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Archives for November 2013

CLYW Bonfires & Winter 5-Panel Caps

November 30, 2013 By Steve Brown

CLYW Campfire

CLYW got in the first run of their new yoyo, the Bonfire, from their anodizers and from the first pics they’ve posted it looks like a winner! An upsized version of the Campfire, this new model is a signature throw for Charles Haycock nope, we were completely wrong on that one. We’ll post specs and a release date as soon as we get full details from CLYW.

CLYW also has two new 5-panel camper hats for winter, one made of grey wool and the other made of the same black nylon used in Canada Goose parkas. We’re assuming these will probably release the same time as the Bonfire. Both of these will only be available at CLYW.ca.

CLYW 5 Panel Camper
CLYW 5 Panel Camper
CLYW 5 Panel Camper

Filed Under: Manufacturer Tagged With: 5 panel, bonfire, camper, cap, charles haycock, clyw, hat

Fixed Friday – Scorchers

November 29, 2013 By Ed Haponik

So I’ll apologize in advance for the apparent cop-out layup. Except it’s Thanksgiving weekend and my engorged body is incapable of either throwing myself into a ton of hard tricks OR actually caring about it… so consider that apology for what it’s worth.

One of our dear readers – we HAVE them! – inquired in my last column about whether we might dedicate an entry to “long-sleeper tricks”. He offered that while we have produced much content in the realm of 1-and-done stall moves, stop-n-go’s, and the like, FF has largely ignored the bizarre art of hitting protracted tricks involving many string-hits (bear in mind, such tricks max out around 10s on fixed axle). Although we have kind of overlooked those tricks, I think if you’re willing to go back through the archives, there have been several examples to the contrary. Regardless, there is certainly a good reason for our focus on the shorter stuff. I’ll get to that, promise. In any case, this vid combines #throwbackthursday with #fixedfriday, and is essentially a compilation of some of the longer tricks I’ve done on wood. Even more than that, I guess it serves as a fun little scrapbook chronicling my own development as a fixed axle player. Hope you dig.

I remember talking with Jack Ringca (who has always been a pretty awesome fixed axle player, himself) in 2006 about doing Cold Fusion on fixed axle, and specifically on a classic wood-axle Russell. That conversation lit a fire in me somehow. I decided to make that challenge my own, and I rolled it up a hill like Sisyphus for half a year before finally hitting it. I found it WAY easier on either a Proyo or No Jive, both of which have immeasurably smoother axles. Part of hitting a long trick on a fixie is simply throwing hard, and with an untreated Russell axle, I will either snap a string or scorch the wood with a single throw. This can be ameliorated by allowing some Vaseline Intensive Care Lip Therapy to cure on the axle overnight (thanks for that tip, John Higby). Learning to cope with those fickle Russells helped me to understand the importance of a smooth axle and, subsequently, ensured my eventual head-over-heels love affair with No Jives. Mind you, I still burn No Jive axles sometimes, and even the smoother, harder TMBR ones (hence the column’s name). It sucks, but at least it smells great.

In 2007 or so, I had no idea what to do with a No Jive beyond just trying to do the same tricks I did with a bearing. Somehow it felt as though doing a long trick on a wood yo-yo translated to being “a good yo-yoer” back then, and I was eager to chase down all of my favorite tricks on that medium. Branding, Hook, Suicides, Brent Stole, Gyroscopic Flop (initially suggested by Jack as “impossible on wood”), Mach 5, Pop N Fresh, and eventually, Spirit Bomb. I found it more tantalizing to be the sort of yo-yoer who could hit those modern classics on wood than to invent the next round of “post-modern classics”, myself (to be fair, I was still making up lots of tricks, but nothing remotely classic). Ironically, most of my stall-based stuff that actually IS progressive and relevant was born out of my missed attempts at longer tricks.

I have come up with some tricks that are at the edge of what a fixed axle will typically allow, in terms of spin-time. Smallpox Blanket comes to mind, but Would even more so. The TMBR Irving Pro is probably more capable of long, technical tricks than any fixie out there, and I’ve never hit that particular trick with any other yo-yo.

In terms of the classical canon, Spirit Bomb represented a line my mind drew in the sand from the start. While not a particularly long trick, it was the first one I came to that I really didn’t think could be done on fixed axle (when in fact, it can be done on almost ANY fixed axle). That line gets erased and redrawn, I’ve found, but it’s always there somewhere. At IYYO in New York that year, it became a fun challenge to hit Spirit Bomb on a No Jive. I was amazed that some guys (Red, Yuuki, Tyler) were able to hit it first try. Adam Brewster, Brandon Jackson, Joey Fleshman took a few go’s each (Adam also hit Superman!). And others (André, Sebby, Samm Scott) took the better part of a night to nail it at ECC, but they all got it dialed. It took me over a week of trying before it finally made sense, and it really opened me up to the truth that a) my technique was really not very good, and b) WAY more than you imagine is possible. That second realization is pretty much entirely responsible for anything/everything cool I have done with a yo-yo in the last 5 years. If even a small part of you believes that you can do something, it’s almost as though you already have – you just have to go through the motions and do the math. Fixed Axle Spirit Bomb became an obsession to me, and I made it a point to be able to hit it on ANYTHING, up to and including the O-Boy in the video, the woodies I made in Steve Buffel’s garage, and Colin Leland’s first ultra-thin TMBR prototype.

For awhile, my standard of impossibility was reset at Kamikaze, but in early 2009 I hit it on a FHZ with a Technic axle, and then again with a No Jive. Pure 143 seemed like a lion, but if you can manage your response through the bucket, it’s really just a kitten. Rancid Milk is a fixed axle killer, and I’ve never been smooth enough through the intro to take a shot at it, but Colin poked his head through that glass ceiling with a purpleheart Irving Pro. And while I thought White Buddha and McBride Roller Coaster (did he invent that trick on a transaxle? Jesus, I hope so) were easy tricks, they just seemed too LONG for wood. With the TMBR axle innovations, though, I could knock them over with spin to spare (OK, not much). Breath is one of the few tricks out there that I’ve never seen done on fixed axle, know could be, and that I’d really like to see. I can get through it on a bearing, but I’ve never been fluid enough to even make a reasonable attempt on wood. Maybe someday. If you beat me to it, I’ll send you a yo-yo and a high five.

By and large though, I’ve moved away from this content, which is why the video is populated mostly with content from years past. Tricks, to me, are like surf spots, and pulling off Kamikaze with a No Jive is a bit like stroking into Pipeline on a 10ft balsa longboard from the 60’s (minus the legitimate threat of crushing death). I’ve pulled up to those long tricks and worked through them with my wood yo-yo. Been there and done that and taken the moving digital postcard to prove it. There’s a value to it, absolutely, but you don’t need to keep coming back. While a long trick on your Imperial feels cool and may momentarily validate your sense of yourself, it’s hard to argue that it’s really the best use of the tool. What we’re finding in the past few years is that fixed axle yo-yo’s ARE BETTER at doing some types of tricks than their bearing counterparts. There are unexplored coastlines full of tricks to explore with high response and short-spin, and that’s where I want to go.

It was, however, extremely fun to look at these relic videos and recapture some of the feeling of hitting these tricks for the first time. To imagine that Cold Fusion ever felt hard on a wood yo-yo is just crazy now, but hitting it that night for my first No Jive video felt inexplicably awesome. I hope it will suffice for this column, and I wish you all the best as you load for bear to take aim at your own monsters this week.

Filed Under: Fixed Friday Tagged With: ed haponik, featured, fixed friday, trick theory

YoYoFactory Presents: A Day At The Pier

November 28, 2013 By Steve Brown

Happy Thanksgiving! YoYoFactory decided to reward our sloth with a new video from some of their top players enjoying a day at the pier, and throwing down an absolutely stunning array of tricks. Featuring Tyler Severance, Patrick Borgerding, Clint Armstrong, David Ung, and Paolo Bueno.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Video Tagged With: Clint Armstrong, david ung, Paolo Bueno, Patrick Borgerding, shutter, tyler severance, video, yoyofactory

Konstantin Moskovin – Hatchet

November 27, 2013 By Steve Brown

Konstantin Moskovin just dropped another video for YoYofficer, throwing their new yoyo the Hatchet. YoYofficer has been pretty busy with the videos this month, dropping new parts from Brian Leung, Pisco Ouyang, and even another part last week from Konstantin. With their line also now being carried at YoYoExpert, looks like YoYofficer is making some moves towards gaining more legitimacy in the market.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Video Tagged With: hatchet, Konstantin Moskvin, video, yoyofficer

CLYW Black Friday Sale

November 26, 2013 By Steve Brown

CLYW Black Friday Sale

Hot off the heels of a tremendous first launch of the colored Yeti, the Arctic Circle: Second Expedition, and the under-rated but incredibly good Gnarwhal 2, CLYW is offering up some fantastic deals for Black Friday. (Seriously, the Gnarwhal 2 is 1000x better than the original…why isn’t anyone talking about it?)

We know what kind of deals CLYW is offering, but we aren’t telling…just make sure that you’re subscribed to their email newsletter so that you get the details first.

Filed Under: Manufacturer Tagged With: black friday, clyw, featured, sale

Mihai Christian Suster – KROWNonation

November 26, 2013 By Steve Brown

Mihai Christian Suster rocks out a great video part with his newest release, KROWNonation. It was actually filmed this past summer, but got delayed a bit…looks like it was worth the wait, though! Yoyo used is the KROWN by C3YoYoDesign, along with Fat Neon Yellow Kitty Strings, a KonKave bearing, and IrPads.

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: c3yoyodesign, ir pads, kitty string, konkave, krown, mihai christian suster, video

Innovation Movement – Biser Lukich x Angel Kozlev

November 26, 2013 By Steve Brown

There is so much good stuff in this new video for Innovation Movement that I don’t even know where to start. Biser Lukich and Angel Kozlev just destroy in this clip! Just watch it all the way through, like, 20 times and enjoy having a ton of fantastic new trick concepts to work on.

Filed Under: Innovation Movement, Video Tagged With: angel kozlev, biser lukich, Innovation Movement, video, YoYoJam

Marcus Koh Presents: The Rising Stars

November 26, 2013 By Steve Brown

Marcus Koh dropped a new video featuring some amazing up-and-coming talent from Singapore, one of the longest-running hotbeds of top notch yoyo talent in the world. From Marcus:

It’s been ages since I posted a yoyo video. So this time, 2 NEW yoyo videos will be released. This will be the first video.
This video is to showcase the undeniable potential that Yo-yo players in Singapore have. Creativity and innovation are very present in the new generations of yo-yo players nowadays. I have been amazed at all of their tricks and in fact, thanks to them i have learnt a lot from most of the new generation yo-yo players. Stay tuned for the next video where i’ll be showing YOU, my new stuffs with my new yoyo. The MAGNUM 😉

MK

Yo-yo players:
Jeremy
Thawhir
Meng Wei
Chris Lee
Kendrick Hu
Brian Low
Lex
Brena
Izzun

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: Marcus Koh, singapore, video

Cabin Tutorial – Swing and a Catch

November 25, 2013 By Steve Brown

CLYW has been banging out Cabin Tutorials like crazy lately, and now we have another one from Jensen Kimmitt. Fans of Green Triangles will enjoy this nice flourish on the way in to a triangle. Yoyo used is the Canvas by CLYW.

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: cabin tutorial, clyw, jensen kimmitt, video

Big YoYo Art

November 25, 2013 By Steve Brown

Emo Hulk YoYo Art

Guinness World Record holder and master performer John Higby has launched a new online store offering up his unique yoyo-themed artwork, Big YoYo Art!

He’s got some great pieces available…hand-painted and dyed yoyos, original paintings, vintage finds, and super excellent wall-mounted control panels filled with handmade bits and blinky lights.

Head over to BigYoYoArt.bigcartel.com and pick up something cool for yourself or as a great holiday gift for a yo-yoing friend.

 

Filed Under: Players Tagged With: art, john higby, yoyo

Jake Wiens Turns Pro For Kendama USA

November 24, 2013 By Steve Brown

HUGE congratulations to our friend Jake Wiens on his new sponsorship by Kendama USA! Jake is one of the leading forces in the development and promotion of the modern kendama scene, and is a tremendous human being. It’s great to see someone get the recognition they deserve, and Jake deserves all the accolades he can possibly handle.

This video is a fantastic profile on Jake, with help from Jeremy Stephenson, Matt Rice, Harald Boyesen, Sourmash, Andy Olive, Guy Wright, and Tori Riley. Jake’s signature model kendama will be released in 2014.

Filed Under: Kendama Tagged With: jake wiens, kendama usa, kengarden, video

YoYoDrop – Monkeyfinger Ape-X

November 24, 2013 By Steve Brown

Monkeyfinger Ape-X
Monkeyfinger Ape-X
Monkeyfinger Ape-X

Monkeyfinger Ape-X
Monkeyfinger Ape-X
Monkeyfinger Ape-X

Monkeyfinger has announced their next model, the Ape-X. We got an advance production sample and the yoyo is really fantastic! Full details below direct from their Facebook page.

Introducing Ape-X. Starting from scratch is never an easy task when creating a new return top but thats exactly what we decided to do with the shape of the Ape-X. At MonkeyfingeR we never rush to our next project. Drawing on all our experience in the last 3 years to carefully placed the rim weight for outstanding spin times. We then moved the balancing weight to create the perfect movement and speed. Making sure the gap is the exact width to give the player the ability to perform the most complex tricks. We couldn’t be prouder to say that our products are 100% Canadian. The printing, packaging, and stickers. The single throw bags are all sewn here in Canada. The machining, strings and silicone all creating by MonkeyfingeR here in Canada. Its time you stopped monkeying around and reached your potential!!

What you get with every purchase of an Ape-X

  • Newly designed MonkeyfingeR box!
  • Grade A Ape-X return top
  • Hand made newly designed MonkeyfingeR string.
  • MonkeyfingeR triangle sticker.
  • MonkeyfingeR products brochure.
  • Ape-X mini graphic novel.
  • Improved street cred amongst your peers.
  • Hand sewn single return top pouch

Diameter – 55mm
Width – 42 mm
Weight – 67.5 grams
Retail – $100.00 USD

Filed Under: Manufacturer, YoYo Drop Tagged With: ape-x, monkeyfinger, yoyodrop

Japan Technology x REWIND Offstring Video Contest

November 23, 2013 By YoYoNews

Japan Technology x REWIND YoYo Store

[Video Contest Rules]
– Make a clip video showcasing your yo-yo skill.
– You use only Japan Technology’s yo-yos for this clip video, and perform only style of Off String.
→Japan Technology’s yo-yos, →Learning Off String (4A)
– The entry period is from November 20th to January 10th.
– Videos will be judged based on the difficulty and originality, quality and polish of the video (mood, music, cinematography, editing, etc).
– Special awards will be chosen based on the judge’s preference.
– Once your video is uploaded, submit the entry form here: (please include your name, e-mail address, and video link so we know how to contact you if you win)
– Entries (including your uploaded video and entry form) must be received by January 5th, 2014.
– Your entry can be an individual person or a group/team.

[Video Guidelines]
– Upload your video to YouTube with the privacy setting set to Public. (No 3D setting, please.)
– Videos should be 2 minutes or less in length.
– Videos should begin and end with the Japan Technology x REWIND Offstring Video Contest banner. Download from here 1920×1080, 1280×720
– Videos must be titled “Japan Technology x REWIND Video Contest – [your name or team name]”
– Video must be tagged with “Japan Technology” and “REWIND”.
– Videos must have links to http://www.japantechnology.jp/ and http://www.yoyostorerewind.com in the video description.
– By entering this contest, you acknowledge and allow that your video may be posted by REWIND or Japan Technology to their homepage, Facebook page, twitter feed, etc.

[Prizes!!!]
Grand Prize: $150 gift credit at REWIND + Shift Change + Ashiru Kamui Light (44CLASH)


1st Runner-up: $100 gift credit at REWIND + Clear Hybreed [not for sale]

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2nd Runner-up(s): $50 gift credit at REWIND + Ashiru Kamui Light (Pearl White)
Most Views: $100 gift credit at REWIND
(The Most Views award will be determined by video view count at 5:00 p.m. (Japan time) on the day the contest winners are announced. This award may be won in combination with another award.)

[Special Award]
(This award may be won in combination with another award.)

Hybreed Award : Clear Hybreed
Eagle Eye Award : Clear Hybreed
Shift Change Award : Clear Hybreed

[Winners Announcement]
At the end of January on REWIND TV (to-be-determined). & Facebook
[Judges]
(Japan Technology)
Atsushi Yamada

(REWIND)
Hironori Mii
Jun Aramaki
Shinya Kido
Kazuki Okada

[Additional Notes]
*Please acknowledge that your entry or victory in this contest does not guarantee a sponsor offer.
*A sponsor offer may be awarded regardless of whether a person wins the contest or not.
*If you have further questions about the contest, please contact us here: rewind@yoyocompany.jp

SPONSORED BY YOYO STORE REWIND

Filed Under: Contests, Giveaway, Sponsor News Tagged With: featured, japan technology, offspring, sponsored post, video contest, yoyo store rewind

Cabin Tutorial – Spaceship

November 23, 2013 By Steve Brown

Chuck! CLYW! Spaceship! Isolations!

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: cabin tutorial, charles haycock, chuck, clyw, video, yeti

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