# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=46 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 47 --- ## [Aches, pains and yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aches-pains-and-yoyo/373547)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aches-pains-and-yoyo/373547 "2024-08-25T02:01:10Z")
So I’m very aware I’m not the oldest person here but I’ve found yo-yoing like any activity has it’s aches and pains. I’ve got a bad back from a ski accident that’s resulted in some rubbing bones when I move too much and … --- ## [Mfd play wise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mfd-play-wise/407995)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mfd-play-wise/407995 "2024-08-24T16:14:03Z")
we all know monkeyfinger ray does some of the most amazing anno jobs out there. i got to wondering though, how do they play? are they average to above average throws that just look phenomenal, are they as amazing as they… --- ## [I got this in the mail some time back](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-got-this-in-the-mail-some-time-back/408187)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-got-this-in-the-mail-some-time-back/408187 "2024-08-24T11:21:02Z")
But I guess I missed the sale….by about 20 years😳 --- ## [Hyper Yo-Yo Return](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hyper-yo-yo-return/404509)
**Author:** [@fradiger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fradiger)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hyper-yo-yo-return/404509 "2024-08-23T22:40:51Z")
seems we’re getting more bandai hyper yoyos :slight\_smile:, you can see this one up already on a certain japanese storefront that has to do with winding in reverse in the coming soon section if you want som… --- ## [Dale Oliver picture from 1998 YoYo Boom - Earliest Offstring Photo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dale-oliver-picture-from-1998-yoyo-boom-earliest-offstring-photo/407739)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dale-oliver-picture-from-1998-yoyo-boom-earliest-offstring-photo/407739 "2024-08-23T17:19:11Z")
While I was at the World Yo-Yo Contest Dale Oliver showed me a picture of him doing offstring on stage at the The 4 - 4 Bandai Yo-Yo Festival in Japan - April 4th, 1998! This photo was just mind blowing to me. He is on … --- ## [New YYR from oregon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yyr-from-oregon/402832)
**Author:** [@Jww](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jww)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yyr-from-oregon/402832 "2024-08-22T22:31:16Z")
It is named CS61, lightweight yo-yo designed based on Comic Sans. Sepcs --- ## [Yoyofriends tachyon vs Japan technology fractal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofriends-tachyon-vs-japan-technology-fractal/408042)
**Author:** [@Login246](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Login246)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofriends-tachyon-vs-japan-technology-fractal/408042 "2024-08-22T17:37:20Z")
Hey guys, couldn’t help to think that both yoyos look very similar. Has anyone tried both of these? --- ## [Weird use for a yoyo (was never meant to be)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-use-for-a-yoyo-was-never-meant-to-be/378338)
**Author:** [@Spenny93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spenny93)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-use-for-a-yoyo-was-never-meant-to-be/378338 "2024-08-22T01:44:13Z")
My storm door handle snapped off. The replacement handle required some sawing which i lack a saw. I took my replay pro apart, and tried to put the axle through the hole to use as a makeshift handle to push door open/clo… --- ## [Layer Infinity Kasm’s back in stock!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/layer-infinity-kasm-s-back-in-stock/407973)
**Author:** [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/layer-infinity-kasm-s-back-in-stock/407973 "2024-08-21T16:44:30Z")
Just wanted to share this information in case anyone missed it. The Kasm has to be one of the best 0A yoyos being made. Still some all white ones left! --- ## [New talk :D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-talk-d/407666)
**Author:** [@Scoogy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scoogy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-talk-d/407666 "2024-08-21T13:45:47Z")
So i haven’t been on forums a lot lately and even got my regular badge removed from me :frowning: thats cus of summer, since i am busy(with summer stuff :wink: but the real talk is this: Nats: Awesome Worlds: Amazing … --- ## [Could this be a cheap copy of the yyr bae? Or a different yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/could-this-be-a-cheap-copy-of-the-yyr-bae-or-a-different-yoyo/407873)
**Author:** [@hieuyoer123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hieuyoer123)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/could-this-be-a-cheap-copy-of-the-yyr-bae-or-a-different-yoyo/407873 "2024-08-21T07:16:10Z")
Could this be a cheap copy of the yyr bae? Or a different yoyo? Its the Sen by Ynotyoyo --- ## [Complete history of clyw peak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/complete-history-of-clyw-peak/59746)
**Author:** [@Midlifeyoyoman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midlifeyoyoman)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/complete-history-of-clyw-peak/59746 "2024-08-20T21:06:55Z")
Can someone with access to the article please copy and paste it to this site or if that is not allowed pm it to me or email it to me? It will not let me open the page anymore. Says error must be a member. Edit. The art… --- ## [World finals 2024 discussion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-finals-2024-discussion/406869)
**Author:** [@Mo\_Arsh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mo_Arsh)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-finals-2024-discussion/406869 "2024-08-20T14:21:37Z")
I still cant get over hajime miura’s 3 switch ups… --- ## [DimYoyo: Dimension Comparison Tool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dimyoyo-dimension-comparison-tool/407773)
**Author:** [@MuppetLabs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MuppetLabs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dimyoyo-dimension-comparison-tool/407773 "2024-08-18T00:37:46Z")
I’ve been working on this little web app mostly for myself, but I want to share it with all of you. This tool helps visualize the relative diameter, width, and gap width of different yoyos. https://aliciaaevans.github.i… --- ## [Yoyo damage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-damage/407219)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-damage/407219 "2024-08-17T15:43:44Z")
ive hit a ceiling fan blade but luckily it wasnt on at the time. havent dinged furniture yet, just carpeted floor…oh and my face! what are some of the craziest things youve smacked a yoyo into? --- ## [DIY 5A Counterweights?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-5a-counterweights/371696)
**Author:** [@RaRa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RaRa)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-5a-counterweights/371696 "2024-08-17T10:48:37Z")
I want to try my hand at 5a but was wondering if theres a common DIY was to test before ordering any counterweights? If so, what are people using? --- ## [Help me find a song](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-find-a-song/407741)
**Author:** [@Ranjeet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ranjeet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-find-a-song/407741 "2024-08-17T03:47:40Z")
Anyone know who used the song “Rave chatter” in this year’s worlds? It’s a sick song but I forgot who used it for their routine Thanks --- ## [Polyester Thread: Serger vs Embroidery](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polyester-thread-serger-vs-embroidery/407717)
**Author:** [@Hunger4ungeR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hunger4ungeR)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/polyester-thread-serger-vs-embroidery/407717 "2024-08-17T00:37:13Z")
Looking to get some opinions between the 2. Ive used glow embroidery mixed with nylon and that came out great but would love others thoughts as well. Trying to decide which one I want to buy moving forward --- ## [For those new to the hobby, what are you currently throwing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-those-new-to-the-hobby-what-are-you-currently-throwing/407066)
**Author:** [@YoNick95](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoNick95)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-those-new-to-the-hobby-what-are-you-currently-throwing/407066 "2024-08-16T03:08:58Z")
For those new to the hobby, what are you currently throwing? What do you recommend that doesn’t break the bank? What are your favourite yoyo’s under $20? :yo-yo: --- ## [What's your favorite plastic yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-plastic-yoyo/384348)
**Author:** [@digitalcharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/digitalcharlie)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-plastic-yoyo/384348 "2024-08-16T01:50:10Z")
There have been a ton of really great plastic yoyos recently — where do they stack up against each other to folks here? Is there a clear favorite? poll --- ## [Paid Opportunity to Record Videos for Beginner's Course](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paid-opportunity-to-record-videos-for-beginners-course/407593)
**Author:** [@YellowYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YellowYoYo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paid-opportunity-to-record-videos-for-beginners-course/407593 "2024-08-15T14:50:49Z")
Hey everyone. I’m Josiah, and I have a series of activity books for kids, including how to YoYo for Kids. I’m looking for someone who can record a series of videos performing some simple classic tricks like Rock the Baby… --- ## [Question about dings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-dings/407595)
**Author:** [@Yoyomonk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomonk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-dings/407595 "2024-08-15T02:00:54Z")
Can dings break your string when doing tricks like a finger spin? And if they can, is there anyway to get rid of them? --- ## [The philosophy of "trying"](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-philosophy-of-trying/402256)
**Author:** [@Albertino](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Albertino)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-philosophy-of-trying/402256 "2024-08-13T03:24:41Z")
Hello cuties, I just wanted to write couple of lines about this type of philosophy that I started to use when I was 15 and I was used to do aggressive inline than translated in pretty much in every aspect in my life, it… --- ## [What did you DING today, 2024?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-ding-today-2024/391098)
**Author:** [@yogurt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogurt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-ding-today-2024/391098 "2024-08-11T23:48:16Z")
Just dinged myself Looks like someone took a bite --- ## [Spence's WYYC 2024 Wrap Up Post ♥️♥️♥️](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spences-wyyc-2024-wrap-up-post/407230)
**Author:** [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spences-wyyc-2024-wrap-up-post/407230 "2024-08-11T18:05:17Z")
I just got back from my whole trip and… oh man, I don’t even know where to begin. I’ve been yoyoing since 2009 and have been to multiple contests including a few Nats, but this was my first ever Worlds and it was everyth… --- ## [Zipline Strings/ Nylon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zipline-strings-nylon/407268)
**Author:** [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zipline-strings-nylon/407268 "2024-08-10T21:32:05Z")
I’ve been playing solely Kitty fat for about 4 years. Was curious so I got some nylon and nylon poly blend from zipline and wow. I’m genuinely curious why everyone doesn’t play nylon or a blend? Whips are faster, they… --- ## [Freestyle with Jamaican Flag](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freestyle-with-jamaican-flag/407213)
**Author:** [@Ranjeet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ranjeet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freestyle-with-jamaican-flag/407213 "2024-08-10T16:16:07Z")
Hey, I was listening to a podcast a while ago and remember there being a mention of someone doing the Jamaican flag during a performance. It might of been at worlds but I’m not sure I just thought it was quite interesti… --- ## [Why 4a yoyoing is developed better in asia area?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-4a-yoyoing-is-developed-better-in-asia-area/407210)
**Author:** [@p\_b92](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p_b92)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-4a-yoyoing-is-developed-better-in-asia-area/407210 "2024-08-09T15:28:42Z")
In Japan, Korea, and China, off-string yoyoing has seen better development, covering almost all high-quality 4A yoyos and top throwers. What are the reasons for this situation? --- ## [CLYW Swan release](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-swan-release/407151)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Bender](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ian_Bender)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-swan-release/407151 "2024-08-08T16:37:09Z")
Any idea when it’s coming out? I can’t seem to find anything on it online --- ## [Seeking opinions on next throw - I want something artistic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/seeking-opinions-on-next-throw-i-want-something-artistic/407101)
**Author:** [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/seeking-opinions-on-next-throw-i-want-something-artistic/407101 "2024-08-08T14:23:02Z")
I am going minimal and practical. I’d like just a few pieces of functional art. What I have so far: Affogato Onedrop M1 - This will serve as my pocket throw Watermelon RBC - My metal responsive What I would like you… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=45) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=47)