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Mike Montgomery – Summertime

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Mike Montgomery, aka Sleeveless in Seattle* aka MikeMontClassic, has a new video showing off his trademark style of trick construction. For those of you who haven’t been keeping track at home, Mike’s trick construction theory revolves around the concept of “start doing a thing everyone recognizes and then do a different thing” and you know what? It works.

Yoyo used is the Gelada 2 by Monkeyfinger.

 

 

 

 

*He’s not actually from Seattle, but Sleeveless in Caldwell, Idaho isn’t the name of a Tom Hanks movie. Although it could probably be the name of a Gus Van Sant movie. 

Monkeyfinger Omnibus 2014

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Monkeyfinger has released a box set of their two 2014 releases, the Gelada 2 and the Caesar, in a super limited colorway!

Only six sets have been produced, and they are nearly gone. Each box set is 100% Made In Canada and each return top in the box comes with Monkey String Hybrid, 10-ball bearing, and Monkey Snot response. Included in each box is a custom Throw Pouch and a Monkeyfinger Sticker.

Visit the Monkeyfinger online store to get yours before they’re gone!

This Post Sponsored by Monkeyfinger Design.

Monkeyfinger Gelada 2 Winner

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Monkeyfinger Gelada 2

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!

YoYo Spotlight – Monkeyfinger Gelada 2

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Monkeyfinger Gelada 2

Monkeyfinger Gelada 2 Specs:

Diameter: 57 mm
Width: 44 mm
Gap: 4.50 mm
Weight: 66.6 grams
Response: Monkey Snot Flowable Silicone
Bearing: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187) 10 Ball Bearing

The Gelada 2 is Monkeyfinger’s first “sequel” yoyo, and is a revised version of the Gelada, one of their earliest releases.

PLAY

The Gelada 2 is light, fast, and cuts through modern tricks easily. The yoyo itself has a slightly larger than average diameter (only by a millimeter) but the result is noticeable in the hand…coupled with the light weight of the yoyo this is one of the fastest throws currently available and if there was every something on the market that players could describe as “floaty”, the Monkeyfinger Gelada 2 is that yoyo. The extra diameter gives it some nice stability, and the blasted finish makes grinds so easy it feels like you’re cheating. Monkeyfinger is one of the few companies still offering yoyos stock with flowable silicone response, which gives the player the ability to really fine-tune the level of response for the Gelada 2…a nice feature for players who like to tinker with their equipment.

Monkeyfinger Gelada 2

LOOKS

Monkeyfinger has made a name for themselves with their crazy finishes, and the Gelada 2 doesn’t disappoint! Available in six amazing new colorways (shown above is the Sub Zero), Monkeyfinger once again distinguishes their line by making sure that if you see one of their yoyos…you know it’s from Monkeyfinger. Bright colors, multiple layers and finishes, and really nice anodizing work are what we’ve come to expect from Monkeyfinger, and the Gelada 2 delivers.

VALUE

The Gelada 2 retails for just a hair over $100, which definitely makes it a premium model. But for the quality of the machining and anodization, as well as the fantastic play and unique look and feel of this yoyo, it’s well worth the price tag. Collectors will love the unique colorways, and players will love the feel and build quality.

WIN THIS YOYO!

Want to win the Monkeyfinger Gelada 2 shown above? Just head over to Instagram and post a picture of yourself begging for it. Yup, no joke. Beg for this yoyo on Instagram and hashtag your photo with #yoyonews and #monkeyfinger. We’ll pick one desperate looking winner on Thursday, August 28th at Noon EST. (And make sure you’re following @YoYoNews because, well, we’re pretty awesome and stuff.)

BUY THE MONKEYFINGER GELADA 2

THIS POST SPONSORED BY MONKEYFINGER

Monkeyfinger Gelada 2

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Monkeyfinger has announced an updated version of one of their most popular models, the Gelada! The Monkeyfinger Gelada 2 design keeps the same width, diameter, and weight as the original, with some other updates for modern play.

There’s a new bump around the response area to open up the profile, and the flow groove itself is now larger to allow for better and more consistent binds. The weight has been redistributed for better stability and longer spin times, and the new colors are truly some of the best and most outrageous that Monkeyfinger has ever offered!

The Monkeyfinger Gelada 2 will be available from select retailers in limited quantities on August 8th, 2014.

THIS POST SPONSORED BY MONKEYFINGER

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