Flying ring

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Warning: if printed using rigid plastic this toy is not appropriate for smaller children.  I recommend an age of at least eight years to use this toy responsibly.  (We have not tried printing it in TPU, but it may better for smaller children.)Printing:Print using any material using 100% infill to get the necessary weight.Use a bright color to recognize the ring easily when it lands in grass or among bushes.We printed in ABS, other materials are likely to work just as well.  Please let us know in the comments if this print also works in TPU.I included the FreeCAD source file as well for modifications.Features:Easy to print in a 250mm by 250mm build volume.Aerodynamic stabilizing design.Flies 200 feet or more when thrown correctly.Instructions:Throw like a frisbee but throw it level with the horizon, not upwards.Distance is achieved by throwing the ring at a faster speed, not by changing the inclination angle.Catching the ring: like a frisbee (pancake catch), or by accurately timing your movement to catch the inside of the ring.More:If you like this toy, you will likely enjoy the Aerobie flying toys, in particular the [Aerobie Sprint Ring](https://www.aerobie.com/products/sprint-ring-yellow) and the [Aerobie Superdisc](https://www.aerobie.com/products/superdisc-green), which are both made of rubber material with a more rigid plastic core and are really the “pro” version of this flying toy, as well as being safer for younger children due to the use of softer material.