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Post by aussie-rabbit on Dec 25, 2014 13:05:55 GMT
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Dec 25, 2014 14:23:25 GMT
It's currently on backorder... according to Cold Steel, the "Boomerang is designed to hit something very hard, not come back. It's a hunting Boomerang ." You can check out it's stats here: CS Boomerang Stats
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Dec 25, 2014 22:01:54 GMT
Looks good. I like aerodynamic weapons. I should get one. Too thick, I think, and a little heavy. Also, appears to be symmetric (same curvature on the top and bottom). Could thin and reprofile - would be a good way to learn about boomerang performance. australianmuseum.net.au/Boomerangs-Which-One-Returns
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Post by ineffableone on Dec 25, 2014 23:41:43 GMT
I would rather have a real boomerang not some plastic throwing stick.
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Dec 26, 2014 0:57:31 GMT
Functionally, not much difference between a plastic throwing stick and a wooden throwing stick. If going traditional, then wood is the only way to go. Real ones are available: www.boomerangschool.com.au/catalog/traditional-non-returning-hunting-fighting-boomerangs (much less common than returning boomerangs, but they're out there). The Cold Steel one has the advantages of cheapness and indestructability. And consistency, if you were buying many of them (for more throws, before you walk to collect them).
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Post by ineffableone on Dec 26, 2014 1:41:49 GMT
Functionally, not much difference between a plastic throwing stick and a wooden throwing stick. If going traditional, then wood is the only way to go. Real ones are available: www.boomerangschool.com.au/catalog/traditional-non-returning-hunting-fighting-boomerangs (much less common than returning boomerangs, but they're out there). The Cold Steel one has the advantages of cheapness and indestructability. And consistency, if you were buying many of them (for more throws, before you walk to collect them). Yes I actually knew most throwing sticks for hunting and fighting are non returnable. I have actually made quite a few myself. Which is exactly what I would do rather than buying a plastic one. I can easily make a bunch for free rather than pay for ones from CS. Sure they might not be indestructible but they are also not a waste of money when you throw it and loose it.
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Dec 26, 2014 2:42:39 GMT
For many, there would be the problem of getting good wood in the city. Since you want the grain to follow the curve, it isn't as easy as just going and buying some hardwood boards. If you have access to forest where you can get free wood with suitable grain, then DIY becomes much more attractive.
(Plywood would avoid the grain problem, but it isn't any more authentic than polypropylene.)
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Post by ineffableone on Dec 26, 2014 3:32:30 GMT
For many, there would be the problem of getting good wood in the city. Since you want the grain to follow the curve, it isn't as easy as just going and buying some hardwood boards. If you have access to forest where you can get free wood with suitable grain, then DIY becomes much more attractive. (Plywood would avoid the grain problem, but it isn't any more authentic than polypropylene.) Yes your right that you want to start with a stick that already has the general shape you want. I am never too far from a forest as I go a bit crazy when I am too long away from nature. So I didn't really think of folks who don't have access to natural wood. *edit to add. BTW this is the basic evolution of the throwing stick. From, rocks on the left to a well shaped wing throwing stick. And I say thowing stick because folks associate boomerangs with Australia. But throwing sticks, AKA rabbit sticks, were developed in most every part of the world. I saw a great video once explaining the physics of the wing shape and how primitive people likely noticed it and realized that it allowed their sticks to be thrown further and straighter. Sadly I can't find that video.
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