# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=15 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [Yoyo contests and liability insurance?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-contests-and-liability-insurance/441070)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-contests-and-liability-insurance/441070 "2026-02-17T23:34:17Z")
No one and I mean no one has mentioned insurance as a cost that I’ve talked to so watch my surprise as every venue I’ve talked to has asked for a COI ( certificate of insurance) or had an upfront cost of a fairly large a… --- ## [Club becoming a non profit?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/club-becoming-a-non-profit/441069)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/club-becoming-a-non-profit/441069 "2026-02-17T20:51:57Z")
Anyone have a tips or advice or direction on how to form a non profit as 501c3 as a yoyo club or if there are better paths to take as a club? I’ve avoided this because it’s just more upkeep for a hobby and I’ve not been… --- ## [Dings I guess](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dings-i-guess/440988)
**Author:** [@Luca1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Luca1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dings-i-guess/440988 "2026-02-16T17:04:52Z")
I got the TINYEST ding on my adrenaline, I can never look at it the same :cry::cry::cry: what are y’all’s opinions on dings and vibe --- ## [PETG 3D printing help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/petg-3d-printing-help/440986)
**Author:** [@Saltman360](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saltman360)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/petg-3d-printing-help/440986 "2026-02-15T23:25:39Z")
Anyone out there able to print me a file for some freshly dirty stem yo-yos? I don’t have a printer otherwise id be able to. --- ## [Free guitar cables. Just pay s/h](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/free-guitar-cables-just-pay-s-h/440989)
**Author:** [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/free-guitar-cables-just-pay-s-h/440989 "2026-02-15T21:22:31Z")
cleaning up the rats nest of cables in a bottom drawer. I’ve since sold off most of my electrics kept my martins and a couple others. I have an es for when I’m feeling voltage, but have designated cables and such. Anyone… --- ## [2026 Tariff consideration](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-tariff-consideration/440885)
**Author:** [@Jvanwye](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jvanwye)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-tariff-consideration/440885 "2026-02-13T16:48:04Z")
Well it has been my dream to design and have my own yoyo manufactured for a number of years now. Recently I took on the endeavor and put together my designs and contacted a manufacturer for prototype quotes. I am at the… --- ## [YYR Fork / Whizy System](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-fork-whizy-system/440806)
**Author:** [@Lex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lex)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-fork-whizy-system/440806 "2026-02-13T16:06:39Z")
I’m curious what people think of YYR’s new Whizy system on the Fork (Tag-yo’s new sig). For those that haven’t seen it, it’s basically a small slope added to the outer lip of the bearing seat to increase the yo-yo’s gap… --- ## [Most used throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/most-used-throw/440085)
**Author:** [@ethanhalli385](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ethanhalli385)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/most-used-throw/440085 "2026-02-13T06:54:04Z")
Hey yall, so I got a couple of really nice yoyos but on a day to day basis theres a yoyo that I just gravitate towards and use almost everyday. Im curious to know, out of your collections, what is your yoyo that gets the… --- ## [Would you? Contest planning edition](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-contest-planning-edition/439456)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-contest-planning-edition/439456 "2026-02-12T14:51:09Z")
So let’s say a contest could get a large cash donation and do cash prizes for contestants and other fun stuff but the sponsor in question was gambling related how would folks feel about this? What if the venue was a cas… --- ## [How do you deal with bearings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-bearings/440742)
**Author:** [@Stone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Stone)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-bearings/440742 "2026-02-11T17:00:45Z")
Every time I buy a new yoyo the bearings start becoming semi-resposive in less than a month. If i clean them in alcohol then they will last for a week again at best. Is it this bad for yall too? It doesnt seem to matter … --- ## [Is Sochi dead?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-sochi-dead/440653)
**Author:** [@rysk\_9844](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rysk_9844)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-sochi-dead/440653 "2026-02-11T04:34:52Z")
Does anyone know if Sochi is still active on the yoyo market? The last update on their IG was around 2024 and it’s been completely silent since. I miss getting their T-string tho. --- ## [Vibe because yes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-because-yes/440591)
**Author:** [@Luca1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Luca1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vibe-because-yes/440591 "2026-02-11T01:52:44Z")
so I just got a logic 2 for Christmas but I do have a question, it feels like it have vibe but no visible vibe or string vibe. I throw HELLA vibey but I grind and then test for vibe. Is it just my hearing because some pe… --- ## [A friend shared this with me](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-friend-shared-this-with-me/440664)
**Author:** [@smittylube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smittylube)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-friend-shared-this-with-me/440664 "2026-02-10T22:34:16Z")
--- ## [Deepest State playtime review roundup](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-playtime-review-roundup/434952)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-playtime-review-roundup/434952 "2026-02-10T22:28:18Z")
Here’s a general topic for thoughts and mini-reviews (and links to reviews) for the Deepest State, aka Deep State (2017) → Deeper State (2020) → Deepest State (2025) If you’ve got one in hand and have played for a few … --- ## [Looking for new tricks to learn, running on a trick blank](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-new-tricks-to-learn-running-on-a-trick-blank/440656)
**Author:** [@cjnxn\_yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cjnxn_yoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-new-tricks-to-learn-running-on-a-trick-blank/440656 "2026-02-10T13:54:31Z")
Title says it all, needing more tricks --- ## [My trinity is complete!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-trinity-is-complete/440580)
**Author:** [@justahobby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/justahobby)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-trinity-is-complete/440580 "2026-02-09T20:28:40Z")
These three yoyos were and are. My all time fav throws! The 888 got me into yoyos in high-school. And the YYN hard coat 888 was the fist metal I ever got, picked it up from a buddy with the original Buddha king lol. Aro… --- ## [I can’t remember the name or collab!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-can-t-remember-the-name-or-collab/440454)
**Author:** [@Saltman360](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Saltman360)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-can-t-remember-the-name-or-collab/440454 "2026-02-05T21:17:35Z")
Help me find this Yoyo! All I know is it was tan, plastic body with a white cap, and a purple pixelated PC on it. I think it was some sort of collab too, looked Something like this, and it’s eating me up, I can’t even re… --- ## [YYF mighty flea issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-mighty-flea-issues/440455)
**Author:** [@frankthehuman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/frankthehuman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-mighty-flea-issues/440455 "2026-02-05T20:41:31Z")
I just opened up my mighty flea today, and it feels super responsive. When i bind, it doesn’t even get all the way back to my hand and it’s really snaggy. Does the bearing just need to break in? Or is this an issue ? --- ## [How many yo-yos do you throw per day?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-many-yo-yos-do-you-throw-per-day/440400)
**Author:** [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-many-yo-yos-do-you-throw-per-day/440400 "2026-02-05T04:04:37Z")
Just a quick question, how many different throws on average do you usually use per day. I have handfuls of throws in strategic places, plus my displays, so I’ll average from two to six per day I’d say. What about you c… --- ## [Empathy Empty - vibey and loud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/empathy-empty-vibey-and-loud/440374)
**Author:** [@Yoyobull](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyobull)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/empathy-empty-vibey-and-loud/440374 "2026-02-04T15:24:33Z")
I just received an Empathy/Yoyorecreation Empty (POM). Super excited as it reminds me of dark magic ii and i love the clean aesthetic. However, all I can feel is lots of vibes and the bearing is louder than I’ve seen fro… --- ## [Finger noose position](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finger-noose-position/440000)
**Author:** [@StringTheory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StringTheory)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finger-noose-position/440000 "2026-02-03T09:59:52Z")
My fellow throwers, I hope you’re doing great in 2026! I had a turbolent month overall, but I hope it passed now and will stay like that. I have a question for you lot. I was told that I tie my string loop wrong (pic… --- ## [Throws in the Fallout Universe 😁](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throws-in-the-fallout-universe/440310)
**Author:** [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throws-in-the-fallout-universe/440310 "2026-02-03T02:21:00Z")
I was thinking about the new DS’s that are coming out, that fallout ano? Berry, berry nice. Got me thinking. Now for all I know, they’re are yo-yos in fallout four. New Vegas was the last one I went all the way through.… --- ## [How often do you change your string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-string/440112)
**Author:** [@Nam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nam)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-you-change-your-string/440112 "2026-02-02T15:48:36Z")
How often do you change your string? --- ## [2025 Toys for Tots Drive - YoYoExpert x YoYoFactory x GIBB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2025-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/437227)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2025-toys-for-tots-drive-yoyoexpert-x-yoyofactory-x-gibb/437227 "2026-02-01T19:20:50Z")
Our Toys for Tots Drive is Back! Since 2015, thanks to an inspiring idea from our friend Gibb, we’ve been donating yo-yos to Toys for Tots, matching his contribution each year with 50-100 yo-yos. Together, we’ve made … --- ## [Tp Lachesis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tp-lachesis/440188)
**Author:** [@cmoneylone1999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cmoneylone1999)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tp-lachesis/440188 "2026-01-30T23:42:15Z")
Who has tried one yet that can tell me how it plays and how it feels for 5a? --- ## [International questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/international-questions/440014)
**Author:** [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/international-questions/440014 "2026-01-28T19:47:06Z")
Just thought I’d post here to see if there’s anything one needs to be made aware of before shipping internationally. Normally I stick to CONUS just because it’s just easier to deal with. Someone in Great Britain wants to… --- ## [PIF: Featherspin - The Corvus (stolen) please close](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pif-featherspin-the-corvus-stolen-please-close/425648)
**Author:** [@Cmchappell97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmchappell97)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pif-featherspin-the-corvus-stolen-please-close/425648 "2026-01-28T18:13:27Z")
Hey Everyone! The Corvus release is right around the corner and so I am doing a pay-it-forward and a Raffle! The PIF Rules: Post your Feedback thread to to enter Duration per person: 1-2 weeks Run basic maintenance … --- ## [PSA for anyone with a CLYW Glacier Express](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/psa-for-anyone-with-a-clyw-glacier-express/439978)
**Author:** [@Juiccetin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Juiccetin)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/psa-for-anyone-with-a-clyw-glacier-express/439978 "2026-01-28T03:16:41Z")
I almost got rid of my Glacier Express because it was playing…well, horrible. It was catching on everything. Random binds, failed regen, weird hesitation mid-combo, and the string would always rub badly on the pads. Jus… --- ## [Yoyo teacher in Los Angeles?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-teacher-in-los-angeles/375427)
**Author:** [@Porchlight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Porchlight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-teacher-in-los-angeles/375427 "2026-01-26T06:02:50Z")
Is there a person or place in Los Angeles that offers some yoyo mentor time to get kids into it? My 10 year old son really wants to learn tricks, and is frustrated, and I want to help him. His bestie wants to learn too. … --- ## [Yoyomuseum](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyomuseum/439878)
**Author:** [@aminalcollective](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aminalcollective)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyomuseum/439878 "2026-01-26T03:14:55Z")
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