WELCOME TO BLUE STAR RANGS- HOME OF BOOMERANG TECHNOLOGY AND OVER 20 YEARS OF MAKING AND DESIGNING COMPETITION BOOMERANGS

First off, thank you for visiting!

What is this site about?

For over 20 years now I have been committed to

1. making the best possible boomerangs for every level of thrower: - hardware (product catalogue)-

- the beginner: light, safe, forgiving and accurate boomerangs to get you started easily.

- the advanced thrower: composite models for all kinds of range and wind conditions: unmatched accuracy and fun!

- the competitor: advanced technical materials and designs to give you the edge in competition

2. Providing you with knowledge and tips about throwing, adjusting and tuning your boomerangs to help you get the best results with them.- software (boomerang resources)

I have always been trying to make competition boomerangs better. By using new materials, applying different airfoils etc. All of this knowledge and experience also reflects in the plywood models which I offer for beginner throwers. Airfoils that resist wind better than before, with great accuracy, catchabilty etc. I have always had three groups of throwers in mind when I make and design boomerangs:

1. the competitor - get you better scores
2. the ambitions new guy who has tasted blood - double the fun
3. the beginner - get you started

For each of these groups I offer a wide variety of boomerang models made from plywood, hardwoods, technical composites- in hopes to make you a happy thrower- whichever level you are on. If you browse through my catalogue you feel you may need some advice, don't hesitate to mail me - that's what I'm here for.

Which boomerang should I buy? A guide to using the catalogue
When you're through browsing the catalogue, you'll probably ask yourself: which is the right boomerang for you? And which type of Windeaters etc. And there is more to this than just numbers. Each boomerang model is different, either in its aerofoil, material thickness or wing ratio. For example, taking one of the many Windeater variations: the properties of the boomerang depend not only on the shape, but also the shaping (aerofoil profile) and material . The Windeater 2 in 3mm paxolin may have a similar aerofoil, weight, and an almost identical shape (outline) as the Windeater 2 from G12, BUT the latter is 30% thinner - which makes it spin faster (i.e. it cuts through wind better while offering less airofoil thickness to get caught on) - and travel appr. 20-30% further WITHOUT extra weights on it(see the tuning section for more information on this).

As a general help for your orientation I have put together a table indicating the main qualities for each boomerang ( 1 -5 star scores per category), such as:

- throwing skill - what does it take to master this model?
- Pleasure index - how much fun does it give me?
- Competition potential - how much potential in tournament?
- Wind tolerance - how much wind can it handle?
- Accuracy - how accurate is the return?
- Forgivness to throwing mistakes - how much do I get away with while learning?

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Paxolin vs. G12- some material information

You may get a little overwhelmed by the varieties of model variations you find here, probably not knowing what Paxolin and G12 are in the first place.

Paxolin- or phenolioc resin- is the material Herb Smith first introduced to boomeranging as far back as 1986. Specific weight and density seemed superior to plywood at the time, toughness being an extra benefit. Pax is material of choice for winds and for longer range boopmeranngs. It is not too expensive, easy to flex-tune. Downside is that it tends to get brittle in low temperatures- so when you throw or tune a pax boomerang in Winter be very careful!

G 12 epoxy laminate is an epoxy composite based on fiber glass. It is appr. 30% heavier than paxolin, a lot more expensive, hard on tools - and much harder on the lungs. The upside being that is is virtually unbreakable, hard to beat in wind- and never to pass in long distance. Being thinner at the same size they cut through wind better, spin much better (so your throw gets a lot easier), go further (due to less lift)- BUT: they need more wind for a complete return. There is hardly a G 12 model in my catalogue that works in calm conditions.

Result for all boomerangs in this section:
advantages: G 12 variations have 25-50% more range than Paxolin versions of the same model, they are easier to get to spin, they fight the wind better and they are unbreakable.
disadvantages: G 12 models need more wind for a full return, the throwing window (tolerance) is smaller than for Paxolin, and they are more expensive.

Hope this helps find your way to the boomerang that will best suit your needs!

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I have just put together a BOOMERANG BUYING GUIDE FOR YOU in order to help you find your way throw the maze of all these pages...

Another common question: "I have never thrown long distance before, and I want a Challenger 3, because I heard it's great." Well, this is so, but the throwing technique required for this boomerang doesn't have much in common with the way you throw a "normal" boomerang. This boomerang needs to be tilted much further out, to make it come back at all - not to mention the extra wrist and arm power required to put sufficient spin on it (see also Power throwing)So, in this case, I'd recommend a Straight Shooter, for example, it's much more forgiving and easier to handle.

A new and complete throwing instruction sheet for the beginner thrower can be found here- generously provided my World class thrower and boom artist Michael Girvin from California.

So, any questions concerning my range of boomerangs - what to get, how to throw, tuning - don't hesitate to email me. I'll be glad to help you out best as I can.

Ultimate Throwing
(Tune, twist, add weight)

Find detailed instructions on how to throw specific competition boomerangs, like long distance and MTA, and also how to prepare them properly before throwing. Also, there's a good section on optimising your boomerang to suit your throwing style - and for achieving peak performance.

History- Herb Smith special!

I have made scans of the special Boomerang News issue #12, which was written and published by Ted Bailey- the most valuable source for boom info in this World- in 1995, after my great inspiration, friend and teacher Herb A. Smith from Sussex, England passed on. People keep asking for information about the man who changed boomerangs forever - and this is a big piece of it, historical and personal too. More >

Zen and Boomerangs

What do boomerangs have in common with Zen philosophy? How can you get more fun out of your hobby? What's the major connection between your breakfast eggs and the bacon? Have a browse and find the answers to these and other important questions ...

Boomerang Links
Links to other boomerang related sites: get essential info on anything and everything boomeranging.