As you prepare to go out and enjoy the thrill of flight through your boomerang, there are a few tips for those who wish to continue walking without limps or head injuries. Since medical bills can be very expensive, give this list a look before you start pitching the new toy you got in class today.1. Only ONE Boomerang should be thrown at a time. Make sure that anyone else standing around is at least 50 yards away in all directions and that they are paying attention while you are throwing.
2. Never throw your Boomerang at or to someone.
3. Never throw your Boomerang laid out flat like a frisbee. The Boomerang should always be held nearly vertical on release to avoid dangerous diving and swooping flights.
4. If you are just learning to throw, don't 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 experienced you can add more power to your throw to get longer flights and ranges.
I want to thank the wonderful folks at Boomerangs.com for allowing our class to get their boomerangs at cost as well as letting me copy their list of safety features. You guys are terrific! Also, visit their site for additional throwing instructions, safety and history of the boomerang. Other sites with great information on the boomerang are:
Modern History
Ancient History
Throwing Techniques
Safety Tips
posted by Janine Bolon, instructor
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