# Equinox Fail? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [November 1, 2010, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519 "2010-11-01T00:14:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/1 "2010-11-01T00:14:25Z")
Ok, so I have never had this happen and was wondering if this is supposed to happen or? Like I didn’t abuse the yoyo it just fell like a normal 4a yoyo. I am on my iPod so I can’t upload the pic but basically, the yoyo chipped. ---
**Author:** ![OMLORyoyo69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e36b37/32.png) [@OMLORyoyo69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OMLORyoyo69)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/2 "2010-11-01T00:29:18Z")
chip or ding? i 4a alot, so i have had crazy dings appear from thin air, too. but a chip? never heard of that on an offstring yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/3 "2010-11-01T00:35:41Z")
> [@OMLORyoyo69](#): > > chip or ding? i 4a alot, so i have had crazy dings appear from thin air, too. but a chip? never heard of that on an offstring yoyo. Chip as in, I can see though the rim. I have it taped back on so I don’t lose the peice by I stoped using it for now. ---
**Author:** ![A\_Person](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/958977/32.png) [@A\_Person](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Person)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/4 "2010-11-01T00:42:57Z")
yea, i don’t think polycarbonate is the best material for an offstring yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![Mi1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mi1/32/626_2.png) [@Mi1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mi1)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/5 "2010-11-01T01:35:19Z")
I dont think Polycarbonate is the best material for any yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/6 "2010-11-01T05:07:24Z")
So what? I spent my money on a yoyo that is bound to break. ---
**Author:** ![noyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noyo/32/441_2.png) [@noyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noyo)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/7 "2010-11-01T05:38:20Z")
4a yoyos can and will chip, but theres nothing you can really do about it other than play over soft surfaces. And as for the poly carbonate thing, [Polycarbonate](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycarbonate) is a thermoplastic used for injection moulding, as is [celcon](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celcon) and is just as durable, it really just depends on the shape it takes and the quality of that particular batch of plastic ---
**Author:** ![Mi1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mi1/32/626_2.png) [@Mi1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mi1)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/8 "2010-11-01T08:30:39Z")
Celcon is more durable; not “just” as durable. It will crack but it takes a lot more, and the yoyo will chip and scuff like concrete before it cracks. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/9 "2010-11-01T08:45:56Z")
So, any tips on fixing it? I’m thinking epoxy and sandpaper. ---
**Author:** ![JetEyeNight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@JetEyeNight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JetEyeNight)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/10 "2010-11-01T08:51:03Z")
Are you purposely bouncing the yoyo off the floor? If you are, even though it’s fun, it’s probably not the best idea. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/11 "2010-11-01T18:42:18Z")
> [@JetEyeNight](#): > > Are you purposely bouncing the yoyo off the floor? If you are, even though it’s fun, it’s probably not the best idea. No? Thats kind of like… dumb? I don’t see why anyone would purposely do it. ---
**Author:** ![XminusmikeX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xminusmikex/32/294_2.png) [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/12 "2010-11-01T18:47:42Z")
> [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > [@JetEyeNight](#): > > > > Are you purposely bouncing the yoyo off the floor? If you are, even though it’s fun, it’s probably not the best idea. > > No? Thats kind of like… dumb? I don’t see why anyone would purposely do it. I purposely do it to my Hayabusa SL…and then I chase after it like a mad man ;D ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/13 "2010-11-01T19:40:24Z")
> [@XminusmikeX](#): > > > [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > > > [@JetEyeNight](#): > > > > > > Are you purposely bouncing the yoyo off the floor? If you are, even though it’s fun, it’s probably not the best idea. > > > > No? Thats kind of like… dumb? I don’t see why anyone would purposely do it. > > I purposely do it to my Hayabusa SL…and then I chase after it like a mad man ;D Lol, but it’s SL. I would do it with SL cause it’s rubber. ---
**Author:** ![A\_Person](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/958977/32.png) [@A\_Person](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Person)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/14 "2010-11-01T21:09:09Z")
> [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > [@XminusmikeX](#): > > > > > [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > > > > > [@JetEyeNight](#): > > > > > > > > Are you purposely bouncing the yoyo off the floor? If you are, even though it’s fun, it’s probably not the best idea. > > > > > > No? Thats kind of like… dumb? I don’t see why anyone would purposely do it. > > > > I purposely do it to my Hayabusa SL…and then I chase after it like a mad man ;D > > Lol, but it’s SL. I would do it with SL cause it’s rubber. rubber is horrible for bouncing ---
**Author:** ![JeiCheetah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeicheetah/32/612192_2.png) [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/15 "2010-11-01T22:01:47Z")
> [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > [@JetEyeNight](#): > > > > Are you purposely bouncing the yoyo off the floor?  If you are, even though it’s fun, it’s probably not the best idea. > > No? Thats kind of like… dumb? I don’t see why anyone would purposely do it. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/3/0/430cb0a155a7513c4e49dabe697f18929a05ca47.jpeg "equinox-super bounce offstring yoyo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJSngSlYuDg) ---
**Author:** ![noyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noyo/32/441_2.png) [@noyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noyo)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/16 "2010-11-01T23:04:56Z")
> [@Mi1](#): > > Celcon is more durable; not “just” as durable. It will crack but it takes a lot more, and the yoyo will chip and scuff like concrete before it cracks. Polycarbonate has a greater [impact strength](http://www.machinist-materials.com/comparison_table_for_plastics.htm) although its compressive strength is less ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/17 "2010-11-02T00:59:48Z")
> [@Walker](#): > > > [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > > > [@XminusmikeX](#): > > > > > > > [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > > > > > > > [@JetEyeNight](#): > > > > > > > > > > Are you purposely bouncing the yoyo off the floor? If you are, even though it’s fun, it’s probably not the best idea. > > > > > > > > No? Thats kind of like… dumb? I don’t see why anyone would purposely do it. > > > > > > I purposely do it to my Hayabusa SL…and then I chase after it like a mad man ;D > > > > I know, the Equinox bounced like crazy. I am saying it won’t break, being rubber and all. > > Lol, but it’s SL. I would do it with SL cause it’s rubber. > > rubber is horrible for bouncing ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/equinox-fail/20519/18 "2010-11-02T01:01:54Z")
> [@Jayyo](#): > > > [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > > > > [@JetEyeNight](#): > > > > > > Are you purposely bouncing the yoyo off the floor?  If you are, even though it’s fun, it’s probably not the best idea. > > > > No? Thats kind of like… dumb? I don’t see why anyone would purposely do it. > > [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJSngSlYuDg](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJSngSlYuDg) I would think that he would break his “dribbling” it like that.