# Forum Chat W/ The Pros! **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=12 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Meeting scale's members](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/meeting-scales-members/292967)
**Author:** [@44.poison](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44.poison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/meeting-scales-members/292967 "2018-09-15T19:47:02Z")
Hey collin! It’s me again, now something I’ve always wondered about was how did you and the other scales members meet or if you had any particularlly good memories you’d like to share with us with any members of the te… --- ## [Worst yo-yo related accident?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/worst-yo-yo-related-accident/292961)
**Author:** [@Kieran](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kieran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/worst-yo-yo-related-accident/292961 "2018-09-15T19:10:49Z")
There’s no denying that yo-yos can get pretty dangerous at times. Have you got any good horror stories of rouge yo-yos going places they shouldn’t? What’s the most damage you’ve unintentionally caused while throwing? --- ## [If you could save only one item from your house if it gets destroyed, what would it be?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-could-save-only-one-item-from-your-house-if-it-gets-destroyed-what-would-it-be/292962)
**Author:** [@notdean](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/notdean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-could-save-only-one-item-from-your-house-if-it-gets-destroyed-what-would-it-be/292962 "2018-09-15T19:09:44Z")
For me, I would either bring a my yo-yo case because I have all my yo-yos in it or this one stuffed animal I got when I was like 5. --- ## [If you had to choose between living on a desert island with canny or bergy, who would it be?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-had-to-choose-between-living-on-a-desert-island-with-canny-or-bergy-who-would-it-be/292970)
**Author:** [@TheYoyoer27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoyoer27)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-had-to-choose-between-living-on-a-desert-island-with-canny-or-bergy-who-would-it-be/292970 "2018-09-15T19:09:17Z")
Please answer honestly --- ## [What's your favorite animal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-animal/292926)
**Author:** [@Gooey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gooey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-animal/292926 "2018-09-15T02:53:42Z")
and would you make a yoyo in the shape of it? or at least inspired by it. lmao. --- ## [String preferences?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-preferences/292958)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-preferences/292958 "2018-09-15T02:52:50Z")
What kinds of strings do you prefer, and why? Any thoughts on nylon vs. poly, thick vs thin, length, etc? Also colors! :art: Do you like using fresh a new string before a competition, or a broken in string? --- ## [Staying competitive and building a freestyle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/staying-competitive-and-building-a-freestyle/292949)
**Author:** [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/staying-competitive-and-building-a-freestyle/292949 "2018-09-14T21:55:10Z")
I have a few questions for you Colin: What do you do to stay relevant and competitive in a sport that is ever expanding and evolving? Do you think that performing in two categories hinders you by having to split yo… --- ## [Colin Questions- scales and it’s players?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-questions-scales-and-it-s-players/292940)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_girl\_700](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_girl_700)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-questions-scales-and-it-s-players/292940 "2018-09-14T21:54:54Z")
Hey Colin! Here are some questions: Why did you start Scales, and how do you select the players to join it? What is your favorite Yoyofactory yoyo? And lastly, how difficult is it to judge 1A? Thanks Colin! --- ## [How do you create 3a tricks that Click?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-create-3a-tricks-that-click/292948)
**Author:** [@DomYoNic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DomYoNic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-create-3a-tricks-that-click/292948 "2018-09-14T21:52:40Z")
I can Make tricks,But I Reuse The Same elements over and over and would like some tips to help make better trick Construction,Thanks --- ## [Favorite restaurant(s)?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-restaurant-s/292954)
**Author:** [@hyperrr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-restaurant-s/292954 "2018-09-14T21:44:10Z")
Just as the question says. --- ## [Colin Question- what five yoyos...?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-what-five-yoyos/292938)
**Author:** [@bluewingmr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluewingmr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-what-five-yoyos/292938 "2018-09-14T16:22:13Z")
If you only had the option of using 5 yoyos for the rest of your life, what yoyos would you choose? --- ## [Why Scales?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-scales/292936)
**Author:** [@dannyyu7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dannyyu7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-scales/292936 "2018-09-14T16:01:09Z")
Hey Colin! What was the idea and goal when you guys start doing Scales? Was it just trying to collect information as a news platform or something else? --- ## [Naming yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/naming-yoyos/292929)
**Author:** [@yofanatic05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yofanatic05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/naming-yoyos/292929 "2018-09-14T15:54:27Z")
Colin, if you could make another style of yo-yoing an officially recognized competitive style which would it be? (double dragon, full loop, nine dragons, fixed axle, Mobius…) --- ## [Competition vs. Practice/Daily Throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/competition-vs-practice-daily-throw/292927)
**Author:** [@Apadil1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apadil1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/competition-vs-practice-daily-throw/292927 "2018-09-14T15:36:20Z")
What do you look for in your competition throws vs. your EDC? Without going into brand specifics, what specs do find cover most if your needs? And lastly, how come I never see you smile in competition? Lol --- ## [It's a question for collin, hi collin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-a-question-for-collin-hi-collin/292924)
**Author:** [@44.poison](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44.poison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-a-question-for-collin-hi-collin/292924 "2018-09-14T15:12:04Z")
Hey becko! As I approach my second year of throwing and WYYC 2019 is nearer as days go by, I’ve started to feel a certain need to become more competitively active in order to compete at worlds, to achieve this I know I … --- ## [Colin Beckford Forum Chat (AMA) and GIVEAWAY - Friday to Sunday!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-beckford-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-friday-to-sunday/292919)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-beckford-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-friday-to-sunday/292919 "2018-09-14T02:19:41Z")
Join us this Friday through Sunday (9/14 to 9/16) with the amazing Colin Beckford (@ColinBecko) here on the YoYoExpert Forums for an AMA session! View all the current questions already asked right here: Colin Beckford F… --- ## [Trick Recommendation?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-recommendation/291399)
**Author:** [@Johninmi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Johninmi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-recommendation/291399 "2018-09-10T20:58:57Z")
@Evan\_Nagao What Trick do you recommend for someone to master who is just getting into unresponsive yoyo’ing? John --- ## [:) making yoyo popular in Hawai'i](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-yoyo-popular-in-hawaii/291254)
**Author:** [@EmberFlaze808](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EmberFlaze808)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-yoyo-popular-in-hawaii/291254 "2018-08-01T01:25:53Z")
Continuing the discussion from Evan Nagao Forum Chat (AMA) and GIVEAWAY - Tuesday to Thursday!: I know this is supposed to be a question, but I just want to say how great and inspiring Evan is, over the past few days my… --- ## [Who was the badass thrower you visited in the hospital?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-was-the-badass-thrower-you-visited-in-the-hospital/291307)
**Author:** [@Apadil1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apadil1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-was-the-badass-thrower-you-visited-in-the-hospital/291307 "2018-08-30T03:38:16Z")
That kid was freaking awesome! If he can travel, one of the big companies should sponsor him for a trip to the next big event. I’m sure Make-A-Wish and the yoyoing community would love to help. --- ## [Giveaway Winners!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/giveaway-winners/291591)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/giveaway-winners/291591 "2018-08-08T23:58:29Z")
Thanks to everyone who participated and a big thanks to @Evan\_Nagao for taking the time to answer so many great questions! Here’s the list of winning topics: • Evan’s favorite question - Edge Beyond Advice n stuff by… --- ## [What goals do you have after you win worlds?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-goals-do-you-have-after-you-win-worlds/291247)
**Author:** [@PjGetThrowed490](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PjGetThrowed490)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-goals-do-you-have-after-you-win-worlds/291247 "2018-08-07T03:53:28Z")
Evan you’re obviously an inspirational figure in the yo-yo community my question for you is after you win worlds :grin::100::facepunch:t5:What other accomplishments or goals do you have for yourself? --- ## [Evan, I'm a new thrower and also a lefty. Any tips?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-im-a-new-thrower-and-also-a-lefty-any-tips/291427)
**Author:** [@JEDI0077](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JEDI0077)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-im-a-new-thrower-and-also-a-lefty-any-tips/291427 "2018-08-05T16:42:18Z")
I have watched a lot of YouTube. Your videos have helped me a lot because I really need to see things EXACTLY as they need to be. Any others as good as you or close to watch? How do you practice speed combos? Wait… That’… --- ## [Where do you get the cool shirts?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-get-the-cool-shirts/292921)
**Author:** [@Yoyolazar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolazar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-get-the-cool-shirts/292921 "2018-08-05T12:22:37Z")
Got to ask, you wear some of the craziest shirts I’ve seen, where do you get those? The one from nats looked like it was anodized by monkeyFinger, simply awesome! --- ## [What is the most excited moment on stage? What does it feels? Thanks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-excited-moment-on-stage-what-does-it-feels-thanks/291311)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Henry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Henry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-excited-moment-on-stage-what-does-it-feels-thanks/291311 "2018-08-05T08:17:44Z")
What is the most excited moment on stage? What does it feels? Thanks --- ## [How to learn yoyo tricks for right handed and it is late to learn yoyo tricks when you graduated from high school](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-learn-yoyo-tricks-for-right-handed-and-it-is-late-to-learn-yoyo-tricks-when-you-graduated-from-high-school/291471)
**Author:** [@VidiaOktavianisID](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidiaOktavianisID)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-learn-yoyo-tricks-for-right-handed-and-it-is-late-to-learn-yoyo-tricks-when-you-graduated-from-high-school/291471 "2018-08-05T02:12:41Z")
My name is Vidia, i am from Indonesia and also right handed. I played yoyo since i was in kindergarten. But i learn yoyo tricks when i graduated from my vocational school. And i have two question in my mind. First quest… --- ## [If you didn't start yoyoing, what would you be doing instead?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-didnt-start-yoyoing-what-would-you-be-doing-instead/291223)
**Author:** [@notdean](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/notdean)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-didnt-start-yoyoing-what-would-you-be-doing-instead/291223 "2018-08-04T22:28:12Z")
Hey Evan! My question is if you didn’t start yoyoing, what would’ve you done instead? --- ## [Is a hotdog a sandwich?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-a-hotdog-a-sandwich/291292)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-a-hotdog-a-sandwich/291292 "2018-08-04T22:11:58Z")
Pretty much what it says. Is a hotdog a sandwich? --- ## [Too old to start again?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/too-old-to-start-again/291423)
**Author:** [@LaunchMini](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LaunchMini)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/too-old-to-start-again/291423 "2018-08-03T20:51:37Z")
Is 55 too old to restart Yo-Yoing? Started on a wooden one 50 years ago. Redintoduced to “new” style recently and really enjoying learning new tricks. --- ## [What is the most important decision that you made in your life, that changed everything?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-important-decision-that-you-made-in-your-life-that-changed-everything/291375)
**Author:** [@EthanV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EthanV)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-important-decision-that-you-made-in-your-life-that-changed-everything/291375 "2018-08-03T17:49:21Z")
Just wanted to know what that decision is and how different would your life be if you didnt do that. I find this an interesting question to ask people. --- ## [What was the first thing you did when you found out that you were getting sponsored to Yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-was-the-first-thing-you-did-when-you-found-out-that-you-were-getting-sponsored-to-yoyo/291395)
**Author:** [@Brendann12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Brendann12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-was-the-first-thing-you-did-when-you-found-out-that-you-were-getting-sponsored-to-yoyo/291395 "2018-08-03T16:35:05Z")
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