# Colin Beckford **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/colin-beckford/40.md [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [Question for colin it's important he won't text me back and it’s been 7 years now](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-for-colin-its-important-he-wont-text-me-back-and-it-s-been-7-years-now/292997)
**Author:** [@keiranc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/keiranc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-for-colin-its-important-he-wont-text-me-back-and-it-s-been-7-years-now/292997 "2018-09-15T23:52:44Z")
PLEASE ANSWER. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE EUROPEAN CHAMPION FROM 2014 MINE IS PHILLIP SZKOKAN. --- ## [How to do well at contests?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-do-well-at-contests/376235)
**Author:** [@yoyothomas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyothomas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-do-well-at-contests/376235 "2023-05-25T23:30:20Z")
Any advise on doing well at yoyo contests? --- ## [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? --- ## [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… --- ## [Tonight on “Behind The Yoyo” 9pm est](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tonight-on-behind-the-yoyo-9pm-est/293085)
**Author:** [@MJHART](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MJHART)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tonight-on-behind-the-yoyo-9pm-est/293085 "2018-09-17T10:17:28Z")
So far you’ve done well in the yoyo community, what are some of your biggest regrets? --- ## [Any tips, Colin?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-tips-colin/293045)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_girl\_700](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_girl_700)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-tips-colin/293045 "2018-09-17T09:39:51Z")
I’m in competing in 1A for the first time ever in two weeks. Any helpful advice for practicing and performing will be greatly appreciated. Any tips for me? Thanks Colin! --- ## [How to be a pro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-be-a-pro/293098)
**Author:** [@nyimer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nyimer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-be-a-pro/293098 "2018-09-17T04:08:38Z")
hi Collin, what i have to eat or do or something like that to be a pro? --- ## [For Colin - How has yoyoing affected you?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-colin-how-has-yoyoing-affected-you/293082)
**Author:** [@hamdog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hamdog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-colin-how-has-yoyoing-affected-you/293082 "2018-09-17T04:07:49Z")
I remember you saying you’ve been yoyoing for around 6 years if I remember correctly, and I’m coming up on my second year in about 6 months. Yoyoing has already given me tons of positive opportunities, like actually join… --- ## [ToK related Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tok-related-question/292965)
**Author:** [@artkcofficial](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/artkcofficial)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tok-related-question/292965 "2018-09-17T03:11:34Z")
A question for you Colin! "To what extent does the judging system from the professional stage has gone off track from the basics of aesthetics of the platform of yoyoing itself? " --- ## [Colin Question - New at yoyoing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-new-at-yoyoing/293093)
**Author:** [@kksimon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kksimon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-new-at-yoyoing/293093 "2018-09-17T02:43:24Z")
What advice would you give someone who is new to yoyoing and is looking to eventually compete in 1a? --- ## [Colin question- funniest thing that’s happened](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-funniest-thing-that-s-happened/293080)
**Author:** [@YoPanda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoPanda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-funniest-thing-that-s-happened/293080 "2018-09-17T02:01:19Z")
What is the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you or someone else you know that’s related to yoyoing? --- ## [A turning point in yoyo history](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-turning-point-in-yoyo-history/293087)
**Author:** [@44.poison](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44.poison)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-turning-point-in-yoyo-history/293087 "2018-09-17T01:21:07Z")
Befire stating the question I’d love to say the pun is shamelessly intended lol So yeah, not much I can really add here since the question speaks for itself, to you what have been some of the most ground-breaking moment… --- ## [Yoyo freestyle "ban list"?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-freestyle-ban-list/293090)
**Author:** [@birdmp3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/birdmp3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-freestyle-ban-list/293090 "2018-09-17T01:16:18Z")
In lots of trading card games, some video games, etc. the official competitive rulesets often ban certain cards, characters, strategies, etc. for various reasons. Do you think something like this could ever be implemente… --- ## [To Colin: How long have you been yo-yoing for?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-colin-how-long-have-you-been-yo-yoing-for/293089)
**Author:** [@Nicholas\_H](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nicholas_H)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-colin-how-long-have-you-been-yo-yoing-for/293089 "2018-09-17T01:03:54Z")
How long had you been yo-yoing for and how old were you when you won your first competition? Also what competition was it. A small one or one like states? Do you have any advice for me (a noob) to help me get my first wi… --- ## [Colin Question- Where?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-where/293086)
**Author:** [@wolfwithamelon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wolfwithamelon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-where/293086 "2018-09-17T00:39:13Z")
Say you could go anywhere in the world for one day to shoot a video, where would it be? Who would you take with you? What else would you do there? --- ## [What is scales?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-scales/293088)
**Author:** [@rylan\_362](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rylan_362)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-scales/293088 "2018-09-17T00:29:52Z")
Don’t know if this was answered before, but what is the origin of scales? I.e. what was the inspiration behind the name “scales” and what was the motivation behind the founding of it. --- ## [Colin question- scales name origin?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-scales-name-origin/293076)
**Author:** [@Iggy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Iggy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-scales-name-origin/293076 "2018-09-17T00:28:34Z")
Where did the name scales collective come from --- ## [Yoyo path for the future](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-path-for-the-future/293051)
**Author:** [@TheOneOutlander](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheOneOutlander)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-path-for-the-future/293051 "2018-09-17T00:04:39Z")
Hey man. How would you like the yoyo scene to develop over time and where do you see it going in terms of broad popularity in the next 10 years or so? --- ## [Where do you think beginner yo-yo design is headed?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-think-beginner-yo-yo-design-is-headed/293077)
**Author:** [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-think-beginner-yo-yo-design-is-headed/293077 "2018-09-16T23:23:13Z")
Howdy Colin, Since I started yo-yoing again earlier this year, I’ve seen a lot of pretty good starter yo-yos recommended, like the First Base, Sage, or Arrow. However, there’s a big gap between these price-wise and some… --- ## [Colin question- most interesting thing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-most-interesting-thing/293079)
**Author:** [@YoPanda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoPanda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-most-interesting-thing/293079 "2018-09-16T21:59:31Z")
What’s the most interesting thing for you about yoyoing? --- ## [Colin questions- scales schedule?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-questions-scales-schedule/293074)
**Author:** [@DomYoNic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DomYoNic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-questions-scales-schedule/293074 "2018-09-16T21:56:58Z")
Is there a Scales Schedule? --- ## [Colin Question- computer science and yoyoing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-computer-science-and-yoyoing/293073)
**Author:** [@kksimon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kksimon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-computer-science-and-yoyoing/293073 "2018-09-16T21:56:27Z")
I know your going to college for computer science and was wondering your thoughts about tying in computer science to yo-yoing? I’m planning on going to college for computer science as well and have been thinking about ho… --- ## [A real question for Colin- creative barriers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-real-question-for-colin-creative-barriers/293050)
**Author:** [@Slvrandblk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slvrandblk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-real-question-for-colin-creative-barriers/293050 "2018-09-16T21:41:33Z")
How do you go about breaking down the creative barriers that you might face when making new tricks/elements? Are there anything persistent problems that you face when you feel barren creatively and what how do you manage… --- ## [An important question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-important-question/293048)
**Author:** [@Slvrandblk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slvrandblk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-important-question/293048 "2018-09-16T21:29:34Z")
For Colin, what is the most important question I could ask you? Kind Regards Roland --- ## [Styles of 3A](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/styles-of-3a/293071)
**Author:** [@Thesonicpineapple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thesonicpineapple)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/styles-of-3a/293071 "2018-09-16T21:25:52Z")
What are your thoughts on the different types of 3A tricks out there? The slower, more intricate and technical 1A-like 3a tricks, the big 5a-esque tricks with yoyos swinging around, the simultaneous, symmetrical tricks, … [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/colin-beckford/40.md?page=1)