Short Range and Indoor, Easy to Throw Boomerangs
updated on 16 May 2008
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RH = right handed , LH = left handed ; Age = general minimum age for typical strength and coordination, tuning and proper throwing still required ; Power = 1 (5 years old child) -> 10 (very strong adult) ; Difficulty =1 (small child) - > 10 (advanced competitors only!)
Light Weight Indoor Models That Everyone Can Throw!

Wicked Vision Ltd. (Rangs UK) Indoor Magic Boomerang
Price: $2 or 3/$5 ; Availability: 62 (RH or LH)
 
 This ultra lightweight foam triblader has one of the shortest ranges (2-3 metres) of any boomerang on the market today. This indoor model was designed by Roger Perry. It is essentially identical to the Backyard model (see below), but it has a lighter weight. Range depends on how much twist you give it when tuning it for left or right handed throwing (required). You can also bend the tips up slightly to make it fly higher. Instructions for tuning and throwing can be found on the reverse side of the attractive mounting card. You can improve the flight considerable by adding a strip of masking tape 4-6 cm (2-3 inches) in length to the underside of one or more blades. This stiffens the boomerang, making it a little easier to throw and this gives the boomerang a little more range. Colors will be mixed: red, yellow & blue.
Span = 26 cm ; Weight = 2 gm ; Range = 2-3 metres ; Age = 5+ ; Power = 1/10 ; Difficulty = 3/10 ; Left or Right Handed (needs tuning)

Wicked Vision Ltd. (Rangs UK) Backyard Magic Boomerang
Price: $4 or 3/$10 ; Availability: 93 (RH or LH)
 
 This lightweight foam triblader is one of the best short range boomerangs on the market today. This indoor/outdoor model was designed by Roger Perry. It has a low circular flight with a range of 4-6 metres and works either left or right handed. You do have to tune this boomerang for left or right handedness before you throw, but this is easy and instructions for tuning and throwing can be found on the reverse side of the attractive mounting card. Colors will be mixed: red, yellow & blue.
Span = 26 cm ; Weight = 7 gm ; Range = 4-6 metres ; Age = 5+ ; Power = 2/10 ; Difficulty = 2/10 ; Left or Right Handed (needs tuning)

Eric Darnell's Indoor Foam FunFly
Price: $3 or 2/$5 or 3/$7 ; Availability: 151 RH (or LH)
 
The FunFly is a wonderful small and light weight triblader that works really well. It has a range of only 2-4 metres. Range depends on how much twist you give it when tuning it for left or right handed throwing (required). You can also bend the tips up slightly to make it fly higher. Cats really love this model. They jump up in the air and try to catch it as though it was a bird. You don't have to worry about hurting furniture or people when using this boomerang. This isn't a good boomerang for outdoor use, unless there is no wind. Colors will be mixed: red, yellow & blue.
Span = 16 cm ; Weight = 4 gm ; Range = 2-4 metres ; Age = 5+ ; Power = 1/10 ; Difficulty = 2/10 ; Left or Right Handed (needs tuning)

Shrek & Spiderman Tribladers
Price: $3 or 4/$10 or 8/$16 ; Availability: 195 RH
 
These large foam tribladers are sort of a hybrid between the Air Dancer and the FunFly. They are the same size as the Air Dancer but they are cambered on the underside to make them very much lighter. They are flexible like the FunFly. The two designs are different. The Shrek has tapered blades that are narrower at the hub. The Shrek has a RH airfoil bias. Spiderman has symmetrical airfoiling, so it can be tuned for LH throwing. Both of these like added dihedral and positive angle of attack for optimal perfomance.
Span = 31 cm ; Weight = 15 gm ; Range = 5-10 metres ; Age = 8+ ; Power = 2/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Right Handed (needs minor tuning)

Short Range Outdoor Boomerangs (or for use in a Gymnasium)
Eric Darnell's Foam Air Dancer
Price: $9 or 3/$24 ; Availability: 125 RH (or LH)
 
The Air Dancer is a three bladed boomerang made for use in a large indoor room (gymnasium) or outdoors in light winds. The orange Air Dancer is heavier than the yellow and green Air Dancer, giving it a range of 12-18 metres. It is especially recommended for younger children because it is one of the safest boomerangs available. The Air Dancer is also an excellent boomerang for your dog. Put a penny in each hole to add 5 metres to the flight range. The Air Dancer requires tuning to make it left or right handed. Tuning is easy to do and instructions are included. The color is Orange (as shown).
Span = 31 cm ; Weight = 36 gm ; Range = 12-18 metres ; Age = 7+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 3/10 ; Left or Right Handed (needs tuning)

Eric Darnell's Light Weight Air Dancer - Yellow
Price: $8 or 3/$21 ; Availability: 52 RH (or LH)
 
The Light Weight Air Dancer is a three bladed boomerang made for use in a large indoor room (gymnasium) or outdoors in light winds. This model has a range of 8-12 metres. It is especially recommended for younger children because it is one of the safest boomerangs available. The Air Dancer is an excellent boomerang for dogs. Put a penny in each hole to add 5 metres to the flight range. The Air Dancer requires tuning to make it left or right handed. Tuning is easy to do and instructions are included.
Span = 31 cm ; Weight = 18 gm ; Range = 8-12 metres ; Age = 6+ ; Power = 3/10 ; Difficulty = 2/10 ; Left or Right Handed (needs tuning)

Eric Darnell's Light Weight Air Dancer - Green
Price: $8 or 3/$21 ; Availability: 50 RH (or LH)
 
The Light Weight Air Dancer is a three bladed boomerang made for use in a large indoor room (gymnasium) or outdoors in light winds. This model has a range of 8-12 metres. It is especially recommended for younger children because it is one of the safest boomerangs available. The Air Dancer is an excellent boomerang for dogs. Put a penny in each hole to add 5 metres to the flight range. The Air Dancer requires tuning to make it left or right handed. Tuning is easy to do and instructions are included.
Span = 31 cm ; Weight = 18 gm ; Range = 8-12 metres ; Age = 6+ ; Power = 3/10 ; Difficulty = 2/10 ; Left or Right Handed (needs tuning)

GeoSpace Super Sonic Zoomerooo
Price: $7 or 3/$18 or 12/$60 ; Availability: 10 RH
 
The Super Sonic Zoomerooo is a rather unusual boomerang that incorporates electronic circuitry to add a light and sound show. There are 8 different sounds and two different colored LEDs. There is also an Air Whistle on all 3 blade tips. The basic design is almost identical to the NERF triblader from the 1980s. This boomerang takes a lot of power to throw. It likes some wind and added dihedral for a full return. Children will absolutely love the electronic show. Includes 3 G13-A 1.5 V batteries which are replaceable. Remove the light and sound show (unscrew) to get an even better flying boomerang. Comes in a variety of colors.
Span = 33 cm ; Weight = 96 gm ; Range = 10-15 metres ; Age = 7+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10 ; Right Handed Only

Ricardo's MiniBoom PVC
Price: $5 or 5/$20 or 10/$35 or 25/$75 ; Availability: 99 RH
 
This miniature triblader is made out of PVC with a thickness of 1 mm. It is brightly painted on the upper surface. The PVC is crimped along the length of the blade to create a lifting surface with camber. It flies like a miniature Fast Catch boomerang and has a range of 6-8 metres. It is ideal for limited space demos. Although it is small, it requires more skill and power to throw than the foam boomerangs, so it is best thrown by teens and adults. Carry it around in your pocket and surprise your friends.
Span = 17 cm Weight = 12 gm ; Range = 6-8 metres ; Age = 14+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Right Handed Only

Fortune Circle X Stick & Flaired V Boomerang Set
Price: $1 or 5/$4 ; Availability: 26 RH
(price is for a set of two boomerangs with one of each model)
 
The Fortune Circle "X Stick" is a small plastic four bladed cross stick with a reinforcement ring. It has a range of about 10 metres and it works remarkably well when you give it moderate power and lots of spin. It does not require tuning. The two bladed design is called the "Flaired V". The Flaired V requires some tuning (bend the entire boomerang flat and then add positive angle of attack). The Flaired V likes a light throw with lots of spin for optimal performance. Colors are Red & Yellow.
Special Price: Buy a Box of 72 Fortune Dime Store Boomerangs from the 1950s for only $23.
Span = 19 cm ; Weight = 7 gm (each) ; Range = 5-10 metres ; Age = 10+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10 ; Right Handed Only

Old Collectable (Outdoor) Cross Sticks That Really Work Well!
Champion Cross Stick
Price: $12 ; Availability: 7 RH
 
The Champion Cross Stick is an antique toy from the 1940s that was made out of Balsa wood. The blades are held together with a small metal rivet at the hub. One blade set is decorated with red airplane markings. The other blade set is decorated with blue airplane markings. There is some moisture loss from the balsa wood, resulting in a small reduction in blade thickness. This has left the rivet slightly loose. You can either tap lightly on the rivet with a hammer to tighten the rivet or use a small amount of tape to hold the interface rigid after the blades are expanded to form a cross. These are in new condition, but there is minor splintering of the wood on some of the blades at the trailing edge. This is not damage. This is how they were made. The boxes are also very rigid and most have cracks, ends missing, etc., but they are still collectable. These take a very light toss and have a very slow rotation with a range of only 5-6 metres. They are a little more challenging to throw than the foam tribladers shown above. Limited supply.
Span = 30 cm ; Weight = 6 gm ; Range = 5-6 metres ; Age = 8+ ; Power = 1/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Left or Right Handed (needs tuning)

Coca Cola Promotional Boomerang Products

Coca Cola Triblader Boomerang
Price: $1 or 6/$5 or 12/$8 ; Availability: 108 RH
 
 This soft light weight triblader was made to promote Coca-Cola products in the year 2000. It is made out of cloth and it is padded with stuffing. The blades are too flexible to allow for a return flight. This is a good boomerang for younger throwers who just like to throw something around. This boomerang has soft surfaces and is much safer than the hard plastic or wooden boomerangs. Collectors of Coca-Cola products will also want one for their collection. Get a 12 pack to give out as party favorites at your child's birthday party, but keep these away from extremely young children.
Span = 22 cm ; Weight = 24 gm ; Range = ? metres ; Age = 5+ ; Power = 4/10 ; Difficulty = 9/10

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