# Latest **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md?page=1408 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 1409 --- ## [Prefer vanguard or gauntlet?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prefer-vanguard-or-gauntlet/80328)
**Author:** [@Yoyolazar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolazar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prefer-vanguard-or-gauntlet/80328 "2016-05-14T03:37:00Z")
Gonna probably buy one. I’m getting a top deck as well. Opinions on the 2? --- ## [Any YoYoers near central Jersey??? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-yoyoers-near-central-jersey/80253)
**Author:** [@yitzman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yitzman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-yoyoers-near-central-jersey/80253 "2016-05-13T22:47:01Z")
Looking for a club --- ## [Blast from the past...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blast-from-the-past/80212)
**Author:** [@mrciurleo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrciurleo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blast-from-the-past/80212 "2016-05-13T21:50:23Z")
This picture was sent to me from David Hall, who was digging around a bit. Some nice ProYo and two beautiful TK No-Jive Specials. --- ## [Budget Competition Throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/budget-competition-throw/80411)
**Author:** [@THEY0Y0MAN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/THEY0Y0MAN)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/budget-competition-throw/80411 "2016-05-13T21:30:59Z")
What is the best competition yoyo under $55? It has to have all the attributes a competition throw needs. --- ## [Shredding String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shredding-string/80434)
**Author:** [@yoyobro1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobro1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shredding-string/80434 "2016-05-13T16:25:05Z")
Hey guys I have noticed that my YYF TOO Hot has started to cut the string at the bearing. What is causing this? Is it fixable? P.s. I noticed what was happening after my brand new string snapped and my throw went flying… --- ## [Any input on the TP Tarasqus?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-input-on-the-tp-tarasqus/80405)
**Author:** [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-input-on-the-tp-tarasqus/80405 "2016-05-13T15:13:45Z")
I’ve been itching for mini but playable yoyos lately and had seen the Turning Point Tarasqus sitting around for a while. Has anyone here had experience with it? If so how does it play? Is it pretty stable or is it easy t… --- ## [Poi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/poi/32767)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy4](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/poi/32767 "2016-05-13T15:11:57Z")
Does anyone know of a website that clearly teaches poi? I’m starting to learn, and I was wondering if there was something like yoyoexpert, but for poi. --- ## [Yoyo comp.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-comp/80432)
**Author:** [@Vandutch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vandutch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-comp/80432 "2016-05-13T12:19:58Z")
Are there any websites that broadcast live yoyo competitions? --- ## [WTB Sturm panzer!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wtb-sturm-panzer/80431)
**Author:** [@Colbywill](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Colbywill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wtb-sturm-panzer/80431 "2016-05-13T03:34:41Z")
Looking for sturm panzer Not interested in a stealth ogre mkii or schneider mkii, Would love a d-phalanx actually. but open to any other sturm panzer offers! --- ## [Upgrade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/upgrade/80430)
**Author:** [@Vandutch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vandutch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/upgrade/80430 "2016-05-13T03:33:16Z")
I want to upgrade from a glide, I’m looking at the 2016 superstar or the top hat. Opinions welcome…if there is a different yoyo please suggest. Thanks --- ## [Finals are almost over! ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finals-are-almost-over/80414)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finals-are-almost-over/80414 "2016-05-13T03:23:14Z")
Since finals are almost done for, has anyone made any big yoyo summer plans? Big projects? Big contests to get ready for (worlds?)? What summer yoyo things do you guys have going on? --- ## [Tutorials](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tutorials/80425)
**Author:** [@imthegreenbean](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/imthegreenbean)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tutorials/80425 "2016-05-12T22:05:20Z")
I wanna make a tutorial series for simple tricks I make up, but I don’t have any filming equipment. I’ thinking of getting a black sheet for a backdrop and using a go-pro for the first person view. Is there anything else… --- ## [Proud to announce the One Drop Yo-Yos Küntosh designed by Sonny Patrick!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/proud-to-announce-the-one-drop-yo-yos-kuntosh-designed-by-sonny-patrick/80355)
**Author:** [@paul\_dang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paul_dang)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/proud-to-announce-the-one-drop-yo-yos-kuntosh-designed-by-sonny-patrick/80355 "2016-05-12T20:52:28Z")
You may have heard whispers coming from the far corners of the internet or backrooms of your yo-yo club about the last(and unreleased) yo-yo from Anti-Yo. Legend has it that Sonny Patrick designed it and One Drop Yo-Yos … --- ## [All sold - stand by for more deals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/all-sold-stand-by-for-more-deals/80337)
**Author:** [@MikeEff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MikeEff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/all-sold-stand-by-for-more-deals/80337 "2016-05-05T22:31:12Z")
I sold out all my side effects, but I will have more deals here soon. --- ## [Bip bop Wm2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bip-bop-wm2/80427)
**Author:** [@luka](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/luka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bip-bop-wm2/80427 "2016-05-12T15:34:10Z")
Is the bip bop wooly marmot 2 the same as black bip bop or is it different? Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Best high end bimetal yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-high-end-bimetal-yoyo/80378)
**Author:** [@yitzman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yitzman)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-high-end-bimetal-yoyo/80378 "2016-05-12T13:40:33Z")
Looking for a high end bimetal… I was interested in tantalizing, nobunaga, and masamune. What are other good options out there? --- ## [Out of curiosity....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/out-of-curiosity/80418)
**Author:** [@ShockFaktor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ShockFaktor)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/out-of-curiosity/80418 "2016-05-12T13:31:30Z")
Might be a silly question but would a SideEffect yoyo equipped with brass side effects be considered a “bi-metal” yoyo since it’s main purpose is as a weight system? --- ## [Looking for an Organic shaped throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-an-organic-shaped-throw/80413)
**Author:** [@Tofu28](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tofu28)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-an-organic-shaped-throw/80413 "2016-05-12T01:27:55Z")
Hi, I’ve been looking for an organic throw and I’ve narrowed it down to four choices, all from one drop. I would like to decide between the Markmont Classic, the Downbeat, the Benchmark O, or the Gauntlet. I know all of… --- ## [Duncan Grasshopper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-grasshopper/80410)
**Author:** [@Mr.ARK93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr.ARK93)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-grasshopper/80410 "2016-05-12T01:22:49Z")
Seriously, when is that yo-yo going to come out? Duncan said that it was going to be out by the end of January, but it didn’t. And they haven’t updated their Facebook page since March. --- ## [FS: Spin Dynamics Alter Ego $70](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fs-spin-dynamics-alter-ego-70/79689)
**Author:** [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fs-spin-dynamics-alter-ego-70/79689 "2016-05-12T01:17:46Z")
Hi, Alter Ego price was $80, was $75, now $70 Price includes shipping in the USA, using USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. PayPal is preferred, please use “goods and services” for both buyer & seller. Alt… --- ## [WHICH ONE! HELP!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-one-help/80367)
**Author:** [@THEY0Y0MAN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/THEY0Y0MAN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-one-help/80367 "2016-05-12T01:14:20Z")
I’m thinking about getting a Hidra, Vanguard, or a Tusk? Which one is the most stable and resistant to tilt? Which one can do rejection slack tech well and horizontal? Fast and floaty is also a perk? Which one is the bes… --- ## [9A- 9 Dragons](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/9a-9-dragons/80191)
**Author:** [@ThinkH2o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThinkH2o)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2016, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/9a-9-dragons/80191 "2016-05-12T00:00:41Z")
Hey everyone, this year at the 2016 cal state yoyo contest, Ben had a contest to create the 9a division as a just having fun kind of thing and I recorded it. Very sorry for the quality, I went from recording it on my pho… --- ## [So I got an Xbox One!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-got-an-xbox-one/80211)
**Author:** [@olam1794](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/olam1794)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-got-an-xbox-one/80211 "2016-05-11T20:58:25Z")
Yes! I finally got an xbox one. I’v got Black Ops 3 and $60 extra. I may get mkx, any suggestions? Unfortunately, my friends list is empty. Anyone wanna play bo3? --- ## [FS/FT- Final PRICE DROP!!!! MFD X KYS Silverback King (Need Gone ASAP)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fs-ft-final-price-drop-mfd-x-kys-silverback-king-need-gone-asap/80273)
**Author:** [@Upmanyu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upmanyu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fs-ft-final-price-drop-mfd-x-kys-silverback-king-need-gone-asap/80273 "2016-05-11T19:16:09Z")
Selling MFD x KYS Blue Silverback King for 35$ Shipped OBO MIB , Never thrown, Packaging never opened Paypal only Dont mind trades at all…offer up guys!!! PM me if interested --- ## [New Horizons](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-horizons/80377)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-horizons/80377 "2016-05-11T16:23:18Z")
I was thinking it would be cool to see a 7075 (7068?) version of the Horizon, and/or a bimetal version! --- ## [How would silicone caulk do as response? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-silicone-caulk-do-as-response/80416)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-would-silicone-caulk-do-as-response/80416 "2016-05-11T13:30:44Z")
Tell me your thoughts. --- ## [Do you think the shutter is good to LEARN horizontal finger grinds?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-think-the-shutter-is-good-to-learn-horizontal-finger-grinds/80340)
**Author:** [@Wheels](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wheels)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-think-the-shutter-is-good-to-learn-horizontal-finger-grinds/80340 "2016-05-11T13:28:38Z")
Is it easy to learn on? Or should I just wait until I get a better Yoyo for it? Now if you are already pro don’t say “oh yeh it’s easy to do horizontal grinds on the shutter” I’m asking how easy/hard it is to LEARN on t… --- ## [Have any cool hubstack tricks to share?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-any-cool-hubstack-tricks-to-share/80302)
**Author:** [@Wheels](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wheels)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-any-cool-hubstack-tricks-to-share/80302 "2016-05-11T08:20:43Z")
Hubstacks are cool but there arnt many cool new tricks on yt, they are all bassically just tricks you can do normally, like the talon grind bind. Ive made some fun ones myself but what about everyone else? --- ## [Help/Tips on "overhand" slack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-tips-on-overhand-slack/80263)
**Author:** [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-tips-on-overhand-slack/80263 "2016-05-11T05:40:34Z")
Just getting into more slack tricks. Any tips on doing a, what I’d call, overhand slack? Much like what Chris is doing in this video? It feels SO unnatural, and the times I’ve tired I almost killed myself when the yoy… --- ## [LF: 7 Summits or Chief](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-7-summits-or-chief/79516)
**Author:** [@ariwoolf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ariwoolf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-7-summits-or-chief/79516 "2016-05-11T03:40:29Z")
If anyone has a 7 Summits or a Chief that they want to sell, I am interested. Thanks! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md?page=1407) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md?page=1409)