# Evan Nagao **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/evan-nagao/38.md [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) --- ## [Giveaway Winners!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/giveaway-winners/291591)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/giveaway-winners/291591 "2018-08-08T23:58:29Z")
Thanks to everyone who participated and a big thanks to @Evan\_Nagao for taking the time to answer so many great questions! Here’s the list of winning topics: • Evan’s favorite question - Edge Beyond Advice n stuff by… --- ## [About the Evan Nagao category](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-evan-nagao-category/291201)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-evan-nagao-category/291201 "2018-08-08T00:29:50Z")
Join us this Tuesday through Thursday with the amazing @Evan\_Nagao on the YoYoExpert Forums for an AMA session as he leaves for the #ShangaiShowdown! To post a question make sure it is in the #forum-chat-w-the-pros:evan… --- ## [Teaching yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teaching-yoyo/291269)
**Author:** [@mikelz777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikelz777)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teaching-yoyo/291269 "2019-05-31T05:15:34Z")
If you could spend an afternoon teaching a celebrity or someone famous how to do yoyo tricks, who would you choose and why would you choose them? --- ## [How/when did your dad get into yoyoing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-when-did-your-dad-get-into-yoyoing/291365)
**Author:** [@SpeedDemon97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpeedDemon97)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-when-did-your-dad-get-into-yoyoing/291365 "2019-04-01T16:30:22Z")
I want to know more about your family’s yoyo history. --- ## [Questions for Evan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-evan/291388)
**Author:** [@VidiaOktavianisID](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidiaOktavianisID)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-evan/291388 "2019-01-29T15:51:21Z")
Hi Evan, i have a question in my mind. How many times do you practicing your yoyo tricks? --- ## [Trick Recommendation?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-recommendation/291399)
**Author:** [@Johninmi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Johninmi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-recommendation/291399 "2018-09-10T20:58:57Z")
@Evan\_Nagao What Trick do you recommend for someone to master who is just getting into unresponsive yoyo’ing? John --- ## [:) making yoyo popular in Hawai'i](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-yoyo-popular-in-hawaii/291254)
**Author:** [@EmberFlaze808](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EmberFlaze808)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-yoyo-popular-in-hawaii/291254 "2018-08-01T01:25:53Z")
Continuing the discussion from Evan Nagao Forum Chat (AMA) and GIVEAWAY - Tuesday to Thursday!: I know this is supposed to be a question, but I just want to say how great and inspiring Evan is, over the past few days my… --- ## [Who was the badass thrower you visited in the hospital?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-was-the-badass-thrower-you-visited-in-the-hospital/291307)
**Author:** [@Apadil1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apadil1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-was-the-badass-thrower-you-visited-in-the-hospital/291307 "2018-08-30T03:38:16Z")
That kid was freaking awesome! If he can travel, one of the big companies should sponsor him for a trip to the next big event. I’m sure Make-A-Wish and the yoyoing community would love to help. --- ## [What goals do you have after you win worlds?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-goals-do-you-have-after-you-win-worlds/291247)
**Author:** [@PjGetThrowed490](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PjGetThrowed490)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-goals-do-you-have-after-you-win-worlds/291247 "2018-08-07T03:53:28Z")
Evan you’re obviously an inspirational figure in the yo-yo community my question for you is after you win worlds :grin::100::facepunch:t5:What other accomplishments or goals do you have for yourself? --- ## [Evan, I'm a new thrower and also a lefty. Any tips?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-im-a-new-thrower-and-also-a-lefty-any-tips/291427)
**Author:** [@JEDI0077](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JEDI0077)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-im-a-new-thrower-and-also-a-lefty-any-tips/291427 "2018-08-05T16:42:18Z")
I have watched a lot of YouTube. Your videos have helped me a lot because I really need to see things EXACTLY as they need to be. Any others as good as you or close to watch? How do you practice speed combos? Wait… That’… --- ## [Where do you get the cool shirts?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-get-the-cool-shirts/292921)
**Author:** [@Yoyolazar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolazar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-get-the-cool-shirts/292921 "2018-08-05T12:22:37Z")
Got to ask, you wear some of the craziest shirts I’ve seen, where do you get those? The one from nats looked like it was anodized by monkeyFinger, simply awesome! --- ## [What is the most excited moment on stage? What does it feels? Thanks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-excited-moment-on-stage-what-does-it-feels-thanks/291311)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Henry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Henry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-excited-moment-on-stage-what-does-it-feels-thanks/291311 "2018-08-05T08:17:44Z")
What is the most excited moment on stage? What does it feels? Thanks --- ## [How to learn yoyo tricks for right handed and it is late to learn yoyo tricks when you graduated from high school](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-learn-yoyo-tricks-for-right-handed-and-it-is-late-to-learn-yoyo-tricks-when-you-graduated-from-high-school/291471)
**Author:** [@VidiaOktavianisID](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidiaOktavianisID)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-learn-yoyo-tricks-for-right-handed-and-it-is-late-to-learn-yoyo-tricks-when-you-graduated-from-high-school/291471 "2018-08-05T02:12:41Z")
My name is Vidia, i am from Indonesia and also right handed. I played yoyo since i was in kindergarten. But i learn yoyo tricks when i graduated from my vocational school. And i have two question in my mind. First quest… --- ## [If you didn't start yoyoing, what would you be doing instead?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-didnt-start-yoyoing-what-would-you-be-doing-instead/291223)
**Author:** [@notdean](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/notdean)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-didnt-start-yoyoing-what-would-you-be-doing-instead/291223 "2018-08-04T22:28:12Z")
Hey Evan! My question is if you didn’t start yoyoing, what would’ve you done instead? --- ## [Is a hotdog a sandwich?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-a-hotdog-a-sandwich/291292)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-a-hotdog-a-sandwich/291292 "2018-08-04T22:11:58Z")
Pretty much what it says. Is a hotdog a sandwich? --- ## [Too old to start again?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/too-old-to-start-again/291423)
**Author:** [@LaunchMini](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LaunchMini)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/too-old-to-start-again/291423 "2018-08-03T20:51:37Z")
Is 55 too old to restart Yo-Yoing? Started on a wooden one 50 years ago. Redintoduced to “new” style recently and really enjoying learning new tricks. --- ## [What is the most important decision that you made in your life, that changed everything?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-important-decision-that-you-made-in-your-life-that-changed-everything/291375)
**Author:** [@EthanV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EthanV)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-important-decision-that-you-made-in-your-life-that-changed-everything/291375 "2018-08-03T17:49:21Z")
Just wanted to know what that decision is and how different would your life be if you didnt do that. I find this an interesting question to ask people. --- ## [What was the first thing you did when you found out that you were getting sponsored to Yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-was-the-first-thing-you-did-when-you-found-out-that-you-were-getting-sponsored-to-yoyo/291395)
**Author:** [@Brendann12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Brendann12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-was-the-first-thing-you-did-when-you-found-out-that-you-were-getting-sponsored-to-yoyo/291395 "2018-08-03T16:35:05Z")
What was the first thing you did when you found out that you were getting sponsored to Yoyo? --- ## [Best advice for adult beginner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-advice-for-adult-beginner/291415)
**Author:** [@guitarlancer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guitarlancer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-advice-for-adult-beginner/291415 "2018-08-03T13:57:43Z")
I’d say I"m beginning yoyo-er and do impress my friends with only a few tricks, what are some intermediate tricks that a beginner definitely needs to know! --- ## [Advice questions for Evan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advice-questions-for-evan/291384)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_girl\_700](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_girl_700)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advice-questions-for-evan/291384 "2018-08-03T11:56:18Z")
Do you have advice for people who want to create legendary routines? Any tips for creating tricks that score high and bangers? How do you still look like your having fun during a difficult performance? How do you thin… --- ## [Is yoyo help you?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-yoyo-help-you/291368)
**Author:** [@Cory972](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cory972)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-yoyo-help-you/291368 "2018-08-03T06:38:26Z")
So, my name is Cory, I live in French West Indies, and I am the only yoyo player on my island, and if it’s not that, we are not a lot. But I am not here to talk of me. I would like to ask you, Evan, is yoyoing help you … --- ## [What is your practice routine?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-practice-routine/291332)
**Author:** [@Samuel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samuel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-practice-routine/291332 "2018-08-03T06:05:16Z")
When watching your 2018 Nationals performance, you think two things, “Man I wish I was that good”, and “I wonder how long he practiced for that performance”. So I was wondering what your practice routine is and how long … --- ## [What was your biggest motivation/Favorite yo-yo shape](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-was-your-biggest-motivation-favorite-yo-yo-shape/291371)
**Author:** [@anon50697385](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon50697385)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-was-your-biggest-motivation-favorite-yo-yo-shape/291371 "2018-08-03T06:02:14Z")
Hi Evan! I want to ask you two questions. Can you tell us the episode/event that made you fall into yo-yo and what made you a champion? Your signature yo-yo Edge has a thick flat rim. Is there any specific reason f… --- ## [Can vegans eat animal crackers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-vegans-eat-animal-crackers/291354)
**Author:** [@Nicholas\_H](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nicholas_H)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-vegans-eat-animal-crackers/291354 "2018-08-03T05:59:38Z")
Can crop circles be square? If McDonalds sold hot dogs what would they call them? I’ve only got one more question for you: What are those?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! --- ## [What makes the Edge Beyond different than the previous Edge?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-the-edge-beyond-different-than-the-previous-edge/291334)
**Author:** [@Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-the-edge-beyond-different-than-the-previous-edge/291334 "2018-08-03T05:45:32Z")
Is it more stable, floaty, faster, etc? --- ## [How would you make a yoyo out of food only?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-you-make-a-yoyo-out-of-food-only/291378)
**Author:** [@Vetinari](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vetinari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-you-make-a-yoyo-out-of-food-only/291378 "2018-08-03T05:45:02Z")
If you had to make a yoyo using food only, how would you do it? --- ## [Innate Ability](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/innate-ability/291322)
**Author:** [@Soda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Soda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/innate-ability/291322 "2018-08-03T05:41:03Z")
Evan, what percent of your talent do you attribute to an innate ability as compared to a learned ability? Please keep doing what you are doing (fun to watch man!) --- ## [How many yoyos do you have?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-many-yoyos-do-you-have/291341)
**Author:** [@Dalex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dalex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-many-yoyos-do-you-have/291341 "2018-08-03T05:39:32Z")
And how do you store them? --- ## [Do you collect yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-collect-yoyos/291385)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-collect-yoyos/291385 "2018-08-03T05:38:44Z")
Do you collect yoyos from different brands, or do you only have a couple that you cycle through? Bonus question: what’s your favorite yoyo? --- ## [Contest rituals?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contest-rituals/291381)
**Author:** [@bartcusick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bartcusick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contest-rituals/291381 "2018-08-03T05:37:36Z")
Are there any superstitious rituals you go through for luck before a contest. DO you use spray deodorant or hairspray on your hands? [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/evan-nagao/38.md?page=1)