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Archives for October 10, 2013

National Champ Jake Elliot & Steve Brown on YoYoRadio

October 10, 2013 By Joe Mitchell

YoYoRadio Jake Elliot Steve Brown

On Friday, YoYoRadio will wrap up last week’s US National Yo-Yo Contest, held in Chico, California. They’ll talk with Jake Elliot, the upset winner of the 5A Division plus we’ll talk with Steve Brown, US National Yo-Yo Master and head honcho at YoYoNews.com, about his take on this year’s US Championships. Plus, the next edition of ‘Who’s That YoYoer,’ where Tom & a special guest try to determine the identity of a mystery yo-yoer based solely on ‘yes’ or ‘no’ questions.

Tune in Friday, October 11th at 9:30 PM at YoYoRadio.net.

Filed Under: YoYoRadio Tagged With: jake elliot, steve brown, us national yoyo contest, YoYoRadio

2013 US National YoYo Contest – 2A Analysis

October 10, 2013 By Steve Brown

The 2013 US National YoYo Contest wrapped up this past weekend, and YoYoNews is looking back at each division and bringing you post-contest analysis.

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What in the late 90s – early 2000s was the most fiercely competitive division has now become a thin field for American players. The players at the top are WAY at the top, and the newcomers have a long way to go. The amount of time that it takes to learn 2A tricks versus every other style is remarkably off-putting to new players. While every other style of play requires you to learn a trick and then learn to hit it clean, 2A requires you to learn how to repeat tricks at high speed…the repetition is what weeds people out of this style quickly.

This year’s biggest upset was the last minute decision by defending champion Patrick Mitchell not to attend the event. What started as a showdown between National Champions Patrick Mitchell and Joseph Harris quickly turned in to a free-for-all. The point drop-off from 1st Place to 2nd Place was 21.2 points, and that should give you an idea of the level of competition this year.

Joseph Harris is a solid National Champion, two-times over, and there wasn’t anyone last Saturday who was playing at that level. Yoshi Mikamoto is a solid State/Regional player, but he’s not up to the level yet of being able to take on Joseph or Patrick Mitchell. Up-and-comer Ian Lawson showed a lot of promise and definitely earned his 3rd Place finish, and I think it’s safe to say we can expect some great things from him in the future.

Hawaiian players Ryan Lai and Alexander Kido are both great players but Ryan’s experience and old school style are no match for the new level of 2A, and Alexander still has a way to go before he can match Joseph or Patrick’s level of comfort on stage. Bringing up the bottom of the field we have John Huber who is a performer and demonstrator, not a competitor, and Josh Yee who enters as many divisions as he can without being truly competitive in any of them.

2A just didn’t deliver this year, which is a shame considering how great this style of play looks when done well. But we see some real promise in Ian Lawson and Alexander Kido, and hopefully this is the beginning of great things for both of them.

2013 US National YoYo Contest – 2A Division

1st Place – Joseph Harris

2nd Place – Yoshi Mikamoto

3rd Place – Ian Lawson

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: 2A, featured, Ian Lawson, joseph harris, three minutes from the cup, us national yoyo contest, Yoshi Mikamoto

YoYoDrop: CLYW Canvas – Final Edition

October 10, 2013 By Steve Brown

CLYW Canvas
CLYW Canvas
CLYW Canvas

In just a couple of days, CLYW will be releasing the final edition of the Canvas. This signature model for 2010 World Champion Jensen Kimmitt was designed to be both a platform for Jensen’s compelling artwork and his incredible tricks. A player favorite, we’re bummed to see the Canvas go away…but at least there will be one more chance to grab one! Read the full release from CLYW below.

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For the 5th Colourway of the Canvas I picked Gold.  What better colour could represent Jensen Kimmitt?

– a World Champion

– one of the most innovative yoyoers that truly changed the game

– someone who does everything so strongly with his heart

I have had the pleasure of working with Jensen almost everyday for 6 months at our old office and it was a great experience. We both taught each other a lot about ourselves during that long cold winter. Like how I am stubborn to change and how he needs to stop being so hard on himself. I miss those days, not because my new office is in a tiny room in my basement now, but that I got to work with one of my best friends.

Jensen has been having a hard time lately and really needs a break from yoyoing, because of that I just didn’t feel comfortable continuing to run his signature model.  It felt weird to me without having him involved, so that is why I am making this CLYW’s final run … BUT if Jensen wants to continue making the Canvas on his own in the future, I’ll be there to help him out.

So for the 5th colourway I have put together 2 editions: Face 1 and Face 2. Both have Jensen’s newest artwork engraved on them.  The backside of each edition will also have Jensen’s signature engraved on it.

CLYW Canvas – Final Edition

Release Date: October 12th at 4 PM Mountain Time

Only available at CLYW.com.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, YoYo Drop Tagged With: canvas, clyw, jensen kimmitt

Crucial Presents: Fall ft. Vladimir Glazkov

October 10, 2013 By Steve Brown

Vladimir Glazkov throws down some solid technical 1A from Russia in this promo video for Crucial. Great trick pacing in here…like seriously GREAT trick pacing.

Filed Under: Players, Video Tagged With: crucial, video, vladimir glazkov

YoYoFactory in Santa Cruz

October 10, 2013 By Steve Brown

YoYoFactory YoYo Demo Santa Cruz

If you’re in the Santa Cruz area this week, YoYoFactory is doing demos and shows! Come join Tyler, Clint, Jason and Cory to learn tricks and win prizes.

Thursday, October 9
3:30 – 6 pm

Kaleidoscope
828 Bay Ave Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 475-0210

Friday, October 10
3:30 – 6 pm

Capitola Hobby
3555 Clares St FF
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 462-3555

Saturday, October 11
11 am- 2 pm

Kaleidoscope
828 Bay Ave Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 475-0210

4 pm – 6 pm

Capitola Hobby
3555 Clares St FF
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 462-3555

Sunday, October 12
11 am – 3 pm

Monarch Butterfly Festival
Natural Bridges State Beach
(End of West Cliff)

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: california, Clint Armstrong, santa cruz, tyler severance, yoyo demonstration, yoyofactory

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