Check out this full-length video from player Trent Knighton. He’s got a style that’s reminiscent of modern play pioneer SAGE but with his own distinct flavor. Really nice work, Trent!
Yoyo used is the Superstar by YoYoFactory.
Archives for August 2014
Konstantin Moskvin – New Combo
Here’s a shortie from YoYofficer and Konstantin Moskvin…clocks in at less than a minute but there’s a lot going on in here.
Yoyo used is the YoYofficer Hatchet.
YoYo Drop: Fluid Print Dynamics – Acadius
Canadian-based Fluid Print Dynamics has another 3D printed yoyo coming soon, the Acadius! I managed to miss out on their previous offerings, but have heard some really positive feedback from people about the print quality and play value.
The Acadius drops on their website on September 1st in VERY limited quantities. Check out full specs and the promo video below!
Fluid Print Dynamics Acadius Specs:
Print Time – 16 Hours + .5 hour lathe time
Weight – 68 grams
Width – 46 mm
Diameter – 57 mm
Response – One Drop Silicone Pads
Hub – Acorn Nut/M4 Axle
Bearing – Ceramic Flat / C Size
Retail Price – $75
Harrison Lee – Global BC Correspondent
CLYW player Harrison Lee is quickly becoming the #1 ambassador for yoyoing worldwide. Check out his two-part Skype interview with Global BC from the floor of the 2014 World YoYo Contest, where he reported back and gave Vancouverites the scoop on what was happening in Prague.
So cool….nice work, Harrison!
Grain Theory Presents – Nic Stodd
Grain Theory announced a new player to their kendama team…Nic Stodd! His first video for Grain Theory is absolutely nuts…enjoy!
Press for Black in Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios
Cirque du Soleil has kicked off the North American tour of its “Kurios” show, featuring yoyo player Tomonari “Tom Black” Ishiguro! The show got a nice bit of press for opening night from The Torontoist, and apparently Black’s yoyo routine is somewhere around 10 MINUTES. Crazy!
Click through for the full article…congrats again to Black for realizing his life-long ambition of performing with Cirque du Soleil!
44FESTA 1st Anniversary! Yo-yos, ducks, and cake!
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of 44FESTA, probably the best regular event for ALL attendees, from World Champions to moms and dads. And I’m quite happy to wish the FESTA crew – Masanobu, Hassy, Jun, Bryan, and Kenji – a very happy 1st anniversary!
As you know, 44FESTA has a year-long score kept for all attendees, and the anniversary event is where plenty of cute trophies and ducks are awarded. Freestyle award, mini-contest award, kid award, mom & dad award, and many more were awarded a the anniversary edition on August 3rd.
There was even a photo book for sale! I love yo-yo photo books! Especially those with Pon in them!
Also new for this event was the lack of a freestyle contest. Instead, a random-draw trick battle took place, and old-schooler Ryusei Saito beat the young Yamato Fujiwara in the final battle to take the duck home.
The 44FESTA crew sends many thanks for the companies and individuals who have been supporting the event since its first edition one year ago, and invites us all to the next events, on September 14th and October 12th!
TLV Meeting
Check out some burly tricks from Israel’s Tal Mordoch, French player Thomas Caen, and some more players from Israel’s growing yoyo scene.
2015 World YoYo Contest in Tokyo – Dates Announced
The 2015 World YoYo Contest in Tokyo, Japan has announced their dates & venue…the event will be held August 13 – 17 at Belle Salle Akihabara in Tokyo.
- Aug. 13 – WildCard Round
- Aug. 14 – Prelim Round
- Aug. 15 – Semi-Final
- Aug. 16 – FINAL
- Aug. 17 – Stage / Demo
See you in Tokyo!
Werrd Presents: Vu^2 Ft. Brandon Vu & Vu Ho
Werrd has got the market cornered on quality yoyo players named Vu, so it only makes sense to pit them against each other in a fight to the death!
Unfortunately, they chose to have them do a video together instead. Which is cool, I guess, but c’mon…death match. DEATH MATCH.
Featuring Vu ho the 2010 Australian national Yoyo champion and Brandon Vu the current 2014 Australian national Yoyo champion
Vu + Vu.. Coincidence?
I think not!Fresh off the production line after the conclusion of the Australian championships these two young talented guys placing 1st and 2nd consecutively have proven themselves to be the top two players in Australia. If that doesn’t give you enough push to watch, both were carefully selected by Werrd to join their global international brand which is an obvious recipe for success!
Now they have joined forces for the greater good to bring you Vu^2 to show the rest of the world how they throw ‘down under’
Throwing the latest Werrd Irony JP.Without further ado,
I present Vu Ho and Brandon Vu in the coolest of cool, super awesome, almost impossible: Vu^2.
Hope y’all enjoy it!
Monkeyfinger Gelada 2 Winner
Well, I told you to beg and man did we get some beggars….but with yoyo giveaways and Highlanders there can be only one!
And the winner of the Monkeyfinger Gelada 2 is….
Part of it is the sadness of the hand-Sharpied shirt, and his claim that “Seriously, if I don’t win I WILL CRY MYSELF INTO SEVERE DEHYDRATION AND DIE”. Part of it was his daring use of the hashtag #ivehitbottom..don’tcare. It also helped that after he posted this on Instagram, a pretty girl commented and called him a nerd.
For all of these reasons, you sad, strange little man, you win!
44Clash Pre-Event Results & Video
44Clash held their pre-event to quality local players to this prestigious contest, and we’ve got video of all competitors!
Check out the Top 3 in each division below, and follow the links to see the rest of the players on the 44Clash YouTube channel.
1A Freestyle
1st Place – Yamato Murata
2nd Place – Daiki Tanaka
3rd Place – Hidemasa Senba
2A Freestyle
1st Place – Ryusei Saito
2nd Place – Shuhei Kanai
3rd Place – Michio Kuono
X Freestyle
1st Place – Ryosuke Ito
2nd Place – Sora Ishikawa
3rd Place – Hajime Miura
Click here to watch all 1A Freestyles from the 44Clash Pre-Event
Click here to watch all 2A Freestyles from the 44Clash Pre-Event
Click here to watch all X Freestyles from the 44Clash Pre-Event
Lake Steppan in Edmonton Journal
13-year old Lake Steppan is heading off to the 2014 Canadian Nationals this weekend, and got himself a nice feature in the Edmonton Journal. Congrats, Lake!
CLYW Cabin Tutorial – BBQ Sliders
Check out another Cabin Tutorial from CLYW, featuring Charles Haycock. This trick is too good!
Yoyo used is the Wooly Marmot 2 by CLYW.
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