# Forum Chat W/ The Pros! **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=8 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Are booms generational?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-booms-generational/294745)
**Author:** [@mrciurleo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrciurleo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-booms-generational/294745 "2018-11-08T12:16:00Z")
The major upswings in yoyos happened in ~30 year increments. Late 20s/early 30s with Flores, mid-60s, and late 90s. Think we’ll see another in 10 or so years? It seems like each time had something new associated with … --- ## [Is a poptart a ravioli?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-a-poptart-a-ravioli/294718)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-a-poptart-a-ravioli/294718 "2018-11-08T08:34:33Z")
This is an Ask Me Anything, right? Why or why not? --- ## [Custom yo-yos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-yo-yos/294757)
**Author:** [@Raysion05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raysion05)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-yo-yos/294757 "2018-11-08T06:22:26Z")
Have you ever considered the idea of having a segment of yo-yos or yo-yo available as a fully custom to order model? For example there is a particular shoe made by Nike one can customize online with your favorite team o… --- ## [Which mall?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-mall/294802)
**Author:** [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-mall/294802 "2018-11-08T03:16:14Z")
So which is better, Lakeside mall or Oakland mall? :rofl: --- ## [Most fun design process?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/most-fun-design-process/294801)
**Author:** [@wolfwithamelon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wolfwithamelon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/most-fun-design-process/294801 "2018-11-08T03:11:33Z")
Just like the title says, what’s the yoyo you’ve most enjoyed designing/working on overall? --- ## [Which is better?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-is-better/294796)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_kid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 2:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-is-better/294796 "2018-11-08T02:55:37Z")
Since you are a looking expert, I wanted to ask: Which response system is better? Starburst or Silicon Response? --- ## [Advice for beginners](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advice-for-beginners/294786)
**Author:** [@Ambre9864](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ambre9864)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advice-for-beginners/294786 "2018-11-08T02:51:28Z")
If you could give just one piece of advice to someone when they’re just starting to get into the community, what would it be? And what yoyo would you recommend them? --- ## [Ever have a Unique Apprentice?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ever-have-a-unique-apprentice/294750)
**Author:** [@chaotikchiken](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaotikchiken)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ever-have-a-unique-apprentice/294750 "2018-11-08T02:42:01Z")
Seeing as you met a bunch of famous celebrities and musicians in the '90s, was there ever a time Justin Timberlake or anyone asked you to help them learn a trick? Was there ever a time you were impressed by skills from … --- ## [Favorites?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorites/294756)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_kid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorites/294756 "2018-11-07T23:18:56Z")
Hello! I wanted to ask you something else. What’s your favorite style of yoyoing? What is your favorite trick in that category? Thanks! --- ## [Where is your favorite place for yoyoing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-is-your-favorite-place-for-yoyoing/294752)
**Author:** [@chaotikchiken](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaotikchiken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-is-your-favorite-place-for-yoyoing/294752 "2018-11-07T23:16:54Z")
Do you have a favorite city or country for yoyoing; whether it be for competitions, how bystanders react, or the culture that greatly supports the sport? --- ## [Shutter Ultra?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-ultra/294748)
**Author:** [@chaotikchiken](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaotikchiken)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-ultra/294748 "2018-11-07T23:11:43Z")
When is the Shutter going to get some love and get ultra-fied? --- ## [Spin tops?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-tops/294782)
**Author:** [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-tops/294782 "2018-11-07T20:15:51Z")
@YOHANS Anything new on the spin top horizon? @yyfben2.deactivated gave me one with an order I placed and I’m hooked! --- ## [What is the best beginner yoyo for ages 7-11 (give or take)?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-beginner-yoyo-for-ages-7-11-give-or-take/294723)
**Author:** [@anon19434144](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon19434144)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-beginner-yoyo-for-ages-7-11-give-or-take/294723 "2018-11-07T19:39:26Z")
There are so many yoyos that claim to be beginner friendly but I don’t know or have any that I’d be totally comfortable giving to a kid. They either seem too advanced or too limiting. Just wondering what your opinion is.… --- ## [Your future](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-future/294753)
**Author:** [@YoEverywheres](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoEverywheres)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-future/294753 "2018-11-07T16:51:33Z")
How long do you see yourself participating in competition events? I see a lot of guys give it up when they get past a certain age. --- ## [How has yoyoing changed your life? Etc. (Questions)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-has-yoyoing-changed-your-life-etc-questions/294763)
**Author:** [@EthanV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EthanV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-has-yoyoing-changed-your-life-etc-questions/294763 "2018-11-07T16:34:48Z")
FI know that you have been yoyoing for a long time. As the title says, “How has yoyoing changed your life?” A few other questions are, “Were there times that you were close to quitting yoyo? If so, why was that?” “Do … --- ## [How Would You Train for a Competition?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-you-train-for-a-competition/294734)
**Author:** [@popcap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/popcap)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-you-train-for-a-competition/294734 "2018-11-07T15:22:47Z")
I would like to know a good strat for competition training. --- ## [The future of vintage designs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-future-of-vintage-designs/294725)
**Author:** [@cowmamba](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cowmamba)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-future-of-vintage-designs/294725 "2018-11-07T14:56:00Z")
Hey @YOHANS! It’s been a while! I hope all is well. With the recent release of the 888 GT, it got me thinking. What are your thoughts, and perhaps plans, for resurrecting more vintage designs in the future? We’re star… --- ## [Do you like seeing yo-yos in film or Tv?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-like-seeing-yo-yos-in-film-or-tv/294743)
**Author:** [@Raysion05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raysion05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-like-seeing-yo-yos-in-film-or-tv/294743 "2018-11-07T06:33:21Z")
I have noticed that there are sometimes yo-yos played by characters in movies and tv shows but it sometimes annoys me, because they are usual the imbeciles. Like Kelso sometimes yo-yoed on that 70s show but he was the fo… --- ## [About Yoyofactory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-yoyofactory/294747)
**Author:** [@dannyyu7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dannyyu7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-yoyofactory/294747 "2018-11-07T03:42:59Z")
What was your initial goal when you launched Yoyofactory? Has it changed ever since? What is your vision for yoyoing in the next few years and how Yoyofactory is going to be a part of it? Cheers! --- ## [Competitions televised?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/competitions-televised/294744)
**Author:** [@Raysion05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raysion05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/competitions-televised/294744 "2018-11-07T02:43:09Z")
I once saw espn, one of them sorry it’s been years and I don’t remember which one, that did a one hour special on the us nationals with Yuuki Spencer winning and I got excited to see yo-yoing on tv. What do you think are… --- ## [Questions!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions/294739)
**Author:** [@NoT\_ATHROWER](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NoT_ATHROWER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions/294739 "2018-11-07T02:38:07Z")
Hello there YoHans! I’m a little bit curious about how companies decide the price points of each yoyo. Regarding this, I own an Edge Beyond and a WEdge. Both the WEdge and Edge Beyond play very well. Although on the exp… --- ## [Yo you wish you designed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-you-wish-you-designed/294740)
**Author:** [@Raysion05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raysion05)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-you-wish-you-designed/294740 "2018-11-07T02:35:49Z")
Is there a throw out there made by another company future or past that you look at and think man I wish I had done that? Or has there been a design element that really influenced you? --- ## [Could you imagine how the yoyo world will be in a few years?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/could-you-imagine-how-the-yoyo-world-will-be-in-a-few-years/294741)
**Author:** [@nyimer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nyimer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/could-you-imagine-how-the-yoyo-world-will-be-in-a-few-years/294741 "2018-11-07T02:28:39Z")
I mean about evolutions on style or a new kind of play like 6a or something like that --- ## [Favorite YoYo of all time?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-yoyo-of-all-time/294731)
**Author:** [@Cassauk33](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cassauk33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-yoyo-of-all-time/294731 "2018-11-07T01:10:57Z")
Hi there hans i just got back into yoyos since early 2000s and found my old collection still got the cold fusion gt with the watch from all those years ago my question is what is your favourite all time yoyo ? --- ## [Why did you choose 2A and your very first yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-did-you-choose-2a-and-your-very-first-yoyo/294732)
**Author:** [@BlueJay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlueJay)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-did-you-choose-2a-and-your-very-first-yoyo/294732 "2018-11-07T01:02:26Z")
Hey Hans Why did u chose 2a over the other types of Yo-yo play? --- ## [Question for Hans about growing yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-for-hans-about-growing-yoyo/294627)
**Author:** [@TheYoyoer27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoyoer27)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-for-hans-about-growing-yoyo/294627 "2018-11-07T01:00:50Z")
What do you think is the best way for yoyoing to grow? --- ## [Hans Van Dan Elzen - Forum Chat (AMA) and GIVEAWAY - Tuesday!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hans-van-dan-elzen-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-tuesday/294619)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hans-van-dan-elzen-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-tuesday/294619 "2018-11-05T00:36:31Z")
Join us this Tuesday 11/6/18 with a TRUE LEGEND. Hans Van Dan Elzen (aka @yohans) from YoYoFactory will be here on the YoYoExpert Forums for an AMA session! If you haven’t read this before check out this great interv… --- ## [I got some questions about 2A and YoYoFactory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-got-some-questions-about-2a-and-yoyofactory/294679)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-got-some-questions-about-2a-and-yoyofactory/294679 "2018-11-07T00:15:54Z")
Hey Hans, I have a few questions for you about 2a. 1) What is 2a like?(because I have never tried it) 2) do you have any tips on 2a? 3) How long have you been with YoYoFactory? (Sorry that I don’t know much about you)… --- ## [Yo-yos in modern media](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yos-in-modern-media/294709)
**Author:** [@srifenburg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/srifenburg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yos-in-modern-media/294709 "2018-11-07T00:15:49Z")
With stuff like yo-yos appearing in video games, tv shows and movies, what’s your favorite instance of seeing them used (or displayed) in modern media? --- ## [Yo-yos as gifts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yos-as-gifts/294707)
**Author:** [@srifenburg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/srifenburg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yos-as-gifts/294707 "2018-11-07T00:01:06Z")
With Christmas on the horizon, sometimes our families don’t know exactly what type of throw we’d actually want but sometimes, they just nail it! My question is, what’s the best yo-yo you’ve ever received as a gift and wh… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=9)