasters.
The actually function of the dart is a bit iffy. While they do provide a modest range increase over suction or whistler darts, they also are very inaccurate. This is because they have a small hole in the head that is supposed to allow them to whistle as they fly. This sort of works, but at the same time, it also causes them to be aerodynamically challenged, as the air flies over the at odd angles and makes the dart's flight curve and makes proper aiming difficult.
All in all, while they are required for use with stock blasters, streamline darts are not favored by Nerfers for their low accuracy and low durability. In my humble opinion, use them when you have to, but avoid them if you don't.
Cheers,
Dylan
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