# Forum Chat W/ The Pros! **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=16 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [Design question?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/design-question/72395)
**Author:** [@ThorCW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThorCW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/design-question/72395 "2015-03-06T00:27:21Z")
What is an abbreviated steps tha happen when a company goes to you to design a signature yoyo? --- ## [Signature Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/signature-yoyo/72393)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/signature-yoyo/72393 "2015-03-06T00:25:27Z")
It makes sense that the Shutter is your favorite, but what characteristcs were you after? Can you share a little bit of the design process? Thanks! --- ## [GENTRY STEIN Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gentry-stein-question/72392)
**Author:** [@yoyoben18](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gentry-stein-question/72392 "2015-03-06T00:23:51Z")
what size shoe are you --- ## [Regen in contests?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/regen-in-contests/72390)
**Author:** [@DCM92Lude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DCM92Lude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/regen-in-contests/72390 "2015-03-06T00:20:55Z")
Hey Gentry, thanks for answering these questions, is the regen going to be your new contest throw? --- ## [Do you think you'll ever become world champion?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-think-youll-ever-become-world-champion/72385)
**Author:** [@davestyle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/davestyle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-think-youll-ever-become-world-champion/72385 "2015-03-06T00:20:00Z")
Gentry, After winning worlds, did you go back and watch your video response to the Trinity Yoyo Club? Also, do you have a preferred trick that you teach to first time yoyoers to get them psyched on yo-yoing? Thanks! … --- ## [Question about routines.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-routines/72384)
**Author:** [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-routines/72384 "2015-03-06T00:19:26Z")
How do you make your routines? Like when you pick your music and pick tricks how do you out the two together? --- ## [???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/72383)
**Author:** [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/72383 "2015-03-06T00:18:43Z")
So what is it like being on a team? When did you fist get sponsored and why? --- ## [what are some of your favorite bands ? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-some-of-your-favorite-bands/72379)
**Author:** [@YOYOJAMizm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYOJAMizm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-some-of-your-favorite-bands/72379 "2015-03-06T00:16:16Z")
What are some of your favorite artists/ bands.? My top 4 - linkin park, soundgarden, jimmy eat world, foo fighters Thanks gentry ! --- ## [If there comes a day...........](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-there-comes-a-day/72319)
**Author:** [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-there-comes-a-day/72319 "2015-02-05T23:48:48Z")
when you choose to no longer compete, what role do you foresee the yoyo playing in your life? Thanks for making yo-yoing exciting and inspirational for so many. --- ## [A few questions...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-few-questions/72292)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2015, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-few-questions/72292 "2015-02-05T23:25:45Z")
Were you always so confident on stage? Whenever I get up on stage I fall apart and feel like the weight of the world is on me. Which do you prefer between the Super G and Regen? How do you come up with your tricks? --- ## [CONTEST RESULTS ANNOUNCED!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contest-results-announced/72424)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contest-results-announced/72424 "2015-02-04T01:53:09Z")
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Forum Time W/ Gentry Stein event on the YoYoExpert Forums, we had a great turnout! The Gentry Trivia Contest Winners: 1st Place: tschneider 2nd Place: ComparePokoo 3rd… --- ## [Gentry Stein you're my favorite player!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gentry-stein-youre-my-favorite-player/72337)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy2017](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy2017)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2015, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gentry-stein-youre-my-favorite-player/72337 "2015-02-03T01:29:35Z")
I’m about to enter my first contest, and I need help. What advice do you have? Any tips for my first state freestyle? --- ## [Didy you know you nailed that worlds routine, and you had it in your hands?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/didy-you-know-you-nailed-that-worlds-routine-and-you-had-it-in-your-hands/72414)
**Author:** [@Zort\_Commander](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zort_Commander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/didy-you-know-you-nailed-that-worlds-routine-and-you-had-it-in-your-hands/72414 "2015-02-02T18:36:35Z")
That worlds routine was amazing. But did you have a feeling you would win worlds with the routine during the time it took to get the results? Thanks! --- ## [Gentry Stein TRIVIA - Answer for chance to win!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gentry-stein-trivia-answer-for-chance-to-win/72294)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2015, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gentry-stein-trivia-answer-for-chance-to-win/72294 "2015-02-02T17:34:23Z")
Gentry Stein Trivia Questions! Rules: One ‘entry’ per person. Reply to this thread with answers to the following question! Do not EDIT your post. Otherwise you will be disqualified. Entries close at 12:00 PM EST on … --- ## [What are your favorite shoes to wear?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-shoes-to-wear/72308)
**Author:** [@Decade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Decade)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-shoes-to-wear/72308 "2015-02-01T23:40:06Z")
I’ve seen you wear your Radii Straight Jackets at Nationals and your Bred 11’s at some occasions; however, what kind of of shoes do you like to wear at competitions? Anything specifically when traveling to places? Thanks… --- ## [Questions from the EXTREME fanboy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-from-the-extreme-fanboy/72314)
**Author:** [@XtraAwesomeMan64](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XtraAwesomeMan64)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-from-the-extreme-fanboy/72314 "2015-02-01T21:01:04Z")
What’s your favorite non-YYF yoyo? (if any lol) What’s your favorite contest to attend to? Who was your inspiration when you started throwing? How would you rate the fanboy-ness of my desktop? (see attached file) --- ## [About how many YoYo's do you own?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-how-many-yoyos-do-you-own/72357)
**Author:** [@Stash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Stash)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-how-many-yoyos-do-you-own/72357 "2015-02-01T19:38:57Z")
How many YoYo’s do you own? , and is there a favorite one you choose not to throw (if yes, then why)? Thanks :wink: --- ## [How do you choose your music?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-choose-your-music/72346)
**Author:** [@Blenderdragon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blenderdragon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-choose-your-music/72346 "2015-02-01T19:17:00Z")
I’m fairly new to yo-yoing so i wanted to know how you choose your music for your performances? --- ## [What is your favorite type(s) of doughnut?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-type-s-of-doughnut/72347)
**Author:** [@seanthegiraffe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/seanthegiraffe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-type-s-of-doughnut/72347 "2015-02-01T19:16:13Z")
What is your favorite type(s) of doughnut? Also, Who are some of your biggest influences in yoyoing? --- ## [String ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/72348)
**Author:** [@Yoyordy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyordy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/72348 "2015-02-01T19:14:35Z")
what string do you use and what length do you like for it :slight\_smile: --- ## [My Question for Gentry ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-question-for-gentry/72341)
**Author:** [@guardguy48](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guardguy48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-question-for-gentry/72341 "2015-02-01T19:14:23Z")
Gentry, I am an older brother who has a sister that has become interested in yoyos so I gave her one had have started to help teacher her. What suggestions do you have on 1) teaching newer players how to do more advance… --- ## [Who introduced you to yo-yoing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-introduced-you-to-yo-yoing/72345)
**Author:** [@HavikkTV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HavikkTV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-introduced-you-to-yo-yoing/72345 "2015-02-01T19:14:01Z")
As title said, who introduced you to yo-yoing? (Family, friend, etc., not asking for a name) --- ## [Who are your favorite yo-yo players?!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-are-your-favorite-yo-yo-players/72377)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpertEric](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertEric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-are-your-favorite-yo-yo-players/72377 "2015-02-01T19:13:24Z")
Do you have any favorites?! : ) --- ## [A question that I would love to have answered](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-question-that-i-would-love-to-have-answered/72376)
**Author:** [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-question-that-i-would-love-to-have-answered/72376 "2015-02-01T19:12:57Z")
Hey Gentry, I know you get a lot of fan questions, but I would really appreciate this being answered. So, I am interested in competing (1a), and I have some cool stuff put together, but not enough to last the whole 2-3 … --- ## [?????????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/72340)
**Author:** [@Lseda3984](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lseda3984)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/72340 "2015-02-01T19:11:05Z")
How do you get your hair looking sooo damn cool --- ## [my question for gentry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-question-for-gentry/72374)
**Author:** [@Yoyoer\_99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyoer_99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-question-for-gentry/72374 "2015-02-01T19:05:30Z")
How did you get into yoyoing? Did you ever get bored of it and quit temporarily or loved it from the moment you started? --- ## [What is your favourite pastime other than yoyoing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favourite-pastime-other-than-yoyoing/72350)
**Author:** [@HighTideThrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HighTideThrows)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favourite-pastime-other-than-yoyoing/72350 "2015-02-01T18:58:50Z")
What is your favourite pastime other than yoyoing? --- ## [Shape of a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shape-of-a-yoyo/72351)
**Author:** [@ThorCW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThorCW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shape-of-a-yoyo/72351 "2015-02-01T18:57:35Z")
What shape of yoyo do you prefer and why? --- ## [What we are all secretly wanting to know...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-we-are-all-secretly-wanting-to-know/72352)
**Author:** [@Boop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Boop)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-we-are-all-secretly-wanting-to-know/72352 "2015-02-01T18:55:28Z")
Do you even lift Gentry? JK For reals this time, PB&J, or PB & Bananas haha --- ## [First yoyo contest and style](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-contest-and-style/72353)
**Author:** [@aldragon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aldragon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-contest-and-style/72353 "2015-02-01T18:49:54Z")
How long did you yoyo before you went to your first yoyo contest? Did your yoyo style just come naturally over the years of your yoyoing career? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=15) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=17)