# Spin Tops **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=8 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Just finished my biggest spin top so far](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-finished-my-biggest-spin-top-so-far/34455)
**Author:** [@woodguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/woodguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2012, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-finished-my-biggest-spin-top-so-far/34455 "2012-09-25T01:52:59Z")
just finished this one… spalted maple, layers and layers of ca glue the polished to a nice shine what do ya think??? --- ## [New to all this](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-all-this/42557)
**Author:** [@Guy\_Bratt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Guy_Bratt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-all-this/42557 "2012-09-11T23:50:20Z")
Hello Guy Bratt from SE Michigan I’m a wood turner in a club that has been turning finger spintops for a local event. While looking at various tops online I’ve come acrossed some unique tops. What really caught my e… --- ## [Bearing tip!?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-tip/40930)
**Author:** [@pudge34](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pudge34)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-tip/40930 "2012-08-29T18:44:44Z")
I would like to know if i could trade my fixed axle tip to someone with a bearing king tip, also how do i get the tip off? --- ## [can't throw this one](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-throw-this-one/40673)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-throw-this-one/40673 "2012-08-25T14:47:24Z")
Long time no talk guys- been busyyyy. Hey I will definitely delete this once I get an answer because: I cannot throw my strummol 8 Guilia. I Can throw tops…my YYF acrobat and Duncan BK easily. I can do a bunch of tricks … --- ## [Duncan Beginners Top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-beginners-top/41746)
**Author:** [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-beginners-top/41746 "2012-08-25T14:45:34Z")
I just bought a fixed tip, solid wood spin top that says “Duncan Beginners” on the top. What kind of string and what length would you guess to use? How far up should it be wound? It’s pictured next to a Bearing King f… --- ## [Spin top tutorials??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-tutorials/37742)
**Author:** [@BiG\_FooT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BiG_FooT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-tutorials/37742 "2012-08-18T16:50:27Z")
Does anyone know of a good place to find tutorials on spin tops? I just picked up a box of old ones at my local flea market, and wanted to see if it was as fun as yo-yoing before I invested anymore into it. Thanks --- ## [String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/41387)
**Author:** [@yoyoer8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoer8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string/41387 "2012-08-13T01:28:30Z")
I’ve been wanting to get a top and was wondering what string you use, is it yoyo string or is it special top string? --- ## [The Throw!?!?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-throw/40795)
**Author:** [@pudge34](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pudge34)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2012, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-throw/40795 "2012-08-10T02:51:52Z")
I need tips on throwing a spin top, just got a Ripcord last night and i need tips on how to throw it! --- ## [Spin Tops, what to get...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-tops-what-to-get/40256)
**Author:** [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 4:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-tops-what-to-get/40256 "2012-07-24T04:07:07Z")
As of the past couple days, I’ve been tempted on picking up a spin top and try something sort of new out. I just don’t know which one to get. I do have some experience with a spin top as when I as younger I had a cheap w… --- ## [Cleaning my BK Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-my-bk-bearings/39708)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cleaning-my-bk-bearings/39708 "2012-07-24T04:02:03Z")
I have two Duncan Bearing Kings. One I keep set up as fixed axle, the other set as a bearing tip. This is the one I’m talking about. The stock spin kinda blows. I took out the two bearings and then I did my typical clea… --- ## [What are yo spinning today?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-yo-spinning-today/28551)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-yo-spinning-today/28551 "2012-07-12T23:15:00Z")
A duncan ripcord. ;D. I also made up the review of the ripford if you want to know wat it is. --- ## [Some tricks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-tricks/34096)
**Author:** [@Justin77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justin77)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-tricks/34096 "2012-06-13T19:14:21Z")
--- ## [What top should I start with?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-top-should-i-start-with/38619)
**Author:** [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-top-should-i-start-with/38619 "2012-06-12T17:07:45Z")
The bearing Jupiter really caught my eye. How does it compare to Spintastics? Should I get something else? --- ## [Just started throwing Spin Tops. Video inside.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-started-throwing-spin-tops-video-inside/37394)
**Author:** [@Preinfalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Preinfalk)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-started-throwing-spin-tops-video-inside/37394 "2012-06-01T22:25:47Z")
So yeah, I just started throwing spin tops on Saturday, so this would go as my Day 4 video. Still finding it tough, but how am I doing so far? It’s ok to laugh :smiley: --- ## [Chaos Strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chaos-strings/34891)
**Author:** [@baerinatux](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/baerinatux)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chaos-strings/34891 "2012-05-08T21:25:41Z")
So i ordered Chaos strings directly from Chaos about a month ago and they still haven’t even shipped. I emailed them and they said that they were a little backed up but they should be out either by the end of the second … --- ## [Some of the BEST players in the World Today](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-of-the-best-players-in-the-world-today/36595)
**Author:** [@Larry\_D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Larry_D)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-of-the-best-players-in-the-world-today/36595 "2012-04-08T14:32:31Z")
Just thought you folks might like to see the Best Spintop Players in the World today having some fun. Hope you enjoy the video. 8) --- ## [Big tops!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-tops/36444)
**Author:** [@theroybit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theroybit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2012, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-tops/36444 "2012-04-08T14:23:05Z")
I was wondering where to buy big tops?? I have been looking thru Ebay, BST, and a bunch of other sites. Just can’t find any thing. --- ## [Kusan twin twirler the flying eagle/trade/sale](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kusan-twin-twirler-the-flying-eagle-trade-sale/34946)
**Author:** [@stringer1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stringer1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kusan-twin-twirler-the-flying-eagle-trade-sale/34946 "2012-02-16T20:08:04Z")
I am looking for the bat model of this unusual top/yoyo. It is green marbled looking. or to trade + $ for a yyj top. must be in good condition. Make me an off on any top you have. Paypal approved . Looking for tops. --- ## [Finished my giant top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finished-my-giant-top/33470)
**Author:** [@lizardman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lizardman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finished-my-giant-top/33470 "2012-02-15T01:25:57Z")
Its all done! Any good ideas for names? ;D I was also wondering how are you supposed to hold the rope when you throw it? ??? --- ## [spin top tricks #2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-tricks-2/34350)
**Author:** [@Justin77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justin77)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-tricks-2/34350 "2012-02-04T02:13:14Z")
--- ## [Video contest by Trompos Space](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/video-contest-by-trompos-space/33983)
**Author:** [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2012, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/video-contest-by-trompos-space/33983 "2012-01-18T14:06:47Z")
Trompos Space from Spain has announced a new video contest. Open to players of any skill level and nationality. Any video related to the world of spintops will be accepted as long as it features the Trompos Space models.… --- ## [My best spinner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-best-spinner/33232)
**Author:** [@Willieboy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Willieboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-best-spinner/33232 "2012-01-12T06:00:06Z")
After a 55 year absence (What can I say, I’ve been busy.) I have been buying and spinning tops again. I’ve purchased a Spintastics Blizzard and Trompo Grande, a S8 Gullia and a Duncan Mr. Duncan. By far, the best spin… --- ## [starting to turn some tops.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-to-turn-some-tops/33731)
**Author:** [@woodguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/woodguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2012, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-to-turn-some-tops/33731 "2012-01-12T04:52:08Z")
Hi my name is Russ. i live in connecticut usa. just started turning tops on my lathe . wanted to share some photos and yes im new to the forum. --- ## [Bearing King (duncan)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-king-duncan/33659)
**Author:** [@Justin77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justin77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2012, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-king-duncan/33659 "2012-01-09T17:45:46Z")
i am getting one is it better than the ripcord i know there interchangeable --- ## [for sale:wooden top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-sale-wooden-top/33473)
**Author:** [@yoyo2911](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo2911)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2012, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/for-sale-wooden-top/33473 "2012-01-05T00:23:21Z")
i have a wooden top for sale looking for bout 10 dollars ill post pics inna few --- ## [oversized spin top string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oversized-spin-top-string/32964)
**Author:** [@lizardman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lizardman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oversized-spin-top-string/32964 "2011-12-30T22:49:26Z")
I am making a big top and i was wondering what kind of string/rope should i use for it or if I make some string, what should i make it out of? It’s about 7 1/2" at the widest part and once its done it will be about 11"-… --- ## [Introduction](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduction/32982)
**Author:** [@Willieboy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Willieboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2011, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduction/32982 "2011-12-30T22:47:45Z")
Hello guys. I’m a 66 year old lad who had not spun a top in over 56 years, until this week. Thank God it was like riding a bicycle and I was able to spin a Spintastics Blizzard from the first throw. As a kid, less tha… --- ## [Spin top song ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-song/32689)
**Author:** [@Justin77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justin77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-song/32689 "2011-12-27T15:35:32Z")
The lyerics: I'm a regular spinning top. I keep spinning i can't stop, Don't try to slow me down, I'm a spinning top. I'm spinning round and round I was spinning when I hit the ground Don't try to s… --- ## [My First string making attempt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-string-making-attempt/30081)
**Author:** [@phrawg2001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phrawg2001)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-string-making-attempt/30081 "2011-12-27T04:35:47Z")
Thanks Neff! --- ## [Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question/33027)
**Author:** [@YoYoFactoryFreak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoFactoryFreak)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2011, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question/33027 "2011-12-27T04:34:14Z")
Hi. Can someone show me a pic of where excatly you tape a top? Do you need to do it to a trompo grande and a bearing king? What type of surface should I practice over? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=9)