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| Left-handers
need left handed boomerangs. Substitute "left" for
"right" in these instructions. Your throw will be
the mirror image of that illustrated. IMPORTANT:
Choose
a calm day and a large grassy field free from obstacles.
THE
GRIP:
Hold
either wing of the boomerang as near to the end as possible,
making sure that the flat (undecorated) side faces the palm
of your hand. Either pinch boomerang loosely between thumb
and side of forefinger (fig1) or wrap one or two fingers around
wing tip (fig2). Now prepare to throw by facing approx 45°
to the right of the wind direction (fig 3).
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fig 3
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| THE
THROW
the
launch is almost vertical. The layover angle varies between
10° - 30° to the right (fig 4) according to type of boomerang.
Keeping this angle bring boomerang back over your shoulder
and with an overarm action launch it on a slightly upward
flight path (fig5)
This snappy action is similar to cracking a whip.
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Your
boomerang will spin forward circling anti-clockwise (clockwise
for left handers) on it's path back to you.
THE
CATCH
(for
small lightweight models only)
trap
boomerang between hands (fig 6) at waist height as it
hovers in on return. |
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| NEVER
attempt
to catch a diving boomerang |
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MOST
IMPORTANT
- Release
boomerang almost vertically i.e. (/) not (-)
(fig 4). It will start flying in a verticle
plain and alter by itself
to return in a horizontal plane (fig 3).
You risk breakage if you throw it too flatly, as this causes
your boomerang to climb steeply and come crashing to the ground.
- Impart
plenty of spin. this is vital for a good return. If you are
getting an incomplete return first check grips (figs 1 &
2) then try a little more spin with less force.
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In
practicing you will learn to adjust to the prevailing conditions
and enjoy the satisfaction of accurate returns. Each day,
and each boomerang will be subtley different.
SAFETY
RULES
- Don't
throw in strong or gusty winds.
- Always
throw from the centre of a grassy field with at least 70 metres
(76 yards) clear on all sides.
- Make
sure area is completely free of people and obstacles.
- Only
one person should throw at a time.
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