Throwing a boomerang

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    Anyone can throw a boomerang. All you need is a decent boomerang , good instructions , and a little patience . To help you, we've created a guide to learning or improving your boomerang throwing technique. You'll also find a boomerang tutorial from us on YouTube below. If you bought a boomerang from us, you don't need to do anything; we'll include boomerang throwing instructions with it.

Instructions for throwing a boomerang - boomerang throwing technique

(For left-handed people, the whole process is simply reversed, but of course we also have special instructions for throwing boomerangs for left-handed people , which are included with all left-handed boomerangs purchased from our online shop.)

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1. Hold the boomerang between your thumb and forefinger

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2. Hold it almost vertically between 0° and 20°

Boomerang Wurfrichtung zum Wind

3. Watch out for the wind

Align yourself with the wind so that you throw the boomerang 45° to the right, against the wind. In stronger winds then up to 90°. To test the wind direction, you can simply drop some grass.

Boomerang richtig Werfen Wurfhöhe

4. Throwing height

Aim somewhat over the horizon (like a distant tree) and lunge forward as you release to give the boomerang as much speed as possible. Try to twist the boomerang forward over your wrist when you release it.

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5. Catch

Now all you have to do is catch it! To do this, simply make a clapping motion, catching the boomerang between your hands. Always catch the boomerang next to the body and never in front of it! Have fun improving your boomerang throwing technique!

Boomerang Throwing Tutorial

The video illustrates the throwing of a boomerang using an example and explains it step-by-step.

YouTube tutorial

That it won't be a one-time experience...

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Tips: Boomerang does not come back.

The boomerang isn't coming back, and...

climbs up instead of turning -> release boomerang more vertically on release

lands to your left or right -> check angle to wind direction

crashes halfway -> throw a little more powerfully

climbs up and lands behind you -> released too horizontally or throw height too low / too much wind

Generally:

Check the wind direction before each throw

Don't throw it in the sky

Don't throw it horizontally like a frisbee, throw it vertically

The perfect place

Throw on a flat, clear lawn with no obstructions, solid or living

Throw a boomerang correctly: The perfect wind

Optimal is a light breeze from one direction, no gusty wind

For safety

Important Safety Instructions

Always catch the boomerang with a clapping motion beside your body (never in front of your face!).

If you’re not yet confident catching it, let the boomerang pass and fly through instead.

Throw only on open, flat areas without obstacles (neither stationary nor living).

Always throw one at a time and take turns. Those who are not throwing must stand behind the thrower at a safe distance and watch the boomerang.

Please follow the age recommendation for the specific boomerang model.

⚠️ Warning!

Read the instructions and safety information carefully before use. Keep them for future reference and pass them on if you give the boomerang to someone else.

Injury may occur from uncontrolled throwing.

Boomerangs have functionally sharp edges.

Throw only when weather conditions are suitable.

Strong wind in particular can be dangerous, as a boomerang may veer off course and fall unpredictably.

Children may throw boomerangs only under the direct supervision of an adult.

Make sure no one is within the throwing range.

Always keep the boomerang in sight — from the moment you throw it until it is caught (or lands).

Never aim at eyes or faces.

Boomerangs are sports equipment and require physical effort when throwing.

Avoid overexertion.

Have fun!

Wellness for your boomerang

Over time, your boomerang will show signs of wear such as dents or wood splinters on the wing tips. Don't worry, it doesn't affect flying ability.

But if you want to freshen it up again, you can

1. Remove the signs of wear with fine sandpaper

2. Make the boomerang weatherproof again with a varnish/varnish/wood oil.