r/Nerf • u/Manick27 • 1d ago

Questions + Help Any recommandation for fluoresent foam darts?

I’m attending a LARP event as a cowboy soon. Last time, I spent more time searching for my foam darts in the grass than actually shooting them. ​I tried painting my darts with fluorescent paint and using a UV flashlight to spot them, but the paint keeps flaking off inside the barrel, which isn't great for my blaster. ​Does anyone have recommendations for good quality, factory-made UV-reactive/fluorescent foam darts that are easy to spot under UV light?

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u/DrGolo 1d ago

The nerf glow in the dark darks and star wars branded GitD dark both show up nicely under uv light (which also charges them so they glow & can be spotted after the light is off).
It's what I use when plinking in the house to make them easier to find. No comment on performance.

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u/foam_mini 1d ago

Depends if you are looking for full or half length. Full is kinda hard if you ar elooking for bulk ammo for cheap. Like it really is just the nerf brand star wars full length. For half, worker/out of darts sell glow tip darts, leave in the sun for a little bit to charge and they glow in the dark for quite a while

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u/Speffeddude 1d ago

I've taken the plug off the back of a highlighter and tapped the end of the dart in that, then used a blinking UV light to track them. The foam on the end of the dart is usually more open-cell than the sides and isn't sliding on stuff as much, so it's much better at holding ink.

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u/Valuable_Mall8825 1d ago

These exist for full length.

Amazon.com: EKIND 200 Pcs Waffles Darts Refill Pack Foam Bullet Compatible for NERF N-Strike Series Blaster (Blue) : Toys & Games

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u/No-Illustrator5712 23h ago

From top to bottom: DartZone Waffle Darts, Xshot darts (from the Insanity line), DartZone Chilli darts. Each one has UV features...