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Archives for March 14, 2014

One Drop x Toxic Strings Present: T1

March 14, 2014 By Steve Brown

One Drop x Toxic Strings T1

We just got info on a new yoyo coming from One Drop that was created as a fundraiser to help out some members of our little community. Check out the full statement below from One Drop. This new yoyo will be shipping to retailers soon!

Toxic Strings and One Drop YoYos have come together and created a new yo-yo called the T1 with the purpose of helping out Trevan Evans with his medical expenses. Trevan, aged 2,  is the son of Evan and Angie Evans who own Toxic Strings and he was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (hence the name T1) .  This has been a life altering event for the Evans family emotionally, logistically and financially.  Proceeds from the sale of every single T1 yo-yo will go towards helping them out with Trevan’s medical expenses.

It is so cool how collaborations create results that wouldn’t happen any other way. The T1 is no exception. It is a large, fun, floaty and wide yo-yo with a unique ridged catch zone.  Evan was always a fan of the “Projection Profile” found in some One Drop yoyos like the Project, but wanted to take them in a new direction with larger grooves.  This gives the T1 a really unique look and feel.  The play is stable and the wide catch zone inspires confidence.

Great yo-yo. Great cause.

One Drop x Toxic Strings T1 Specs:

Weight: 66.3 grams
Width: 48.4 mm
Diameter: 56.77 mm
Stock Response: Flow Groove
Gap Width: 4.45 mm
Bearing Size: One Drop 10 Ball Bearing / Size C (.250 x .500 x .187)
Finish: Pyramatte™
Axle System: Tapped

Filed Under: Manufacturer, YoYo Drop Tagged With: featured, fund raiser, one drop, t1, toxic strings, trevan evans, type 1 diabetes, video

YoYo Contest Results Database Available

March 14, 2014 By Steve Brown

janos worlds award

Rafael Matsunaga, Brazilian National YoYo Master and 2003 World YoYo Champion, has put together a searchable database of yoyo contests results from 180 contests…and growing!

Nearly 2,000 players are searchable through the database, allowing you to punch in a player’s name and find every single title they’ve ever won. The database is not complete yet, but it’s actively looking for submissions for any event results it may be missing.

Hats off to Rafael for putting together such an amazing resource!

[button color=”light” link=”http://www.worldyoyocontest.com/results_db/” target=”_blank”]Click Here To Search The YoYo Contest Results Database[/button]

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: yoyo contest results

Interview – Michael Nakamura

March 14, 2014 By Matt McDade

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Michael Nakamura is a player well known for both his 1A and 4A skill, recently taking both the 1A and 4A titled at PNWR 2014 as well at the 4A title at the 2013 World YoYo Contest.  I had the chance to interview Michael and discuss contests, tricks, his start in yoyoing, and more!

Michael, as an extremely skilled 4A and 1A player, the current 4A World YoYo Champion, and recently taking 1st in both 1A and 4A at PNWR 2014, you’ve definitely left a mark on yoyoing. How did you first pick up a yoyo?

I got my first yoyo in 2009. After coming across of one of Hiroyuki Suzuki’s Japan National’s videos, I was influenced to also start learning how to yoyo so I started learning through the tutorials on YoYoExpert.

I would definitely say you progressed quickly! How did you get integrated into the actual yoyo scene?

I attended my first yoyo event in the 2010 DXL yoyo battle where I made friends with most of the people I know today. Then I did my first real freestyle at 2011 SoCal yoyo contest where I got 2nd in the Open division.

That’s pretty impressive for your first real freestyle. Did you start with 1A or 4A at first?

I started with 1A, but I quickly took an interest in 4A because I was formerly a diabolo player before I started yoyoing.

Who was influencing your yoyoing early on?

Some of my main 1A inspirations when I started were Hiroyuki Suzuki and Eric Koloski. As for 4A, I had been a big fan of Rei Iwakura.

What’s your process like with coming up with tricks for freestyles?

For 1A, I usually try to think of a movement that I think would look cool and fit it into my combo somehow.

Do you have a similar method for both 1A and 4A?

In 4A, I would sort of convert tricks from other styles and use it in 4A.

I think those methods work well for both styles. Touching more on the contests we mentioned earlier, how long do you usually prepare for a contest that you know you’re going to compete in?

When there’s an upcoming contest, I usually practice really hard weeks in advance, but when the contest gets nearer I chill out to prevent tiring myself out before the day of the contest.

How do you put together your freestyles?

I would usually find songs that have a nice rhythm that could fit my faster tricks. For my bigger tricks, I would match them with key portions of the song that seem to fit. But my process of making a freestyle varies depending on the contest.

Did you think you would take 1st in 1A and 4A at PNWR recently?

Because I focus on 4A, I felt I had a good chance at 4A. Winning 1A was definitely a surprise because I’ve never really placed high in 1A very often.

Were you nervous before getting on stage?

With the exception of some small contests, I always get nervous before I get on stage. But, somehow when I’m on stage it starts to go away.

Who are some of your favorites to watch compete?

I usually like to watch Bryan Figueroa, Hiroyuki Suzuki, Christopher Chia, and Takeshi Matsuura.

Besides winning two divisions at PNWR, what else can we expect to see from you in 2014?

You can definitely expect to see me at Worlds, and I’m gonna be trying to make my 1A more serious this year.

I definitely think you have what it takes after that PNWR win. What’s some advice you could share for any aspiring champions out there?

I’d definitely have to say that while it’s important to practice hard, it’s about making the most out of the practice you put in.

I totally agree, I personally like seeing someone prove that they’ve worked their hardest on what they’re doing and making the most out of what you practice is a great way to do that. Thanks for the interview, Michael!

 

 

Filed Under: Interview Tagged With: featured, Interview, michael nakamura

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