# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=28 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [Can i replace one pad at a time?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-replace-one-pad-at-a-time/425771)
**Author:** [@Levi\_Sattler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Levi_Sattler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-replace-one-pad-at-a-time/425771 "2025-05-24T18:34:43Z")
if one response pad goes bad it anything wrong with just replacing the bad one? assuming the response pads are different brands/types ofc --- ## [Beginners Journey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginners-journey/367145)
**Author:** [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginners-journey/367145 "2025-05-23T11:33:52Z")
I am hoping this will be a documentation of our Adventure. I am the Father of a 9-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter. In October, we were at Zion National Park in Utah. The kids found some Wooden Yoyos at a souven… --- ## [Top this talent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-this-talent/425513)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-this-talent/425513 "2025-05-20T19:02:56Z")
Wow…. This guy needs an Agent… --- ## [In Need of Big Advice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/in-need-of-big-advice/425023)
**Author:** [@GCabral21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GCabral21)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/in-need-of-big-advice/425023 "2025-05-18T22:11:45Z")
Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Gabriel Cabral. I have been Yo-Yoing since 2013 and attended my first contest in 2016. I fell in love with the sport since the very beginning when my brothers pulled up a video s… --- ## [Who Invented the Trick?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-invented-the-trick/45225)
**Author:** [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-invented-the-trick/45225 "2025-05-18T11:25:19Z")
I’m curious how many tricks can be tied to a specific individual, as the person who introduced the trick to the masses, named it, and gets credit for coming up with it. If you know any tricks and the person who came up … --- ## [Any help identifying this yo-yo I have inherited - the poster is the only thing I have found which looks similar to what I have. Perhaps a bandalore?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-help-identifying-this-yo-yo-i-have-inherited-the-poster-is-the-only-thing-i-have-found-which-looks-similar-to-what-i-have-perhaps-a-bandalore/421792)
**Author:** [@Bondleburger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bondleburger)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-help-identifying-this-yo-yo-i-have-inherited-the-poster-is-the-only-thing-i-have-found-which-looks-similar-to-what-i-have-perhaps-a-bandalore/421792 "2025-05-18T04:11:36Z")
--- ## [Good Life Yoyos - Website gone?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-life-yoyos-website-gone/425163)
**Author:** [@spyder-man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spyder-man)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-life-yoyos-website-gone/425163 "2025-05-17T17:34:17Z")
So I’m not versed enough in the happenings of the various yoyo mags. Good Life use to have a website but now it doesn’t see to exist. Did it move? Did they take it down? Are they still around? Just curious. I was p… --- ## [4️⃣🅰️ Everyday](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4-everyday/385771)
**Author:** [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Replies:** 377\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4-everyday/385771 "2025-05-13T16:58:00Z")
Since I opened this year the :five::a: May 2023 :thread: and enjoyed what people where posting I thought it would be fun to do the same for :four::a:. So post whatever you feel like regarding the topic. Happy off string… --- ## [Anyone else a fan of the Hyper Cluster yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-else-a-fan-of-the-hyper-cluster-yoyos/425124)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-else-a-fan-of-the-hyper-cluster-yoyos/425124 "2025-05-14T21:17:23Z")
Show me what you have. --- ## [Best yoyo in the last few years?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-in-the-last-few-years/424559)
**Author:** [@S2KG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/S2KG)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-in-the-last-few-years/424559 "2025-05-14T01:20:36Z")
Hey guys, been out of the game for a few years. Wanting to jump back in, but I have no idea of recent developments? I used a butter, and the wider shutter that had a machine to re balance the rims (forget what its calle… --- ## [Not a poll.. but a curiosity?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/not-a-poll-but-a-curiosity/424970)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/not-a-poll-but-a-curiosity/424970 "2025-05-13T20:30:07Z")
I’m curious about how many people decided not to buy a yo-yo or more than one yo-yo overtime, simply because they didn’t like the name of the yo-yo or the color way(s) available? Or another way to look at it… Have you … --- ## [Learning Process: Forgetting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/learning-process-forgetting/424944)
**Author:** [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/learning-process-forgetting/424944 "2025-05-13T17:49:40Z")
Have you ever been learning a trick, starting to get it down and then completely out of nowhere forget how to do it and basically have to start over as if you know nothing? Just happened to me learning a whip to tower a… --- ## [Got photo tips?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-photo-tips/410995)
**Author:** [@basicboy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/basicboy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-photo-tips/410995 "2025-05-13T17:06:46Z")
So i want to get a picture of every yoyo in my collection but i also want each picture to look good. Im not well versed in photo taking so was looking for some tips to get better and get some decent photos. Will post t… --- ## [Mail Day (A Ni SUMMY Joint)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mail-day-a-ni-summy-joint/425007)
**Author:** [@reverend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reverend)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mail-day-a-ni-summy-joint/425007 "2025-05-12T22:57:35Z")
Where do we begin. You’ve seen the memes. You’ve seen the LF: Ni Summy Now, prepare to see the most anticipated mail day in history (Self-awarded) \[inclusive of anticlimactic photography\] ….. ….. What felt like … --- ## [Zipline armadillo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zipline-armadillo/424999)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zipline-armadillo/424999 "2025-05-12T21:18:15Z")
anyone here have one of the protos? the shape and aesthetic looks so awesome and I’m very curious about how they feel and play --- ## [First contest tip to reduce stress](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-contest-tip-to-reduce-stress/424733)
**Author:** [@MoxieOpal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoxieOpal)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-contest-tip-to-reduce-stress/424733 "2025-05-11T01:32:02Z")
Does anyone know good Tips to help reduce stressing on stage? --- ## [Crucial Response Pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crucial-response-pads/424768)
**Author:** [@Jobis2020](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jobis2020)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crucial-response-pads/424768 "2025-05-09T11:47:29Z")
Yo! I’ve been playing with my crucial heavy cream everyday for the past 6 months. Binds haven’t been amazing lately. Anyone know where I can get my hands on some new response pads for it? --- ## [Gauging interest for the Flying Lemon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gauging-interest-for-the-flying-lemon/417621)
**Author:** [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gauging-interest-for-the-flying-lemon/417621 "2025-05-08T15:27:50Z")
Glen did not ask me to do this, and I hope this doesn’t upset him. (Glen, if it does, I’m sorry and will delete. Let me know.) So I’m very curious, for myself (and possibly to prove a point, one way or the other), … --- ## [Help ID BvM colorway?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-id-bvm-colorway/424519)
**Author:** [@Dtor718](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dtor718)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-id-bvm-colorway/424519 "2025-05-05T17:12:21Z")
Hello everyone, I am getting back into the hobby and needed some help with an ID on a throw. I am pretty sure it is a BvM half swap with the OG green splash. But I cannot seem to find where the other black splash side ca… --- ## [One Drop Wizard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-wizard/377124)
**Author:** [@KorinaMcCarty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KorinaMcCarty)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-wizard/377124 "2025-05-05T11:33:28Z")
The Wizard --- ## [Because I needed them all regularly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/because-i-needed-them-all-regularly/424416)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/because-i-needed-them-all-regularly/424416 "2025-05-05T02:27:38Z")
Dusted my mantle over the fireplace. They all do different things was the justification :joy: --- ## [When you're high on funds but low on skills\>](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-youre-high-on-funds-but-low-on-skills/355491)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-youre-high-on-funds-but-low-on-skills/355491 "2025-05-04T00:39:19Z")
This is what you do. You keep buying yo-yos expecting the next one to have ‘Trick Skills’ included. When that doesn’t happen, on to the next……. I will be adding updated pics as I put more yoze in the temporary disp… --- ## [Safe way to trade internationally (advice please)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/safe-way-to-trade-internationally-advice-please/424288)
**Author:** [@Yoyotradie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyotradie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/safe-way-to-trade-internationally-advice-please/424288 "2025-05-03T04:27:22Z")
Hi all, was looking for advice on trading a high end throw international. I’m in Australia and could end trading anywhere in the world. Anyone got any experience. Thanks in advance --- ## [A-may-zing sale yoyofactory?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-may-zing-sale-yoyofactory/424250)
**Author:** [@JakeTheJing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JakeTheJing)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-may-zing-sale-yoyofactory/424250 "2025-05-02T01:34:44Z")
So im looking to get my hands on some a-may-zing deals this year from yoyofactory. Im told it starts may 1st and well. Did i miss out already or has it started? I miss out on good deals every year so im trying to get luc… --- ## [PIF fattire 20/20](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pif-fattire-20-20/424184)
**Author:** [@washyjoshe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/washyjoshe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pif-fattire-20-20/424184 "2025-04-30T22:43:16Z")
I don’t have one, but I’d love to try one :pleading\_face: --- ## [Opinions on the G2 SL1000?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinions-on-the-g2-sl1000/424150)
**Author:** [@Sluggo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sluggo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinions-on-the-g2-sl1000/424150 "2025-04-30T22:40:22Z")
The specs on this yoyo seem crazy… 48.7g for a fullsize. A super ultralight throw is intriguing to me, but it also seems to be posted on bst fairly regularly. Is it just too light for it’s own good? I can’t really find … --- ## [What yo-yos does everyone use for 3A and 5A?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yo-yos-does-everyone-use-for-3a-and-5a/422881)
**Author:** [@Howdypartner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Howdypartner)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yo-yos-does-everyone-use-for-3a-and-5a/422881 "2025-04-29T11:09:11Z")
I been wanting to expand my play styles for a while, I was thinking about picking up some budget plastics for 3A is this a bad idea? Should I go straight to metal? Bonus points if you show me your set ups lol :.) --- ## [Where to get E size bearing and spacers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-get-e-size-bearing-and-spacers/423976)
**Author:** [@Cutting2crew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cutting2crew)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-get-e-size-bearing-and-spacers/423976 "2025-04-28T21:47:13Z")
After making some projects on my a1 mini with proyos, l am in need of E bearings and spacers but lm unsure of where to find/get them at, ld prefer if there relatively inexpensive as lm going to need probably 6-10 sets of… --- ## [Complete failure](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/complete-failure/423806)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/complete-failure/423806 "2025-04-28T21:15:06Z")
this just makes me fuming mad. a couple of weeks ago our local minor league baseball team had a yoyo night where they advertised that the first 500 kids would get a yoyo with the team logo on it. my buddy went and brough… --- ## [YJYOYO Paranoia missing plastic spacers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yjyoyo-paranoia-missing-plastic-spacers/423875)
**Author:** [@i-r-beej](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/i-r-beej)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yjyoyo-paranoia-missing-plastic-spacers/423875 "2025-04-28T15:21:20Z")
Hey all, I just got a new Paranoia (the machined plastic model, not the 3D printed version). I watched the YJYOYO video demonstrating the assembly and it shows the use of plastic spacers in addition to the aluminum space… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=27) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=29)