just got into offstring yoyoing, could really benefit having a rubber offstring yoyo. plastic one i have wakes up the whole house. Viper remix wouldve been perfect but it is literally SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE lol. figured id ask if anyone has one they wanna get rid of.
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The Rewind x Sus Viper Remix wings are interchangeable with the Rewind x Sus Newt. So you can get a Newt and add Viper Remix wings to your order. The hubs are shaped somewhat differently but shouldnโt adversely affect 4A usage.
Offstring yoyos generally have a tug response, and the Viper Remix does, so you will also want a โslimโ/responsive bearing to replace the unresponsive bearing in the Newt. You may want a thick/responsive lube to lube the bearing, if the slim width does not provide sufficient response.
You could also use the Newt with the rims it comes with but youโll still want it responsive.
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does the newt work well with a slim bearing?
I have a pair of newts and donโt know how they would play with a slim bearing but they are super awesome for 3a in the house when my wife is home. You might need a shorter axle if you change the bearings. Also could try to just keep the bearings the same and try thick lube for response. Idk though you probably want a viper remix though like would just be better for 4a like more specialized for the style. Maybe set up a looking for topic LF in buy sell trade.
Edit i didnโt realize the wings were compatible like sleeperhit said above ooops i missed that so uh yeah worth a shot probably maybe idk
I have a Viper Remix (that I am not willing to part with). I just want to mention, that while it is quieter and a little less potentially destructive than my other 4A yoyo, it still has a decent amount of weight to it and the rings are more firm than I had expected. So thereโs still some slap and thud noises as it hits the floor. And it still can knock things over.
I am not saying not to get one if you can find it. Itโs definitely better for indoors, but I wouldnโt want go to great lengths to obtain one, expecting it to be very squishy, and be disappointed. (Also, I drop mine a LOT, so skill might be a factor.)
4A yoyos want the longer spin provided from a full size C bearing. The Viper Remix uses a full size C bearing that sits recessed into each half of the yoyo to have a smaller gap. You do not want offstring yoyos to be responsive. If anything itโs become fairly common to use centering bearings in modern comp offstring yoyos now instead of just staying with the flat so theyโre even less prone to snags.
You can play offstring just fine with any yoyo with a clean slim C bearing, but youโll only make your life much harder.
I have a pair of Newts I use for 3A and I like them a lot, but I would never even consider using them for 4A unless I truly had no other option.
Viper remix is in stock on the yjyoyo website for 65,000 Korean Won which is about $47. The silver body with pink rim, silver body with blue rim, and black body with lime green rim colourways are available.
I recommend you email him at vgb824@naver.com since youโre purchasing from overseas. Shipping will likely be around 20-25 bucks or so.
how high do they bounce up when they hit the floor? i like to practice at night and my spire just bounces up and make so much noise lol
For science! (Ok, it needs more replicates, but Iโve got things to do today.) The difference over carpet is not very noticeable, but the hard flooring shows that the Viper Remixโs softer rims do deaden its movement.
that helps so much! thank u. i messaged rewind about when theyre gonna restock it, they said in the next month or so. definitely getting it when it drops
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