# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=48 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 49 --- ## [Getting Back into Yoyos with my 5 year old](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-back-into-yoyos-with-my-5-year-old/295519)
**Author:** [@MisturD00M](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MisturD00M)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-back-into-yoyos-with-my-5-year-old/295519 "2018-12-18T06:09:50Z")
So I’ve been looking to get me and my daughter into yoying. I used to play a lot when I was younger. My daughter is only five but she brought home some little pink plastic yoyo with a picture of a unicorn on it and she h… --- ## [Any Space Crown Ultra thoughts?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-space-crown-ultra-thoughts/295605)
**Author:** [@Theolodger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theolodger)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-space-crown-ultra-thoughts/295605 "2018-12-17T04:09:52Z")
I decided not to open mine until Christmas, putting it in wrapping for myself… opinions and recommendations welcomed --- ## [Tell me about the new YYF Rockstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tell-me-about-the-new-yyf-rockstar/294365)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tell-me-about-the-new-yyf-rockstar/294365 "2018-12-17T03:06:50Z")
How is it? If you’ve used one, please tell me about it. I’ve been interested in it for a while. --- ## [Light up modern 1a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/light-up-modern-1a-yoyo/296345)
**Author:** [@MkQuarky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MkQuarky)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/light-up-modern-1a-yoyo/296345 "2018-12-17T00:05:38Z")
Does anyone have a recommendation for a light up/led yoyo? my requirements are: -must be butterfly shape -able to do intermediate string tricks -weigh no more than 67 grams My goal is to make one of those night shot… --- ## [OD Kuntosh finishes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-kuntosh-finishes/296348)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-kuntosh-finishes/296348 "2018-12-16T18:59:17Z")
Did either Kuntosh model ever get released in a raw or nickel finish (not “silver”)? --- ## [Is Yomega Starstruck good?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-yomega-starstruck-good/83945)
**Author:** [@ShavermaForeva](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ShavermaForeva)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-yomega-starstruck-good/83945 "2018-12-15T03:16:22Z")
So I’ve noticed that since launch of Yomega Starstruck,there was no quality review.Im just interested in how that thing performs…If anyone has it,please tell me more about it.Spin times,stability,horizontal etc. And how… --- ## [Yotricks Civility](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yotricks-civility/296247)
**Author:** [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yotricks-civility/296247 "2018-12-14T17:31:54Z")
I’m curious if anyone out there has a Yotricks Civility. I have used alot of thier videos to help me learn and also have a Canon which is a pretty solid throw. Obviously you see the Civility alot watching thier videos.… --- ## [Opinions on the Mighty Flea?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinions-on-the-mighty-flea/295469)
**Author:** [@cryptoclub](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cryptoclub)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinions-on-the-mighty-flea/295469 "2018-12-13T15:40:03Z")
Title explains… just ordered one to always have a tiny yoyo in my pocket to de stress me… --- ## [Yomega brain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-brain/296207)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-brain/296207 "2018-12-12T22:38:30Z")
The yomega brain has always been something I’ve wanted to try. What type of brain was the best quality? XP, standard, or what? You can tell me they are all bad, but I will still try one :+1: --- ## [No love for the Smashing Bounce?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-love-for-the-smashing-bounce/296194)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-love-for-the-smashing-bounce/296194 "2018-12-11T19:22:22Z")
I see lots of folks questing for/celebrating the Float, but I don’t hear much talk about the Bounce. Is the Bounce not very highly regarded? --- ## [Snow Tires?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/snow-tires/296090)
**Author:** [@SuperWideAngle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperWideAngle)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/snow-tires/296090 "2018-12-11T17:31:23Z")
What size are the CLYW Snow Tires? I wanna get a Manatee but I’m worried about response pads. I would get Snow Tires, but I’m used to the 19mm Red Pads from YoYoFactory. Will those work? --- ## [Which yoyo should i get?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yoyo-should-i-get/291486)
**Author:** [@EthanV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EthanV)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yoyo-should-i-get/291486 "2018-12-10T03:15:34Z")
Im thinking of a cadence, monoedge, a yoyofriends magpie, and a stealth, which one should i buy? They are all quite different throws but i heard good stuff about all of them. Please help me decide --- ## [Zeekio, Snake Bite, and iYoyo SLACKiES string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zeekio-snake-bite-and-iyoyo-slackies-string/294086)
**Author:** [@ZaYoBoy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ZaYoBoy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zeekio-snake-bite-and-iyoyo-slackies-string/294086 "2018-12-07T03:12:05Z")
Has anyone tried these strings? My supply of MonkeyfingeR Vines is running low and I wanna try out something different. --- ## [Best looping yoyo to start/ in general](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-yoyo-to-start-in-general/295972)
**Author:** [@tylerksav](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tylerksav)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-yoyo-to-start-in-general/295972 "2018-12-06T17:32:40Z")
Looking to start doing some looping, what should i start with? hear a lot about 1080 900 and 720 loops, no idea which is best. Also what should i know about string size / lube in reguards to 2a? --- ## [Marco or Ko'olau edge?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/marco-or-koolau-edge/295582)
**Author:** [@Evan\_the\_yoyo\_boy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Evan_the_yoyo_boy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/marco-or-koolau-edge/295582 "2018-12-06T04:24:59Z")
I need help choosing. They both look like amazing yoyos. Which one should I get? --- ## [First Time Looper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-time-looper/295860)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-time-looper/295860 "2018-12-05T16:34:49Z")
My 12yo son wants a looper for Christmas. He can do some 1A. Is the 1080 good to start on, or is there a better choice for a 1st, 2a yo-yo? --- ## [Best give away, beginner yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-give-away-beginner-yoyos/294755)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-give-away-beginner-yoyos/294755 "2018-12-04T13:01:28Z")
I love giving yoyos away to people who are interested in learning to yoyo. The smile on their face when you tell them they can keep the yoyo is worth every penny. I’m looking to stock up again soon on more giveaway plast… --- ## [Light up 1A plastics?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/light-up-1a-plastics/295759)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/light-up-1a-plastics/295759 "2018-12-04T12:51:32Z")
Anyone know of any light up responsive or unresponsive plastic 1A yoyos? --- ## [OD Eclipse](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-eclipse/295869)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-eclipse/295869 "2018-12-04T02:57:11Z")
Sorry if this is in the wrong category. So, the OD Eclipse just released on Yoyoexpert a little while ago, and I’m just wondering if anyone has tried it. What does it play like?:thinking: --- ## [Has anyone played the turning point mustang?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-played-the-turning-point-mustang/295761)
**Author:** [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-played-the-turning-point-mustang/295761 "2018-12-02T01:39:13Z")
I can’t find a single review of this yo-yo. I know it’s not very common due to its price and limited numbers. --- ## [What are all these “shapes”?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-all-these-shapes/295693)
**Author:** [@RobertTheShaw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RobertTheShaw)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-all-these-shapes/295693 "2018-11-30T21:50:07Z")
Maybe I am just old, but I can hardly tell a difference between these V’s and W’s and the like. They seem quite subtle to me. What am I missing? Also what are the “supposed” pros and cons of each. To me they all look lik… --- ## [Diptych vs Sparrow \[solved\]](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diptych-vs-sparrow-solved/295662)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diptych-vs-sparrow-solved/295662 "2018-11-29T19:47:22Z")
Has anyone here used both of these? Is there a notable difference between the two? I cannot seem to locate specs for the Diptych. --- ## [Duncan limelight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-limelight/85395)
**Author:** [@Emaxwell117](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Emaxwell117)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-limelight/85395 "2018-11-29T09:44:42Z")
Is the duncan limelight a good starter yoyo for looping? I play 1a and 5a but wanna get into 2a. Ive practiced a little with a dollar store yoyo but want something well put together. --- ## [8 Weeks Teaching](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/8-weeks-teaching/295625)
**Author:** [@Theolodger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theolodger)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/8-weeks-teaching/295625 "2018-11-28T16:24:10Z")
I have been asked to come to a primary school to teach the yoyo for 8 weeks with only 25 minutes each week. The students are year 5-6 and do not know how to throw… how much to learn each week? --- ## [Hybrids: Refraction or iCEBERG?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hybrids-refraction-or-iceberg/294321)
**Author:** [@noodles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noodles)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hybrids-refraction-or-iceberg/294321 "2018-11-27T02:18:13Z")
The new Topyo Refraction is the same price as the infamous iCEBERG. Same price, same concept: metal centre, polycarbonate body and stainless steel rings. Refraction is 2 grams lighter, less H and a bit wider. No finger… --- ## [C3 Atomic Crash opinions?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-atomic-crash-opinions/295526)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-atomic-crash-opinions/295526 "2018-11-26T18:23:35Z")
So I picked up a C3 Gamma Crash recently, and for a non-metal yoyo it is astonishingly performant. So naturally that has made me curious about the Atomic Crash. What do folks think of the AC? --- ## [Second midrange yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/second-midrange-yoyo/295487)
**Author:** [@MkQuarky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MkQuarky)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/second-midrange-yoyo/295487 "2018-11-26T02:27:03Z")
I have a shutter and is fairly decent/good at yoyo. what other $50-$60 yoyo would you recomomend? im looking at escpeically some onedrop stuff --- ## [Responsive yoyo suggestions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yoyo-suggestions/291176)
**Author:** [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yoyo-suggestions/291176 "2018-11-26T00:19:45Z")
I’ve always liked responsive play, be it fixed or with a well lubed bearing. There’s something about being able to command a yoyo to return with a simple tug of the string that satisfies. What do you think are some of t… --- ## [What to look for in a 5a throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-look-for-in-a-5a-throw/295503)
**Author:** [@RobertTheShaw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RobertTheShaw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-look-for-in-a-5a-throw/295503 "2018-11-25T15:35:56Z")
What is it that makes a 5a Yo-Yo just that? Why not slap a counterweight on your favorite throw? Is it a certain shape or a certain gap size? --- ## [What is your opinion about the C3 Token?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-about-the-c3-token/295427)
**Author:** [@Theolodger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theolodger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-about-the-c3-token/295427 "2018-11-23T18:31:11Z")
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