# Ed Haponik's 77 Rules For Yo-Yo Players Book, With John Higby Artwork **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [October 29, 2014, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429 "2014-10-29T15:50:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2014, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/1 "2014-10-29T15:50:50Z")
I just received Ed’s new book today, 77 Rules for Yo-Yo Players.  The artwork is done by John Higby, and each book comes with a hand painted (by Higby) Duncan ProFly. It looks great, and each one has a very personal touch.  Here are a few photos: [https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3951/15656547931\_22caeea68b\_c.jpg](https://flic.kr/p/pRvUez)[Higbybook2](https://flic.kr/p/pRvUez) by [The TotalArtist](https://www.flickr.com/people/91997941@N06/), on Flickr [https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15660149642\_0dd9d94d64\_z.jpg](https://flic.kr/p/pRQmU3)[Edyoyo](https://flic.kr/p/pRQmU3) by [The TotalArtist](https://www.flickr.com/people/91997941@N06/), on Flickr [https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7582/15039396353\_44d4ea8bdb\_c.jpg](https://www.flickr.com/photos/totalartist/15039396353/) [Edyoyo2](https://www.flickr.com/photos/totalartist/15039396353/) by [The TotalArtist](https://www.flickr.com/people/totalartist/), on Flickr For those of you interested in checking out Ed x Higby: > **[BigYoYoArt](https://bigyoyoart.bigcartel.com/)** \*Posted with permission from YoyoExpert. ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2014, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/2 "2014-10-29T16:39:04Z")
Love mine, may order another though. My comic got a little bent up in shipping ☹ ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2014, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/3 "2014-10-29T16:45:00Z")
Thanks @totalartist (and anybody who’s picked one up)! The support means a lot. John is the greatest and getting to work with him always leaves me awed and humbled. Maybe it’s the weight of the paint he uses, but his ProFlys always seem to play extra great! :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2014, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/4 "2014-10-29T16:51:36Z")
Yeah, John is a class act, really nice and talented guy, for sure. I’m surprised this hasn’t really hit the forum yet, but there’s no time like the present. :wink: I know you guys worked hard on it. Flickr is acting up for me, it won’t let me post various sizes of the photos. I’ll fix this up later though. I’ll be back! ---
**Author:** ![Gundersniff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gundersniff/32/1503_2.png) [@Gundersniff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gundersniff)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2014, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/5 "2014-10-29T18:19:10Z")
I’ve been meaning to order one of these. Just picked one up along with some art, excited to get mine! ---
**Author:** ![FinalFantasy9001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d6d6ee/32.png) [@FinalFantasy9001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FinalFantasy9001)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/6 "2014-10-29T18:24:24Z")
Cool! The paint on that one kind of looks like Black Bip Bop. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2014, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/7 "2014-10-29T18:30:25Z")
I want one… ---
**Author:** ![SkinnyBNY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a6a055/32.png) [@SkinnyBNY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkinnyBNY)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2014, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/8 "2014-10-29T18:39:27Z")
I want this so bad. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2014, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/9 "2014-10-29T18:47:26Z")
> [@FinalFantasy9001](#): > > Cool! The paint on that one kind of looks like Black Bip Bop. 🙂 I never thought if it that way, but it kinda does have that vibe about it. Bip Bop with a Galaxy twist. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2014, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/10 "2014-10-30T01:57:40Z")
ooooo I might make a sale tomorrow morning, and in that case I’ll pick one up. How long do you think they’ll last? ---
**Author:** ![Gundersniff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gundersniff/32/1503_2.png) [@Gundersniff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gundersniff)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2014, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/11 "2014-10-30T04:09:10Z")
> [@Someone](#): > > ooooo I might make a sell tomorrow morning, and in that case I’ll pick one up. How long do you think they’ll last? I believe they’ve been up for sale for a few weeks now. If you buy one in the near future you should be able to get one, but sooner the better as there’s a limited number. I’m sure you could contact Mr. Higby to inquire how many are left. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2014, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/12 "2014-10-30T13:14:36Z")
^  Yeah, I’d grab one while you can.  I just posted my Ed yo-yo in the Splash Game.  Click to vote on which side you think I should display in my case. I specifically, before placing my order, requested a “big face” Ed yo-yo.  I like the side best that’s zoomed in on just the face and a yo-yo.  Some of them are “full body” Ed too.  If you step on it, you might be able to request a preference.  I got lucky, one side big face, and one side torso length Ed haha.  :wink: After you cop a book, cast a vote…  8) > **[Duncan - ProFly - John Higby, Ed 77 Rules](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,79431.msg893016.html)** > > Which side of this Higby hand painted ProFly should I display in my case. Vote left or right in the poll above, or comment your vote. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7498/15642484056\_969ffff236\_c.jpg Higby by TotalArtist Yoyos, on Flickr [https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7498/15642484056\_969ffff236.jpg](https://www.flickr.com/photos/splashgame/15642484056/) [Higby](https://www.flickr.com/photos/splashgame/15642484056/) by [TotalArtist Yoyos](https://www.flickr.com/people/splashgame/), on Flickr ---
**Author:** ![YOYO\_NEWBe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YOYO\_NEWBe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYO_NEWBe)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2014, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/13 "2014-10-30T13:32:55Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > ^  Yeah, I’d grab one while you can.  I just posted my Ed yo-yo in the Splash Game.  Click to vote on which side you think I should display in my case. > > I specifically, before placing my order, requested a “big face” Ed yo-yo.  I like the side best that’s zoomed in on just the face and a yo-yo.  Some of them are “full body” Ed too.  If you step on it, you might be able to request a preference.  I got lucky, one side big face, and one side torso length Ed haha.  :wink: > > After you cop a book, cast a vote…  8) > > [Duncan - ProFly - John Higby, Ed 77 Rules - The Splash Game! - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,79431.msg893016.html#msg893016) > > [https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7498/15642484056\_969ffff236.jpg](https://www.flickr.com/photos/splashgame/15642484056/) > [Higby](https://www.flickr.com/photos/splashgame/15642484056/) by [TotalArtist Yoyos](https://www.flickr.com/people/splashgame/), on Flickr WHere does one pick one of these awesome books up? ---
**Author:** ![Gundersniff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gundersniff/32/1503_2.png) [@Gundersniff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gundersniff)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2014, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/14 "2014-10-30T13:40:18Z")
> [@YOYO\_NEWBe](#): > > WHere does one pick one of these awesome books up? TA put the link at the bottom of the original post. ---
**Author:** ![YOYO\_NEWBe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YOYO\_NEWBe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYO_NEWBe)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2014, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/15 "2014-10-30T13:41:14Z")
> [@Gundersniff](#): > > TA put the link at the bottom of the original post. Ohhhhhh haha I am blind 🙂 sorry and thank you ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2014, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/16 "2014-10-30T13:49:13Z")
> [@YOYO\_NEWBe](#): > > Ohhhhhh haha I am blind 🙂 sorry and thank you Here you go…  🙂 > [@TotalArtist](#): > > For those of you interested in checking out Ed x Higby: > [Home / BigYoYoArt](http://www.bigyoyoart.bigcartel.com/product/ed-haponik-s-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-and-yo-yo) > > \*Posted with permission from YoyoExpert. ---
**Author:** ![berto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/berto/32/1506_2.png) [@berto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/berto)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/17 "2014-10-30T15:14:39Z")
Oh yeah, I got mine a while back but honestly, have been playing it so much I neglected to post about it. Love it, also bought some art while at it from John for my music studio. Just amazing work. Lastly, Ed’s words, the 77 rules, apply to much more than yoyo. Great post TA. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2014, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/18 "2014-10-31T00:09:12Z")
Turns out I don’t quite have the cash for the book as well, but the painted profly’s look so good I’ll have to snag the Mr. Yodel Pair (going for the clear painted ones). Psyched! I went to the Westcoast regionals yoyo contest sponsored by Duncan awhile back and won a proyo, which is a little different, but I can’t put down. Like seriously, fixed axle is really growing on me. It’s so… fun. No more stressing about pumping out that technical horizontal combo on stage or desperately trying to come up with a new element or trick to use. Just looping and walking the dog (and if I wanna challenge myself, kwijibo for the win!). ---
**Author:** ![berto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/berto/32/1506_2.png) [@berto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/berto)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2014, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/19 "2014-10-31T00:33:24Z")
try some kick flip suicides, stalls, shoot the moon, matrix, tightrope walk… man I have a BLAST with fixies. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2014, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429/20 "2014-10-31T00:37:38Z")
> [@berto](#): > > try some kick flip suicides, stalls, shoot the moon, matrix, tightrope walk… man I have a BLAST with fixies. I’ve done the Ed Haponik variation where you do Kwijibo but the yoyo doesn’t spin at all (which means it’s done completely off a basic trapeze stall, dismount the double or nothing stall with a kick flip into a trapeze stall! Also landed Jensen’s Flying Coat hanger ;D I’m with you man! I need to get my friends into it now… [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ed-haponiks-77-rules-for-yo-yo-players-book-with-john-higby-artwork/70429.md?page=2)