No Fred, That is 5 to 6% percent that THROW left handed. 16% of the population is lefty. Gary ... From: "Fred Malmberg" <fmalmb@...> To:...
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earthfoote
Jun 8, 2013 2:03 pm
I think this question has come up a few times before...seems like nobody keeps track. Maybe one of us lefties should take charge of this. :) Worldwide, it...
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richard harrison
cen66628
Jun 8, 2013 4:23 pm
Gel Boom -Yep, I ended up with it.. (question for Rich H). Posted by: "johnwinn92" johnwinn92@... johnwinn92 I figured someone was a lefty, but for 10...
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earthfoote
Jun 8, 2013 4:31 pm
Well that's not high pressure or anything!! ....off to place an order. :) ... From: richard harrison <richardharrison70@...> To: Boomerang_Talk...
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johnwinn92
Jun 9, 2013 2:35 am
I decided to go ahead and do another batch of Midi and Maxi 7ply (thin) booms, especially as I felt so bad about losing the Mini Spin Racer and Fuzzy from the...
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earthfoote
Jun 9, 2013 10:09 pm
Glad to see you enjoying the crafting portion of your boom journey, John! Kinda makes one feel like a kid again sometimes to carve out a new idea and give it...
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Dave Hendricks
bvd_rangs
Jun 10, 2013 2:22 pm
I just cut out a bunch of 3/16 polycarbonate boomerang blanks and put airfoils on them. I hit the field Sunday to try them out. I had 4 Boomerang Fever copies,...
11993
Fred Malmberg
fmalmb
Jun 10, 2013 3:02 pm
Dear Talkers, Maybe it's just me, but I have been using a different definition of "omega." Dave's Leo shape isn't what I would have called "omega;" I would...
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earthfoote
Jun 10, 2013 5:37 pm
I generally choose to "see the message instead of the messenger", but Fred is correct and I think I've seen a lot of mis-definition with boom shape...
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Jimmy
j1mar1
Jun 10, 2013 5:56 pm
I would have called the Leo a flared V as well. Jimmy "Dave's Leo shape isn't what I would have called "omega;" I would have referred to that as a "flared V"...
11996
brucebernstein1950
brucebernste...
Jun 10, 2013 9:06 pm
I've seen that shape called a "Flared Vee" and also called a "Vee-Omega". Perhaps that was because the first 2 blader I ever successfully threw and caught was...
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johnvboomerangertilth...
johnvboomera...
Jun 10, 2013 10:31 pm
Because of the sharp angular nature of the bend in the wing and the proportional size of the "tips", I would not have called the Leo an omega. I would have...
11998
Dave Hendricks
bvd_rangs
Jun 11, 2013 12:36 pm
I stand corrected. The Leo is not an omega. Actually right now it is just a boomerang of whatever shape you guys want to call it. I will probably never say a...
11999
johnvboomerangertilth...
johnvboomera...
Jun 11, 2013 2:51 pm
Sorry Dave, I understand your point. It wasn't my intent to nitpick. I just thought Dr. Fred's question was interesting enough to comment on. Thanks for...
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Fred Malmberg
fmalmb
Jun 11, 2013 7:04 pm
Dear Talkers, Dave, thanks for sharing your pics of the newly made booms. I thought I had lost track of what an omega is now called; that was the only reason...
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Jimmy
j1mar1
Jun 12, 2013 2:49 am
Hey Dave, Didn't mean any disrespect.....I am sometimes confused myself about what different shapes are called and was just putting in my two cents as to what...
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Dave Hendricks
bvd_rangs
Jun 12, 2013 12:28 pm
Last night my wife and I had the pleasure of hosting John Cross for dinner. John is at a guitar making conference nearby and was staying overnight in town....
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richard harrison
cen66628
Jun 12, 2013 2:19 pm
On Jun 12, 2013, at 2:54 AM, Boomerang_Talk@yahoogroups.com wrote: There are 4 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1a. Re: Polycarbonate and...
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johnwinn92
Jun 14, 2013 10:09 pm
Decided to go back and mess around with 10ply after wandering away for awhile with cheapo plywood and MIDI/MINI booms (thin 7 ply). Decided to copy the...
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Dave Hendricks
bvd_rangs
Jun 15, 2013 10:14 am
Here is a photo of some recently finished Boomerang Fevers made from 3/16 inch polycarbonate (Lexan). The boomerangs were painted with stained glass window...
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johnwinn92
Jun 15, 2013 5:56 pm
quite beautiful Dave. You have inspired me to try and make some Lexan booms. Bought some 3/16" the other day. Will see how they work!...
Hi Dave, The colors look great in the daylight, almost as if they glow ! That's my favorite quality of clear materials, you have the availability to venture...
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Dave Hendricks
bvd_rangs
Jun 16, 2013 11:47 am
... John I find lexan pretty tough stuff to work with. With the 3/16 I now use a special 60 grit planer belt on my belt sander to rough out the shape. The...
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johnwinn92
Jun 16, 2013 3:47 pm
Interesting comments Dave. I went to your website to see what a Hyper V shape was. I actually have an OVERSIZE boomerang attributed to Larry Ruhf (and...
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johnwinn92
Jun 16, 2013 3:53 pm
I chickened out and went with a simple paint scheme (red over white). In the picture is a weighted and unweighted Delicate Arch. They flew fine (one needed a...
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David
wildmandallas
Jun 17, 2013 6:36 am
Folks, The Nationals are not far away. Don. Betsylew and I are looking forward to welcoming you to Albuquerque. The final touches are being put in place....
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richard harrison
cen66628
Jun 17, 2013 2:48 pm
Dave Hendricks" dave.hendricks@... bvd_rangs Posted By: johnwinn92 ... Dave, glad you posted some "working "with lexan(polycarbonate) info. Rex and I...
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Dave Hendricks
bvd_rangs
Jun 17, 2013 3:24 pm
... Rich, Happy to provide some insight. Actually I was just telling what works for me. I do think it it tough stuff to use but since I have it, I'll use it. ...
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johnwinn92
1:16 am
I listed some booms on ebay. Most are mine. Since they are listed for one dollar bid price each, no reserve, I don't feel too much like a profiteer. Quite...
