Yanaki Wooden Boomerangs - $18.

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The Yanaki boomerang is an Excellent first timer. You
cannot & will not go wrong with this rang. A rang for all Boomerangs are a SPORTS ARTICLE, not a toy.
ages. 35 yard elliptical flight. wind: light-medium. Please
note that colors may vary.
Use this guide to throw safely!

Eagle Wooden Boomerangs - $22.95

The Eagle has a nice round flight. It likes a hard throw

and loves the wind...it also needs some layover. 40+
yard round flight. wind: light-medium. Please note that
colors may vary.

Mirage Wooden Boomerangs - $24.95

Don't let the shape fool you. The Mirage is a great flying
boom and a radical paint job. Remember: Only throw by
the lead arm (long arm). 35 yard elliptical flight. wind:
calm-medium. Please note that colors may vary.

Paint Your Own Wooden Boomerang - $14.95

This Paint Your Own Boomerang package is the

perfect gift for kids who enjoy exploring their creative Boomerangs.com Toll Free:
side and like to have fun outdoors. This package
includes one boomerang, a 22-page throwing
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games, four acrylic paint capsules, and a paint brush.
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birch boomerang that's guaranteed to return. It works
in calm to light wind and has a 30-yard round flight.
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up with soap and water. Recommended for ages 10
and up.
 Safety Instructions
* Adult supervision must be present to insure proper safety for children using
boomerangs. Boomerangs are a sports article, NOT a toy.
EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN THROWING OR
CATCHING BOOMERANGS. REMEMBER - YOU ARE THE TARGET!
* Never throw a boomerang at or near someone. Always throw in a large open
space of at least the size of a football field (100 yards by 100 yards is advised
- much more space is needed for some competition MTA (maximum time aloft)
or LD (long distance) boomerangs).
* Make sure that your throwing space is clear of all people, cars, trees, buildings,
animals or other objects which could be damaged if hit by a boomerang.
* Protective safety glass eyewear should be worn at all times when throwing
and/or catching boomerangs. BOOMERANG THROWERS AND SPECTATORS
ARE IN EXTREME DANGER IF IN THE PATH OF A THROWN BOOMERANG.
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNSUPERVISED.
* Only one boomerang should be thrown at a time. Use care at all times when
throwing boomerangs.
* Never throw your boomerang laid out flat like a frisbee. Boomerangs should
always be thrown in a nearly vertical position to avoid dangerous diving and
swopping flights.
* If you are just learning to throw boomerangs do not throw too hard at first.
For most boomerangs a half powered throw is usually enough to get the
boomerang to return. As you get more experience you can add more power
to your throw to get longer range flights.
* Never throw a competition level MTA (Maximum Time Aloft) boomerang
unless you are an experienced thrower. Ranges of up to 200 yards or more
are possible and flight times as long as 3 minutes.
* Special expertise and care must be used to throw competition boomerangs
in general as they are often faster and more difficult to catch than a
recreational boomerang. Competition level boomerangs often have different
instructions for their specific use, for example Fast Catch, Trick Catch and Long
Distance boomerangs. Long Distance boomerangs can go up to 200 yards or
more. See instructions for your specific boomerang if you have a competition
model.
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Delicate Arch Special Edition Wooden Boomerangs - $32.95
You better have a big boom if you want to top the
Delicate Arch Special Edition boomerang. This is a
collectors boomerang but if you do not throw it we will
come hunt you down! Don’t even think about leaving it
on the wall! It’s an incredible flyer with a great paint job.
Special weighted tips to provide extra distance! Throw it
and wait 20 seconds for it to return! If you throw rangs
you NEED this one. 65 yard elliptical flight. wind: light-
heavy. Please note that colors may vary.
Kilimanjaro Wooden Boomerangs - $32.95
The huge lumbering flight of the Kilimanjaro will blow
your mind! Nobody thinks it will make it back, but it
always does. Get tons of attention at the park... get a
Kilimanjaro! Lots of weight. Makes a special christmas
gift for someone at least 130 lbs in weight (This is a big
boom!). It is clearly one of the best boomerangs in our
stock. 60 yard elliptical flight. wind: light-medium.
Please note that colors may vary.
Delicate Arch Wooden Boomerangs - $29.95
The "original" super popular Delicate Arch is shaped
after the geologic formation in the Utah desert. This is a
BIG boom and it looks very cool as well. The flight and
finish are unrivaled. Both tips weighted. 55 yard elliptical
flight. wind: light-heavy. Please note that colors may
vary.
Deuce “Gel” Wood Boomerang - $26.95
The amazing new shape of the “Deuce” will dazzle with
its accuracy and appearance in flight. Designed by
world champion Michael Gel, the wing on top causes
this boom to continue to precess and turn inward at the
end of its flight. Its corkscrewing flight hunts the bulls
eye. Recommended for Beginner to Intermediate
throwers. 30 meter flight. wind: calm-medium. Please
note that colors may vary.
Tri-Bladder Wooden Boomerangs - $24.95 History and Origins of the Boomerang
The Tri-Bladder is a great short range boom for a first
timer. It will never be far from you as you learn to throw.
The short hover will keep you on your toes. Super
accurate! 25 yard round flight. wind: calm-medium. This
is the best, all round boomerang we have ever tested for
beginners. State of the art design offers great air foils
and consistent returns. Effortless throws. Great
boomerang for anyone above 8 years old! Please note
that colors may vary.

Everest Wooden Boomerangs - $22.95

The Everest is a traditional "V" shaped rang that has a

nice elliptical flight. Beginner to advanced thrower. If
you want a boomerang which looks like a boomerang
this is a good one! 25 yard round flight. wind: calm-
medium. Please note that colors may vary.

Alpine Wooden Boomerangs - $22.95
Thanks to it's skinny wings and weighted tip this rang
shreds the wind. A performance boomerang, but still
easy for all levels of throwers. One of our favorites. 40
yard round flight. wind: light-heavy. Please note that
colors may vary.
Bellen “Gel” Wood Boomerang - $22.95
Great all-around beginner boomerang. It hovers well
and is easy to catch because of the bell-shaped elbow.
Use two Bellens and try to juggle, alternating throw and
catch! John Flynn and Mike Gel set juggling world
records using Bellens! Recommended for Beginner to
Advanced throwers. 22 meter flight. wind: calm-
medium. Please note that colors may vary.
Contrary to popular belief, the boomerang did not originate in Australia.
Historical traces of boomerangs have been found throughout the world.
Boomerangs are considered by many to be the earliest “heavier than air”
flying machines invented by human beings. Aboriginal boomerangs have
been found as old as 10,000 years old, but older hunting sticks have been
discovered throughout Europe. The famed King Tutankhamen of Egypt had
an extensive collection of boomerangs over 2000 years ago.
Although historians are not certain of the exact origin of the first
boomerang, it is speculated that the boomerang was developed from a
flattened throwing stick, used by early hunters. The returning boomerang
was most likely discovered by a hunter trying to fine tune a hunting stick.
The modern boomerang is most commonly associated with Australia
because it has been preserved in it’s highest state of development by
Australian aborigenes. Since the Australian aborigines are one of the few
cultures in history never to develop a bow and arrow, their heavy
dependence on the boomerang for hunting has ensured its preservation.
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 The Grip
The curved, or decorated side of the boomerang
should always be held towards your body and the
flat, unpainted side should always be facing away
from you. The easiest way to grip the boomerang is
to make a closed fist and slide the boomerang
between your thumb and first finger. Make sure to
cock the boomerang back for maximum spin. The
"elbow" of the boomerang can be facing either
forward or backward as seen in the image to the
left. Practice is the best way to find the grip perfect
for you.
The Catch
Catch the boomerang using both of your hands in a
clapping motion as shown in the diagram to the left. Only
attempt to catch the boomerang while it is slowly hovering
towards you and is below shoulder height. Aim for the
center section of the boomerang as you catch it, and try to
avoid the faster moving wing tips. NEVER try to catch a
boomerang that is diving or moving fast.

The Throw
Always throw your boomerang in the traditional over
arm style unless the instructions with your specific
boomerang say otherwise. Aim the boomerang at or
just above the horizon. Release the boomerang at the
peak height of your throw. When thrown correctly, the
boomerang will generally fly in a circle and reach the
apex of its flight at the point furthest away from you. As
the boomerang returns it will begin to slow down and
hover towards the ground.

Launch Angle
The Boomerang should be nearly vertical when
releasing. Increasing the tilt angle makes it fly it
fly higher and land further back. Holding the
boomerang more vertically will make it fly lower
to the ground and land more forward. Never
hold the boomerang horizontally flat like a
frisbee. This will cause the boomerang to fly in
dangerous swooping and diving flights.
Adjusting for the Wind
Throw to the right of the wind at an angle about 45°. Left
handed throwers should throw to the left of the wind at a
45° angle. Aiming at a 45° angle will utilize the breeze in
your favor to help bring the boomerang back. By standing
in the same spot and aiming for an object in the distance,
you can adjust the throw angle to the wind.
What Makes A Boomerang Return?
Despite the simple appearance of the boomerang, the characteristic
returning flight is guided by a complex combination of physics and
aerodynamics. The returning boomerang is most commonly two wings
jointed at angle between 80° and 120°, however, some newer
boomerangs have more than two wings. The combination of spin and
forward motion create an uneven lift over the wings. As the air flow
passes over one wing faster than the other, lift is created. The natural
spin of the boomerang twists at right angles, which results in the
boomerang's curving flight. Since the center of lift is forward of the
center of gravity another tipping force is created, making the
boomerang lie down during its flight. The combination of these
spinning forces is called gyroscopic precession.

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