Star Boomerang

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I'll be updating this soon to include a model that's perfect for intermediate throwers who need wider and slightly thicker wings. This was my second attempt at a 4-winged boomerang, and it's definitely an expert-level model that requires a unique throwing technique. Instead of the typical 80-70 degree throw, try a lofty throw with around a 45-degree angle or higher. Believe me, this boomerang will come back to you with some practice - I caught it after moving only a few steps about 10 times in a row. This is a right-handed boomerang; just mirror it in the slicer for an easy lefty make. This boomerang is an extreme carver, and if you're finding that it arcs up high at the turn-around point, try pushing the tapered edge down with your pointer finger while simultaneously pushing up the flat edge with your thumb. Then run this technique along the entire length of each wing, and when you pull away, notice how the boomerang's wing tips are now slightly below center. This should fix the problem and allow you to throw the boomerang at a more normal angle. When I crashed mine, I was impressed by its shock-absorbing properties - even with PLA material. I recommend using ABS for this model, but PLA will still work fine, albeit less durable. That's how mine was made.