# Kendama **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/kendama/21.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Candy Flipping ( A Pill Video )](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/candy-flipping-a-pill-video/73524)
**Author:** [@CizreK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CizreK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/candy-flipping-a-pill-video/73524 "2015-07-09T17:23:52Z")
Hey everyone. Here is my second Pill edit ever. I was trying to go for those insane flipping tricks for this edit. CizreK --- ## [Kendama USA Bamboo Kendama questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-usa-bamboo-kendama-questions/74925)
**Author:** [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-usa-bamboo-kendama-questions/74925 "2015-06-01T13:52:43Z")
Just picked up a Kendama USA Tribute bamboo kendama the other day (looks and feels really nice). The tama has a shiny gloss coating while being able to see the bamboo laminates underneath. I do have one question though: … --- ## [What wood is this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-wood-is-this/74284)
**Author:** [@Azn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Azn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-wood-is-this/74284 "2015-05-29T10:11:42Z")
Thanks! https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/11146427\_10152872719306267\_4038906328022859560\_o.jpg --- ## [first kendama edit in made.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-kendama-edit-in-made/74906)
**Author:** [@Remo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Remo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-kendama-edit-in-made/74906 "2015-05-29T09:56:39Z")
so i,m making my first kendama edit. its still not finshed yet but it will be very soon. but you guys can have a look already! if you got some tips or advice just let me know :smiley: its filmed with a go pro hero 4. … --- ## [Around the Ladybug! ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/around-the-ladybug/74631)
**Author:** [@Azn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Azn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/around-the-ladybug/74631 "2015-05-29T09:45:07Z")
Hey yall I’m still a beginner, but I hope yall can enjoy this trick I landed. Ladybugs are a ton of fun to play around with. Wish there were more dama vids here! Would love to see everyone’s progression. Clip here: ht… --- ## [A Day In The City](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-day-in-the-city/74422)
**Author:** [@AzrinRain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AzrinRain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2015, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-day-in-the-city/74422 "2015-05-05T13:57:41Z")
What’s up YYE? My friend and i went around town, fooling about with some tricks. Hope you enjoy watching! --- ## [Cheap Kendamas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-kendamas/74177)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2015, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-kendamas/74177 "2015-04-25T12:57:21Z")
What is the best Kendama for around $20-30? --- ## [Ken replacement?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ken-replacement/74182)
**Author:** [@K-Schmidt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K-Schmidt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2015, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ken-replacement/74182 "2015-04-22T20:01:58Z")
Meaning, how do I know if I need a new one? I’ve had to file the spike on mine a couple times and the rims of the cups are starting to look a bit mashed, but I have no idea if this means it needs replacing. Also, what ki… --- ## [Ok, I give in, any tips for a noob?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ok-i-give-in-any-tips-for-a-noob/73865)
**Author:** [@gijoey959](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gijoey959)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2015, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ok-i-give-in-any-tips-for-a-noob/73865 "2015-04-19T14:33:19Z")
So I really didn’t like kendama at first, but I bought a Duncan Komodo anyway, and now I am having trouble finding tutorials for basics. I know literally nothing about kendama except it’s Japanese and I just spent $20 on… --- ## [alright so i got all the basics now what?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alright-so-i-got-all-the-basics-now-what/73626)
**Author:** [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2015, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alright-so-i-got-all-the-basics-now-what/73626 "2015-03-28T02:25:49Z")
Alright so have decided to give kendama another shot, and i have gotten all the basics like airplanes, cup to spikes, all of the cups in generally, carousals and hurricanes but, now I’m kinda in a problem because i don’… --- ## [THE TRIPLE DAMA DARE!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-triple-dama-dare/73537)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-triple-dama-dare/73537 "2015-03-24T19:16:28Z")
Check out this awesome video from my club at CSULB!!! --- ## [Kendama in a carry on](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-in-a-carry-on/73504)
**Author:** [@aKoi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aKoi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2015, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-in-a-carry-on/73504 "2015-03-24T18:04:10Z")
Anyone know if its safe to bring a kendama in your carry-on when flying? Thank you --- ## [Kendama USA 2013 IVY - Price Check?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-usa-2013-ivy-price-check/73457)
**Author:** [@HavikkTV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HavikkTV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2015, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-usa-2013-ivy-price-check/73457 "2015-03-18T14:19:04Z")
I was wondering, how much would this Kendama USA 2013 IVY go for? The tama is a bit dirty but still feels great and has a heavy feel to it. The tip has already been glued and I rarely used it, although I’m not sure about… --- ## [Kendama Maintenace: Silicone instead of Glue?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-maintenace-silicone-instead-of-glue/73430)
**Author:** [@HavikkTV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HavikkTV)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2015, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-maintenace-silicone-instead-of-glue/73430 "2015-03-17T20:17:50Z")
Could I possibly use Flowable or Adhesive silicone rather than super glue? Or will this not work? EDIT: Will regular glue work in place of super glue? --- ## [one turn lighthouse to trade spike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-turn-lighthouse-to-trade-spike/73423)
**Author:** [@Remo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Remo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-turn-lighthouse-to-trade-spike/73423 "2015-03-16T19:39:40Z")
today was a sunnyday and i went out to play kendama on some of my personal favr spots . hope you guys like the trick in the end as much a do ! :smiley: --- ## [Are bigger Kendamas "cheating"?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-bigger-kendamas-cheating/72750)
**Author:** [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-bigger-kendamas-cheating/72750 "2015-03-16T12:24:24Z")
I have a KROM Viking Kendama and its slightly larger than your normal kendama. When I use it to land tricks and do combos, is it bad to use a bigger kendama? Like if I took it to a competition, would I be allowed to use … --- ## [Pill or Jumbo Pill?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pill-or-jumbo-pill/72679)
**Author:** [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pill-or-jumbo-pill/72679 "2015-03-16T11:59:59Z")
Thinking about getting a Pill or Jumbo Pill. Any thoughts on which one would be better to get first? Pros and cons of each? --- ## [VooDama Doll - Painting question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/voodama-doll-painting-question/73060)
**Author:** [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/voodama-doll-painting-question/73060 "2015-03-16T04:52:04Z")
Greetings, I recently purchased a Sweets VooDama Doll and have an idea of how I want to paint it. Being a Disney fan, I had the idea of painting the doll to look like Pinocchio as after all, it’s a human figure made of… --- ## [new trick i learned, 360 kenflip to lighthouse 540 jumpstick to spike.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-trick-i-learned-360-kenflip-to-lighthouse-540-jumpstick-to-spike/73348)
**Author:** [@Remo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Remo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-trick-i-learned-360-kenflip-to-lighthouse-540-jumpstick-to-spike/73348 "2015-03-15T18:19:47Z")
i can do this, much more often now. hope you guys like it :smiley: --- ## [Ozora: which is best broken in?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ozora-which-is-best-broken-in/73329)
**Author:** [@AzumangaxFreak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AzumangaxFreak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ozora-which-is-best-broken-in/73329 "2015-03-13T16:55:42Z")
What is the best color/model tama to break in? Any experiences? --- ## [Best Kendama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-kendama/72369)
**Author:** [@8yoyo8M8x](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/8yoyo8M8x)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-kendama/72369 "2015-03-03T18:00:36Z")
Hey, i was just wondering what brand you thought was the greatest (other than Mugen “empties wallet” Musou). Krom seems pretty amazing. --- ## [Catchy Air](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/catchy-air/73085)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/catchy-air/73085 "2015-03-02T20:30:14Z")
So, I have been playing with a Catchy Air for a little while and I enjoy more than most wooden kendamas. Why is it so under-hyped? --- ## [What is your favorite Kendama?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-kendama/72927)
**Author:** [@27mongoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/27mongoose)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-kendama/72927 "2015-03-02T16:41:59Z")
What is your favorite? I am looking to get a new Kendama and I am wondering what is the best and why? --- ## [Airplane Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/airplane-help/73063)
**Author:** [@27mongoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/27mongoose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/airplane-help/73063 "2015-03-02T16:40:06Z")
Hello everyone, I have been having lots of trouble trying to land airplane. I can get it once in a while but I have by no means “mastered it”. I don’t even know if I am holding the tama correctly. Please, help me! --- ## [Spike help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spike-help/73042)
**Author:** [@SkinnyBNY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkinnyBNY)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spike-help/73042 "2015-03-02T16:26:00Z")
I am testing the waters with kendama play and it is tough! I am having the most trouble figuring out spiking. Seems like when I bring the spike towards the tama (I think that’s the ball piece), it seems like the hole alw… --- ## [Kendama Tutorials](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-tutorials/72616)
**Author:** [@27mongoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/27mongoose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2015, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-tutorials/72616 "2015-03-02T13:46:34Z")
Hey Yoyo expert! Will you guys put a kendama tutorial section in your “learn” section. I am sure there would be alot of people who appreciate it. --- ## [Any tips for landing on the spike more?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-tips-for-landing-on-the-spike-more/70539)
**Author:** [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-tips-for-landing-on-the-spike-more/70539 "2015-02-25T01:55:54Z")
Alright so I’m using a sweets green stained kendama and I have been doing it for a little while on and off. So I’m wondering are there any tips for landing it on the spike more other than spinning? Because I realize afte… --- ## [Sweets Crayon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sweets-crayon/72870)
**Author:** [@27mongoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/27mongoose)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sweets-crayon/72870 "2015-02-24T19:06:17Z")
Is it good? What are your thoughts on it? Does the paint really wear off and look like a crayon? --- ## [CLYW x DWI x MASH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-x-dwi-x-mash/67815)
**Author:** [@Spirit\_Kendama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spirit_Kendama)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-x-dwi-x-mash/67815 "2015-02-21T22:03:50Z")
Good lookin huh? --- ## [Kendama string tip!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-string-tip/72774)
**Author:** [@aznnboyaZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznnboyaZ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2015, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-string-tip/72774 "2015-02-20T21:53:11Z")
Hey guys! So I found that most Kendama string tends to be very “flat” and tend to get twisted up very easily. I’ve found that using a roll of diabolo string is honestly better than any kendama string! I use the Sundia … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/kendama/21.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/kendama/21.md?page=4)