# Contests FTW! **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 23, 2009, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518 "2009-06-23T14:46:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jm1/32/135_2.png) [@JM1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JM1)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/1 "2009-06-23T14:46:33Z")
I am curious about the creativity here at this forum, so I am putting on a contest of my own. //What unconventional item have you used as counterweight?// I will give this thread 24 hours, and I will pick which ever I think is the most creative. The prize isn’t much, but the winner will get a completely custom Signature made by me! If you already have a sig, then I would gladly make a background of any resolution for your computer or something along those lines. Even if you’re not interested in the prizes…POST ANYWAY!! Add: It doesn’t matter if you actually have the item. Just use your imagination. ---
**Author:** ![rsmod123](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rsmod123/32/46_2.png) [@rsmod123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rsmod123)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/2 "2009-06-23T14:50:32Z")
Wow, must i have “Had” to use it? I’ma gona get something creative. ---
**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jm1/32/135_2.png) [@JM1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JM1)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/3 "2009-06-23T14:52:03Z")
Eh, why not. Addment in rules. ---
**Author:** ![Dv888](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dv888/32/215_2.png) [@Dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dv888)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/4 "2009-06-23T14:55:00Z")
I used a helium balloon, I wish I would have filmed it. ---
**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jm1/32/135_2.png) [@JM1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JM1)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/5 "2009-06-23T14:56:02Z")
> [@Dv888](#): > > I used a helium balloon, I wish I would have filmed it. Tough to beat for ‘hillarious’ factor. ---
**Author:** ![davideyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/davideyo/32/158_2.png) [@davideyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/davideyo)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/6 "2009-06-23T15:29:22Z")
Ninja throwing star and the mighty flea 😃 I never used any of these though. ---
**Author:** ![rsmod123](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rsmod123/32/46_2.png) [@rsmod123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rsmod123)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/7 "2009-06-23T15:33:11Z")
Just incase you didn’t know, I don’t think that the Throwing star idea and the Balloon ideas are original, I have seen them before. Not trying to start an argument or anything, just thought i’d let you know. Have you ever tried a mini piñata? ---
**Author:** ![DYonch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bc79bd/32.png) [@DYonch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DYonch)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/8 "2009-06-23T15:34:53Z")
Beanie Baby Nothing Apple CD ---
**Author:** ![davideyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/davideyo/32/158_2.png) [@davideyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/davideyo)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/9 "2009-06-23T15:40:31Z")
Yeah I know the ninja star Is original but nobady had put It there yet so I though i would :wink: ---
**Author:** ![rsmod123](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rsmod123/32/46_2.png) [@rsmod123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rsmod123)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/10 "2009-06-23T15:41:02Z")
Pinata Hand grenade Dog iPhone Tissue Paper Another yoyo ---
**Author:** ![Filipino\_Kid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/filipino_kid/32/182_2.png) [@Filipino\_Kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Filipino_Kid)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/11 "2009-06-23T16:20:49Z")
I actually use my old iPod Shuffle as a counterweight. Works well with my PGM and preferences :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Spencer\_L](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spencer_l/32/180_2.png) [@Spencer\_L](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spencer_L)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/12 "2009-06-23T16:23:09Z")
If you used another yoyo, that would almost be 3A. Anyways, once I used a box of paperclips with paperclips in there for weight and taped closed. ---
**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jm1/32/135_2.png) [@JM1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JM1)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/13 "2009-06-23T16:24:02Z")
> [@Filipino\_Kid](#): > > I actually use my old iPod Shuffle as a counterweight. Works well with my PGM and preferences :wink: Make a vid with you listening to it with headphones on while you use it for 5A and I’ll make you anything you want even if I don’t pick this as the winner. ---
**Author:** ![Spencer\_L](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spencer_l/32/180_2.png) [@Spencer\_L](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spencer_L)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/14 "2009-06-23T16:25:16Z")
Haha. Do the Pinwheel and the cords will fly around in his hace. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![AvtrOfWoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d78d45/32.png) [@AvtrOfWoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AvtrOfWoe)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/15 "2009-06-23T16:30:06Z")
My personal favorite are the 20 sided DnD dies. ---
**Author:** ![spinner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spinner/32/59_2.png) [@spinner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spinner)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/16 "2009-06-23T16:35:41Z")
A magnet as the CW. So you can land the magnet on a fridge or something and do tricks with the magnet stuck to the fridge. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Shisaki417](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shisaki417/32/150_2.png) [@Shisaki417](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shisaki417)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/17 "2009-06-23T16:43:09Z")
I tried to use santa claus 😛 ---
**Author:** ![SR1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sr1/32/104603_2.png) [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/18 "2009-06-23T17:14:30Z")
I have used a black chess piece (queen, bishop, castle). ---
**Author:** ![Iron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/iron/32/127_2.png) [@Iron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Iron)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/19 "2009-06-23T17:51:51Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/e/a/0ea4120543afa8286aae7a5f075806e272865a79.jpeg) Me Bully and Katana! ;D I’ll see if I can upload some more. ---
**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2009, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518/20 "2009-06-23T17:56:15Z")
My watch, this will not win! 😛 [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contests-ftw/3518.md?page=2)