# General Yoyo Thoughts **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [August 20, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204 "2019-08-20T20:58:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 130
**Author:** ![Jace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jace/32/255928_2.png) [@Jace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jace)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2599 "2024-10-29T11:21:53Z")
Since getting back into throwing in about 2018-2020, I’ve thrown more all year around this year, than any other year (if that makes sense lmao). ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2600 "2024-10-29T11:23:54Z")
I’m pretty sure I have thrown more in the past month or two than I even may have when I first got into it in the 90’s lol ---
**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:** [October 29, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2601 "2024-10-29T14:41:50Z")
As a collector there is a difference. I buy yoyos to try and “Save” that fit my niche. I am not necessarily looking for the end all be all design. With this though, I have also learned what my preference is in the yoyos I play. Another interesting lesson learned is that opinions change; For some reason as my skill increases, yoyos I didnt care for become fun and interesting. ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2602 "2024-10-29T17:08:05Z")
> [@Albertino](#): > > Some people tend to get over fixated on the yoyos themselves and not on the game, they keep giving the fault to yoyos to the lack of their skills and jump from one product to the other or get so much into shapes trying to find a grail (that it doesnt exist) to do better horizontal or tech or whatever. I don’t think this is the pattern that you are describing(?), but occasionally I buy a yo-yo because I think it will suit some type of trick better than others (e.g. Panorama/Diorama or Chopsticks/Chobi Gorilla). I find that these have made me a better player because they are optimized in a way that removes some frustration from learning specific techniques, and once I am comfortable with them I can the adapt the progress to other yo-yos. > [@Pun1sh3R](#): > > Another interesting lesson learned is that opinions change; For some reason as my skill increases, yoyos I didnt care for become fun and interesting. I never sell yo-yos just because it is a hassle, but a side effect is that I can pick up a yo-yo that I bought years ago and realize it is so much better than I first thought. > [@GTDropKnot](#): > > Why care? Isn’t that better for the health of the hobby than people buying less yoyos? Yeah, I don’t see any downside other than potentially running out of room to store them. ---
**Author:** ![YoyoGeezer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeezer/32/755_2.png) [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2603 "2024-10-30T00:32:38Z")
Our organization has targeted you for intensive American consumer behavior re-education. Expect our knock at your door in the very near future. When our associates arrive please remain calm so they can safely get you the help you so desperately need. Your cooperation in resolving this potentially subversive behavior is greatly appreciated 🙂 /s ---
**Author:** ![Mooky](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mooky/32/231674_2.png) [@Mooky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mooky)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2604 "2024-10-30T02:53:59Z")
One can over consume, one can over fixate, yet; I’ve never seen anyone be accused of over **spreading** the yo-yo… :thinking: ---
**Author:** ![crackout](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crackout/32/44608_2.png) [@crackout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crackout)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2605 "2024-10-30T13:08:46Z")
Buying more yoyos won’t necessarily make you a better player but surely a happier one. ---
**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2606 "2024-10-30T13:22:29Z")
Speaking of which… Where is the Alpha?! ---
**Author:** ![crackout](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crackout/32/44608_2.png) [@crackout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crackout)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2607 "2024-10-30T13:42:52Z")
We sent the drop info mail an hour ago to the mailing list. 🙂 If you weren’t subscribed but want one, send an email to [info@ilyy.de](mailto:info@ilyy.de). ---
**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2608 "2024-10-30T13:46:44Z")
Caught in my spam, good thing I asked 😅 ---
**Author:** ![mable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mable/32/194074_2.png) [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2609 "2025-04-16T19:27:18Z")
Kinda surprised I never had this realization before, but by coincidence I had left some yoyos sitting out in the sun before I want to remove the pads on them. And when I finally got around to taking out the pads, it was the cleanest pad removal I’ve ever done. It seemed like the adhesive on the pads being warmed up really helped with having a clean removal, there was no residue at all left behind. I’m gonna keep this in mind any time I need to rip out pads in the future. ---
**Author:** ![megachicken289](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/megachicken289/32/260130_2.png) [@megachicken289](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/megachicken289)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2610 "2025-04-16T20:02:16Z")
Might be able to achieve the same effect in less time with a heat gun, if you’re one of the lucky ones to have one around (I still need to buy myself one) ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2611 "2025-04-16T20:56:32Z")
Just toss it in the microwave don’t do that, or do, I’m not your mom. ---
**Author:** ![megachicken289](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/megachicken289/32/260130_2.png) [@megachicken289](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/megachicken289)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2612 "2025-04-16T21:36:28Z")
![the-simpsons-mr-burns](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/0/a/a0a952c71b843fe1a069dfa958031cf888141117.gif) Finally been given permission to put metal in the microwave ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2613 "2025-04-16T21:46:45Z")
tbf you always have been able to. heck the screen inside is metal. its actually fine as long as there are no sharp edges on the metal. it all depends on how it reflects the microwaves :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2614 "2025-04-16T22:02:15Z")
I don’t remember that episode of will it microwave. Edit It was “is it okay to microwave this?” I miss that series. Peak YouTube… ---
**Author:** ![aderan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aderan/32/628562_2.png) [@aderan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aderan)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2615 "2025-04-16T22:05:09Z")
> [@megachicken289](#): > > Might be able to achieve the same effect in less time with a heat gun, if you’re one of the lucky ones to have one around (I still need to buy myself one) The heat gun method works wonders! Whenever I get a new throw with less than desirable response the pads come off easy with little to no mess. You can get a rather cheap one for $15-20ish or honestly a hair dryer would do the job too. ---
**Author:** ![zeteczx3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zeteczx3/32/609318_2.png) [@zeteczx3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zeteczx3)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2616 "2025-04-16T22:15:12Z")
You just unlocked a memory in the back of my brain, I used to watch those guys all the time 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![bigstupidbees](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bigstupidbees/32/210638_2.png) [@bigstupidbees](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigstupidbees)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2617 "2025-04-16T22:22:24Z")
I’ll try my hair dryer next time I remove some pads! I always just use a wooden stick/stake (idk they come with the gnat traps I bought forever ago) and brute force scrape them out :joy: This sounds much easier! ---
**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:** [April 16, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/2618 "2025-04-16T22:55:41Z")
Just douse it in lighter fluid and burn that sucker out…. Don’t just douse it in lighter fluid and burn the sucker out. 🤣🤣 [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204.md?page=129) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204.md?page=131)