# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=47 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 48 --- ## [WYYC 2024 Vid (Gingie)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wyyc-2024-vid-gingie/407121)
**Author:** [@KirbyRobot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KirbyRobot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wyyc-2024-vid-gingie/407121 "2024-08-07T21:03:51Z")
I had so much fun. --- ## [Must watch Yoyo videos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/must-watch-yoyo-videos/407100)
**Author:** [@Ranjeet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ranjeet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/must-watch-yoyo-videos/407100 "2024-08-07T18:13:30Z")
As someone who is starting to get into competitive yo-yoing, who or what are some must watch videos? They can be new or old --- ## [Online Lessons with Gentry Stein](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/online-lessons-with-gentry-stein/333698)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/online-lessons-with-gentry-stein/333698 "2024-08-07T16:35:35Z")
I was wondering if many people would take them, but it says on his site that he’s booked up. Good for him! I’d love to do it if he had openings, but I’m not in a financial position to do it right now. Plus, I’m not sure… --- ## [Favorite part of worlds](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-part-of-worlds/406930)
**Author:** [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-part-of-worlds/406930 "2024-08-07T13:25:27Z")
I enjoyed it so much but i was so happy when Ryan got called for first. Im so sad worlds is over :cry: :cry: :cry: --- ## [Question for silk string makers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-for-silk-string-makers/407050)
**Author:** [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-for-silk-string-makers/407050 "2024-08-07T11:10:13Z")
For those of you making your own silk strings… can you recommend a good silk and a good source for it? --- ## [World Yo-Yo Contest 2024 - Stargazing Night - Daniel Kim VS Tim Lacanienta](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-yo-yo-contest-2024-stargazing-night-daniel-kim-vs-tim-lacanienta/406739)
**Author:** [@GWAY\_Throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GWAY_Throws)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-yo-yo-contest-2024-stargazing-night-daniel-kim-vs-tim-lacanienta/406739 "2024-08-06T20:29:15Z")
Tim Faces off in his first battle in the Canopy Collection Stargazing Night tournament at the 2024 World Yo-Yo Contest. :ok\_hand: --- ## [Area 51 Sighting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/area-51-sighting/407010)
**Author:** [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/area-51-sighting/407010 "2024-08-06T19:42:35Z")
I sure do love all of you. It was a massive honor to get to hang out with everyone. Lets talk about this yo-yo The first 1 to 1 to 1 yo-yo 51 Grams 51 MMs 51 The response was crazy. Enjoy some of my fa… --- ## [Removing prices from BST’s as yo-yos are sold?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-prices-from-bst-s-as-yo-yos-are-sold/406963)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/removing-prices-from-bst-s-as-yo-yos-are-sold/406963 "2024-08-05T20:11:21Z")
Maybe not a mystery to some, it is certainly curious to me. Over the years it’s been mentioned that BST yo-yo posts are left up for future reference. Ok… The images and prices are left up because the information may b… --- ## [Who has an Affogato de Lotiempo Onedrop M1?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-has-an-affogato-de-lotiempo-onedrop-m1/348431)
**Author:** [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-has-an-affogato-de-lotiempo-onedrop-m1/348431 "2024-08-05T04:36:05Z")
It is the one that got away from me for two reasons. The M1 is my perfect pocket throw. It’s just plain fun to play and fits perfectly in the pocket, and it doesn’t play gimmicky if that makes sense. Secondly, it was … --- ## [Any Floridan yoyoers stranded in Cleveland cause of the Hurricane?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-floridan-yoyoers-stranded-in-cleveland-cause-of-the-hurricane/406942)
**Author:** [@IoSonoFormaggio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IoSonoFormaggio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-floridan-yoyoers-stranded-in-cleveland-cause-of-the-hurricane/406942 "2024-08-05T03:08:25Z")
So my flight just got cancelled cause the Hurricane is making landfall today. Any other Floridans around the area? I’d love to hang out more with yoyo folks. I’m having post worlds sadness so I wanna cope. --- ## [Favorite worlds freestyle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-worlds-freestyle/406914)
**Author:** [@JamesMH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-worlds-freestyle/406914 "2024-08-04T17:17:40Z")
what’s yours? I loved kohei nishimura, Jonathan sitanggang, and Isaac viteri. --- ## [Yo-yo Anonymous](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-anonymous/395580)
**Author:** [@Blaidd\_Drwg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blaidd_Drwg)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-anonymous/395580 "2024-08-04T00:53:48Z")
Hi, my name is Blaidd Drwg. I have not bought a yo-yo since July 2023. My wallet is 7 months sober. It just hit me this morning, at my current level how much the Yoyofactory Bullseye has checked all my boxes all this ti… --- ## [Elbow tower trick: help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/elbow-tower-trick-help/406877)
**Author:** [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/elbow-tower-trick-help/406877 "2024-08-03T22:08:25Z")
I’ve seen a trick a ton of times where a player creates a tower by catching the slack in the “crease” of their elbow. But I cannot find a tutorial no matter how much I seem to google. Does anyone happen to have a tutori… --- ## [What yoyo is this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-this/406884)
**Author:** [@Scoogy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scoogy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-this/406884 "2024-08-03T21:43:06Z")
I traded this yoyo but I don’t know what it is so if any of u guys could help that would be great Also it’s a hybrid --- ## [Who will win worlds 1A tomorrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-will-win-worlds-1a-tomorrow/406836)
**Author:** [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-will-win-worlds-1a-tomorrow/406836 "2024-08-03T13:02:41Z")
I think it will be Mir but i want it to be Jakub or Ryuichi. I would also want Miri to win --- ## [What is in the yyf mystery boxes?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-in-the-yyf-mystery-boxes/406822)
**Author:** [@Ranjeet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ranjeet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-in-the-yyf-mystery-boxes/406822 "2024-08-03T11:08:18Z")
Does anyone know what were the possibilities that were in the Yoyo factory mystery boxes? I forgot to screenshot them I remember there was the abyss, the moonlight and genpop --- ## [Help with bearing brand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-bearing-brand/406788)
**Author:** [@Positron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Positron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-bearing-brand/406788 "2024-08-03T01:50:37Z")
Hey anyone knows about what brand bearing is it? --- ## [What's your go-to Plastic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-go-to-plastic/373844)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-go-to-plastic/373844 "2024-08-02T13:26:38Z")
What’s your favorite plastic yo? Mine is the Speedaholic XX due to how fast it plays. Can push it as fast as I want. --- ## [Clyw Beater wet confetti why was it cheaper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-beater-wet-confetti-why-was-it-cheaper/406229)
**Author:** [@Yoyotradie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyotradie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-beater-wet-confetti-why-was-it-cheaper/406229 "2024-08-02T09:58:12Z")
Does anyone know why the wet confetti colour was cheaper than the others?? Is it missing the counter weight or something?? TIA --- ## [What string length would you recommend for 5a beginners?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-length-would-you-recommend-for-5a-beginners/406700)
**Author:** [@Juno](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Juno)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-length-would-you-recommend-for-5a-beginners/406700 "2024-08-02T08:31:49Z")
Hey everyone, I want to start with 5a and am having trouble finding the right string length. I like long strings for 1a, but this doesn’t seem to be suitable for 5a. I am grateful for any ideas and tips. Love Tim --- ## [Worlds results?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/worlds-results/406735)
**Author:** [@JosiahR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JosiahR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/worlds-results/406735 "2024-08-02T04:48:32Z")
Hey does anyone know where I can find the prelim results for the 2024 WYYC? I couldn’t find it on the website but I may just not have looked hard enough. Thanks. --- ## [How to Get Taylor Swift to DNA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-taylor-swift-to-dna/403243)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-get-taylor-swift-to-dna/403243 "2024-08-02T03:31:47Z")
Yo we gotta get Taylor Swift to DNA. That would for sure start a mini Yoyo boom and that’s good for Yoyo. How do we get this to happen? I also nominate Brandon Vu as ambassador of Yoyo to teach Taylor how to DNA. Okay… --- ## [Worlds 2024 Yoyo Releases?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/worlds-2024-yoyo-releases/406599)
**Author:** [@Swindy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swindy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/worlds-2024-yoyo-releases/406599 "2024-08-01T08:18:38Z")
Hey! Has anyone compiled a written list of all the 2024 World Releases that we know of? i want to be able to plan my budget accordingly (: --- ## [Worlds early arrival](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/worlds-early-arrival/406514)
**Author:** [@Younglyle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Younglyle)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/worlds-early-arrival/406514 "2024-07-31T17:59:22Z")
Who’s going to be in cleveland tomorrow --- ## [Yo-Yo Contests in the News](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-contests-in-the-news/406633)
**Author:** [@FrankDeath](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FrankDeath)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-contests-in-the-news/406633 "2024-07-31T17:54:55Z")
The 2024 World Yo-Yo Contest was featured on WBUR today: --- ## [How do I put a video on yoyoexpert?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-put-a-video-on-yoyoexpert/406582)
**Author:** [@Thrower4aCK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thrower4aCK)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-put-a-video-on-yoyoexpert/406582 "2024-07-31T14:16:01Z")
I’m trying to put a video on the post a trick thread but I do t see any video upload feature. Any help would be awesome. --- ## [YoYoExpert will be at the 2024 World YoYo Contest!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoexpert-will-be-at-the-2024-world-yoyo-contest/406355)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoexpert-will-be-at-the-2024-world-yoyo-contest/406355 "2024-07-31T03:10:21Z")
The World YoYo Contest makes its way back to the US and we are proud to be a PLATINUM Sponsor for this years event! :earth\_americas::yo-yo: The venue is back at the Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection (Formally know… --- ## [Angelo Aguirre LIVE Chat & GIVEAWAY! - Tonight 07/29 - 8pm ET!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/angelo-aguirre-live-chat-giveaway-tonight-07-29-8pm-et/406478)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpertEric](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertEric)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/angelo-aguirre-live-chat-giveaway-tonight-07-29-8pm-et/406478 "2024-07-30T13:53:47Z")
:rotating\_light:Tune in Tonight (07/29) at 8PM EST for a special LIVE Video Chat with Angelo Aguirre aka Angel2Up! :zap: We will be talking about his yo-yo journey, competition, worlds predictions, and his new Knocko… --- ## [The Yoyo Archive Interviews - David from One Drop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yoyo-archive-interviews-david-from-one-drop/406504)
**Author:** [@theyoyoarchive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoarchive)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yoyo-archive-interviews-david-from-one-drop/406504 "2024-07-29T20:44:36Z")
A post to track and share interviews conducted by The Yoyo Archive! --- ## [How do I avoid Yoyo injuries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-avoid-yoyo-injuries/402274)
**Author:** [@Afkor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Afkor)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-avoid-yoyo-injuries/402274 "2024-07-29T06:29:33Z")
Just smacked myself in the center of my forehead with a snagged breakaway and started to bleed everywhere. This is the second time this has happened since I started throwing again this month, and I’d really like to keep … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=46) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=48)