# Yo-Yo Reviews

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## [CLYW Arctic Circle Review!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-arctic-circle-review/38547)

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**Author:** [@Njstringer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Njstringer)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-arctic-circle-review/38547 "2012-07-11T11:04:35Z")

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CLYW Arctic Circle Review Chris over at CLYW has unleashed what many believe to be yet another perfect throw. I must admit that the Arctic Circle is my first CLYW that I own and after playing it for three hours after…

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## [Supernova, supernova lite or genesis?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-supernova-lite-or-genesis/39934)

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**Author:** [@WWYOYOWW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WWYOYOWW)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-supernova-lite-or-genesis/39934 "2012-07-11T08:12:28Z")

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I got a genesis + but if I take of the hubstacks, do that turn the genesis plus to a genesis? Anyway supernova or supernova lite?

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## [YoYoJam Unleashed issue?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-unleashed-issue/35896)

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**Author:** [@Swatnoodle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swatnoodle)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-unleashed-issue/35896 "2012-07-11T04:21:35Z")

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Hey Yo-Yo peeps, I just bought a pair of yellow unleashed. One of them tightens more then the other. By that, I mean one of them is a lot more responsive. One of them doesn’t let the Yo-Yo sleep at all, and comes up lik…

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## [Yoyofactory Catalyst vs Supernova vs Super G vs Genesis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-catalyst-vs-supernova-vs-super-g-vs-genesis/39931)

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**Author:** [@Neptune11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neptune11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-catalyst-vs-supernova-vs-super-g-vs-genesis/39931 "2012-07-11T03:07:37Z")

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So today I went to a yoyo store and I was choosing between a Yoyofactory Catalyst, Supernova, Super G and Genesis. So here are my first impressions on these yoyos: CATALYST: Stability: 7.5/10 in the first 30 secs of sl…

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## [Yyf Catalyst vs Supernova vs Super G vs Genesis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-catalyst-vs-supernova-vs-super-g-vs-genesis/39964)

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**Author:** [@Neptune11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neptune11)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-catalyst-vs-supernova-vs-super-g-vs-genesis/39964 "2012-07-11T02:24:12Z")

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So today I went to a yoyo store and I was choosing between a Yoyofactory Catalyst, Supernova, Super G and Genesis. So here are my first impressions on these yoyos: CATALYST: Stability: 7.5/10 in the first 30 secs of sl…

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## [Beginning Looping Yoyo Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginning-looping-yoyo-help/39285)

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**Author:** [@yoyoguy888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy888)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginning-looping-yoyo-help/39285 "2012-07-11T02:12:41Z")

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I want to get into 2a but I can’t decide on a yoyo to start with. I looked at the loop 900’s and the unleashed and the raider and raider ex and the shinwoo loop. I really liked the raider ex because you could adjust it b…

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## [HONEY BADGER, by foxland precision.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/honey-badger-by-foxland-precision/39758)

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**Author:** [@rdeleon975](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rdeleon975)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/honey-badger-by-foxland-precision/39758 "2012-07-11T01:25:21Z")

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Im really interested in one but haven’t heard much about it. Have any of you tried it? How is it?

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## [New to the sport, looking to upgrade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-the-sport-looking-to-upgrade/39923)

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**Author:** [@Typod20](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Typod20)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2012, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-the-sport-looking-to-upgrade/39923 "2012-07-11T01:00:12Z")

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Hey all, I just recently got back into the yo yo recently, so i went out and bought a Duncan Pro Z. But though im not real practiced i feel as though the yoyo’s performance might be affecting my learning curve. (being a…

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## [if you had to pick one](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-had-to-pick-one/39954)

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**Author:** [@haxmonkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/haxmonkey)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-had-to-pick-one/39954 "2012-07-10T23:59:59Z")

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The northstar or the dv888 ??? thanks

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## [yyf protege?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-protege/39889)

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**Author:** [@yoyo\_creep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_creep)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-protege/39889 "2012-07-10T22:39:31Z")

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does anybody know how it’s possible to get into the yoyofactory protege team or the yoyojam apprentice team?

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## [Duncan Pro Z wing spacer troubleshooting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-pro-z-wing-spacer-troubleshooting/39911)

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**Author:** [@Typod20](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Typod20)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-pro-z-wing-spacer-troubleshooting/39911 "2012-07-10T22:11:33Z")

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Hey all! This is my first post on this forum, and im happy to be here :slight\_smile: I just recently got back into (yoyo-ing?) so i went out and bought 2 of the Duncan Pro Z’s. One for myself and a friend. YoYoExpert …

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## [Dang - super quick review and a word on other large n light throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dang-super-quick-review-and-a-word-on-other-large-n-light-throws/39947)

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**Author:** [@beezy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beezy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dang-super-quick-review-and-a-word-on-other-large-n-light-throws/39947 "2012-07-10T21:04:12Z")

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Real quick… because if anyone’s interested maybe I can do a longer review and comparison between the large sized and light throws I really like (maybe compare the Dang, Code 1, Sleipnir, Overdrive, Starlite…)… So on to a…

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## [keeping in the loop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/keeping-in-the-loop/39939)

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**Author:** [@EthanB42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EthanB42)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/keeping-in-the-loop/39939 "2012-07-10T20:56:50Z")

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Hey I was wondering, apparently there are no yoyo magazines, unless there is one I don’t know about. But are there any online magazine-like sites or anything to just broaden my knowledge owhat’s going on in the world of …

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## [How do you practice?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-practice/39877)

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**Author:** [@kuyaChristian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kuyaChristian)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-practice/39877 "2012-07-10T16:18:44Z")

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Yeah, it sounds like a stupid question at first, but I really need a bit of help and advice. I’m the kind of player who can’t stand playing for more than 5 minutes at once. I need to have some sort of break in between. …

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## [RecRev REVERBs-Old vs New: NOTICE :](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-reverbs-old-vs-new-notice/39927)

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**Author:** [@onedef1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/onedef1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-reverbs-old-vs-new-notice/39927 "2012-07-10T03:59:09Z")

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I was SO excited about my recently obtained RecRev Reverbs, I went and ordered 2 more pairs the minute I found them restocked… hmmph… On the left is the Old version… on the right, the New… http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/…

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## [3a help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3a-help/39881)

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**Author:** [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3a-help/39881 "2012-07-10T03:51:51Z")

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I’m a huge noob in 3a and have now idea what to do? What should i look for in a good set? Do you know any placee that has trick tutorials? any help would be great thanks. btw would protostars be a good set

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## [Yoyo Case Cutting Help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-case-cutting-help/39836)

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**Author:** [@BenM36](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BenM36)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-case-cutting-help/39836 "2012-07-10T02:34:33Z")

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Can you use X’s instead of circles when cutting the foam? I don’t have any tomato paste cans or anything. Also, if it turned out I had. Cookie cutters, how would I sharpen them?

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## [help my purchase choice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-purchase-choice/39788)

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**Author:** [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-purchase-choice/39788 "2012-07-10T00:54:54Z")

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should i buy a northstar with a bunch of maintinance and accesories (sorry if i spelled that wrong, and he accesories being a werred holster, monkey snot/flowable, several replacement axles, and a konkave bearing) or jus…

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## [Go Big Siliconed?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big-siliconed/39904)

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**Author:** [@Oloap\_Ominoreg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Oloap_Ominoreg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/go-big-siliconed/39904 "2012-07-09T23:48:10Z")

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Does the YYJ Go Big accept flowable? I plan on starting 4A soon. :slight\_smile:

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## [Can anybody with both, compare the Arctic Circle to the Code 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anybody-with-both-compare-the-arctic-circle-to-the-code-2/39887)

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**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anybody-with-both-compare-the-arctic-circle-to-the-code-2/39887 "2012-07-09T20:58:24Z")

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Not the visual differences(inner AC ring… Code 2 can weight change, etc). If you put them right next to each other: they are almost the same exact width… the same diameter(close) and with the stock side effects, within a…

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## [G Squared Nessie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-squared-nessie/39743)

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**Author:** [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-squared-nessie/39743 "2012-07-09T20:38:04Z")

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Hey guys I just wanted to hear from you if you have gotten to play with Nessie. I love it, Brett loves it, everyone on the team loves it, and everyone that has told me they got one loves it. I want to hear from the rest…

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## [Help With FreeHand Zeros](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-freehand-zeros/39885)

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**Author:** [@moefv](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/moefv)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-freehand-zeros/39885 "2012-07-09T19:06:15Z")

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Hello I just recieved 4 FreeHand Zeros and most of them are responsive and suffer from string slippage. What can I do to fix these things. God Bless - Moefv

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## [Supernova or supernova lite?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-or-supernova-lite/39479)

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**Author:** [@WWYOYOWW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WWYOYOWW)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-or-supernova-lite/39479 "2012-07-09T18:51:22Z")

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I like to play fast. I want a yoyo that’s really fast. Lite is liter than the original supernova. And play faster. But I want to know more about supernova and supernova lite. Help!

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## [Bearing is stuck.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853)

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**Author:** [@BlackShot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlackShot)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-is-stuck/39853 "2012-07-09T17:49:19Z")

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So I’ve spent the past fifteen minutes trying to remove a dry bearing from my Supernova with my Multi-Tool and it won’t budge one bit! All I’ve gotten was frustration and sore hands. :frowning: Does anyone have any lit…

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## [looking to upgrade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-to-upgrade/39821)

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**Author:** [@haxmonkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/haxmonkey)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-to-upgrade/39821 "2012-07-09T16:49:52Z")

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so i am looking to up grade from my velocity to some nicer yoyos and nothing to much what are your thought and comments

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## [CLYW Avalanche vs Sasquatch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-avalanche-vs-sasquatch/39570)

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**Author:** [@yoyomeli13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomeli13)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-avalanche-vs-sasquatch/39570 "2012-07-09T14:21:58Z")

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hey guys i wanted one of the 2 yoyos i have listed but i dont know which one to get. I know its all kinda preference so please help me out here, also tell me why you chose the one you chose. thank you

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## [Dv888 Vs. G-Funk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-g-funk/39846)

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**Author:** [@Grayson13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grayson13)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-g-funk/39846 "2012-07-09T06:43:26Z")

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I am going to buy either a G-Funk or Dv888 Splash. Which one is better and which should I get?

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## [Hoizontal help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hoizontal-help/39818)

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**Author:** [@Oloap\_Ominoreg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Oloap_Ominoreg)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hoizontal-help/39818 "2012-07-08T19:56:06Z")

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Hey everyone, I’ve been trying out horizontal tricks lately and I’ve come across a problem. Every time I try to bind, the yoyo turns to a vertical position. I can land it on the trapeze just fine, but the yoyo either tur…

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## [Would like some help ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-like-some-help/39567)

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**Author:** [@like125cats](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/like125cats)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-like-some-help/39567 "2012-07-08T08:12:28Z")

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Hey, I am looking for a new yoyo, price isn’t really an issue. I like full to mid size and I like flow, I am not afraid to try new companies. My current throws chief, drop bear, arctic circle, sasquatch, avalanche, wooly…

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## [The YYF MONSTER](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yyf-monster/39745)

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**Author:** [@Reddsigma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reddsigma)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2012, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yyf-monster/39745 "2012-07-08T04:58:20Z")

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Hello, thanks for stopping by… After having bought so many good throws over the past 2 years, its hard to find something else that plays as good but feels radically different. At least for me, I felt I kinda platea…

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