# Colin Beckford **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/colin-beckford/40.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Your thoughts about play styles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-thoughts-about-play-styles/292992)
**Author:** [@anon50697385](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon50697385)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-thoughts-about-play-styles/292992 "2018-09-15T23:38:53Z")
Hi, I want to ask your opinion about play style. As the number of yoyoers increases, many style has been developed. I would divide them by two big chunks - slack and speed. These days, I see many incredible slack or t… --- ## [What is best yoyo in your opinion you have ever used?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-best-yoyo-in-your-opinion-you-have-ever-used/292993)
**Author:** [@jolly0707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jolly0707)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-best-yoyo-in-your-opinion-you-have-ever-used/292993 "2018-09-15T23:37:36Z")
What is the best yoyo in your opinion you have ever used?? --- ## [Inspiration?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inspiration/292939)
**Author:** [@Dalex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dalex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inspiration/292939 "2018-09-15T23:23:41Z")
Who inspired you to start yoyoing, and what is your motivation to keep yoyoing? --- ## [Favorite & least favorite things about the yoyoing/yoyo community?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-least-favorite-things-about-the-yoyoing-yoyo-community/292935)
**Author:** [@funkyman50](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/funkyman50)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-least-favorite-things-about-the-yoyoing-yoyo-community/292935 "2018-09-15T23:16:32Z")
Good morning Colin, What would you say your favorite and least favorite things about yoyoing or the community surrounding it? If a genie offered you one wish to change something about the world of yoyoing what would it … --- ## [Colin questions: 3a?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-questions-3a/292981)
**Author:** [@w.mullins\_1a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/w.mullins_1a)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-questions-3a/292981 "2018-09-15T22:29:26Z")
How did you start getting into 3a? Any beginner tips/tricks for learning 3a? (I’ve tried learning 3a and it’s super hard :laughing:) --- ## [Colin question- future of scales?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-future-of-scales/292978)
**Author:** [@Djones\_yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Djones_yoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-future-of-scales/292978 "2018-09-15T22:21:57Z")
What does the future hold for scales? Is it a team that others will be able to join or be sponsored by? Will it start designing and selling its own yo-yos or will it only collaborate with other companies? Are people o… --- ## [Questions for Colin- yoyo scene and judging system?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-colin-yoyo-scene-and-judging-system/292946)
**Author:** [@44sam\_lee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44sam_lee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-colin-yoyo-scene-and-judging-system/292946 "2018-09-15T22:00:05Z")
What is your opinion of the yoyo scene? What do you think about the current judging system? If you could, would you change the judging system in a way where it FAVORS talented players like Riccardo Fraolini etc who hav… --- ## [Decision that changed your life?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/decision-that-changed-your-life/292959)
**Author:** [@EthanV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EthanV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/decision-that-changed-your-life/292959 "2018-09-15T21:52:41Z")
Have you had that decision that changed your life? If so, then what was that decision? And in what way did it change you? --- ## [Colin Question- next five years?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-next-five-years/292968)
**Author:** [@Siruta](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siruta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/colin-question-next-five-years/292968 "2018-09-15T21:44:27Z")
Where do you (personally) want to see in our community in the next 5 years (both competitive and casual standpoints) and what individual efforts will you take to get there? --- ## [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… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/colin-beckford/40.md?page=1)