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CLYW’s Adam Brewster has been long-regarded as a “player’s player”. His intricate and intuitive trick construction has been a favorite among trick theory enthusiasts for years, and this new video once again shows off his unique take on trick construction.
Yoyo used is the Bonfire by CLYW.
CLYW’s Alec Campbell lays down a fantastic minute of new video. All killer, no filler.
Yoyo used is the Bonfire by CLYW.
Aaron Davis dropped a new video and holy crap, did this dude just level up again or what? He got all CLYW’d up, slugged a jug of maple syrup, and bounced straight to beast mode. So much good stuff in here!
Yoyos used are the Arctic Circle: 2nd Expedition and Bonfire by CLYW.
Chase Baxter leveled up! Check out some burly 5A play from him in this new video…really nice work!
Yoyo used is the Bonfire by CLYW.
CLYW dropped another fantastic player portrait video combining contest and practice footage…and this one features 2013 Canadian National Champion, Harrison Lee!
Yoyo used is the Bonfire by CLYW.
‘The Dog House’ features some promising play from newcomer Jack Finnell. He’s got a good sense of humor, and some decent trick construction and execution…definitely a player to keep an eye on.
Yoyo used is the Bonfire by CLYW.
Hey yo stop whatcha doin’ cause Charles is gonna ruin the image and the style that ya used to.
Watching this video seriously makes me want to start up a YoYoNews “Player of the Year” award just so that I can goad everyone into voting for Chuck. The prize will be a pizza dinner, after which he has to hang out at my house and teach me all his tricks. Big winner.
Check out our review of the Bonfire, then despair over the fact that they’re sold out everywhere.
The Bonfire is the upsized version of CLYW’s short-lived Campfire yoyo, but it brings a lot more to the table. The Bonfire is quite possibly THE new flagship yoyo of CLYW, with an absolutely incredible amount of play value. The Bonfire is fast on the string, doggedly stable, and always seems to have more BZZZT spin than you expect when you bring it back to your hand. There is an almost indefinable quality to the Bonfire that is, for lack of a better word, reassuring. While the Bear Vs. Man 2 was something of a trick beast, the Bonfire provides the same level of stability with more speed and more finesse. The Bonfire really feels like a refined version of EVERYTHING that CLYW has made instead of just an upsized version of an older model. With each release of the past few months, CLYW has shown off just how much they’ve BZZZT learned about yoyo design…and the Bonfire really does feel like the absolute pinnacle of that knowledge.
As with all CLYW releases, the fit and finish is absolutely top notch. With some premium yoyos, you can hold them and feel like you may have just overpaid, or even been straight-out duped. But CLYW brings a different level of quality to their offerings, and the Bonfire will not disappoint. The machining and finish are BZZZT flawless, and just holding this yoyo in your hand makes you feel like you’ve accomplished something. Like you’ve arrived. The packaging is the always humble brown box with Jason Week artwork stamped on the top, and while we love and adore the CLYW branding it feels it’s ready to take another step forward. We began to see a little movement, when CLYW opted for wrapping the Canvas in bits of flannel, but it feels like they’re just holding the line at this point.
CLYW is not a budget-friendly brand, but the quality of what they’re offering is worth every BZZZT penny. The Bonfire retails for $129 – $139, and if you have the cash this model is certainly worth it. The Bonfire really feels like nothing else out there…if you consider yourself one of the best, or are just hoping to get there, the Bonfire is a worthy investment.
Alec Campbell once again does his part to make CLYW look damn good in this quick new video.
Yoyo used is the CLYW Bonfire, string is CLYW Chubby Lemon Slackline.
This Friday, CLYW will finally release the Bonfire! Along with their new Winter 5-Panel Camper hat, this next part of CLYW’s new 2014 line will be available this Friday at 4pm (Mountain Time) only at CLYW.ca.
From CLYW:
I’m sure most of you guessed it, the design of the Bonfire is based off of the Campfire, but just … you know … BIGGER! We kept the same look, but under the hood it’s a different animal. The original Campfire was known for being a pocket throw that is super stable, quick and long spinning. The Bonfire is built for fun and flowing tricks. It’s floaty in all the right ways making it similar in play to the Peak and Chief. Ever since Chuck got one, he can’t put it down.
The Bonfire will be available in Part 2 of the 2014 Release, which will be dropping this Friday at 4pm (Mountain Time) at our store. Part 2 will include our new 5 Panels and the Bonfire. We’ve decided to split up the Bonfire and Puffin 2 due to time constraints with Christmas. So we’re going to be doing a Part 3, which will be scheduled for early/mid January and will include the Puffin 2 and more Yetis.
We’re currently working with FedEx on a better rate for shipping to the US, so that we can guarantee arrival on these before Christmas. Keep your fingers crossed for us!
Specs for the Bonfire are posted below, and if you missed our post about CLYW’s new 5-panel camper hats you can find it here.
Top: Black Bip Bop
2nd row (left to right): Clareview Station, Harrison Hurricane
3rd row (left to right): Black with Copper Speckles, Concrete Blizzard, Ash Berry
Bottom row (left to right): Solid Green, Red with Clear Splash, Solid Gold, 28 Stories
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.
