Leave yourself some extra slack, so that you can fashion a loop at the end for easier handling. Extra rope is also important in case you find a long rope style suits you best. Making your rope dart too long can result in damage caused by the head of your dart dragging on the ground. This will decrease the life of your rope dart.
Form a loop where you want the base of your loop to be. The length between your loop and the end of your rope will form your handle. Thread the end of your line up through the loop. Bring the end behind the line and back down through the loop. Pull tight to fasten the knot securely. [6] X Research source
Be careful not to make your slit too big. Doing so could result in your tennis ball falling apart.
Tie off the end of your line with a simple knot to prevent your tennis balls from coming loose. The tennis balls on the end will simulate the weight and drag caused by an actual rope dart head, which is traditionally made of metal.
Add a little extra length to your rope dart, six inches (15. 25 cm) should be more than enough, if you want to add a handle to the end of your line opposite your dart.
In either case, take your rings and attach them to the base of the dart. Depending on your dart, you may be able to thread your rings through a gap in the base. You may have to knot/bend your rings onto the base of your dart. Traditionally, four to five rings are attached to the dart.
Six inches (15¼ cm) should be a sufficient length for your ribbon.
By adding a flag or feather to your rope dart, you’ll also make your practice more visually pleasing to those observing you. The bright colors will create shapes as you swing the rope dart. If you are using a stake for your dart, it may not penetrate into targets like a real rope dart would. To correct this, you can sharpen your stake with your knife.
Looping the dart end of your line. Wrapping the loop once around the base of your dart. Crossing the loop over top your line. Sliding the loop over the end of your dart and down to join where the loop wraps. [9] X Research source
Form a loop where you want the base of your loop to be. The length between your loop and the end of your rope will form your handle. Thread the end of your line up through the loop. Bring the end behind the line and back down through the loop. Pull tight to fasten the knot securely. [10] X Research source
