# 2015 Battle of the Elders (30+) - People's Choice winners p23 **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [October 9, 2015, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302 "2015-10-09T02:53:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mysteriousyoyoer_par)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/21 "2015-10-09T18:01:05Z")
Yeah my fake white beard is ready. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/22 "2015-10-09T18:12:46Z")
> [@Heero](#): > > And if we don’t hear from you on tues… Call for a search party? Yes. (Muahaha, last check-in… then we RIDE!) ---
**Author:** ![FiveIronBrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fiveironbrian/32/451_2.png) [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/23 "2015-10-09T18:34:36Z")
Are all styles welcome? Mix and match? ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/24 "2015-10-09T18:38:32Z")
> [@FiveIronBrian](#): > > Are all styles welcome? Mix and match? The prior one was 1A only. I’d assume this one is too. ---
**Author:** ![lax30](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9fc348/32.png) [@lax30](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lax30)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/25 "2015-10-09T20:42:53Z")
> [@FiveIronBrian](#): > > Are all styles welcome? Mix and match? someone wanted to show off that sweet new shoot the moon to lunar landing huh? ;D ---
**Author:** ![MikeEff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8e8cbc/32.png) [@MikeEff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MikeEff)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/26 "2015-10-10T00:51:04Z")
> [@French](#): > > It might come down to holding Jamaican Flag and Eiffel Tower for longer than anyone wants to watch just to fill the time. And, maybe to punish the viewers & judges, I will sing Bob Marley songs and the French National Anthem 😁 This was seriously funny ;D > [@vegabomb](#): > > The prior one was 1A only. I’d assume this one is too. Ahhh nuts! I’ve been working on fixed axle tricks all year this year. It kind of “stalled” during the summer, but I was hoping to send everyone for a “loop” in my video. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/27 "2015-10-10T03:28:45Z")
Camping trip got canceled. Drove 5 hours there (many stops along the way) when a family member broke down with a fever, nausea, etc. We came home to be safe. ☹ To be honest, in my 1A tunnel-vision I was just imagining that this was going to be 1A. But I never confirmed with any of the other stakeholders. Let me double-check and get back to y’all. Frankly, I don’t see why so-called “0A” (1-handed responsive) should be excluded other than the fact that the judging criteria might be affected somehow. But since there are no clickers involved… Not trying to get your hopes up. :wink: There are many stakeholders other than me. I will check in on it. ---
**Author:** ![MikeEff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8e8cbc/32.png) [@MikeEff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MikeEff)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/28 "2015-10-10T04:39:17Z")
It’s ok, Greg. I don’t want to create any difficulties. If it’s easier to have everyone throw 1A, I will certainly comply. I’ve actually been working on a few new tricks (and failing miserably), but with 3 weeks to go, I’m optimistic that I should be able to put together a video of humiliating catastrophe. Really sorry your trip was derailed. It sucks when you go through the trouble of all the planning and have to scrap it all at the last second. I hope whoever fell ill is feeling better soon. ---
**Author:** ![Rosenberg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rosenberg/32/20465_2.png) [@Rosenberg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rosenberg)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/29 "2015-10-10T21:56:01Z")
Unfortunately I don’t think my (lack of) talent will allow me to use my age to capitalize on this… I have this mental image of Steve and Ed dropping in like “hai guys, I could use some new yoyo stuffs” ---
**Author:** ![shuag](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shuag/32/333_2.png) [@shuag](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shuag)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/30 "2015-10-11T00:11:24Z")
> [@Rosenberg](#): > > Unfortunately I don’t think my (lack of) talent will allow me to use my age to capitalize on this… > I have this mental image of Steve and Ed dropping in like “hai guys, I could use some new yoyo stuffs” I think the real question is: What would you do for a free pack of 10 strings? I WOULD MAKE A 94 SECOND VIDEO AND POST IT TO YOYOEXPERT - THATS WHAT!!! I am 34 years old and I have a MEAN TRAPEZE. Be prepared to be amazed!!! I’m In!!! ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/31 "2015-10-11T03:36:19Z")
> [@Rosenberg](#): > > Unfortunately I don’t think my (lack of) talent will allow me to use my age to capitalize on this… > I have this mental image of Steve and Ed dropping in like “hai guys, I could use some new yoyo stuffs” Seems like a good time to present our esteemed panel of judges!! In no particular order: [Steve Brown](http://stevebrownismyhero.com) is a National Yo-Yo Master, the inventor of counter weight yoyo play, was a long-time touring demonstrator, teacher, and competitor… and the list goes on. Steve is currently the Marketing Manager at [CLYW](http://clyw.ca) [Dazzling Dave Schulte](http://www.dazzlingdave.com) is a National Yo-Yo Master, world record holder, globe-trotting performer, multi-contest champion, and one of the world’s most esteemed contest judges. [Daniel Dietz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldietz1) is a highly-ranked player with over a decade of performing and teaching experience and a well-known body of charity work. He is co-owner of [Spin Dynamics](http://spindynamicsyoyo.com) [Augie Fash](https://www.facebook.com/augiefash) is a National YoYo Champion, with a long list of other championships and rankings as well. He has been a touring performer and is currently the Director of Sales and Marketing for [Duncan Toys](https://www.yo-yo.com/) [Ed Haponik](http://kinopah.blogspot.ca/) is one of the most revered players in the game, especially (but not exclusively) within the fixed axle renaissance of which he has been a huge part. Writer, innovator, and a Fixed Axle Champion OF THE WORLD(!), Ed also plays and writes for [Tom Kuhn Yo-Yos](http://www.tomkuhn.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Sweetwilliej](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sweetwilliej/32/1388_2.png) [@Sweetwilliej](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sweetwilliej)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/32 "2015-10-11T04:30:12Z")
I’m in this year! Spent a $1.99 for a video editing app for my phone and everything. ---
**Author:** ![Sweetwilliej](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sweetwilliej/32/1388_2.png) [@Sweetwilliej](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sweetwilliej)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/33 "2015-10-11T15:12:06Z")
I got my video into Greg. A little early but I was excited! ---
**Author:** ![Rosenberg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rosenberg/32/20465_2.png) [@Rosenberg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rosenberg)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/34 "2015-10-11T19:57:22Z")
> [@shuag](#): > > I think the real question is: What would you do for a free pack of 10 strings? I WOULD MAKE A 94 SECOND VIDEO AND POST IT TO YOYOEXPERT - THATS WHAT!!! > > I am 34 years old and I have a MEAN TRAPEZE. Be prepared to be amazed!!! > > I’m In!!! I hear ya. I’ll have to see if I can figure out how to get a video together. ---
**Author:** ![AGyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/agyoyo/32/1457_2.png) [@AGyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AGyoyo)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/35 "2015-10-11T20:32:21Z")
I am going to teach my dad walk the dog and enter so I can get free string! HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHVHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHVVVHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHVVVHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHV ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2015, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/36 "2015-10-12T01:08:59Z")
> [@AGyoyo](#): > > I am going to teach my dad walk the dog and enter so I can get free string! > HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHVHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHVVVHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHVVVHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHV If you can teach your dad to walk the dog, maybe rock the baby or an eiffel tower… do a forward pass or two… and capture it all on video? I would have no qualms about rewarding that with a pack of strings. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2015, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/37 "2015-10-12T01:14:17Z")
Just added to the updated rules: You can submit videos from ANY CATEGORY! While many of you will still be submitting 1A videos (and that’s perfectly fine), you can cherry pick your favourite tricks from across one or more categories. A few people have asked me about 3A, 4A, and fixed axle… it’s all game! The judging criteria do not have a “click” factor, so missing the string hits that a 1A speed combo gives you will not affect your odds. That said, I don’t want 1A-only people to think their odds are going down, either. We have an absolutely stellar, diverse, and conscientious panel of judges who will neither penalize nor reward you for your choice of either one or multiple styles. (1A speed combos can be quite impressive still, so if that’s your thing, you should still go for it!) ---
**Author:** ![yooldman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yooldman/32/1213_2.png) [@yooldman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yooldman)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2015, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/38 "2015-10-12T16:35:52Z")
Fixed-axle allowed! Whoo-hoo! Now I will have enough material to actually make a video 1:30 long. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![bigbs\_domain](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bigbs_domain/32/193839_2.png) [@bigbs\_domain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigbs_domain)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2015, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/39 "2015-10-12T17:09:53Z")
Looks like i need to get to work soon I’ll be in the year or less category i may have a fighting chance lol sounds like fun though ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2015, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302/40 "2015-10-15T23:23:23Z")
Three weekends to go is still a nice buffer, but I thought I’d bump this up as a reminder anyhow! I am close to finalizing the prize packages for announcing, but before I do that, a quick question: Lots of people enjoyed the opportunity to vote with the previous 2 contests. One person in particular commented that it was their favourite part; even moreso than competing! What say ye to borrowing a page from Gambit’s book and offering a sweet prize for the “People’s Champion”? Voting open to everyone including competitors. I for one say “yea”. Any others? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2015-battle-of-the-elders-30-peoples-choice-winners-p23/77302.md?page=3)