...Ere the sun rises!
A few weeks ago, Manny and I took some time to throw with Larry, another SoCal thrower (whom I mentioned in a previous post). Larry's boomerangs of choice are from the Blue Star line by Volker Behrens. In particular, his collection speaks to an interest in a "distance-fun" category of 'rangs. Many of them seem to work best with a good wind such as can be had in the early afternoons at the beaches around here.
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| From phnxhawk Miscellaneous |
Larry cuts loose with Ghost Dog.
Throwing distance boomerangs with Larry makes for a fun change of pace from our short to medium range 'rangs. They take a fair bit more power in the throw to get them to stay up, so I tire a little faster. However, the pain is offset by the beauty of the resulting flights from many of the longer range boomerangs in Larry's bag. They seem to stay aloft for an eternity, lumbering along. Just when you think it might give up, the boomerang keeps chugging along until it drops into your hands (or somewhere near your feet). In fact, I was so enthralled by the majesty of the Sussex Hook in G12 that I put in an order for one not long after.
It was immediately clear from the moment that Larry first threw his Sussex Hook that day that he knew that boomerang inside and out. I like to think I have that consistency and confidence with the Rainier and Phoenix. But don't take my word for it; have a look for yourself. I was inspired to put together a video to commemorate a great day of throwing sticks with someone with such a passion for boomerangs.
"Putting my spin on boomerangs..."
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