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Boomerang Triblader, Bamboo, 4mm.
Warker - Adults and Kids 10 years+ - Range 25m
Boomerang throwing as a sport is unique, and has its own distinctive set of rules, particularly the fact that some throwers make and modify the models they use in all events of competition. These models are adapted to every air and wind condition, the wind being a determinant factor in choosing a boomerang and in the way to toss it. Every throwers must master these objects and possess the knowledge of the optimum possible trajectory to get a maximum of accuracy. Boomerang is in constant evolution because everyday new techniques and materials are discovered, which considerably improve the performances. However, and despite all the above, competition events have only one standard; boomerangs must fly a minimum distance of 20 meters to be accepted.The weight, material and size are chosen by the competitors. A dozen different events exist, but listed hereafter are the most popular:
Fast-catch: 5 boomerangs catches in the minimum time possible.
World record: 14.6 seconds.
Endurance: maximum possible boomerang catches in 5 minutes.
World record: 80 catches.
Australian round: toss the boomerang as far away possible, maximum of 50 meters, and catch it as close to the toss point.
M.T.A (Maximum Time Aloft): timing of the boomerang flight, from toss to catch. entre le lancer et le rattrapage;
World record: 2 minutes 59 seconds.
There is also juggling, freestyle, doubling (2 boomerangs thrown simultaneously), and several other events such as team relay.
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