# Entering a 1A Ladder Division as an uber n00b **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Contests, Clubs, and Events\ **Created:** [November 12, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583 "2019-11-12T00:56:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2019, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/121 "2019-11-29T09:37:54Z")
Yeah we can both agree on and pick the same trick. Something like week 1 I pick a trick and we both try and catch it on camera doing 2 consecutive clean executions of it. Week 2 Twitch picks etc. Others can also join in too if they are interested 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/122 "2019-11-29T14:42:29Z")
Good luck! I hope you do well at the comp tomorrow. Been following your posts on this as I too will be doing my first competition soon. Trick ladder is where I thought I’d start since basically is be going up against my own skill level. I’m with you on this journey! ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/123 "2019-11-29T14:46:02Z")
Thank you Matthew! I hope you do well at your first competition too. Trick ladder has been great to practice the last few weeks, and I can’t believe it will be over soon. I really like this format where your only competition is yourself and the only one holiding you back is also yourself. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/124 "2019-11-29T19:34:50Z")
> [@Mystik](#): > > I too will be doing my first competition soon. That’s so cool man! Which comp will you be going to? I hope you have such a great time!! ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/125 "2019-11-30T01:53:37Z")
Okay D-1 final practice session before tomorrow’s moment of truth. This video ended up being super messy and unstructured. I had a really long practice session today without a break, and was a little exhausted by the time I got round to wrapping up my session today with the video. All in all I am feeling good that I am as ready as I can be given the time I had to practice. Now time to relax for a little bit before going to bed early to be nice and fresh for tomorrow! Had a little scare today when one of my car tyres developed a flat. But I think it was just low air pressure due to the cold weather. Topped it up with some air from the garage, and hopefully I have no issues getting to the contest and back! Let’s bring it on!!! (This took just over two hours to upload for some reason. 😅 Maybe I need a new phone 🙂) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/1/e/a1eacdd909ea9e56308fca244af8560f312a4fe6.jpeg "Practicing for Trick Ladder (29/11/19)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3P3GkIyCS4) ---
**Author:** ![Avvatar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/avvatar/32/78432_2.png) [@Avvatar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Avvatar)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/126 "2019-11-30T02:11:42Z")
Best of luck, brother! We’re all pulling for you! Go get 'em! ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/127 "2019-11-30T02:18:03Z")
Thank you @Avvatar I put in as much practice as I could. So what ever happens I gave it my best shot 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/128 "2019-11-30T03:29:49Z")
Not sure how tight they will be on the rules, but adding extras, like dizzy baby to rock the baby might cost you a pass, also missed binds. Good luck, and have fun. ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/129 "2019-11-30T03:31:00Z")
Thanks Matt, Yeah I plan on keeping it as close to the books as possible. The dizzy baby etc was just me messing about for the final practice session 🙂 Missed binds occasionally is one of my big fear for the day too. ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/130 "2019-11-30T03:32:14Z")
I love your strings by the way @MattB I have just installed a fresh cotton candy plutonium for tomorrow 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/131 "2019-11-30T08:20:04Z")
What the heck man? Gah…I don’t even have words. '\>:( I’m so upset with you. But whatever. … Why you no not whistle with the elevator!?! **/THUMBS DOWN VIDEO** ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/132 "2019-11-30T08:23:55Z")
Okay, now that I’ve had my little tantrum… Honestly though, I’ve enjoyed this journey you’ve been on so much! I’ve watched every video you’ve made so far and have liked each one. It’s been awesome to see you progress and to hear your insights you have. You’ve worked so hard for this…so big kudos to you man! Really proud of you!! I hope you have so much fun at the comp today! I hope you get to see some amazing performances and meet some really cool people! I can’t wait to hear from you on how everything goes!! Thanks for sharing your journey with us man! ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/133 "2019-11-30T08:24:33Z")
Oh! And it seems like your shirt has some kind of cute story behind it? ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/134 "2019-11-30T08:29:44Z")
Good morning Twitch! Morning of the competition, just getting ready to hit the road. 🙂 Thanks for watching my progress journey up until today. Looking forward to the experience 💪 Haha there is t much story behind the T-shirt. It’s just my T-shirt my kids like. Let’s me man child amongst them and blend in 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/135 "2019-11-30T08:50:00Z")
Breakfast of champions 💪 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/b/b/0bbd1a284fae33a53425c40751fa3b0d7bd6fd8e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/136 "2019-11-30T08:52:53Z")
Needs moar bacon!! 🥓 ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/137 "2019-11-30T12:26:08Z")
Oh no 🤦‍♂️ I got a lot more nervous than I thought I would. There was only 2 entrants and I didn’t win. Messed up two tricks in a row, double or nothing, and -\_- Mach 5. And crashed out early 😅 The other player crashed out too at the next trick (cold fusion) but won by doing Mach 5. Can’t believe I messed up Mach 5… but it was a good experience. Sorry to disappoint everyone. Didn’t realise it would be so nerve racking. But, having said that the other entrant was much younger than me and I think he did really well to hold his nerves better than I did. He deserved to win, shout out to Dom, and congratulations 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryanmcg/32/72186_2.png) [@ryanmcg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ryanmcg)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/138 "2019-11-30T13:44:57Z")
Way to overcome your nerves enough to get up on stage and give it a go! I’m not sure I could even do that. ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/139 "2019-11-30T14:11:19Z")
Texas in February😁 ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583/140 "2019-11-30T14:28:23Z")
Congrats in your effort! It takes courage to compete. Courage that many don’t have. That is a ride to uphold. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/entering-a-1a-ladder-division-as-an-uber-n00b/310583.md?page=8)