Fast Catch
WARNING
Like any thrown object, boomerangs can cause harmful, even serious injuries if they hit you or someone else during the flight.
Therefore:
2- Wear eye protection designed specifically for sport while throwing.
3- DO NOT THROW IN EXTREMELY WINDY WEATHER (over 10 mph).
4- Any spectators or fellow throwers must be kept well away from the throwing area.
Everyone should keep their eyes on a flying boomerang and turn their back to it if in danger of being hit. Exercise common sense and you will enjoy your boomerang for years to come!
View the full USBA Rulebook used in competitions for more info!
In direct contrast to maximum time aloft, this event is all about how quickly you can throw and catch a boomerang five times.
Each throw must be made from a two meter circle, and travel at least 20 meters. Your time starts on the first throw once your circle is clear and stops once you reach the bullseye after five catches. In competition, you get two rounds, each with a time limit of one minute. The fastest time is your official score. Throwers get one minute warmup before each round.
Records
USA
Men: Adam Rufh, 14.60 seconds
Women: Betsylew Miale-Gix, 17.81 seconds
World
Men: Manuel Schuetz (Switzerland), 14.07 seconds
Women: Betsylew Miale-Gix (USA), 17.81 seconds
What makes a good fast catch boomerang?
It depends on your individual throw and the wind conditions, but you want a boomerang that you are confident you can make five catches with. Your goal is to get five catches in five throws.
In general, fast catch boomerangs have more aggressive airfoils to keep the range as close to 20m possible.