# 2018 World Yo-Yo Contest Coverage Thread - Shanghai CHINA 🇨🇳 **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [August 10, 2018, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662 "2018-08-10T01:59:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![AndreBoulay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andreboulay/32/69662_2.png) [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/21 "2018-08-11T02:24:29Z")
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**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:** [August 11, 2018, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/22 "2018-08-11T02:31:00Z")
1a has the most competitors of all divisions but the smallest number to advance to next round. Why is that? ---
**Author:** ![LowkeyThrows](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lowkeythrows/32/20476_2.png) [@LowkeyThrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LowkeyThrows)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/23 "2018-08-11T03:09:19Z")
This is going to be fun to watch! ---
**Author:** ![AndreBoulay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andreboulay/32/69662_2.png) [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/24 "2018-08-11T11:38:45Z")
Results!!! > **[2018 World YoYo Contest – Semi Final Results](https://yoyonews.com/2018/08/11/2018-world-yoyo-contest-semi-final-results/)** > >   We’ve got full results for Semi Finals in all divisions! The level of play here at the 2018 World YoYo Contest is the highest we’ve ever seen, and every player truly earned their… ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/f/e/6feb913b160d831fc256eced3ffac9231e9d1682.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/e/d/0edcd81204d59c292025b8024583bd798c122c7f.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/8/1/d81cbbf58776be06aa9afd720ccfb3848d5b3ba3.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/6/e/26ee1a4853ad150e46421cc7f995d5aab9d56d5d.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/2/9/22973d1cfb63c708137506f73a3f65a01aa098a3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/25 "2018-08-11T12:45:04Z")
Anyone know why Iori got DQ’d? 1a was pretty competitive. Very surprised Yamato Murata didn’t make the cut. Janos, Marcus, and Tal all missed it on the bubble too dang. ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/26 "2018-08-11T12:54:01Z")
One. Single. Throw. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/9/e/d9e89f194b0d8230051f95d25141e5bbc03d9ebe.jpeg "2018World SemiFinal 1A 10 Takeshi Matsuura") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj2kzj6VrwI) ---
**Author:** ![NoT\_ATHROWER](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/not_athrower/32/14242_2.png) [@NoT\_ATHROWER](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NoT_ATHROWER)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/27 "2018-08-11T13:43:15Z")
His song had uncensored swear words ---
**Author:** ![AndreBoulay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andreboulay/32/69662_2.png) [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/28 "2018-08-11T14:17:50Z")
I think it was an error. They took 19. :+1: ---
**Author:** ![imthegreenbean](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imthegreenbean/32/20044_2.png) [@imthegreenbean](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/imthegreenbean)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/29 "2018-08-11T14:35:01Z")
Really excited to see Zichen Liu in finals. ---
**Author:** ![NoT\_ATHROWER](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/not_athrower/32/14242_2.png) [@NoT\_ATHROWER](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NoT_ATHROWER)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/30 "2018-08-11T14:41:06Z")
Yeahhhhhhh!!! World champ 2018 lol ---
**Author:** ![Nathan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathan/32/191605_2.png) [@Nathan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nathan)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/31 "2018-08-11T15:34:28Z")
I really want Alex to win 3A. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/32 "2018-08-11T16:41:37Z")
A 2-minute tech routine can easily be done on a single throw using today’s yoyo’s, what with their massive spin times and unprecedented stability, no? ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/33 "2018-08-11T17:42:16Z")
> [@zslane](#): > > A 2-minute tech routine can easily be done on a single throw using today’s yoyo’s, what with their massive spin times and unprecedented stability, no? Ill have to disagree on this one. A 2 minute dead sleep time, sure, thats easy. A 2 minute routine with no regens and full tech? Id like to see it. I think you may underestimate this feat. ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/34 "2018-08-11T17:54:50Z")
Absolutely not. A 2 minutes one throw tech routine is basically unheard of. 1 minute is already very impressive as it is. Anyone can throw a hard sleeper and let it sit for a few minutes but every hit and every element you do slows down the yoyo. 20-30 seconds is the average realm for a long combo. For Takeshi to complete his whole routine with one throw like that while raking enough points to make it through to the next round takes extreme control over the yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/35 "2018-08-11T17:56:41Z")
Does Takeshi get any extra points for pulling that off? Seems like he should given how difficult it is. ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/36 "2018-08-11T18:01:54Z")
Maybe a slight boost for cleanliness but not purely because he did a super long one throw. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/37 "2018-08-11T18:34:00Z")
> [@Dust](#): > > One. Single. Throw. 🤯 ---
**Author:** ![stevejspins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/38 "2018-08-11T20:14:40Z")
It was fun to see so many elements on one throw. It was a relaxed and gentle pace, which is fun to watch. Regarding the censorship issue. Why would anyone knowing the fairly strict guidelines pick such a blatantly offensive song on so many levels? It’s just idiotic and a waste of months of practice time towards the chance for a title. It was playing with fire, and the burn was likely considering the conservative venue. ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/39 "2018-08-11T21:16:06Z")
The language barrier can cause some serious problems from time to time. I could see how it could play into an issue like this. Its at least possible. At least that how it was explained to me last time one got DQ’d for lyrics. Pretty silly if you ask me, but i dont make the rules. ---
**Author:** ![xkfngs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/5e9695/32.png) [@xkfngs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xkfngs)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2018, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662/40 "2018-08-11T22:09:46Z")
The song was actually edited, just edited really poorly. A remixed version predominately just using the beat probably would have been a better choice since the routine was really well timed on the beat and I felt like that really worked well. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2018-world-yo-yo-contest-coverage-thread-shanghai-china/291662.md?page=3)