YoYo Related News From Around The World
Recess just released two videos back-to-back, and there is a TON of great stuff here for you to unpack.
The videos are embedded below, but it’s definitely worth heading over to their website to check out the full scoop on where they filmed and why. The Cloisters are a pretty inspired shooting location and worth reading up on.
Yoyos used are the Recess Charm and Joyride.
Another Recess Extra Credit Tutorial from your pal and mine, Joe Wilson. This yoyo tutorial is for Joe’s trick, Inside Tower Job, which is a smooth little jam that looks good and feels good to do.
Yoyo used is the Recess First Base.
World YoYo Champion Tyler Severance shows off the latest from his company Recess with this quick video that reminds everyone “Oh hey, Tyler is hella good at 1A, too.”
Yoyo used is the Recess Charm.
One Drop YoYos and SF YoYos have teamed up for a new release, available first at the Pacific Northwest Regional YoYo Contest this weekend in Seattle. Check out full specs and details below!
SF + OD = SK
We love collaborations. This time we are proud to be working with SF. If you are already a fan of SF, you know the deal. If you haven’t heard of them, the thing to know is that there isn’t much to know except that their yoyos are well loved, coveted and collected. Who are they? Few people know and the mystery is what makes them fun.
You can learn more by following them on Facebook (go give them some love):
https://www.facebook.com/Sfyoyos/
The yo-yo is called the SK. In keeping with the theme, the product page on our site doesn’t give you too much go on. But know this: It’s bead blasted, made in America at the One Drop factory, is finger spin ready and will sell for $44.
http://onedropyoyos.com/yoyos/sk/
The first run will be released this weekend at the Pacific Northwest Regional Yo-Yo Contest in Seattle. Both companies will have a booth and SKs. Come say hi.
If you can’t make it to PNWR, more SKs will release in a few weeks from both the SF and the One Drop websites.
Salsa dance with the enigma. It’s that feeling all the time.
Recess player Joe Wilson delivers a sly little triangle trick in this new tutorial for Recess.
Yoyo used is the Recess First Base.
Check out the latest from YoYofficer player Ryan Gee! Woo hoo!
Yoyo used is the YoYofficer Hatchet+.
For the past 22 years, I’ve actively visualized yoyo tricks in my head for hours every day. I’ve never picked up a yoyo without first seeing clearly what I want to do with it in my mind, and I don’t believe that I’ve ever physically accomplished anything I’ve ever imagined. My entire yoyo career has been a never-ending series of intense disappointments stemming from the fact that I cannot figure out how to make yoyoing look in real life the way it looks in my head. This video is the closest approximation to how my yoyoing looks in my head. Impossible symmetry and fluid, repeating movements that defy reason and ability. Creating endlessly shifting patterns that evolve at the moment you’ve comprehended them and leave you behind. For decades I’ve described yoyoing to people as “temporal sculpture” and finally, a video that looks the way yoyoing feels to me. Thanks to Roland Thomas-Biason for shooting and cutting this incredible video, and to Armani Gentles-Williams for the tricks.
Yoyo used is the Smashing YoYos Monocle.
Zafran Aqil drops a tutorial for his sponsor, Recess, featuring a trick inspired by his teammate Shota Saga. Nice!
Yoyo used is the Recess First Base.
A while back some of you might remember that I worked on Disney’s The Lone Ranger with Armie Hammer, Johnny Depp, and Tom Wilkinson. It was a pretty good time, you can read more about it here.
Well, Armie Hammer is currently doing a press tour for his new film, Call Me By Your Name, and was asked “Who is the most interesting person you’ve met, in your life?” and surprisingly enough the answer is…me!
(It starts at 4:26, in case the video doesn’t jump to the right spot.)
I’m more than a little gobsmacked by this, but it’s really kind of Armie to remember me. We hung out a fair bit during filming for The Lone Ranger and had a really good time throwing yoyos on set during the down time. And when you are making a movie, there is always a TON of down time.
And Reddit user u/suburiboy found this clip on the Disney website, which I’ve never seen! It was filmed, I was told, to be used as a bonus feature on the DVD/Blu-Ray release but I guess that never happened. Glad that Disney finally uploaded the footage, though. Maybe now my kids will think I’m cool. (Probably not).
Corey Wei turns out a solid video with some great tricks for the folks at YoYofficer. Nice!
Yoyo used is the YoYofficer Zealot.
CLYW team member Alec Campbell makes a rare appearance in front of the camera in this new video, and it’s just what you needed. Unique tricks hit clean with a smoothness and style that you just can’t copy.
Yoyo used is the CLYW Pickaxe.
C3yoyodesign has one of the most well-rounded and complete product lines on the market, with something for nearly every taste and need. The Bastet fills the void left by the retiring of the Capless, giving C3yoyodesign a classic, organic shape yoyo that pairs an old school feel with modern performance capabilities.
The C3yoyodesign Bastet feels big, plays light, and holds spin better than the average organic shape yoyo. C3’s clever working of the profile and inner cup design allow for weight to be moved just a tiny bit more towards the rim while still keeping the aesthetic of a yoyo with uniform wall thickness. The cut in the profile is clearly visible to the eye but almost unnoticed in the hand, allowing for a wide gap that can handle modern tricks easily. The result is a yoyo that looks and feels organic but has the spin and stability of a more v-shaped design.
The weight balance is exceptional, giving the Bastet a light, floaty feel on the string without sacrificing performance. Many modern players seek yoyos that are more like “comfort food”, with the look and feel of the classic designs that they started with…but their tricks continue getting more and more complicated. The C3yoyodesign Bastet expertly bridges that gap between nostalgia and performance.
C3yoyodesign has done a great job with the Bastet, creating a profile that is deeper and more interesting than a typical organic shape. By keeping an uninterrupted curve for most of the rim, the yoyo feels rounder in the hand than it actually is. The cuts in the profile are subtle and keep it visually interesting without looking awkward or forced. The inner cup of the yoyo has a massive space for engraving, and a subtle double-cut transition from the flat face to the upper wall, which breaks up the look just enough to keep things interesting.
The Egyptian-inspired engraving is well done and stands out among other yoyos on the market, and the anodizing is top notch, as we always get from C3yoyodesign.
The C3yoyodesign Bastet retails for just $45, making it an easy purchase for even casual players. Fans of C3 should be able to afford to scoop this up without hesitation, and it’s a great addition to your case or collection at a super reasonable price.
The C3yoyodesign Bastet is available now at YoYoExpert.com.
Recess released their newest bi-metal yoyo at the 2018 Virginia State YoYo Contest, and it looks like their team is having a good time with it. Should be hitting retailers soon!
Yoyo used is the Recess Charm.
Remy Baskin continues to amaze with his latest video for his sponsor, Duncan Toys. Great flow and trick construction, pretty decent man-bun.
Yoyo used is the Duncan Toys Haymaker X.