Happy cake day @edhaponik!
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Thx! Bday’s actually the 28th. 
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I’m guessing the tutorials are yours ? Very well put together, and the string question is answered on there as well.
I think i just need to practice.
i’m sure more questions will follow, but i’m going to try and read all this thread first, as my questions have proberbly already been asked and answered.
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Thanks. Hit me up via message if needed too. Fixed axle has a weird, tough learning curve, whether you are going for string tricks or a more modern 0a style. The @bandalores Instagram does have a lot of content, but it’s all over the place in terms of difficulty.
I liken learning to throw fixed to playing acoustic vs electric guitar or surfing longboards instead of shortboards. It’s the same in some ways, but you can’t really approach it the same way. It’ll feel fundamentally different and will end up exposing new facets of your playing. Best wishes & have fun.
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I’m still trying to figure the stall.
Getting it on the string is no problem. But the rest is errr tricky. I don’t seam to have enough string wrapped around the axle when it lands. Its usually all unwound and still spinning. Kinda reminds me when i couldn’t land a trapeze.
The trick to stalls is to wait until the yoyo is returning to your hand before landing it on the string. It is also important to throw the breakaway with as little power as possible. You need to lightly finesse the yoyo when you do these fixie tricks; don’t throw like you’re doing 1A.
I encountered this advice on Doc Pop’s latest video with Kyle Nations; they were throwing Weekenders and exchanging these little tips and hints. That video was worth its weight in gold for me.
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cheers zslane.
I’m used to throwing breakaway with as much wellie as possible.
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wow oh wow. I did it…ish.
many many many thanks dude. i would have been at this for ages.
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Thank you! This is the best advice I’ve read for stalls yet! I don’t want to stick to my same-old just because modern 0A seems difficult.
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I did this one forever ago if it’s helpful at all
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That IS helpful. Thank you!
As ChrisFrancz said.
That is brilliant cheers guys. I’m def taking up fixed axle Friday.
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The YYF Legend wing is a good place to start. Only $9.99. I love the natural unfinished wood. I have the finished ones and…eh. Unfinished has a nice, warm feel. I have not tried high-end woods yet.
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oops wrong button
Meant to say.
I got one of those in Cherry.
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One extra tip here. If you seem to always forget to throw soft (like I do. 1A is way deep settled in my muscle memory), a pinwheel or two will get rid of all that extra spin power, leaving you with a nice little setup for a perfect stall.
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Feel free to chime in…anyone / everyone. After throwing the Legend wing I really started loving the feel of cotton on wood in my hand and I browse wood fixed axles a lot which are on the pricey side and understandably. This is not really a deterant. When I see people posting about broken axles I get fearful. I am very careful when throwing but accidents happen. With metal throws I rarely hit the floor but if I do I may just get a scuff but with wood I am afraid a light whack on the floor would mean a broken yoyo. Are one piece woods like the Legend less fragile because it’s just one piece of wood (axle is literally part of the body) and are yoyos with installed axles just as strong and broken axles just a freakish and rare thing? I want a wood that I can carry in my pocket and not be fearful of a light floor hit once a week. I’m sure I am not the only one who is wondering about this.
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@Glenacius_K just made a couple skinflints and epoxied the axles in,then purposefully slammed them into the ground. Initial results are promising. Maybe he’ll sell you one of those! Lol.
At the end of the day,you’re throwing much more gently than you are with normal 1a play, so the threat of total destruction is much lower.
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I’ve owned a few legend wings and some higher end Tmbr throws and so far (knock on wood, lol) I haven’t broken an axle. I’ve had a Tmbr fly apart mid trick before and sure it might have taken a few marks when it did, but I can’t say I’m too upset about it. I’ve even done a forward pass, unintentionally, into the side of my pebble dashed house and it left a few scars but no breaks. I’ve heard a few knack break, but they can always be glued back together.
It’s one of the facts about our little hobby, no matter how careful we are, we are going to damage our yoyos. When you can learn to accept that idea, you’re free to enjoy the yoyo and the moments you have throwing.
It’s tough but I’d really try and advise that you don’t dwell on it too much. Get a fancy wood yoyo, throw and don’t look back!
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I just busted doing an ollie up a curb and my hip landed right on my spectra eH and it’s 100% fine! (Not that I recommend that, I was kind of surprised it wasn’t in splinters lol).
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