# FIXED AXLE CHALLENGE!!! ROUND 4..... (!) **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 3, 2015, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398 "2015-05-03T20:39:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**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:** [May 6, 2015, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/101 "2015-05-06T19:16:44Z")
Yeah the issue with Skinny’s entry is partly the catch, but also the yoyo stalls out after the first rotation so it is actually only a (big) single flip. I know it’s frustrating. Super impressed by your perseverance though. ---
**Author:** ![shtagod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shtagod/32/7916_2.png) [@shtagod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shtagod)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/102 "2015-05-06T19:25:15Z")
I’m out too. Had so little free time these days, it’s ridiculous. Anyway, this was fun. We should do this again sometime. If someone told me I was gonna learn moons in a day, I’d call them a liar. Good luck everyone, you dudes rock! ---
**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:** [May 6, 2015, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/103 "2015-05-06T20:10:28Z")
So I put some of my responsibilities aside today, “worked” from home and took a few minutes to get this recorded… [http://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video\_id=gly8sQAYWZQ](http://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=gly8sQAYWZQ) Bring on Round 5 ---
**Author:** ![RSGR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6a8cbe/32.png) [@RSGR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RSGR)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/104 "2015-05-06T20:25:03Z")
It’s 4.20am here and I’m falling asleep while throwing. I thought I would persevere until 5.30pm EST but I gotta sleep or I’ll be a zombie at work tomorrow. Still, I hit 2/3 of the trick! Congrats to everyone who hit it, and good luck for round 5! I’ll be eagerly watching! ---
**Author:** ![nyepa15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nyepa15/32/1441_2.png) [@nyepa15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nyepa15)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/105 "2015-05-06T20:39:30Z")
ed heres my submission. I dont know why it uploaded it sideways. I hope its not a problem. Im using the same jensen kimmitt dink face wooden fixed axle I used in my first 2 videos 🙂 [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/1/d/b1d8d173950d3b50aabb0e8f15c0f9fc6032d539.jpeg "Yoyo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozP4MuegUIo) ---
**Author:** ![TwilightMagester](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@TwilightMagester](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TwilightMagester)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/106 "2015-05-06T21:06:42Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/3/5/6353e3941be2ff1f567fa03ea7b4e6d45781ae63.jpeg "ed's fixed axle challenge round 4 TM") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJIwF5nlqAs) I think I did it? If not then I’m outta here. My wife will kill me if I try to take any more personal time. ---
**Author:** ![SkinnyBNY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a6a055/32.png) [@SkinnyBNY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkinnyBNY)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/107 "2015-05-06T21:25:12Z")
Alright, I’m tapping. I’ve gotten nothing done today that I was supposed to, instead spent not sure how many hours I spent working on this. I’m pretty disappointed in myself for not getting this on camera properly the first three times I hit it. At the same time I’m proud of myself for making it this far. I don’t guess making it to the 4th round of my first contest ever is too bad. Thank you for the opportunity, Ed. It’s been fun. ---
**Author:** ![nyepa15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nyepa15/32/1441_2.png) [@nyepa15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nyepa15)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/108 "2015-05-06T21:38:21Z")
heres another upload in case my first one wasnt clear enough. im trying to pop em out as fast as i can 😕 [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/7/7/f77956bf0a90923d8d713d3d43caf12c1d6d56e9.jpeg "Yoyo trick round 4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0zHnJoVVzs) ---
**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:** [May 6, 2015, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/109 "2015-05-06T21:38:36Z")
> [@SkinnyBNY](#): > > Alright, I’m tapping. I’ve gotten nothing done today that I was supposed to, instead spent not sure how many hours I spent working on this. I’m pretty disappointed in myself for not getting this on camera properly the first three times I hit it. At the same time I’m proud of myself for making it this far. I don’t guess making it to the 4th round of my first contest ever is too bad. > > Thank you for the opportunity, Ed. It’s been fun. Chin up man… look what happens with you push yourself… now we hit it hard on IG. Gotta keep the Fixed Axle Misfits going. Everyone that made it this far, that put hours into this, that landed the trick on or off camera, keep going. This is about fun, not winning. I have not had this much fun with a yoyo since I picked up my first one in 1988. ---
**Author:** ![SkinnyBNY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a6a055/32.png) [@SkinnyBNY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkinnyBNY)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/110 "2015-05-06T21:49:21Z")
> [@berto](#): > > Chin up man… look what happens with you push yourself… now we hit it hard on IG. Gotta keep the Fixed Axle Misfits going. > > Everyone that made it this far, that put hours into this, that landed the trick on or off camera, keep going. This is about fun, not winning. I have not had this much fun with a yoyo since I picked up my first one in 1988. You got that right, everyone who hasn’t yet, feel free to go follow my IG (link in sig). And follow #fixedcircle and #throwdaily for updates. (Yes, I did just use this thread as a shameless plug, sorry) There will be plenty of fixed/bearing yoyoing going on and plenty of fun to boot. Good luck in the next rounds, and as always, Happy Throwing! ---
**Author:** ![Malushi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/malushi/32/1569_2.png) [@Malushi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Malushi)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/111 "2015-05-06T21:51:37Z")
This video is horribly out of focus, but I filmed at 60fps so you should be able to slow it down and see what happened. There are a few bad throws and then the full trick which starts about halfway in. [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8C3yKoJUuY) ---
**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:** [May 6, 2015, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/112 "2015-05-06T22:02:39Z")
Round 4 comes to a close. No more submissions or edits, please. There were a LOT of issues with this round. Filming was really difficult and a bunch of people had to reshoot based on minor details being missed. I know that’s frustrating, but I’m doing my best to run this fairly and hold everyone to the same standard. Here are the folks moving on to Round 5, which fill fire up in the next little while. DoubleBass Someone Adam Brewster oscar chuntonov themikedurdak Chainsawctopus ryanc29 teddybear\_\_jeffrie yooldman rizki\_yoist Simyo Logi berto nyepa15 yomartyo Malushi - that face was hysterical dude. twilightmagester, your last kickflip looks like a big single to me. Can you email me the video so I can take it frame by frame? ---
**Author:** ![Raziel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/4bbf92/32.png) [@Raziel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raziel)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/113 "2015-05-06T22:12:51Z")
Wicked bummed, this round got me. Thanks to Ed and YYE for putting this on, it was fun. Best of luck to everyone who made it through! ---
**Author:** ![TwilightMagester](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@TwilightMagester](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TwilightMagester)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/114 "2015-05-06T22:18:10Z")
Waiting with bated breath. But I’m not getting my hopes up =) ---
**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:** [May 6, 2015, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/115 "2015-05-06T22:23:40Z")
> [@TwilightMagester](#): > > Waiting with bated breath. But I’m not getting my hopes up =) See my post above. I need to see the video file to look at it frame by frame. ---
**Author:** ![LeftyLink](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/leftylink/32/1321_2.png) [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/116 "2015-05-06T22:34:24Z")
> [@edhaponik](#): > > See my post above. I need to see the video file to look at it frame by frame. If you open the video up on YouTube you have the option of playing the video in .25 speed. But even with that its tough to tell ---
**Author:** ![Malushi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/malushi/32/1569_2.png) [@Malushi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Malushi)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/117 "2015-05-06T22:35:05Z")
> [@rizki\_yoist](#): > > For those who are stopping, could you guys please try filming like, 5-10 minutes more worth of trying? let’s just say for the sake of Ed and YYE for having this awesome contest. Honestly I’ve been kinda down with my life lately, and seeing the entries and all the discussion in this contest actually made my days, it’s almost like having a new family. It’s just sad if you all just go… just a little more effort, don’t worry about hitting it. > > Remember “Be brave, play hard.” - Ed Haponik rizki, Thank you for the inspirational words. Last night, I filmed several hours of failed attempts and decided it was over. Then I got a few minutes to film during my lunch break, and made one last push but could not find a groove. Once I read your post, I took another fifteen minutes to film around 4:30PM and filmed my submission - my face says it all, I could not believe it!!! Thanks again for all the good advice guys - good luck to everyone going forward! ---
**Author:** ![TwilightMagester](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@TwilightMagester](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TwilightMagester)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/118 "2015-05-06T22:36:02Z")
I emailed it, I cant send the full one due to the size limit on an email. ---
**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:** [May 6, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/119 "2015-05-06T23:17:27Z")
> [@Malushi](#): > > Once I read your post, I took another fifteen minutes to film around 4:30PM and filmed my submission - my face says it all, I could not believe it! That was one if the best victory faces of all time. On par with some of Takeshi’s kendama faces lol. You could see all the hours of strain and doubt just fall off of you. I’ve been there. Sometimes it feels like I live half my life chasing that feeling. ---
**Author:** ![hobbyman101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/eada6e/32.png) [@hobbyman101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbyman101)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2015, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398/120 "2015-05-06T23:30:29Z")
To those who did not make it. I watched in awe with the effort you made. And to those who made it: GOOD LUCK IN ROUND 5! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-challenge-round-4/74398.md?page=7)