# CLYW Orca, Bonfire, Scout or Chief?
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation
**Created:** [May 18, 2016, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493 "2016-05-18T04:31:50Z")
**Posts on this page:** 19
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### Author:  [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/21 "2016-05-30T16:56:50Z")
> [@Dust](#):
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> Good question! I would have to say its a toss up. My first answer wants to be a Puffin2. Its just so smooth, and comfy, and chill as ice. One of the best “all arounders” Ive got.
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> But the Orca and Sasquatch both come to mind and really relaxed (but still has pep if desired)
Thanks man! Always think of you when it comes to well informed clyw owners 🙂
Perfect, I have an orca on the way already 😜 I got a good deal so I wasn’t going to pass it up either way
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### Author:  [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2016, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/22 "2016-05-30T17:31:05Z")
Thanks buddy!
Also Get excited. You gonna _love_ that Orca!
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/23 "2016-05-30T22:28:21Z")
> [@Dust](#):
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> The orca feels “fat” due to pretty heavy rim weight. Heft in the hand, but pretty nimble on the string. No brick feeling, no thuds, but substance!
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> Its neither a good or bad thing, just a thought i had while playing it. 🙂
Awesome!! Looks like it’ll be the next one I pick up.
Orca sounds like a lot of fun.
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### Author:  [@thegreatspank23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thegreatspank23)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/24 "2016-05-30T23:13:59Z")
If you ask me, If you get the chief you truly will not be disappointed. As Dust stated earlier, it simply is magic
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [May 30, 2016, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/25 "2016-05-30T23:30:15Z")
> [@Cannon](#):
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> Thanks man! Always think of you when it comes to well informed clyw owners 🙂
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> Perfect, I have an orca on the way already 😜 I got a good deal so I wasn’t going to pass it up either way
Great choice! Which colorway are you getting it in? 😁
> [@thegreatspank23](#):
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> If you ask me, If you get the chief you truly will not be disappointed. As Dust stated earlier, it simply is magic
I will probably get it in the long run 🙂
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### Author:  [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2016, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/26 "2016-05-31T00:29:53Z")
> [@TripleOne](#):
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> Great choice! Which colorway are you getting it in? 😁
I’m actually getting it off the BST so it’s not one of the new ones, but it’s horseshoe bay 🙂
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2016, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/27 "2016-05-31T01:03:51Z")
> [@Cannon](#):
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> I’m actually getting it off the BST so it’s not one of the new ones, but it’s horseshoe bay 🙂
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> [http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160530/a8850d72589186f09e97bb8d47012bb9.jpg](http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160530/a8850d72589186f09e97bb8d47012bb9.jpg)
😍:+1:t3:
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### Author:  [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2016, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/28 "2016-05-31T01:12:27Z")
> [@Cannon](#):
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> I’m actually getting it off the BST so it’s not one of the new ones, but it’s horseshoe bay 🙂
between you and me, I prefer the older colorways anyways :wink:
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2016, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/29 "2016-05-31T01:47:28Z")
> [@Dust](#):
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> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbUpGoOjFWw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbUpGoOjFWw)
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> between you and me, I prefer the older colorways anyways :wink:
Me too 😛
Dust, I have another question (sorry for asking so many questions!)
What does it mean when a yoyo/return top is “floaty”?
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### Author:  [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2016, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/30 "2016-05-31T01:49:51Z")
> [@Dust](#):
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> between you and me, I prefer the older colorways anyways :wink:
For most of them, I would agree :)There are a few of the new ones that I really like though too :wink:
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### Author:  [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2016, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/31 "2016-05-31T03:29:53Z")
> [@TripleOne](#):
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> Me too 😛
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> Dust, I have another question (sorry for asking so many questions!)
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> What does it mean when a yoyo/return top is “floaty”?
Never apologize about asking questions buddy!
Floaty is a subjective term that will mean something slightly different to everyone you ask. Generally speaking its the feeling of lightness even though the “weighs so-and-so grams” would say it should play heavy.
Weight distribution centered around the hub/nipple/center will have a “floatier” feeling vs something with all its weight pushed out to the outside rim (giving a more solid and stable play) even if they have the same overall weight.
Some people will tell you that a floaty yoyo will have more hang time giving you more time to do your stuff. These people need to understand physics a bit more. haha No yoyo stays in the air longer than any other.
I tend not to use the term myself since its kinda wishy-washy.
However that being said, the floaty CLYW’s that I have that come to mind first would be Bonfire, Chief, Summit.
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2016, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/32 "2016-05-31T03:31:15Z")
> [@Dust](#):
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> Never apologize about asking questions buddy!
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> Floaty is a subjective term that will mean something slightly different to everyone you ask. Generally speaking its the feeling of lightness even though the “weighs so-and-so grams” would say it should play heavy.
> Weight distribution centered around the hub/nipple/center will have a “floatier” feeling vs something with all its weight pushed out to the outside rim (giving a more solid and stable play) even if they have the same overall weight.
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> Some people will tell you that a floaty yoyo will have more hang time giving you more time to do your stuff. These people need to understand physics a bit more. haha No yoyo stays in the air longer than any other.
Wow!! Thank you so much Dust!!
😁:+1:t3:
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [May 31, 2016, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/33 "2016-05-31T03:35:55Z")
Talking about CLYW, I’m very happy that they’re going to start putting in Ceramic KonKaves on their return tops 😁:+1:t3:
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [June 8, 2016, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/34 "2016-06-08T23:08:40Z")
> [@Dust](#):
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> I have them all. And LOVE each of them, but for slightly differnt reasons. I spend a few hours a day with my CL’s so I can share my thoughts on the matter. I can say that if you like CLYW throws, youll probably end up getting them all too!
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> Orca - Fat, chill and relaxed. String presents is made itself known with a touch of heft. Not as fast as say the scout but very stable. Its got a step in the body that makes it comfy in the hand as your middle finger just nestles right in. Always seems to make you want to throw it again making it hard to put down. That said, Orca seems to get the least playtime of the bunch.
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> Bonfire - It really is floaty in all the right ways. Its got a slightly mounded center hub that makes it feel good on the string and move with minimal energy. Wide in the hand, wide in the gap. I feel this one is just a freestyle monster. Whatever whenever fast or slow. Bonfire is awesome. I always feel like a boss when throwing the bonfire.
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> Scout - Its light in the hand and fast on the string. It changes direction easily, zippy but not warpspeed. It never really goes faster than I want it to but have not found “too fast” for it either, but im no speed player so im bad comparison. Scout is stable as well and good all arounder as well.
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> Chief - Unique in both look and play. Nice in the hand, the inner ring makes it feel like nothing else. Heavy in the hand, light on the string. It feels like. . . magic in a way. something strange and mystical about it, but slays evey combo ive manged to muster. It almost seems like a chief is “THE” clyw is alot of ways. While poor for horizontal finger spins, its fantastic for just about everything and most play styles that dont involve speed as the main focus.
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> I must give a loving shutout to some others just cause i love them so much. Sasquatch is just awesome. there are still fools gold ones at CLYW’s own website for a steal of a deal. Get one before they are gone! Also the BearVsMan2 is worth the effort to finding. And finally the Wooly Marmont 2 which seems to get the most play time of my bunch. Just something about it. Its smaller, faster, and amazing in the hand. Not the most stable, but often seems the most fun. Not sure why, just _love_ that one.
Just received my Bonfire earlier this morning… And I agree with you Dust, it is awesome and I feel like a boss throwing it :joy:
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### Author:  [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2016, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/35 "2016-06-09T02:31:29Z")
> [@TripleOne](#):
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> Just received my Bonfire earlier this morning… And I agree with you Dust, it is awesome and I feel like a boss throwing it :joy:
Thowiin mine today, and yep. Still feels like a boss. haha
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/36 "2016-06-09T02:32:32Z")
> [@Dust](#):
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> Thowiin mine today, and yep. Still feels like a boss. haha
I love it so much!!
Feels like it’s flying when I throw it.
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2016, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/37 "2016-06-12T00:09:24Z")
> [@Dust](#):
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> Thowiin mine today, and yep. Still feels like a boss. haha
Hey again Dust 😛
I wanted to ask you, is the Scout similar in terms of its feel and playability compared to the Bonfire?
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### Author:  [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/38 "2016-06-12T01:17:09Z")
Both play very similar to each other, with the scout having a touch more speed at the helm.
In the hand the feel very similar but differently enough on the string to justify both at some point or another, but if you have one or the other and want something more different than it, you may want look elsewhere.
I think the Scout is fantastic but the Bonfire gets more time in my hand. (That could be due to the rainbow trout colorway and me wanting to keep that one pristine)
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2016, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca-bonfire-scout-or-chief/80493/39 "2016-06-12T01:21:39Z")
> [@Dust](#):
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> Both play very similar to each other, with the scout having a touch more speed at the helm.
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> In the hand the feel very similar but differently enough on the string to justify both at some point or another, but if you have one or the other and want something more different than it, you may want look elsewhere.
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> I think the Scout is fantastic but the Bonfire gets more time in my hand. (That could be due to the rainbow trout colorway and me wanting to keep that one pristine)
The rainbow trout is just 😍😍😍
Okay, thank you!! 😁
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