I've got a number of boomerangs and the Alpine, in particular , is one of my favorites. It's a little on the small side but the weight and solid feel suggest how well it could potentially fly. Dial in your throw and you'll be rewarded with consistent returns, again and again. I always enjoy getting reacquainted with this one whenever it ends up on top of the pile of boomerangs I've dumped on the ground. I will definitely buy a backup.