Gel Boomerangs: Flight Problems and Solutions

Flight Problems and Solutions

Problem: Boomerang circles but lands in front of you.

Solution: Throw more directly into the wind.

TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE WIND

Problem: Boomerang circles but lands in back of you.

Solution: Throw more away from the wind.

TOO MUCH INTO THE WIND

Problem: Boomerang circles but returns short.

Solution: Throw harder, or use more spin.

TOO SOFT

Problem: Boomerang flies high over your head and past you.

Solution: Throw easier, or release the boomerang in a more vertical position.

TOO HARD

Problem: Boomerang climbs straight up and then dives to the ground. This is THE most common problem.

Solution: Boomerang was released too horizontally (sidearm). It should be nearly vertical when released.

TOO MUCH LAYOVER

Problem: Boomerang dips in flight, and may hit the ground.

Solution: Boomerang was thrown with too little layover. Throw with a little more layover.

TOO LITTLE LAYOVER

Problem: After being thrown into the air, boomerang fails to circle and crashes to the ground.

Solution: Boomerang was thrown too high. Throw boomerang lower. Aim at a point just above the horizon.

TOO HIGH

Problem: Boomerang fails to climb into the air, hits the ground and cartwheels.

Solution: 1. Boomerang was gripped with the flat side towards you. Turn the flat side away. OR 2. You threw the wrong-handed boomerang. Throw the correct left-handed/right-handed boomerang.

FLAT SIDE FACING IN

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