# Fixed Axle February 2024 - Week 4 **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Contests, Clubs, and Events\ **Created:** [February 22, 2024, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040 "2024-02-22T13:22:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![TheWaddler](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thewaddler/32/201645_2.png) [@TheWaddler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheWaddler)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/82 "2024-02-27T17:22:32Z")
> **[Jamie on Instagram: "My entry for Week 4 of #FixedAxleFebruary2024 and I got...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C32ojL8sxZM/?igsh=b2d6eG1xdHJqZWRh)** > > 12 likes, 8 comments - iamthewaddler on February 27, 2024: "My entry for Week 4 of #FixedAxleFebruary2024 and I got my @tomkuhnyoyos NoJive just in time, so of course I had to hit everything on that 😈. I added some extra bells and whistles to @docpop... ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/83 "2024-02-27T17:45:20Z")
Yo varials are weird and difficult at first for sure. Here’s a few things to try that helped me increase my confidence and consistency with them. When you land in the stall, take a few pre varial movements where you don’t hop it up yet but just pull throw hand back and you can see how that movement helps to add the spin to the Yoyo. Try to isolate that horizontal movement with throw hand and let non throw hand focus on vertical movement. Try to remove non throw hand index from the loop carefully when you do them for real. This helps not add any extra movements and just helps keep things nice. After the Yoyo is in the air and spinning, follow the spin and try to cut into the string and under the Yoyo at the perfect time. The cut into the string and under the Yoyo part is important, especially if the string is like stuck a bit vs sometimes it unfurls and opens up. Cushion the landing bc the worst is when you catch the Yoyo with perfect timing but then it wobbles and falls off the trapeze. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![TheWaddler](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thewaddler/32/201645_2.png) [@TheWaddler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheWaddler)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/84 "2024-02-27T19:52:44Z")
My 0.5a guest trick got cut off by Instagram, Doc’s Iceberg Stall :+1: > **[Jamie on Instagram: "Instagram cut off my 0.5a guest trick from the end of my...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C33Ps82LPBi/?igsh=MWx0cms4YW5mZmxsaw==)** > > 15 likes, 0 comments - iamthewaddler on February 27, 2024: "Instagram cut off my 0.5a guest trick from the end of my last upload, so here it is again, @docpop 's Iceberg Stall, plus extras 👍 > \--- > \#yoyo #ヨーヨー #yoyoing ■■■■■■■■■■■ #yoyotrick... ---
**Author:** ![Izipatia](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/izipatia/32/163141_2.png) [@Izipatia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Izipatia)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/85 "2024-02-27T19:53:52Z")
My entry for this week. Tape Measure only. I’m working hard on the guest trick because it’s cool and it’s time I focus on just that if I have a chance lol. Thanks for the contest and good luck to all. > **[Đan Koester on Instagram: "Day 27 of Fixed Axle February. This is my...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C33PlEbpid2/?igsh=MXFrZGo4ZDdoazhiNQ==)** > > 14 likes, 0 comments - dan\_koester\_42 on February 27, 2024: "Day 27 of Fixed Axle February. This is my submission for the contest this week. Only 1 of the 5 because I'm working hard to hit the guest trick and it's been consuming a lot of my... ---
**Author:** ![SchmilK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/schmilk/32/146502_2.png) [@SchmilK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SchmilK)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/86 "2024-02-28T00:24:08Z")
This trick drove me nuts this week, but finally nailed the double or nothing chop stick . Doesn’t make sense either because I love eating with chopsticks! From Cheetos to sushi, all of it’s good with chopsticks [@schmilk on Instagram: "Threw out my back trying to stop a yoyo from hitting the ground practicing the ice pick on Sunday. Here's the double or nothing chop stick stall because that trick drove me nuts. #fixedaxlefebruary2024 #week4 ■■■■■■■■■■■"](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C33utv8xSUk/?igsh=MTd0bzZwbGpxOTJoeQ==) ---
**Author:** ![gfou](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gfou/32/589722_2.png) [@gfou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gfou)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/87 "2024-02-28T04:54:47Z")
My final entry for the month. All 5 tricks plus the guest trick! Never thought i would attach a counterweight to a duncan butterfly but will probably keep this set-up. Thank you to everyone involved in putting this together! [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/9/e/a9eb05ffbb37d140bd6f45519ff43adbfa370523.jpeg "Fixed Axle February - Week 4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cev7Ao4Y1Ls) ---
**Author:** ![Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nic_from_adelaide/32/272038_2.png) [@Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nic_from_Adelaide)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/88 "2024-02-28T07:51:04Z")
Here’s my entry for Week 4 [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/6/c/a6c5b2c2366b38a7d035d4bf84db6ac4013be24b.jpeg "FAF2024 Week 4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRkb8Kl665Q) Didn’t get the double or nothing chopsticks yet, but I’m pretty close to stopping it bouncing out. That sad little rim snag was the only varial I caught on camera. Celebrity trick complete! ---
**Author:** ![rizki\_yoist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rizki_yoist/32/7925_2.png) [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/89 "2024-02-28T15:48:59Z")
My entry for this week, everything except celebrity trick. Thank you for hosting this event! It’s been fun. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/b/b/fbb6777c83cc4af0e16b0d7590355305c0803c10.jpeg "FAF2024 - Week 4 Entry") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU0pD2CrtUY) ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/90 "2024-02-28T16:18:27Z")
Man O Man!! Final stretch of the last part of this amazing adventure!! It has been an absolute thrill to be a part of this coming together. That’s really what this was. We all loosely hung out for an entire month. Routing each other on and encouraging one another to push through adversity and having fun together all along. I’ve seen many show great leaps in progress during this month…and I threw a yo-yo too…🦗🦗🦗 I’ve heard people express that they are chomping at the bit to get into MRM. I am right there with you. I won’t lie…the fixed axle has been torturous for me 🤣🤣 I’m nowhere near half decent on any yo-yo really, but the responsive makes sense to me. Much excitement has already been drummed up around MRM and that means the fun and hang time doesn’t end here. I’m very much looking forward to having this same kind of fun together for another month. All of the “thank you’s” just aren’t enough to fully express the gratitude toward all who gave so much of their already taxed time to make this happen. All volunteers who are looking at still another month of facilitating. So if anyone has the kind of gratitude that moves you to want to help, please reach out to @YoYo-Boomer-Club I happen to know they’d love the help. Good job everyone. It’s been awesome hanging with you so far!! ---
**Author:** ![Grapes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grapes/32/64332_2.png) [@Grapes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grapes)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/91 "2024-02-28T18:12:51Z")
Don’t think I’ve got time to do the Iceberg stall tomorrow so I guess this is all I got for this week: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/5/4/154e3557f9c5dc58cba544f9f261932dfed722b0.jpeg "WK4 final") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXc831Yj5NA) ---
**Author:** ![Gr3g](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gr3g/32/609230_2.png) [@Gr3g](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gr3g)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/92 "2024-02-28T18:16:47Z")
Not eligible but here is what I was able to get down for week 4. Thanks to all involved with organising FAF, it’s been great fun and looking forward to MRM! ---
**Author:** ![Ardeus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ardeus/32/594405_2.png) [@Ardeus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ardeus)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/93 "2024-02-28T18:34:45Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/5/e/55e0bdaa7457d0da5c557fbabc7b3d509c5fbe05.jpeg "FAF2024 Week 4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMeKnMGDOe4) Here are all 6 tricks. Using a superblack Docpop PLTPS with a teak bearing blank made by Soul Fuel Skill Toys. Reverse Stall \> Windshield Wipers \> Varial Tape Measure \> 2.0 Chopsticks Stall Iceberg Stall See you all next month! ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/94 "2024-02-28T19:17:28Z")
You have till 12:00pm Pacific on Thursday to submit Videos. ---
**Author:** ![Joe77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/joe77/32/232665_2.png) [@Joe77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joe77)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/95 "2024-02-28T20:08:50Z")
Wow! @Ardeus I’ve really enjoyed seeing all your vids this month.Your tricks and combos are so smooth and you make it look effortless. It has been very inspiring, great stuff!!! :+1: :+1: :yo-yo: ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/96 "2024-02-28T22:21:01Z")
Six this week for me (five plus Doctor Popular’s guest trick), along with some brain fog in between each trying to remember what to do next. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/f/1/ff12118e1d3d1716f148394bf50698ca5221643c.jpeg "YYE Fixed Axle February 2024 Week 4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXZQuUK3Vjs) Thanks to everyone who put their time into this project and to everyone who learned/played/posted. Fun one! ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/97 "2024-02-28T22:41:26Z")
I’M LATE. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/0/3/2034425559894e384ee106dc36937e9dbbb59b1b.jpeg "Fixed Axle February 2024 - Week 4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvO6ryVWSW0) All 5 tricks + Guest Trick. Glad to see FAF is still going strong, big thanks to YYBC for running it this year! ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/98 "2024-02-28T23:07:02Z")
DAMN wait u have 5 mil subs now wtf, that’s so epic (strings) 😭🤯❤️‍🔥 ---
**Author:** ![Grapes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grapes/32/64332_2.png) [@Grapes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grapes)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2024, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/99 "2024-02-28T23:30:06Z")
I may give it a go if I can find the time :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Yodaddyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yodaddyo/32/602050_2.png) [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/100 "2024-02-29T00:10:57Z")
I feel like you deserve a prize just for doing all of FAF with that monster. It blows my mind every time! ---
**Author:** ![Joe77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/joe77/32/232665_2.png) [@Joe77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joe77)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2024, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040/101 "2024-02-29T00:33:13Z")
Right! Especially that double or nothing chopsticks. 🤯 I didn’t think that was possible, Impressive! @Grapes [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-2024-week-4/395040.md?page=6)