# Fixed Axle February-Week 4 **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Contests, Clubs, and Events\ **Created:** [February 17, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301 "2023-02-17T18:02:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**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 23, 2023, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/62 "2023-02-23T22:59:35Z")
Thanks! They were really fun to learn. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/63 "2023-02-24T01:26:41Z")
I love the drop straight into the stall! I’m going to have to work on that. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/64 "2023-02-24T07:41:29Z")
What are you using? ---
**Author:** ![Kingsloyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kingsloyo/32/146208_2.png) [@Kingsloyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kingsloyo)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/65 "2023-02-24T07:52:13Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/4/3/f43943b3cc1f14a018170000b4dc98d591666197.jpeg "FAF 2023 - Week 4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlfMiKkhCKs) 2 out of 4 tricks for the final week. ---
**Author:** ![RaRa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rara/32/225696_2.png) [@RaRa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RaRa)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/66 "2023-02-24T08:21:13Z")
Ive had so much fun pushing myself to learn tricks this month. I dont think i have any down for this week but i just wanted to say thanks for being so awesome and inspiring everyone! ---
**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 24, 2023, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/67 "2023-02-24T09:01:26Z")
It’s my trusty red oak Wildwood butterfly (w/ custom engraving). You’ll see one of yours soon. 🫣 ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/68 "2023-02-24T09:10:10Z")
My spectra WildWood plays great. I am slightly concerned with the 1/4" axle though. It feels like it could buckle under its own power. ---
**Author:** ![cobrajs](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cobrajs/32/182695_2.png) [@cobrajs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cobrajs)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/69 "2023-02-24T11:23:04Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/b/8/bb8e5b702fb50196a6f36ebc3cb242bbbd31c772.jpeg "Fixed Axle February Week 4!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdTJqBVsVG8) Took a bit of practice to wrap my mind around the behind the hand dumptrucks, but it finally clicked! ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Newlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eric_newlin/32/598950_2.png) [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/70 "2023-02-24T13:50:29Z")
Happy Friday, everyone! I’ve got six yo-yos ready for the raffle drawing. Three Gnomads and three other unnamed creations. It’s been incredibly fun seeing everybody’s videos this month! ---
**Author:** ![Kingsloyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kingsloyo/32/146208_2.png) [@Kingsloyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kingsloyo)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/71 "2023-02-24T14:36:33Z")
The slow mo varial and kick flip looks awesome ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/72 "2023-02-24T14:40:46Z")
I too like the slow motion. I need to up my recording game. Nice stuff! ---
**Author:** ![cobrajs](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cobrajs/32/182695_2.png) [@cobrajs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cobrajs)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/73 "2023-02-24T14:52:49Z")
Thanks @Kingsloyo and @Shwa! I decided to actually bring my GoPro with me to fill this week, instead of the front cam on my cheap phone like last week haha ---
**Author:** ![Matordo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9adbd/32.png) [@Matordo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Matordo)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/74 "2023-02-24T17:08:29Z")
> **[Mateo Panadero Montero on Instagram:...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpDYnNrj1Bp/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)** > > 18 likes, 2 comments - yoyo\_mpm on February 24, 2023: "#fixedaxelfebruaryweek4 > \#fixedaxelfebruary > @g2nate84 > @yoyoexpert". ---
**Author:** ![Boarderants](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b487fb/32.png) [@Boarderants](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Boarderants)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/75 "2023-02-24T23:30:47Z")
My entry for week 4 Fixed Axel February week 4 [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/e/7/ee7039f62f0df0e0f926dc681d7e98e1668f883d.jpeg "Fixed Axel February week 4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miyzJbYLaAc) ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/76 "2023-02-25T00:08:03Z")
I was wondering if you could explain the mechanics of the drop to trapeze stall. The best way I can approximate is to start with the throw upside down (string wound under the throw) with a little slack, then doing a dead or gentle backspin toss straight up (winding string in, not out) and scooping the non-throw hand finger underneath for the stall. If I’ve got the mechanics right, then you’ve got that smooth AF. ---
**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 25, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/77 "2023-02-25T00:29:06Z")
I imagine it similar to a basketball finger roll. Wind and hold the yoyo like you normally would. Turn your palm face up with your hand still closed. Start to gently toss the yoyo up by raising your arm and slowly open your hand, letting they yoyo roll towards your fingertip. Then as the yoyo approaches your fingertip, slightly curl your fingers to give it a bit of a forward spin, unwinding the yoyo Then catch it in a stall by scooping your NTH finger under the yoyo. Hope this makes sense. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2023, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/78 "2023-02-25T00:35:58Z")
Palm up was basically the bit I was missing that made everything click. Thanks for the explanation! ---
**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:** [February 25, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/79 "2023-02-25T00:52:38Z")
Got all 4 this week, sorry for the white background 😬 [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/5/5/555313dd4f0de3f09d52b9521f5a8c1ee52e038d.jpeg "FAF2023 Week4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwFnz2yzsAE) It’s been fun watching everyone’s entries this month, you **all** rock! Thanks again to all the folks who made this happen! ---
**Author:** ![CaptainFoxxButt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captainfoxxbutt/32/197384_2.png) [@CaptainFoxxButt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainFoxxButt)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2023, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/80 "2023-02-25T01:24:39Z")
[![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKB7OQAML7E) Got a resubmission at the last minute, finally locked in Varials. These dump trucks don’t count( they’re real to me). So I was mistakenly at 3/4. Knocked down to 2/4. Now I’m back at 3 baby ---
**Author:** ![piano\_man19](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/piano_man19/32/127975_2.png) [@piano\_man19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piano_man19)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301/81 "2023-02-25T01:46:59Z")
I got 2/4: a kickflip and a recapture. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-february-week-4/370301.md?page=5)