# Connor Seals Forum Chat AMA and GIVEAWAY Fri to Tue (11/07 to 11/11)! **URL:** \ **Category:** Forum Chat W/ The Pros!\ **Created:** [November 7, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753 "2025-11-07T16:51:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YoYoExpert](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpert/32/71258_2.png) [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/1 "2025-11-07T16:51:25Z")
![AMA-Connor-Seals-YYE-Giveaway](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/8/8/e88fab0df193ac2ae77a9f548bec922b3b87b97f.jpeg) ### We are excited to host an AMA (Ask Me Anything) with the 2025 U.S. National Champion Connor Seals! Here is his [winning performance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OkEAl9sbDk&t=5s) if you haven’t watched using the [Contrast](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/contrast-yoyo-by-w1ld?_pos=2&_sid=c943a8413&_ss=r&variant=45420853035198)! 🙂 Also his [China National Demo](https://youtu.be/mMvFkFxqel4?si=lLOMamm_wSUh1Yjv&t=24) using the YYE Edition Contrast! Post your question in THIS THREAD any time Before Tuesday (11/11) at 11PM PST, Connor will be answering them throughout that time ### We will be GIVING AWAY PRIZES! - TWO WINNERS will be chosen! Every question counts as one entry - up to two entries max per question asked. Entries stop counting on Tuesday 11/11 at 11:11pm PST Winner #1 will receive the Special Edition YYE x W1LD Contrast Winner #2 will receive a $50 YYE Gift Certificate Winners announced on Thursday 11/13/25. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpert](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpert/32/71258_2.png) [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/2 "2025-11-07T16:53:26Z")
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**Author:** ![theendofcake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theendofcake/32/245990_2.png) [@theendofcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theendofcake)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/3 "2025-11-07T17:02:50Z")
do you know this guy? ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/5/7/357510f340dfd4897560e1c7880d40a676ed33ba.jpeg) edit: question two, would you consider going bald again for a routine? i think you really rocked it ---
**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:** [November 7, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/4 "2025-11-07T17:13:58Z")
Mr. Seals, what advice would you give to a yoyo player who is a bit of a slow learner when it comes to new tricks? How should they go about choosing a new trick to work on, related to their trick preferences? ---
**Author:** ![Isaac](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/isaac/32/597931_2.png) [@Isaac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Isaac)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/5 "2025-11-07T17:15:01Z")
why are so many top-level throwers from Ohio? how often do you change your string? ---
**Author:** ![yorob1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/d26b3c/32.png) [@yorob1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yorob1)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/6 "2025-11-07T17:15:15Z")
What are the best strings for you? What can you recommend? Best regards. ---
**Author:** ![Gibtron73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gibtron73/32/598427_2.png) [@Gibtron73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gibtron73)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/7 "2025-11-07T17:22:50Z")
Do you feel like any freestyles of yours had untapped potential because you didn’t hit them clean or never performed them? ---
**Author:** ![fradiger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fradiger/32/66850_2.png) [@fradiger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fradiger)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/8 "2025-11-07T17:22:53Z")
what is the most underrated freestyle in your opinion? favorite contest memory? ---
**Author:** ![mable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mable/32/194074_2.png) [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/9 "2025-11-07T17:23:52Z")
How much do you think your 4A contributes to your 1A skill? and Which division do you find more rewarding to compete in? ---
**Author:** ![Pete](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pete/32/620953_2.png) [@Pete](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pete)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/10 "2025-11-07T17:23:56Z")
What was some of the design inspo on the contrast? ---
**Author:** ![Lex](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lex/32/1599_2.png) [@Lex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lex)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/11 "2025-11-07T17:26:28Z")
I have two questions: 1. You waited quite a while after SF closed to join another team, running your previous sig the Motive throughout. What was it about W1LD that attracted you after this time? 2. What were the key similarities and differences that you wanted the Contrast to have from the Motive? ---
**Author:** ![Sethy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sethy/32/649279_2.png) [@Sethy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sethy)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/12 "2025-11-07T17:27:02Z")
How do you handle the pressure and “contest anxiety” of performing complex routines in front of judges and a live audience? ---
**Author:** ![chosen\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8dc957/32.png) [@chosen\_1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chosen_1)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/13 "2025-11-07T17:28:23Z")
What keeps you motivated to keep at such a high level? How important do you think learning multiple styles of play is to improving as a 1A player? ---
**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:** [November 7, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/14 "2025-11-07T17:29:37Z")
What is your YoYo Hot Take™️? ---
**Author:** ![Petrayoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/petrayoyo/32/641235_2.png) [@Petrayoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Petrayoyo)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/15 "2025-11-07T17:31:45Z")
How do you choose your freestyle songs? What’s your best advice to give to someone competing in an online contest? ---
**Author:** ![aderan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aderan/32/628562_2.png) [@aderan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aderan)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/16 "2025-11-07T17:31:47Z")
Two funny questions: Story of shaving your head your head before finals? ( it was a sick reveal) How did your wife feel about it? :joy: ---
**Author:** ![DaddyOldBeard](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/daddyoldbeard/32/608841_2.png) [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/17 "2025-11-07T17:37:56Z")
Why did you shave your head at Nats? ---
**Author:** ![Jobis2020](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jobis2020/32/597392_2.png) [@Jobis2020](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jobis2020)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/18 "2025-11-07T17:39:11Z")
Do you ever throw organics? If so, whats your favorite? ---
**Author:** ![DaddyOldBeard](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/daddyoldbeard/32/608841_2.png) [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/19 "2025-11-07T17:39:31Z")
What is the process of making a routine and practice it? Break down how you practice your routine and structure your practices please. ---
**Author:** ![Lastgooddeed](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lastgooddeed/32/606746_2.png) [@Lastgooddeed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lastgooddeed)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/connor-seals-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-fri-to-tue-11-07-to-11-11/435753/20 "2025-11-07T17:41:27Z")
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