# A-rt garret thoughts **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [October 9, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146 "2020-10-09T02:33:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yoyoben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoben/32/141955_2.png) [@yoyoben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/1 "2020-10-09T02:33:50Z")
If anyone has gotten theirs in please feel free to share your thoughts on it, such as unboxing experience, smoothness, how it plays, etc. Thanks in advance!! ---
**Author:** ![codeblue\_12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@codeblue\_12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codeblue_12)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2020, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/2 "2020-10-09T07:05:33Z")
Managed to snag one in the 2nd release. Can’t wait for it to arrive! ---
**Author:** ![hotei](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5fc32e/32.png) [@hotei](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotei)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2020, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/3 "2020-10-09T02:28:53Z")
Anyone have a Garret they can tell me about.? ---
**Author:** ![yoyoben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoben/32/141955_2.png) [@yoyoben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/4 "2020-10-09T20:30:04Z")
Got a black one yesterday super excited as well! ---
**Author:** ![mmuuggwwoorrtt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mmuuggwwoorrtt/32/96376_2.png) [@mmuuggwwoorrtt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mmuuggwwoorrtt)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/5 "2020-10-09T20:43:51Z")
I’ll repost what I said in a Facebook thread: I got mine today, it’s a fantastic throw. Looking at the pictures I was concerned that it would feel slow and heavy, but that isn’t the case at all. Despite the chunky profile it’s really quite fast and nimble. It’s got a very unique feel to it, I don’t necessarily know what to compare it to. Sure, it’s not the cheapest throw out there but wether you’re a fan of a-rt already or trying one for the first time I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Here’s a picture courtesy of Google Translate ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/a/2/3a226f739a1025b4d44726ba75bb13c8047ef281.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Nash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/91b2a8/32.png) [@Nash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nash)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/6 "2020-10-10T14:40:55Z")
Anyone know if it 6061 or 70xx aluminum? ---
**Author:** ![yoyoben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoben/32/141955_2.png) [@yoyoben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/7 "2020-10-11T03:11:10Z")
pretty sure its 6061 don’t quote me though lol ---
**Author:** ![yophilyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yophilyo/32/92828_2.png) [@yophilyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yophilyo)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/8 "2020-10-15T11:37:04Z")
Been eyeing this for awhile. There’s another drop today. Thinking of picking one up (if possible!). Anyone with one got any feedback on it? Enjoying it? Edit: managed to pick one up. Will be my first A-rt throw so super stoked for it to arrive. I’m in the UK so gonna be awhile! ---
**Author:** ![Kwyjibro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a587f6/32.png) [@Kwyjibro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kwyjibro)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/9 "2020-10-20T12:30:38Z")
I just received mine In the mail yesterday. Upon first throw I was surprised just how fast and light this thing is. Another awesome design from the boys up north. ---
**Author:** ![rockstar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rockstar/32/19803_2.png) [@rockstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rockstar)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/10 "2020-10-20T16:07:42Z")
It does not surprise me… that a-rt sells their “garret” for an enormous amount of money…$127.00+shipping…while SF…zip line string…&other company’s put out the same product at a reasonable price around…$50-60.00? I just don’t understand? It’s extremely different from the philosophy they present! IMO ---
**Author:** ![yoyoben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoben/32/141955_2.png) [@yoyoben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/11 "2020-10-20T16:45:36Z")
The main reason is that they are machined by one drop this means that both company’s have to make a profit, also Jensen always includes hand drawn art and other things like that SF and others don’t have as much personal touch, it’s definitely higher up there but I think it’s pretty reasonable seeing as this is Jensen and Charles jobs. ---
**Author:** ![yophilyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yophilyo/32/92828_2.png) [@yophilyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yophilyo)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/12 "2020-10-20T17:04:32Z")
Yeah I agree with @yoyoben I would much rather pay the extra money to support a small company (often just a single person) who’s putting out designs I like with a philosophy I agree with. Sure they could get a similar product made from a machine shop in China or something. But that’s not the point. I see it as supporting the yo-yo making community not just going with those undercutting the competition to sell large quantities (not to say companies like SF or zipline are doing that but some other definitely are) ---
**Author:** ![lumanasty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lumanasty/32/80550_2.png) [@lumanasty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lumanasty)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/13 "2020-10-20T19:16:58Z")
You know I had a hard time pulling the trigger on this one, pricing was a part of that reason. To spoil the story I did buy one, but I can understand hesitation. Please don’t take this a a defense of a-rt but it is how I justified my purchase. Smaller runs always have a higher cost per product ratio. The product is machined by od, also an increase in price. Demand, you will be hard pressed to find an a-rt model that doesn’t sell out quickly and the all seem to maintain the value incredibly well if I decide it isn’t for me. A-rt is trendy in this niche market of yoyo, so hype behind a brand also plays a factor. I avoided hype for a long time, which is why I am now scrambling to back log so many clyws and ultimately I decided I don’t want to do that again, so I picked up one on the latest drop. If you are happy with your SF throws and can’t justify the price I don’t blame you! I love all of my SF products as well and most all play way over price point. I guess in closing, I am happy I purchased one. I hope I like it, but I also know that if I don’t shouldn’t be too hard to recoup. So its a low risk purchase for me for a premium priced product. ---
**Author:** ![hotei](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5fc32e/32.png) [@hotei](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotei)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/14 "2020-10-20T20:29:30Z")
Received my garret today and love it. It’s smaller in size and the weight at 63 grams is great. Really a good throw for chopstick stuff. And, I’m not going to complain about price. It’s a free country–don’t like the price don’t buy it. I got one on the second run and they were gone in about 15 minutes. So, I think their philosophy is just fine. ![IMG_0375](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/f/3/3f3f4fcec23295a55e064442e41007324d9056b2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![yoyoben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoben/32/141955_2.png) [@yoyoben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/15 "2020-10-20T20:37:02Z")
When I compared the diameter to my banshee and recog it looked normal but it did feel super easy to hit chopsticks, I really like the fast feel, and it was cool how Jensen included hand drawn art. ---
**Author:** ![hotei](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5fc32e/32.png) [@hotei](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotei)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2020, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-garret-thoughts/328146/16 "2020-11-08T21:03:55Z")
After throwing the garret a while, I’m finding I like it more and more. I just find myself reaching for it frequently. Maybe it’s just the newness but it feels comfortable to me.