# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=19 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 20 --- ## [On vacation in southern Spain with family and a well loved Nickel plated Summit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/on-vacation-in-southern-spain-with-family-and-a-well-loved-nickel-plated-summit/436939)
**Author:** [@POspot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/POspot)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/on-vacation-in-southern-spain-with-family-and-a-well-loved-nickel-plated-summit/436939 "2025-11-29T20:27:05Z")
It gets better each time --- ## [Where's everyone from?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wheres-everyone-from/345569)
**Author:** [@Spykez0129](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spykez0129)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wheres-everyone-from/345569 "2025-11-29T16:04:55Z")
(Mcfarland) Madison, WI here as of 2010. Before that I was born and grew up in Belvedere/Rockford, IL. Absolutely love it more up here. Where’s the rest of my throwers residing. --- ## [2A -looping](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-looping/437005)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-looping/437005 "2025-11-29T10:35:26Z")
I got some great tips for 0A so I thought I’d ask for some looping advice too. I’m just trying to get consistent looping with my dominant hand. I find that the Yoyo rotates (the position of the Yoyo at the end of the loo… --- ## [Black Friday discounts?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-friday-discounts/436958)
**Author:** [@Topharp85](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Topharp85)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-friday-discounts/436958 "2025-11-28T16:41:17Z")
Any high discounts coming up here for black Friday this year ? --- ## [0A - Stalls](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/0a-stalls/436999)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/0a-stalls/436999 "2025-11-27T23:57:25Z")
I’m new to responsive tricks and I’m curious if anyone has some suggestions for landing stalls consistently. I hit them about 50% of the time with the other 50% of the Yoyo turning sideways and falling. I’m using a Dunca… --- ## [$200 BST Transcation Box deliverd EMPTY | what do i do?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/200-bst-transcation-box-deliverd-empty-what-do-i-do/434042)
**Author:** [@kawaii.kaede](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kawaii.kaede)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/200-bst-transcation-box-deliverd-empty-what-do-i-do/434042 "2025-11-27T11:53:07Z")
Hi, until seller respond to my message (offline since 28 of last month) I will refrain from calling out the person that made this sale directly until more information to be nice to them No reply to my message. The selle… --- ## [Yo-Yo String tip for tomorrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-string-tip-for-tomorrow/436963)
**Author:** [@chrismacg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrismacg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-string-tip-for-tomorrow/436963 "2025-11-27T02:33:07Z")
You can use cotton yo-yo string to tie your turkey’s legs. I do not recommend a slip knot. --- ## [Which 1A yoyo would you choose?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-1a-yoyo-would-you-choose/436928)
**Author:** [@StrawhatDeku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrawhatDeku)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-1a-yoyo-would-you-choose/436928 "2025-11-26T14:28:08Z")
Good morning everyone! Long story short my brother and I recently picked up a couple YoMega Mavericks and got back into the hobby for the first time again since we were kids! I want to get us each a quality unresponsive … --- ## [Tariffs on YoyoFriends Products](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tariffs-on-yoyofriends-products/436915)
**Author:** [@tonyevo52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tonyevo52)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tariffs-on-yoyofriends-products/436915 "2025-11-26T00:29:59Z")
Anybody happen to know if YoyoFriends is eating the tariff costs like Atmos is? Edit: Chatted with customer service and they stated no additional taxes, tariffs, etc… --- ## [? Spare Parts Systems?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spare-parts-systems/436875)
**Author:** [@Billipo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Billipo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spare-parts-systems/436875 "2025-11-25T15:46:29Z")
Curious how others handle spare parts and maintenance equipment. Stuff like storage containers, maintenance jigs, workstations, dedicated snap-on tool rolling carts, whatever … I don’t think my current system requires m… --- ## [Which OD do you prefer with a flat bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-od-do-you-prefer-with-a-flat-bearing/436856)
**Author:** [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-od-do-you-prefer-with-a-flat-bearing/436856 "2025-11-25T15:08:10Z")
Like the title says, which One Drop do you think plays best with one of their flat bearings installed? Assuming people are swapping in centering bearings most of the time (maybe I’m wrong?), I’m just wondering which one… --- ## [I know that I'm beating a dead horse](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-know-that-im-beating-a-dead-horse/434775)
**Author:** [@Jesauce999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jesauce999)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-know-that-im-beating-a-dead-horse/434775 "2025-11-23T15:59:32Z")
I’ve thrown 7 different yoyo’s at this point. Is anything comparable or better than the W1LD Contrast? I love the soft feel and it’s like a cloud. I feel like if I could get a wider version of the Contrast it would be… --- ## [What was your first yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-was-your-first-yoyo/3990)
**Author:** [@thegodofyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thegodofyoyo)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-was-your-first-yoyo/3990 "2025-11-22T23:23:00Z")
My first was a Duncan Mosquito! and i thought that was a good yoyo! Hahaha --- ## [Why do you love organics?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-you-love-organics/436548)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-you-love-organics/436548 "2025-11-21T16:55:31Z")
Yo-Yo Dad here. I am kind of new at the yo-yo scene. My son and I have been learning together for 2 years now and I still can’t land a neck stole consistently while he is doing 2.0 hooks and 360 tricks. lol We have s lo… --- ## [Is Chase still part of A-rt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-chase-still-part-of-a-rt/436605)
**Author:** [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-chase-still-part-of-a-rt/436605 "2025-11-20T20:31:04Z")
Just wondering if Chase Hadden is still part of ART? --- ## [Super cool Duncan eBay find!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-cool-duncan-ebay-find/436550)
**Author:** [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/super-cool-duncan-ebay-find/436550 "2025-11-20T19:37:36Z")
So, I saw this and I just had to have it. Don’t care if there’s ink in it, don’t care if there’s no string in it either. I just HAD to have it. Back in the day before iPhones, social media, and all that jazz this is how … --- ## [Is RSO done?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-rso-done/436546)
**Author:** [@NitroBobby916](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NitroBobby916)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-rso-done/436546 "2025-11-19T18:06:33Z")
I just went to the RSO site and it’s down. Does anyone know if Round Spinning Objects is finished?!?!? I was hoping to see @lytelvin was up to something new but instead was met with some serious disappointment. enjoy … --- ## [Deep State prototype appreciation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deep-state-prototype-appreciation/436224)
**Author:** [@zxin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zxin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deep-state-prototype-appreciation/436224 "2025-11-17T23:08:26Z")
Let’s come to together to appreciate the Deep State prototype. Not only is it an awesome throw, but it gave rise to the excellent blank-State series. Its massive weight might be a hazard, but its sky blue hues remind you… --- ## [C-sized bearings in looping yo-yos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c-sized-bearings-in-looping-yo-yos/436357)
**Author:** [@openThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/openThrow)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c-sized-bearings-in-looping-yo-yos/436357 "2025-11-17T21:36:33Z")
I’ve been working on My OpenThrow project, one of the most important parts of OpenThrow was to be able to support all styles of yo-yo. Unresponsive, I was able to work out just by getting the bearing seat right. It only … --- ## [Open Throw 2.0 released - A fully open 3d printed yo-yo spec, be your own Dale Tubat!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/open-throw-2-0-released-a-fully-open-3d-printed-yo-yo-spec-be-your-own-dale-tubat/435795)
**Author:** [@openThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/openThrow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/open-throw-2-0-released-a-fully-open-3d-printed-yo-yo-spec-be-your-own-dale-tubat/435795 "2025-11-17T17:42:10Z")
Open Throw 2.0 Hi, I’m Scott, I know lots of you know me, I’ve been around the yo-yo scene since 1996, but I have never had something that I myself could personally contribute. Until I got a 3d printer in 2023 an… --- ## [Getting a Nine dragons soon any tips to not breakit or how to use it](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-a-nine-dragons-soon-any-tips-to-not-breakit-or-how-to-use-it/436364)
**Author:** [@JaxonHudson6243](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JaxonHudson6243)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-a-nine-dragons-soon-any-tips-to-not-breakit-or-how-to-use-it/436364 "2025-11-17T17:04:52Z")
Any? This is a pretty nice yoyo I’m getting. --- ## [Predatory False Advertising](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/predatory-false-advertising/417600)
**Author:** [@Blimpin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blimpin)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/predatory-false-advertising/417600 "2025-11-16T18:04:02Z")
See expensive limited run throw on yoyo brand’s website. It says one available. Think to self, “I better grab that before someone else does.” Buy yoyo. Look at website 15 minutes later. “Six available” Not sure if ther… --- ## [Metavity Replacement?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metavity-replacement/436243)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metavity-replacement/436243 "2025-11-16T18:01:26Z")
Hey, all, I’m looking for something as similar to the Metavity as possible, but NOT made by YoyoFactory. Doesn’t need to be titanium, (but that’d be a plus) Thanks! --- ## [Same color? Thanks a lot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/same-color-thanks-a-lot/436321)
**Author:** [@markmann0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/markmann0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/same-color-thanks-a-lot/436321 "2025-11-15T23:39:34Z")
Are these the same color way? Both G2s. If not, do you have a guess on what they are? --- ## [Give me some throw recommendations!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-me-some-throw-recommendations/436278)
**Author:** [@ethan.ward](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ethan.ward)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-me-some-throw-recommendations/436278 "2025-11-15T18:54:41Z")
Tell me some of your favorites of all time, and some of your favorites that have recently released within the past year or two! Also I’ve only recently gotten back into the hobby and taken it more seriously. I need some … --- ## [Spinning Splashes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spinning-splashes/436237)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spinning-splashes/436237 "2025-11-15T08:25:07Z")
What’s your favorite splash in motion, and do you have a clip of it in action? Inspired by this super old post that came up in an auto recommended thread I was just reading. Fully sick, but filmed with a potato. That … --- ## [Response pads questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-questions/436022)
**Author:** [@oddknox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oddknox)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads-questions/436022 "2025-11-12T19:04:56Z")
What are some “good” response pads? Is it wasteful to put good response pads on a cheap yoyo? Does it actually make a difference what brand the yoyo is or do most fit interchangeably? I’d like to make my yoyo give as lit… --- ## [Playing semi-responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/playing-semi-responsive/435990)
**Author:** [@rorschah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rorschah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/playing-semi-responsive/435990 "2025-11-12T12:07:29Z")
I’ve been really into… is “semi-responsive” the right term? Whatever the Duncan Freehand and the Firecracker is. \*And a Deeper State, I’m guessing, though I missed the first drop on those.) I guess I mean responsive yo-y… --- ## [Who else got an email from Allon Chen about horizontal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-else-got-an-email-from-allon-chen-about-horizontal/436031)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-else-got-an-email-from-allon-chen-about-horizontal/436031 "2025-11-12T04:20:09Z")
So… I’m scrolling through the few hundred emails I get every day for whatever reason… Instead of just bulk deleting, which is what I almost always think of doing, I look at each one to make sure I’m not getting rid of s… --- ## [Cheap Profrssional Metal YoYo Resposive and Unresposive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-profrssional-metal-yoyo-resposive-and-unresposive/435890)
**Author:** [@JaxonHudson6243](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JaxonHudson6243)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-profrssional-metal-yoyo-resposive-and-unresposive/435890 "2025-11-11T23:26:24Z")
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