# Evan Nagao **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/evan-nagao/38.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [What does yoyoing mean to you personally Evan?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-yoyoing-mean-to-you-personally-evan/291319)
**Author:** [@Batman\_0001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batman_0001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-yoyoing-mean-to-you-personally-evan/291319 "2018-08-02T03:54:04Z")
Hey Evan, I want to ask how you felt when you were able to put a smile on Andrei’s face after you visited him and made his wish come true? Also, what is yoyoing to you, is it something you do to bring smiles to others’ … --- ## [Edge & Beyond giveaway](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-beyond-giveaway/291328)
**Author:** [@Davidyoyo27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Davidyoyo27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-beyond-giveaway/291328 "2018-08-02T03:42:45Z")
What yoyo besides the Edge most inspired the edge and Beyond --- ## [Evans rapping](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evans-rapping/291353)
**Author:** [@bluewingmr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluewingmr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evans-rapping/291353 "2018-08-02T03:25:15Z")
I just got to listen to that cool mario rap that you put out. It was awesome, and you should make one for the yoyo community. --- ## [How do you design a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-design-a-yoyo/291209)
**Author:** [@petergrey86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/petergrey86)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-design-a-yoyo/291209 "2018-08-01T05:03:48Z")
Hi Evan, there are several characteristics in a yoyo: material, shape, weight distribution, finger spin cups, etc and different combinations of these characteristics make a yoyo more adapt to different styles or tricks.… --- ## [Ant Man & The Wasp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ant-man-the-wasp/291253)
**Author:** [@Batman\_0001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batman_0001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ant-man-the-wasp/291253 "2018-08-01T02:13:20Z")
I really hope Evan has seen Ant-Man & Wasp or this won’t make sense. “Ant-Man and the Wasp will return…?” --- ## [Trick Inovation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-inovation/291220)
**Author:** [@E2\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/E2_yoyos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-inovation/291220 "2018-08-01T00:21:55Z")
My problem when making tricks is that I don’t know many transition elements, So all of my tricks look relatively the same. How do you actively find new transitions making your tricks more diverse and entertaining? --- ## [Would you ever compete in another division?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-ever-compete-in-another-division/291277)
**Author:** [@chaotikchiken](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaotikchiken)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-ever-compete-in-another-division/291277 "2018-08-01T00:59:04Z")
Seeing as you’ve already mastered 1A, would you ever compete in another style of yoyo? Do you ever practice other styles to get inspiration or not worry about string tension? --- ## [Why Freebird?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-freebird/291259)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-freebird/291259 "2018-08-01T00:59:01Z")
OK, I just have to ask… Why did you pick Freebird as your song for the Nationals routine? :eagle: :us: It’s a great song, but a super unconventional choice for a yo-yo routine in my opinion… so I am extremely curious… --- ## [Wedge prototyping?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wedge-prototyping/291245)
**Author:** [@bluewingmr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bluewingmr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wedge-prototyping/291245 "2018-08-01T00:57:53Z")
I’d really like to hear about the prototyping of the wedge. I heard there were a bunch of different protos. Also, is the monster pivot a real thing cuz I’m stoked --- ## [Three questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/three-questions/291248)
**Author:** [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/three-questions/291248 "2018-08-01T00:57:06Z")
Hey Evan! I have a few for ya. What was the moment when you knew yoyoing was your passion? What are 2 tricks you think every up and coming player should know? Which yoyo players/freestyles give you the most ins… --- ## [Edge 2.0 questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-2-0-questions/291249)
**Author:** [@Xking782](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xking782)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-2-0-questions/291249 "2018-08-01T00:37:42Z")
Whens edge 2.0 coming out Is the edge 2.0 better than edge beyond Withe the edge yoyos you just keep adding biger rims --- ## [Has yoyoing become too competitive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-yoyoing-become-too-competitive/291230)
**Author:** [@B.D.Gilbert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/B.D.Gilbert)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-yoyoing-become-too-competitive/291230 "2018-08-01T00:24:32Z")
Since yoyo competitions has become more and more relevant, the designs of yoyos has followed. More and more yoyos are made specially for competition, both in the form for all around good competition throws (like the Humm… --- ## [Who do you admire?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-do-you-admire/291272)
**Author:** [@mikelz777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikelz777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-do-you-admire/291272 "2018-08-01T00:23:43Z")
You are a two-time national champion at the top of your game. Are there any throwers out there who you envy for their trick(s) or overall skills? Who do you admire out there? --- ## [My burning question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-burning-question/291222)
**Author:** [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-burning-question/291222 "2018-08-01T00:20:55Z")
What’s your Pokemon Go trainer code? --- ## [Staying passionate in yoyoing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/staying-passionate-in-yoyoing/291226)
**Author:** [@Mazdarx7FD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mazdarx7FD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/staying-passionate-in-yoyoing/291226 "2018-08-01T00:18:31Z")
Hey Evan! Yiyang here. My question for you is to how to balance the fun, competitive and different aspects of yoyoing so you don’t burn out? I have burned out from yoyoing before, I was not having fun anymore and I lost … --- ## [Favorite signature throw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-signature-throw/291251)
**Author:** [@Xking782](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xking782)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-signature-throw/291251 "2018-08-01T00:17:07Z")
Wich signature do you like the bes --- ## [Edge giveaway](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-giveaway/291233)
**Author:** [@Fearncracker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fearncracker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-giveaway/291233 "2018-08-01T00:09:24Z")
What do you feel when you play yoyo ? I mean when I play I play it for fun it feels like I’m in control of something which is so powerful yet at the same so fragile one wrong move and the game is over . 2. How can you p… --- ## [About designing yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-designing-yoyos/291246)
**Author:** [@Iggy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Iggy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-designing-yoyos/291246 "2018-08-01T00:04:57Z")
I have 3 questions What stuff goes into designing a yoyo? is it cool? And what was your favorite yoyo designing --- ## [Did you know that if I don't win you'll never win the world yoyo contest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-you-know-that-if-i-dont-win-youll-never-win-the-world-yoyo-contest/291271)
**Author:** [@Cliche-yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cliche-yoyo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-you-know-that-if-i-dont-win-youll-never-win-the-world-yoyo-contest/291271 "2018-08-01T00:03:06Z")
You’ll perish in the 2nd and 3rd place but never 1st --- ## [How often do sponsored players receive sponsorship packages?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-sponsored-players-receive-sponsorship-packages/291234)
**Author:** [@hyperrr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-sponsored-players-receive-sponsorship-packages/291234 "2018-07-31T23:59:33Z")
Every now and then every sponsored player gets a package and then they’re set for a couple of months, but how often do they get really get their packages? I’m wondering this because I’m just really excited for my first o… --- ## [Why do you throw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-you-throw/291235)
**Author:** [@hyperrr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-you-throw/291235 "2018-07-31T23:58:02Z")
There are many different reasons for many different players. Some do it for fun, some for competitive reasons, some for relaxation, but I want to know what makes you so entranced in the art style that is yoyoing. --- ## [I wonder How?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-wonder-how/291270)
**Author:** [@GarntheGalaxy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GarntheGalaxy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-wonder-how/291270 "2018-07-31T23:55:23Z")
Evan, you are one of the best 1A players in the world. How come can you create some extreme tricks, bangers, etc.? How did you actually create every single one of them?? Hope you win world18. Fighto!! --- ## [If you weren't throwing the edge what yo yo would you be using?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-werent-throwing-the-edge-what-yo-yo-would-you-be-using/291242)
**Author:** [@joshxz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joshxz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-werent-throwing-the-edge-what-yo-yo-would-you-be-using/291242 "2018-07-31T23:33:41Z")
The edge is an amazing yo-yo and is super dope, but if that wasn’t an option what yo-yo would you use at worlds??? (BTW this is super awesome that you are answering our questions and all!!!) --- ## [What is the most fulfilling yoyo-related moment you've ever experienced?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-fulfilling-yoyo-related-moment-youve-ever-experienced/291256)
**Author:** [@44.poison](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44.poison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-fulfilling-yoyo-related-moment-youve-ever-experienced/291256 "2018-07-31T23:27:05Z")
Mine has sure been being able to go to US nats and meet so many new and awesome people there, thanks for this awesome opportunity! --- ## [World peace?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-peace/291258)
**Author:** [@mikelz777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikelz777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-peace/291258 "2018-07-31T23:25:41Z")
If all the world leaders were to learn how to yoyo would it help them to come together, do their favorite tricks and then talk about peace? Would peace be more likely if they threw responsive or unresponsive? --- ## [Where do you see yo-yo competitions & judging in 10 years?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-see-yo-yo-competitions-judging-in-10-years/291238)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-see-yo-yo-competitions-judging-in-10-years/291238 "2018-07-31T23:23:29Z")
Yo-yo competitions have changed dramatically in the last 20 years. If you compare a US national championship routine from 1998 … (also, props to @JeiCheetah who I think put up this 1998 video and so many o… --- ## [Preparation before going onstage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preparation-before-going-onstage/291262)
**Author:** [@Shintake\_mushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shintake_mushroom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preparation-before-going-onstage/291262 "2018-07-31T23:19:00Z")
How do you get prepared mentally before going onstage and performing a world champion level freestyle? --- ## [Evan Nagao Forum Chat (AMA) and GIVEAWAY - Tuesday to Thursday!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-nagao-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-tuesday-to-thursday/291202)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-nagao-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-tuesday-to-thursday/291202 "2018-07-31T21:53:46Z")
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 (World Yo-Yo Contest in CHINA!) To post a question make sure it is … --- ## [Oahu - the real questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oahu-the-real-questions/291216)
**Author:** [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oahu-the-real-questions/291216 "2018-07-31T19:23:40Z")
Makapu’u Beach or Sandy’s? and Matsumoto’s or Waiola Shave Ice? P.S. Loved your Nats routine :raised\_hands:t3: --- ## [Creating new tricks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/creating-new-tricks/291217)
**Author:** [@funkyman50](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/funkyman50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/creating-new-tricks/291217 "2018-07-31T19:11:05Z")
Copied and pasted from a different thread, but: How long were you throwing, and what caliber of tricks were you capable of, before you really started focusing on making your own tricks? I just started working on the spi… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/evan-nagao/38.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/evan-nagao/38.md?page=3)