slick! can’t wait until they’re here!
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So I got my first wood Dixie today.
Anything I should know setting out guys?
String length? Maintenance? Etc?
TMBR Irving 2019
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Omg ! This throw is awesome from the word go.
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Wooo that’s a good first choice! Everybody has different preferences, but I like using shorter string than I normally would for unresponsives, also cotton string breaks in really nicely and lasts a very long time! Go look at the fixed axle Friday section of yoyonews and there’s a ton of good learning material in there!
Best of luck!!!
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No doubt- I’ve been following the fixfri and see outrageous amounts of inspiration there.
Right now ice got it tied bellybutton to floor length.
Any maintenance info would be helpful for sure.(I like to think ahead)
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I second using a shorter string than for unresponsive 1A. About an inch under my belly button keeps things snappy.
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Who produces TMBR?
I’d love to let them know about how I’m enjoying this throw.
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Colin Leland does it all in his shop in Portland. Here is his IG profile;
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Is he on the forum?
I don’t even do FB anymore.
YYEF Is as plugged in on the grid as I get
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It’s been awhile but @colinleland has a tag here. Look up Colin Leland in the Forum Search, lot of good stuff and history
https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/search?q=Colin%20Leland%20
He has the record for consecutive Eli Hops in a row at Worlds with 157, just a fun fact
This Suicides Video is off the hook
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That’s incredible, thanks!
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WHAT?
With a fixed. Too good.
Putie too good!
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He is playing a first generation Purple Heart Irving Pro, the predecessor to what you just got.
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Awesome
I hear mixed opinions on that model, but am glad I didn’t let any opinions affect my trigger pulling.
To each there own.
It’s a great throw. You can deffinitly feel the quality in this.
Thank you @colinleland for this amazing craftsmanship!
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Is all his work done on a lathe?
Any other tools used?
Not all of his work. He used a woodthread tap and box, a drill press, a band saw and likely a table saw too (among other peripherals such as bench grinder).
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Thanks for the info @Glenacius_K
Just got this same throw in the mail yesterday. I can tell this is going to quickly become a favorite along side my weekender.
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