# Forum Chat W/ The Pros! **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=9 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [Yoyo advice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-advice/294722)
**Author:** [@Travelingyoyokid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Travelingyoyokid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-advice/294722 "2018-11-06T23:59:10Z")
Do you have any advice for people who have just started competing? --- ## [What is your favorite yoyo related memory?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-yoyo-related-memory/294714)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-yoyo-related-memory/294714 "2018-11-06T23:53:02Z")
Was it the first time you landed a trick? Did you make the day of some aspiring kiddo? Did you perform a trick that made you feel like a boss? What is your favorite yoyo related memory? I guess you can have more than o… --- ## [Embarassed to yoyo around people?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/embarassed-to-yoyo-around-people/294716)
**Author:** [@Chronjon2k](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chronjon2k)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/embarassed-to-yoyo-around-people/294716 "2018-11-06T23:46:40Z")
Have you ever felt awkward or nervous to throw a yoyo around someone you just met? --- ## [How did you do it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-did-you-do-it/294717)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_kid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-did-you-do-it/294717 "2018-11-06T23:44:54Z")
Hello Yohans! I have been reviewing your accomplishments and I wanted to say how impressed I am. You’ve made several appearances on TV for your talent, which i find incredible, since yoyoing is a talent that is rarely se… --- ## [Designing yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/designing-yoyos/294719)
**Author:** [@sittingmilk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sittingmilk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/designing-yoyos/294719 "2018-11-06T23:40:35Z")
When designing yoyos what are the best aspects (width, height, weight) to keep in mind and what combinations of traits make for good styles (smooth, stable, techy)? --- ## [Question: have you been called brendan Fraser?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-have-you-been-called-brendan-fraser/294715)
**Author:** [@Chronjon2k](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chronjon2k)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-have-you-been-called-brendan-fraser/294715 "2018-11-06T23:39:07Z")
How many times have been told you look like brendan Fraser? --- ## [Becoming One with the Yo-Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/becoming-one-with-the-yo-yo/294708)
**Author:** [@DoubleR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DoubleR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/becoming-one-with-the-yo-yo/294708 "2018-11-06T23:37:40Z")
Obviously it takes a lot of passion and drive for anyone to hone their craft to the point where they can do it professionally. Most folks would never think of something as simple as a yo-yo could be taken to the heights … --- ## [A "Thank You" and a Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-thank-you-and-a-question/294710)
**Author:** [@Apadil1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apadil1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-thank-you-and-a-question/294710 "2018-11-06T23:11:01Z")
Wanted to start out by saying thank you! Not only for all the great yoyos, for all skill levels (I’ve lost count of how many YYF’s I’ve given away to friends and family as intro throws), but for stepping up and sponsorin… --- ## [Yo-yo fears](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-fears/294712)
**Author:** [@srifenburg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/srifenburg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-fears/294712 "2018-11-06T23:05:26Z")
Personally, as a 29 year old in this hobby, I’m afraid of long-term damage to the blood vescles in my hands as well as the possibility of arthritis limiting my ability to enjoy throwing as I age. What’s your biggest yo-y… --- ## [Yyf yoyo production](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-yoyo-production/294667)
**Author:** [@noodles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noodles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-yoyo-production/294667 "2018-11-06T23:03:01Z")
How many yoyos does yyf produce in one day? My guess would be 300… --- ## [Signature vs Normal Models](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/signature-vs-normal-models/294705)
**Author:** [@angle731](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/angle731)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/signature-vs-normal-models/294705 "2018-11-06T23:00:59Z")
How is designing a signature yoyo different from designing a normal yoyo? And are you ever satisfied with a design? --- ## [Future of the 888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691)
**Author:** [@MetalMilitia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MetalMilitia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-the-888/294691 "2018-11-06T22:22:24Z")
With the recent release of the 888GT, I am wondering if there are any plans on bringing back the 888 itself. It is personally one of my favorite yo-yos. After seeing your short gyro flop video using it years ago, I was… --- ## [Anything new with 4a?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anything-new-with-4a/294694)
**Author:** [@Travelingyoyokid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Travelingyoyokid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anything-new-with-4a/294694 "2018-11-06T21:29:39Z")
Is yoyofactory going to make any more offstring yoyos? --- ## [New Talent in southeastern USA ( HANS QnA)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-talent-in-southeastern-usa-hans-qna/294695)
**Author:** [@Ambre9864](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ambre9864)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-talent-in-southeastern-usa-hans-qna/294695 "2018-11-06T21:29:19Z")
In my 2 years of yoyoing, I have noticed that there is a lot of competition in Western America and the Midwest and Mideast. I have however noticed that there is little to no emphasis put on the South. Do you guys have an… --- ## [2 questions? Favorite YYF yo-yo and how is YYF so innovative](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-questions-favorite-yyf-yo-yo-and-how-is-yyf-so-innovative/294684)
**Author:** [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-questions-favorite-yyf-yo-yo-and-how-is-yyf-so-innovative/294684 "2018-11-06T20:56:58Z")
What is your favorite yoyo that yoyofactory has put out and why? If it’s an older yoyo, do you think there would be a throwback run released? How does your company innovate so many different ideas? Yoyofactory is a… --- ## [US Manufactured Models](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/us-manufactured-models/294689)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/us-manufactured-models/294689 "2018-11-06T20:32:08Z")
I like the fact that YYF still makes some yo-yos in the US. How you do you make your decisions on which yo-yos to produce here? Are you planning to continue doing so? --- ## [World Team Proyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-team-proyo/294673)
**Author:** [@MetalMilitia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MetalMilitia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-team-proyo/294673 "2018-11-06T19:53:39Z")
Hey Hans. I have to say, I have been a big fan since the Playmaxx days in the 90’s. What was it like traveling the world with, Kate, John, Julius, and Ben? Watching you guys always made me want to play 2A, but all the… --- ## [Yoyo Design Process](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-design-process/294677)
**Author:** [@kksimon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kksimon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-design-process/294677 "2018-11-06T17:38:06Z")
How does Yoyo Factory design yoyos? In other words what are the steps do you take when designing a yoyo? Is the process different when your creating a signature yoyo for a player? --- ## [Looking forward in yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-forward-in-yoyo/294676)
**Author:** [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-forward-in-yoyo/294676 "2018-11-06T17:17:23Z")
Having been around the world of yoyo for so long, I imagine you’ve witnessed and been a part of a lot of the innovations and changes to both the yoyo technology, as well as play styles developing as a result of better te… --- ## [Playmaxx/ProYo Contests?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/playmaxx-proyo-contests/294674)
**Author:** [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/playmaxx-proyo-contests/294674 "2018-11-06T16:33:37Z")
Dating myself here, but my first and only contest was a Playmaxx/ProYo Contest in the mid/late 90’s at a HobbyTown USA. Those were pretty much the precursor to Sports, or Trick, ladder contests. Has YYF thought of goin… --- ## [What are the factors that drive new yo-yo designs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-factors-that-drive-new-yo-yo-designs/294640)
**Author:** [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-factors-that-drive-new-yo-yo-designs/294640 "2018-11-06T15:45:46Z")
I’m pretty new to modern yo-yo styles, but looking back at older designs, by comparison, there is a trend of the average competition yo-yo getting wider and wider. It’s almost like the Superwide/Monster were actually pr… --- ## [Not so much a question, more of a comment, really](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/not-so-much-a-question-more-of-a-comment-really/294654)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/not-so-much-a-question-more-of-a-comment-really/294654 "2018-11-06T15:17:26Z")
Hans, can you explain this video? Can you? Can you? … CAN YOU? --- ## [Winners Announced! Thanks for all the questions!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/winners-announced-thanks-for-all-the-questions/293235)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/winners-announced-thanks-for-all-the-questions/293235 "2018-09-22T01:35:52Z")
Congrats to @Skyline on winning the grand prize in our Colin Beckford Forum Chat W/ The Pros Giveaway! You won a new UNPRLD FLASHBACK! And congrats to these 5 random winners, you’ll be getting a $10 YoYoExpert Gift Ca… --- ## [Colin Question time](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-time/293016)
**Author:** [@Nolus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nolus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-time/293016 "2018-09-20T09:51:52Z")
Hi Colin, If you had to pick… would you rather have 6 fingers or 4 hands? Imagine the tricks you could do :yum: Greets fron the Netherlands --- ## [Do you think it is possible](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-think-it-is-possible/293168)
**Author:** [@Z\_Car](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Z_Car)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-think-it-is-possible/293168 "2018-09-19T21:20:46Z")
Do you think it is possible to teach another animal (aside from humans) how to yoyo? --- ## [The best question. (jk)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best-question-jk/293165)
**Author:** [@Nicholas\_H](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nicholas_H)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best-question-jk/293165 "2018-09-19T20:45:27Z")
When are you posting the results? Also, what a great question right? LOL --- ## [Your future in yoyoing!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-future-in-yoyoing/293121)
**Author:** [@MastarMash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MastarMash)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-future-in-yoyoing/293121 "2018-09-19T12:29:48Z")
Where do you see yourself being in yoyo 5 years from now. --- ## [Finding songs and routine adjustment](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finding-songs-and-routine-adjustment/293081)
**Author:** [@matykapsa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/matykapsa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finding-songs-and-routine-adjustment/293081 "2018-09-18T03:41:52Z")
So, i often have a hard time finding a good song for my freestyle. I usually aim for a song with no vocals, both to avoid any explicit content and just because i like it more and can concentrate more on my routine. This … --- ## [Who are your favorite up and coming players?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-are-your-favorite-up-and-coming-players/293091)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-are-your-favorite-up-and-coming-players/293091 "2018-09-18T01:44:50Z")
Curious who your favorite (top 3?) up and coming players @ColinBecko. Ideally talking players not sponsored yet (or maybe who haven’t even competed)? I feel thanks to SCALES and your live Youtube you probably have a fe… --- ## [Colin Questions- what yoyo(s) inspired the cognition?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-questions-what-yoyo-s-inspired-the-cognition/293004)
**Author:** [@qadams02](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/qadams02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-questions-what-yoyo-s-inspired-the-cognition/293004 "2018-09-17T21:25:24Z")
Just wondering, What other yo-yos inspired the Cognition? What yo-yos would you recommend that play similar to the Cognition? Some advice you’d give to someone competing for the first time, and how to go about preparin… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=8) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=10)