# 5A May 2025 **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 1, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262 "2025-05-01T22:01:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/1 "2025-05-01T22:01:35Z")
It’s May y’all! Time to bust out those counterweights! Post your freehand pics, setups, tricks, tips, questions, whatever as long as it’s not attached to your finger. ---
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/2 "2025-05-01T22:02:37Z")
Day 1, I’ve been keeping it simple with a Top Deck and a Duncan die. ![IMG_6146](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/e/2/de2cb4cd9888ea9f79b0d4edc37d4517da46bdcd.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/3 "2025-05-01T22:34:45Z")
Always strapped ![1000007372](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/8/3/183ba13bcf46a6e6056ce3c03e3ad35b9f27ce0f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/4 "2025-05-01T22:39:32Z")
Throwing this today to start out 5A May. ![1000007111](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/1/3/513e7b858f3776a60f4fb8b5dc523512e3863476.jpeg) My 5A is so horrible. LOL ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/5 "2025-05-01T23:06:51Z")
![signal-2025-05-01-190453_002](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/0/2/c0271974f534cd955389ca3f5e64749436cdf113.jpeg) Got a Fat Tire 20/20 string up with some Throw-Yo Pride 2025 string and a 5aven counterweight, and my trusty Metavity strung up with Throw-Yo Trans Pride 2025 string and a skull. Don’t forget Throw-Yo for your gummy counterweight needs! ---
**Author:** ![already\_taken\_photos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/already_taken_photos/32/632331_2.png) [@already\_taken\_photos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/already_taken_photos)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/6 "2025-05-01T23:40:15Z")
Yay! Very exited! What everyone happen to be working on? ---
**Author:** ![NuroVolt7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nurovolt7/32/671908_2.png) [@NuroVolt7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NuroVolt7)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2025, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/7 "2025-05-01T23:52:05Z")
Half bee sting lol 😅 Discovered that a 360 helps to make it click for me ---
**Author:** ![Beverchakus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beverchakus/32/177225_2.png) [@Beverchakus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Beverchakus)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/8 "2025-05-02T00:15:49Z")
![IMG_3761](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/2/7/92779f831550755631bd0186605bbf07d80547d9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Danissl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/danissl/32/618435_2.png) [@Danissl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Danissl)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/9 "2025-05-02T00:43:48Z")
Going to try my hand at this. I have a Duncan nextgen coming Sunday which I’ll be hitting hard with but this is my Rio with my own custom counterweight and strings. ![1000002851](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/8/9/189967346a8d4682b30c9636defe9456eb4dcb58.jpeg) ![1000002853](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/8/5/0857942b0c60fb8e6ab1154072f7f20110855843.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![cmoneylone1999](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cmoneylone1999/32/622460_2.png) [@cmoneylone1999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cmoneylone1999)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/10 "2025-05-02T01:57:29Z")
Got a wide selection this year and planning to grow it throughout the month ![1000040316](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/2/c/72c18d5fda7f019406b48719333c56fb3735d79e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nic_from_adelaide/32/272038_2.png) [@Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nic_from_Adelaide)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/11 "2025-05-02T02:00:01Z")
What’s this yo? I love the hang on the rims! ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/12 "2025-05-02T02:09:45Z")
Dif-e-yo and a YYBC oversized die 🎲 ![IMG_5393](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/3/4/034b0fc8231680f1cc47f4c37ae9636e8d61c9e8.jpeg) Edit: I can’t believe I haven’t thought of this combo, it’s hilarious ![IMG_5395](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/c/9/0c96831af327668106c3da8817aa9813ce1db2e3.jpeg) And also difficult lol ---
**Author:** ![NuroVolt7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nurovolt7/32/671908_2.png) [@NuroVolt7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NuroVolt7)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/13 "2025-05-02T02:21:12Z")
Kinda looks like a copper Joyride. There was some hype for those on the mail thread a few weeks ago ---
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/14 "2025-05-02T03:05:16Z")
I think it’s the Alchemik Chaku prototype (flame kissed?). Can’t say for sure without seeing the cup. ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/15 "2025-05-02T03:41:21Z")
Is there going to be an event like last year with tricklist to learn and prizes? ---
**Author:** ![Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nic_from_adelaide/32/272038_2.png) [@Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nic_from_Adelaide)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/16 "2025-05-02T03:49:19Z")
Thanks, think you’re right. Just watched the video on Insta and if I hadn’t I probably would have thought 75g of Ti is crazy talk ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/17 "2025-05-02T03:51:54Z")
It is an awesome yoyo. 75 g might sound a lot but it feels more “normal” to play than it should! @Nic_from_Adelaide ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/18 "2025-05-02T03:59:01Z")
> [@already\_taken\_photos](#): > > What everyone happen to be working on? Yo I’m making up two yoyo 5a tricks. Mostly coro tech but w cws! Just exploring new ways in and out of coro. ---
**Author:** ![already\_taken\_photos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/already_taken_photos/32/632331_2.png) [@already\_taken\_photos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/already_taken_photos)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/19 "2025-05-02T04:08:27Z")
Sounds dope! Can wait to see it! ---
**Author:** ![Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nic_from_adelaide/32/272038_2.png) [@Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nic_from_Adelaide)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262/20 "2025-05-02T04:18:21Z")
It’s on my list now :+1: [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-2025/424262.md?page=2)