Strip Laminated Traditional [AG78]

This strip laminated traditional boomerang was made out
of White Oak in 1992. In 1991, John Cryderman began making
replicas of Al Gerhards’ models. John sent samples of the
different models to Al for his approval. This traditional
was one of those prototypes and it is part of Al Gerhards’
collection. The underside has ” Made for Al Gerhards by John
Cryderman ” printed on the underside with a hot poker, but
it is difficult to read with a background of Oak grain
patterns. I did not test throw this boomerang, but all of
the sample boomerangs that John sent to Al were terrific
flyers. This is one of the earliest of the Gerhards replicas
and that makes it a terrific collectible. This boomerang is
in mint condition and it is approximately the same size and
weight as the Hawes M-17 traditional boomerang.

John Cryderman (from Chatham, Canada) is well known for
making high quality strip laminated and Birch plywood
boomerangs. Many of these are John’s original designs.
However, he occasionally makes replicas of boomerangs made
by other famous boom makers, such as the strip laminated
hooks and omegas made by Al Gerhards of Downington,
Pennsylvania. John usually makes his strip laminated
boomerangs out of native Canadian hardwoods, but he will
often use exotic woods, such as Mahogany and Ebony. Some of
the plywood and strip laminated boomerangs are decorated
with inlaid plugs of exotic woods arranged in pseudo-floral
patterns. The vast majority of John’s boomerangs are large
in size and they require a strong thrower in order for the
boomerang to make a full return.

Handedness: Right Handed
Span: 46
cm
Weight: 96 gm

Historical sale price: $75