Manu Schütz Sets World Record for the Fast Catch Boomerang event at 14.07!
A 21 year old record for "Fast Catch Boomerangs" was smashed by World Champion Boomerang thrower Manuel Schütz of Switzerland on September 16, 2017 in Besancon, France with a score of 5 catches in 14.07 seconds. Originally set by 16 year old Adam Ruhf of the USA, the record withstood all challengers for 21 years and has been considered one of the great achievements of the sport. Observe below how Fast Catch boomerangs are thrown by a world champion!
Manuel Schütz is known universally in the sport by the nickname "Manu", following in the tradition of great sports legends like "Pele" and "MJ". He is a multiple winner of the world boomerang championships and a world record holder in 4 different events *....including "Trick Catch Doubling" with a over 5 consecutive perfect scores, Boomerang Endurance throwing with 81 throws and catches within 5 minutes, and a record which has not even remotely been challenged with a long distance throw of 238 Meters with a full return.
In a sport known for it's cerebral aspects, Mr. Shutz is a Swiss math and physics teacher as well as a great ambassador for the sport. Minute adjustments are often made during tournaments to make throws precisely and wind conditions can often vary wildly. In addition Manu is a terrific athlete combining the endurance needed for the week long competition as well as the athleticism and arm strength needed for top performance.
The sport of Boomerangs is governed by the International Federation of Boomerang Associations and this Fast Catch world record is now confirmed officially by the international body. Mr. Adam Ruhf still retains the United States record. Mr. Ruhf's USA record time is currently 14.6 seconds.
I threw it a dozen times and was successfully able to catch it about 3 times so much fun gonna get some for the kids as I got a left handed one for myself
It didn't take me long to actually throw and catch it back on the return. Absolutely stunned how fun it was to learn. My toddler and i love the boomerang.
Very impressed with the Yanaki I essentially bought on a whim. It's an art to judge the wind and throw correctly, but this boomerang made quick work of my lack of experience and I was able to complete a throw and catch in only a handful of tries.
I bought this as a gift. It took a little time getting it to turn but was able to catch it the first day. It's a fun stealthy way to get kids off screens and exercising
I threw it a dozen times and was successfully able to catch it about 3 times so much fun gonna get some for the kids as I got a left handed one for myself
It didn't take me long to actually throw and catch it back on the return. Absolutely stunned how fun it was to learn. My toddler and i love the boomerang.
I threw it a dozen times and was successfully able to catch it about 3 times so much fun gonna get some for the kids as I got a left handed one for myself
It didn't take me long to actually throw and catch it back on the return. Absolutely stunned how fun it was to learn. My toddler and i love the boomerang.