Boomerangs for Left Handed Throwers

updated on 1 February 2012


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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!)


Please read the appropriate pdf files with throwing instructions before using these products: General Tuning Instructions, Throwing Instructions, Rediboom Instructions, Behrens Paxolin Notes


Items that are listed with a will have regular price reductions until they are sold.
Multibladers
Backyard Tribladers by Rusty Harding
Price: $12 ; Availability: 1 set (2) LH


Two short range LH tribladers carved by Rusty when he used to hang out at Gary's home to make his boomerangs. Light weight foam board plastic carved out with rough airfoiling. Both have airfoiling and paint. One is nicely painted and has " Rusty's Rang " hand written on the back. You get both for the listed price. Decent flyers, but throw hard like a Fast catch for best results. Light wear from use, but still in VG condition.
Span = 25 cm ; Weight = 52 gm ; Range = 10-15 metres ; Age = 13+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10 ; Left Handed Only

Traditionals
Left Handed Traditional Boomerang by Rusty Harding
Price: $25 ; Availability: 3 RH


This older traditional boomerang was made in the early 1980s by Rusty Harding out of plywood using an unidentified hardwood (Coachwood?) with a beautiful grain. Narrow blades and with a shape similar to the Donnellan plastic traditional. Flies great with a circular flight, some hover and a range of 20-25 metres. Not signed and no varnish coating.
Span = 41 cm ; Weight = 59 gm ; Range = 20-25 metres ; Age = 14+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Left Handed Only

Sport Boomerangs (20-40 Metres)
Outback Strip Laminated Rainbow "U" by Doug DuFresne
Price: $25 ; Availability: 9 LH


This brightly colored boomerang is constructed out of strong laminated Ash strips, dyed in 5 different colors to look like a rainbow. Has a pleasant low and circular flight. One of the best Sports boomerangs and certainly worth more than $25. Comes with an instruction booklet. This is the end of the stock for this model. Only left handed boomerangs are still available. Works best in calm to light wind conditions.
Span = 32 cm ; Weight = 78 gm ; Range = 35-40 metres ; Age = 14+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10

Toco Sombrero by Kendall Davis
Price: $20 ; Availability: 1 LH


This small omega was made out of aircraft grade Birch plywood and painted bright colors on both sides. New condition and a very good flyer with a flight range of 30+ metres. Signed.
Span = 27 cm ; Weight = 48 gm ; Range = 30+ metres ; Age = 14+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Left Handed Only

Tomahawk by Kendall Davis
Price: $30; Availability: 1 LH


This lefty art boomerang in the shape of a tomahawk was made out of aircraft grade Birch plywood and painted to look like a tomahawk. Excellent condition and a very good flyer with a flight range of 30+ metres. Signed. and dated 2000..
Span = 39 cm ; Weight = 76 gm ; Range = 30+ metres ; Age = 14+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Left Handed Only

Axe Rang by Kendall Davis
Price: $30; Availability: 1 LH


This lefty art boomerang in the shape of an axe was made out of aircraft grade Birch plywood and painted to look like an axe Excellent condition and a really nice flyer with a flight range of 25+ metres. Initialed. and dated 2002..
Span = 37 cm ; Weight = 80 gm ; Range = 25+ metres ; Age = 14+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10 ; Left Handed Only

Trixy by Georgi Dimantchev
Price: $12 ; Availability: 1 LH


"Trixy" is a light weight two bladed boomerang with an extended elbow, made out of 3 mm Finnish Birch plywood. A really good short range sports boomerang that doesn't require much power for throwing so young throwers can handle this one. Works best in light wind conditions.
Span = 24 cm ; Weight = 27 gm ; Range = 15-20 metres ; Age = 9+ ; Power = 4/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10

Artistic 2010 by Georgi Dimantchev
Price: $16 ; Availability: 1 LH


"Artistic 2010" is an asymmetrical three bladed boomerang made out of 3 mm Finnish Birch plywood. It makes a terrific light weight sports boomerang or you can use it as a Trick Catch or for Juggling (buy a pair). This model flies higher than most other boomerangs. It has good hover. Works best in light wind conditions. Likes a pinch grip with lots of spin.
Span = 24 cm ; Weight = 25 gm ; Range = 18-20 metres ; Age = 10+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10

Tonic 2010 by Georgi Dimantchev
Price: $16 ; Availability: 2 LH


"Tonic 2010" is an asymmetrical three bladed boomerang made out of 3 mm Finnish Birch plywood. It makes a terrific light weight sports boomerang or you can use it as a Trick Catch or for Juggling (buy a pair). This model flies higher than most other boomerangs. It has good hover. Works best in light wind conditions. Likes a pinch grip with lots of spin.
Span = 25 cm ; Weight = 23 gm ; Range = 18-20 metres ; Age = 10+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10

Hazzard by Georgi Dimantchev
Price: $25 ; Availability: 2 LH


The "Hazzard" is an assymetrical omega sport boomerang made out of 4 ply 5.8 mm Graupner Birch plywood. This model has a medium high flight with a range of 35+ metres. Works best in winds up to 3 m/s. Good for casual throwing and for Aussie Round training.
Span = 29 cm ; Weight = 58 gm ; Range = 35-40 metres ; Age = 15+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 5/10

Deja Vu by Georgi Dimantchev
Price: $25 ; Availability: 1 LH


"Deja Vu" is an excellent boomerang for someone who has mastered the beginner models and wants to move up a notch in performance. Made out of 5.7 mm, 7 ply German Birch plywood. It is ideal for sports throwing in light to medium high winds. This model has a nice circular flight.
Span = 30 cm ; Weight = 64 gm ; Range = 30 - 35 metres ; Age = 14+ ; Power = 5/10 ; Difficulty = 4/10

Sport II Boomerangs (40-80 Metres)

Geronimo Hook by Volker Behrens
Price: $46 ; Availability: 1 LH


This light weight competition hook is made out of 3 mm Paxolin. It has excellent wind resistance, yet it also works well in calm, making it a terrific choice for Australian Round. Best for intermediate throwers with some tuning skills. This model likes a straight out low throw with 30-40 degrees of layover. This is one of my favorite Paxolin boomerangs!
Span = 27 cm ; Weight = 41 gm ; Range = 50-60 metres ; Age = 16+ ; Power = 7/10 ; Difficulty = 7/10 ; flight tested on 15 Aug 2009

Marathon Mini by Volker Behrens
Price: $48 ; Availability: 3 LH


This boom has a range of 60-80 metres, making it a good all around long distance sports boomerang. Add weight to the arm for even more range. This awesome boom is a replica of the Herb Smith model with the same name. Made out of 3 mm Paxolin material. Requires both strength and tuning/throwing skills.
Span = 34 cm ; Weight = 44 gm ; Range = 60-80 metres ; Age = 17+ ; Power = 8/10 ; Difficulty = 8/10

Tornado Shorty (Red Rocket) by Volker Behrens
Price: $48 ; Availability: 1 LH


This boom has a range of 50-60 metres, making it a good long distance sports model. Made out of 3 mm Paxolin material. A copy of the Herb Smith Tornado Shorty. The flight is elliptical and high. This model needs some wind for a full return. Requires both strength and tuning/throwing skills. It is best to add a coin with tape to the dingle arm near elbow.
Span = 31 cm ; Weight = 46 gm ; Range = 60-80 metres ; Age = 17+ ; Power = 8/10 ; Difficulty = 8/10 ; flight tested on 15 Aug 2009

G12 Wind Eater III by Volker Behrens
Price: $50 ; Availability: 2 LH


This Wind Eater boomerang is made out of stiff 2.5 mm G12 material. G12 is stiffer than Paxolin and it provides better range and wind resistance than Paxolin. This is one of the easiest of the G12 boomerangs to throw. Wonderful for Aussie Round. Add a coin for extra range.
Span = 27 cm ; Weight = 61 gm ; Range = 45-60 metres ; Age = 16+ ; Power = 6/10 ; Difficulty = 7/10

Baltic Arc Weighted by Volker Behrens
Price: $52 ; Availability: 1 LH (reserved)


This boom has a range of 50-60 metres, making it a good longer range sports model. Made out of 3 mm Paxolin material. This model needs some wind for a full return. Requires both strength and tuning/throwing skills. It is best to add a coin with tape to the dingle arm near elbow.
Span = 31 cm ; Weight = 60 gm ; Range = 50-60 metres ; Age = 17+ ; Power = 8/10 ; Difficulty = 8/10

Ghost Dog by Volker Behrens
Price: $54 ; Availability: 2 LH


This fantastic hook has a flight range of 60 metres. It requires a hard low throw and it rewards you with a large and low circular flight. This hook is an adaptation of the popular plywood "Xenon" hook , but it is made out of 3 mm Paxolin. Very accurate and easy to catch. Best in calm conditions.
Span = 26 cm ; Weight = 53 gm ; Range = 55-65 metres ; Age = 17+ ; Power = 8/10 ; Difficulty = 7/10

G12 Tri-blader by Volker Behrens
Price: $62 ; Availability: 2 LH


This tri-blader was made out of 2 mm G12. It is a clean and pragmatic solution for windy and gusty days in Australian Round, Trick Catch or Consecutive Catch. It has a higher, circular flight and it does not get bounced around or carried away by freak winds. It is predictable and an easy catch. Made for advanced throwers who know how to tune a boomerang to fly in trash winds by adding weights. Perforated with holes for enhanced wind resistance. Requires moderate winds and weight tuning experience.
Radius = 15 cm ; Weight = 49 gm ; Range = 45+ metres ; Age = 17+ ; Power = 8/10 ; Difficulty = 7/10 ; Test thrown on 22 May 2011

Doublers
Mark Legg's " Nefertiti Doubling Set Trio "
Price: $60 ; Availability: 1 LH set


This trio of tribladers is exactly what you need in your competition kit for the Doubling event. Made out of 2.4 mm linen phenolic, weighted and drilled with holes and painted bright colors for high visibility, this set is ideal for low to moderate wind conditions. Use the two narrow hub tribladers for most of your catches. Use the "fat hub" model to make your foot catches. Tip-to-tip Span = 25 cm ; Weight = 130 gm (trio)

Volker Behrens' Blue*Star Doubling Tri-bladers
Price: $64/pair ; Availability: 1 LH set


This is exactly what you need to compete in the popular Doubling event. The tri-blader with a hole in the middle flies high and comes down quickly. The other tri-blader stays in the air about 5 seconds longer allowing you to catch both with plenty of time to spare. These booms are brightly painted and made out of 2 mm Paxolin. Span = 26 cm ; weight = 70 gm

Blue*Star G12 Doubling Tri-bladers by Volker Behrens
Price: $115/pair ; Availability: 1 LH set


These Doublers are an advanced set of competition boomerangs made out of G12 material. Brightly painted and heavier than the standard Paxolin model, these have better wind resistance and Volker claims that they are nearly unbreakable. The tri-blader with weights and 3 small holes in the hub flies higher and it comes down more quickly. The other tri-blader stays in the air several seconds longer allowing you to catch both with plenty of time to spare. Span = 26 cm ; weight = 104 gm

MTA Boomerangs
Günter Möller's Gracht MTA
Price: $30 ; Availability: 6 LH


The Gracht MTA is a less expensive Birch Plywood option to the more popular and expensive Paxolin and Composite MTAs. However, I still prefer to use Birch models when I throw this event. Wood MTAs require a little more tuning skills, but if you know what you are doing (instructions included) you will be rewarded for your efforts. Tip-to-tip Span = 37 cm ; Weight = 32 gm

Günter Möller's Indian Ocean MTA
Price: $40 ; Availability: 1 LH


This Paxolin model is one of the most famous Maximum Tme Aloft (MTA) boomerangs in the world. This MTA plays a role in Tom Clancy's Net Force novels. It is truely a high performance model in the real world. This is the technology that Günter uses when he competes in World Cups! Tip-to-tip Span = 34 cm ; Weight = 30 gm

Collectable Boomerangs
Ces Burwell
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BG34

$60
Left Handed Traditional

Rob Croll
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VB32

$108
Decorated LH Natural Elbow

Al Gerhards
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PR02

$311
Strip Laminated Standard Hook

Left Handed - Ruhe Farm Apple Tree

PR03

$237
Strip Laminated Standard Hook

Left Handed - Weighted - No. 333


Michael Girvin
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RF12

$49
Lefty Sunbell

Rusty Harding
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JB01

$157
Concept 60W #1

1979 - Left Handed

Black Walnut

JB02

$157
Concept 90 #1

1979 - Left Handed

Walnut

JB03

$157
Custom Concept 75 #1

1979 - Left Handed

Brazilian Rosewood

JB04

$157
Custom Concept 75 #1

1979 - Left Handed

Brazilian Rosewood


Herb Smith
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PR01

$164
Lefty 4 mm Paxolin Marathon

Full Size - Peter Ruhf's Throwkit


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