Manny's Rangs - Part 1

by Manny

Hello all,

It's been a slow past couple of weeks due to rainy weather here in usually sunny Los Angeles.  There is no reason to worry however as we were able to get in a couple throwing sessions recently.  Phnxhawk will also be posting his review of Ayr by Adam Carroll soon.

I thought it would be nice to write a short paragraph on each of my boomerangs in order to show my collection. Basically a short paragraph kind of like those descriptions you see when you are about to purchase a boomerang  on any site.

I'll be posting these in parts so that one post doesn't become too long.  Keep in mind that these will be rather short and only mentioning key points of each boomerang.  We will be doing full reviews for some of our boomerangs in the future if anyone is interested.

Boomerang:

Yanaki by Colorado Boomerangs

From Manny's Boomerangs

Yanaki is a very easy beginner boomerang with a great hover at the end of the flight.  It doesn't require much force to throw and likes to be thrown in light winds.  Unfortunately, I don't think that the Yanaki is being manufactured anymore so if you can get your hands on one, DO. 

I usually release the Yanaki slightly above parallel to the ground and with little layover (about 10 degrees).  It likes to climb quickly and flies in a roundish teardrop pattern.   Upon release it climbs up high but with a rather slow rotation rate and then drops back down towards you.  It does have a lot of hover so if you miss the catch prepare to go after it.  The range is on the order of 25-30 yards.

The flight is very nice to look at due to its slow rotation rate.  It looks just like its hovering along leisurely at its own pace, without a care in the world.    While I initially had problems with my Yanaki, some very helpful advice from The Boomerang Man got me tuning this boomerang right into shape!

Boomerang:

Alpine by Colorado Boomerangs

From Manny's Boomerangs

Alpine is another great boomerang from Colorado Boomerangs.  Once again, I don't think Alpine is made anymore so if you happen across one you should make it your own (legally of course).   Alpine does require slightly bit more strength to throw but is generally an easy rang to use.  It has a pretty round flight and looks gorgeous in mid-air.  

The Alpine has a slow rotation rate like the Yanaki but with a longer range at about 40 yards.  The paint job on this rang works wonderfully in flight because of the circle that forms in flight due to its circular pattern paint job.  Alpine can handle light-medium winds but a bit of wind does help as it makes the throw a little easier on the arm.  

The flight is at medium height as it does not climb high like other boomerangs but does not stay extremely low either.  It comes in with some hover but drops in for an easy catch.  Alpine was one of my original two boomerangs (Alpine and Yanaki were my first two) and it is definitely one of my favorites due to its beautiful flight.

More to come later...

Thanks for reading!