Colorado Boomerangs Zebra Carbon Fibre Boomerang

Amazon asked how I would rate this "toy" in four categories. Let me be clear that THIS IS NOT A TOY. It is too heavy and fast to be safely used by young children. Now to my review: I have to admit that upon arrival, I was a little disappointed. This boomerang looked a little smaller than I imagined, and it didn't have the carbon fiber look to it that I expected. It just looks like plastic. But throwing it really brings out its quality. Because of the heavier weight than the wood boomerangs I'm used to, it flies a little farther, and more stable. It does require a little more wind than the lighter units... but when there's a moderate breeze, it is the best that I have. I've experienced a few strikes against light poles, chain-link fences, and rocky dirt, but it hasn't shown any wear at all. I guess that proves that the carbon fiber is serious. Due to the weight, I feel that it requires a little more care to be safe. When it returns at a high rate of speed, I don't try to catch it. I'm very happy with this purchase.

I bought this for a nephew for Xmas... it's still in the package so I can't comment on how it flies but it is much smaller than expected.

I own several right and left handed boomerangs, but I'm still a newbie to throwing. I'll compare this 'rang to my other ones. This boomerang, in my experience, is quite linear in flight, that is, it's flight curve is narrow. It will either fly straight in front of you and come back, or it will fly way off to the side. Since this 'rang looks so unique, it cuts a curious image mid flight. I'm still getting the hang of this one, I have gotten it to come back to me a few times, but it doesn't feel as friendly as my Glacier or Aspen. For beginners, I recommend the Glacier or Aspen. I would recommend this to an intermediate or advanced thrower.

Great boomerang, tough and dense. Absolutely not for a beginner, it takes a good arm and is capable of hurting someone pretty badly if misused. I prefer the flamingo pink version as it is easier to see in the air or in the grass, but it is otherwise identical in shape and performance. I keep it mainly as a backup in case my flamingo buys the farm some day.

Flew really well, broke very easily. Don't recommend it, I am very disappointed!

I bought mine for around $20 from Colorado Boomerangs. It came with an instruction booklet, which I highly recommend you read and even memorize as there is an art to throwing a boomerang. This one works, and works well. When I opened it I noticed it actually has a carbon fiber weave on the top side if you look closely. The actual boomerang says Frog on the top, which I assume is the brand name. On the bottom side it says LMI and Fox, modele deposte 89, France, Olivier Vouktchevitch French Team Captain. When I read this, I knew this was a legitimate boomerang and NOT a cheaply made piece of junk that wouldn't return (like the first boomerang I bought). There was no wind the first time I took it out, so it couldn't make its way all the way around back to me. On its second outing I found it likes a little gust that gets the leaves on trees moving. I gave it some good spin and decent power and I could catch it or get it to land at my feet nearly every time. The wind was a little unpredictable though and I managed to accidentally hit a baseball backstop once and it glided into the road a second time so beware that wind conditions are critical when throwing a boomerang. It still works fine though so its build is very strong and rigid. And let's not forget it can be thrown in a drizzle of rain, which would warp and ruin a wood boomerang. I would recommend giving yourself at least 50-60 yards distance all the way around you because sometimes the wind can pick up and this thing will really fly. This is my first real boomerang and after such a great experience I am hooked! I recommend this model and hope they never stop making it!

This boomerang is sold by Colorado Boomerangs, but it's made in France. Believe the other reviewers who say it's heavy for its size, and incredibly tough, but that's about all I can say for it. If you don't have an arm like a baseball pitcher, a huge field and a stiff breeze, this 'rang is only good for horse shoes. I gave it three stars based on its reputation and my rusty skills; I would have given it only two stars based on my personal experience of it in a huge field with a stiff breeze, but no baseball pitcher to throw it. It seems way too heavy to fly as advertised. Whichever you would like to believe, know that this is not for the young, the weak or the inexperienced.

I graduated to this from a light wooden beginner level boomerang, where I could throw and catch it (or have it land in such a spot where I could have caught it) about 80% of the time. This one is a WAY faster, heavier, and needs a lot more room. I throw this on an empty high school baseball field near my house, and even that is barely enough space. I haven't been able to get it to come back yet... my flights look more like horseshoes than circles, but if it did come back I'd be getting out of the way instead of trying to catch it. This thing moves fast. I couldn't give this product 5 stars because I personally didn't enjoy it. This boomerang doesn't fit my skill level or the area I throw in. But I couldn't give this a bad review either, since I knew this was a different kind of boomerang than what I was used to, the seller gave me quick delivery, and the product was as advertised. All I can say is, don't make this your first boomerang and don't underestimate the amount of room you'll need. I wouldn't feel entirely safe throwing this unless I had 60-70 yards to play with.