Talk:Lawn darts

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[edit] photograph?

I have some of these darts somewhere. I'll try to get some pictures up here. --Kalmia 05:58, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] etymology

What is the derivation of "jarts"? - UtherSRG (talk) 13:40, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

Possible Javelin + Darts? Saxophobia 03:56, 7 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] I took one of these to the forehead once

It stuck in place. Those were innocent times. Should I add a picture of the scar? - Richfife 00:11, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

Hah, and I had a Tonka Truck zoom off a ramp and into my forehead. The blood flowed like tapwater. Fun times. Bastie 02:50, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
  • Actually, if you have a photo of the scar, that might add something worthwhile to the article. WilyD 13:53, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
I'll take one. It's mild, but noticable. Especially if the light is right. - Richfife 16:57, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
My camera won't focus closely enough. I can't get enough pixels to show it off. - Richfife 17:28, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] GEEKS OFF THE BOW CAP'N!!

This article just got linked to on Slashdot today. Watch for trolls!  E. Sn0 =31337= Talk 19:44, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Variations

There were several versions of lawn darts made by different companies. One of the oddest was mostly plastic, with only the tip being metal. The fins were free to rotate and slide along a plastic shaft. The three fins had angled tips so they'd spin during flight, presumably to improve accuracy. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.136.145.226 (talk) 04:06, 22 December 2006 (UTC).

I changed the language from 'use' to 'sale' regarding UK because the wording made it seem like Lawn Darts are illegal to use in the USA (as far as I can tell they are only banned for sale).

[edit] most recent death - citation needed

In the current version of the article, there is a reference to a 1997 death, followed by phrase "citation needed". The reference in the previous sentence (a pointer to the US CPSC web site) discusses the event and proves the 1997 date. Is the "citation needed" reference there because someone did not check the previous sentences reference? Or is the issue that we are not sure that 1997 is still the most recent? http://www.jarts.com/media.htm makes a reference to a 1980 murder using lawn darts, but no reference to the age (and since the injury was intentional rather than accidental, the circumstances are different than what caused the ban.) Andrew.langmead 12:51, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

After looking at the materials again. It seems as if the 1997 CPSC notice, and the 1980 article only discuss a 1997 brain injury, not a fatality. Either this article is stating the injury was more severe than reported, or we are missing the reference that shows the injury turned into a fatality. (how long after an initial injury does a death occur when it is still considered to be caused by the initial injury?)

[edit] Crime Object?

Should this be listed in a category with nailbombs and such? Possession of lawn darts is not illegal, neither is their use. They are only illegal to sell (in the US). I'd remove it, but curious to know what others think. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Djdatapimp (talk • contribs) 22:48, 18 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Use and misuse

"when misused, these darts can cause skull punctures and other serious injuries"

The problem with lawn darts is that they're pretty dangerous even when used properly. You're asking a child to throw a heavy, pointy object into the air in the vicinity of other children. We could just remove "when misused" and maybe add "when falling from a height" or something. We shouldn't overstate the danger, but we shouldn't pretend that perfectly safe "when used as directed." --Tysto (talk) 06:14, 12 January 2008 (UTC)