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Archives for January 2017

Scales Podcast – Episode 2 & 3

January 31, 2017 By Steve Brown

Scales Podcast

The Scales Podcast is quickly shaping up to be a great resource for yoyo players to dig deeper into the intricacies of this glorious little subculture we’ve created for ourselves. Check out two new episodes!

In episode 2 of the Scales Podcast, team members Andrew Bergen and Mark Mangarin interview one of the industry’s most intelligent minds in the realm of social media, team management, and design; Chris Mikulin! Some topics that are mentioned in this feature are future plans for Caribou Lodge, sub-brands of CLYW such as Heaven Sent and Pool Party, Basecamp, and more!

For new players, sponsorship can be seen as one of the most daunting and confusing aspects of yo-yo. Scales team members Andrew Bergen and Mark Mangarin reflect upon their experiences as sponsored players, talk about what they feel as though the true definition of being sponsored is, as well as even give prime examples of great representatives of this generation. Give Episode 3 of the podcast a listen in order to enhance your perspective of what being sponsored really means! Thank you to our sponsors: YoYoExpert, Caribou Lodge, and Recess International!

Filed Under: Featured, General News, Interview, Players Tagged With: andrew bergen, basecamp, chris mikulin, clyw, heaven sent, mark mangarin, pool party, scales podcast, yoyo interview, yoyo podcast, yoyo sponsorship

David Ung – Sunday Morning

January 30, 2017 By Steve Brown

NEW TRICK DUMP FROM DAVID UNG! THIS IS NOT A DRILL; WE REALLY HAVE A NEW TRICK DUMP FROM DAVID UNG! Make yourself a sandwich and settle in for some sweet new tricks from your favorite dude.

Yoyo used is the YoYoFactory x Turning Point Ex Machina.

Filed Under: Players, Video Tagged With: david ung, ex machina, turning point, yoyo tricks, yoyo video, yoyofactory

Ann Connolly – YoYoFactory Paolista Review

January 30, 2017 By Steve Brown

YoYoFactory player and all-around fantastic human Ann Connolly is back with another review of a new YoYoFactory yoyo, this time for the Paolista! The new signature model for Paolo Bueno, the YoYoFactory Paolista is a solid contest yoyo that’s just hitting shelves now. Check it out!

Yoyo used is the YoYoFactory Paolista.

Filed Under: Featured, Players, Video, YoYo Reviews Tagged With: Ann Connolly, paolista, Paolo Bueno, yoyo review, yoyo tricks, yoyo video, yoyofactory

Victor Sacchelli Joins Smashing YoYo Company

January 24, 2017 By Steve Brown

UK-based Smashing YoYo Company has just announced a new team member, Victor Sacchelli! You might remember Victor from his signature move, “being an awesome yoyo player”. It’s all the rage these days.

Congrats to Victor on the sponsorship and Smashing on the pick-up!

 

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: smashing yoyo company, Victor Sacchelli, yoyo sponsorship, yoyo tricks, yoyo video

Ann Connolly – YoYoFactory Space Cadet Review

January 24, 2017 By Steve Brown

YoYoFactory team member Ann Connolly reviews their recent bi-metal yoyo release, the Space Cadet! We always love hearing what Ann has to say about yoyos, and this video is a great starting point if you’re considering picking up a YoYoFactory Space Cadet. (Spoiler: you should.) Another great bi-metal release from one of the biggest names in yoyoing…check it out!

Yoyo used is the YoYoFactory Space Cadet.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: Ann Connolly, bi metal, space cadet, yoyo review, yoyo tricks, yoyo video, yoyofactory

Paolista in Portugal

January 24, 2017 By Steve Brown

Paolo Bueno has been quietly becoming one of the absolute best players in the game, and he’s finally getting his own signature edition yoyo from YoYoFactory! Available now, the YoYoFactory Paolista yoyo is focused on consistency, durability, and pure performance. The thick rim design offers sustainability through long combos, the shape is as comfortable in the hand as it is on the string, and the gap has been brought in ever so slightly so that binds are tight!

We love watching Paolo play, and the Paolista looks like it’s going to be a hit with the competition crowd. Nice work, Paolo & YoYoFactory!

Yoyo used is the YoYoFactory Paolista.

Filed Under: Featured, Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: paolista, Paolo Bueno, portugal, yoyo tricks, yoyo video, yoyofactory

Heaven Sent – Creep

January 24, 2017 By Steve Brown

Heaven Sent is a CLYW sub-brand, operated and directed by Alec Campbell. Their first release, the Creep, is a 56 mm yoyo with a throwback organic shape and some gloriously weird videos (including this one) to promote it. There are just a few pieces left at HeavenSent.rip, and no plans to make any more.



Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: alec campbell, clyw, creep, heaven sent, yoyo tricks, yoyo video

UNPRLD x Renta Motoyama ft. Clarity

January 24, 2017 By Steve Brown

Japanese player Renta Motoyama gives up some truly lovely offstring tricks for us in this new video. Really smooth style, and fun to watch!

Yoyo used is the Unparalleled Clarity (which you can back now on Kickstarter!)

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: kickstarter, offstring, renta motoyama, unparalleled, yoyo tricks, yoyo video

44FESTA vol. 20 Report and Trick Compilation Video

January 21, 2017 By Rafael Matsunaga

We’re slightly late on this, but I promise you won’t be disappointed!

44FESTA has reached its 20th edition (!) and in addition to the usual games and freestyle competition, Fist Salud brings us this trick compilation video with some jaw-dropping moves! Check out Yamato Fujiwara’s insane 1A+2A trick! Also a special guest appearance by the living legend and coolest guy ever Shingo Terada!

Be sure to check out the official event report for freestyle results and videos, and a tasty peek at the afterparty snacks!

Filed Under: General News, Video Tagged With: 44festa, clip video, report

YoYos Banned In Syria

January 21, 2017 By Steve Brown

YoYos Banned In Syria 1933

So apparently, on January 21st, 1933, yoyos were banned in Syria by superstitious Muslims who believed they were causing a drought.

Luckily, nowadays we have things like The Weather Channel to clear up the causes of such things. So while our favorite toy is still referred to erroneously as an “ancient hunting weapon” by people who swear up and down they learned it in school, at least we can be sure that yoyos don’t chase away rain and kill crops. Thanks, science!

And thanks to Ben McPhee for finding this gem of an article and passing it along.

Filed Under: General News Tagged With: 1933, banned, muslim, Syria, yoyo

Trevor Boice – SF Player One

January 20, 2017 By Steve Brown

SF YoYos is a mysterious little un-branded yoyo company that’s been quietly building a nice little fanbase through direct sales and word of mouth. And the’ve just sponsored their first player, Trevor Boice, who turned out a really fun video to mark the occasion. Solid work.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: sf yoyos, trevor boice, yoyo tricks, yoyo video

First Look – CLYW Kayak

January 19, 2017 By Steve Brown

CLYW dropped photos and specs of the Kayak, giving us our first full look at the new signature model for 2x World YoYo Champion and generally amazing yoyo player, Yuuki Spencer.

The Kayak borrows from the original Chief design, which is generally considered the “flagship” yoyo of the CLYW brand, with its unique double-rim design. The body shape is classic CLYW, but the addition of a fingerspin hub definitely brings a more recent feature, something we’ve previously only seen from them in the Compass.

The release date for the Kayak is February 2nd, 2017. Check out specs and more photos below!

Kayak Specs:

Diameter – 55.6 mm
Width – 43.6 mm
Weight – 66.5 grams
Bearing – Pixel Bearing
Response – Snow Tires
MSRP – $85 – $90




Filed Under: Featured, Manufacturer, YoYo Drop Tagged With: clyw, first look, kayak, yoyo drop, yoyo release, yuuki spencer

Yuuki Spencer – Unreleased

January 18, 2017 By Steve Brown

CLYW dropped an unreleased video featuring Yuuki Spencer! Every trick in here is pure gold, but that last one is something else entirely. Amazing work from the GOAT, as always.

Yoyo used is the CLYW Scout.

Filed Under: Featured, Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: clyw, scout, yoyo tricks, yoyo video, yuuki spencer

CLYW Cabin Tutorial – Boxer Slacks

January 16, 2017 By Steve Brown

CLYW team member Riccardo Fraolini is one of the greatest slack players of all time. His control over large, swoopy string segments is just unbelievable! Enjoy this new Cabin Tutorial from one of the best!

Yoyo used is the CLYW Orca.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: cabin tutorial, clyw, orca, Riccardo Fraolini, yoyo tricks, yoyo tutorial, yoyo video

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