# How good should you be before you compete? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Contests, Clubs, and Events\ **Created:** [March 27, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273 "2009-03-27T18:32:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YoYoGuy66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/258eb7/32.png) [@YoYoGuy66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoGuy66)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/1 "2009-03-27T18:32:46Z")
I was wondering about how good you should be before you compete? Can anyone give me a rough estimate or answer? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![EvanB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90ced4/32.png) [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/2 "2009-03-27T19:03:55Z")
> [@Connor](#): > > I was wondering about how good you should be before you compete? Can anyone give me a rough estimate or answer? > > Thanks! Well, depends, If it’s a school talent show- you can do anything, If its state-- Depends on the amount and skill of others, but i’d say around expert ``` -Evan ``` ---
**Author:** ![YoYoGuy66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/258eb7/32.png) [@YoYoGuy66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoGuy66)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/3 "2009-03-27T19:55:36Z")
Cool thanks! Yes, its at state. ---
**Author:** ![yo\_shi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo_shi/32/8_2.png) [@yo\_shi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo_shi)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/4 "2009-03-27T20:29:47Z")
I wouldn’t say expert! Most state contests (which one is it?) have other divisions than the freestyle divisions. What about a Sport Ladder? That’s a perfect way to start competing; not too stressful and you get to hang out more with the other yo-yoers. ~yo! shi! ---
**Author:** ![EvanB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90ced4/32.png) [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/5 "2009-03-27T21:21:22Z")
> [@yo\_shi](#): > > I wouldn’t say expert! Most state contests (which one is it?) have other divisions than the freestyle divisions. What about a Sport Ladder? That’s a perfect way to start competing; not too stressful and you get to hang out more with the other yo-yoers. > > ~yo! shi! Like expert on the Trick Section- The hardest trick on most ladders is Black Hops and Spirit bomb. -Evan ---
**Author:** ![YoYoGuy66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/258eb7/32.png) [@YoYoGuy66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoGuy66)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/6 "2009-03-27T21:38:28Z")
> [@yo\_shi](#): > > I wouldn’t say expert! Most state contests (which one is it?) have other divisions than the freestyle divisions. What about a Sport Ladder? That’s a perfect way to start competing; not too stressful and you get to hang out more with the other yo-yoers. > > ~yo! shi! North Carolina States. ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/7 "2009-03-27T21:45:52Z")
Depends on what place you want to get. If you want to have fun, and do whatever, at least have a good variety of tricks mastered. If you want to be in top 5-10, chances are you are done with this site when it comes to learning. You should have a lot of skill under your belt. But for the most part, have fun. ---
**Author:** ![ATLyoyohitman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5daacb/32.png) [@ATLyoyohitman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ATLyoyohitman)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/8 "2009-03-27T22:30:07Z")
im goin to north carolina states. C U THERE!!! ;D ---
**Author:** ![Batryn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/batryn/32/78_2.png) [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/9 "2009-03-27T22:40:47Z")
Kinda related… I’m thinking of going to the talent show, but I can’t do enough tricks!!! What are some audience appreciated tricks? ---
**Author:** ![EvanB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90ced4/32.png) [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/10 "2009-03-27T22:43:47Z")
> [@Batryn](#): > > Kinda related… I’m thinking of going to the talent show, but I can’t do enough tricks!!! What are some audience appreciated tricks? HaHa, ok, start with some east tricks for fun-- So like have 2 songs, the first is like slow and kinda lame while you do lame rock the baby tricks, and then switch to the second song and do awesome cold fusion tricks. You can do 1 trick like 10 times, just disguised. Some big fan tricks are boingy-e-boing, Eli Hops, Boomerang, any fast tricks, and the best-- WHIPS!!! ---
**Author:** ![Batryn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/batryn/32/78_2.png) [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/11 "2009-03-27T22:44:44Z")
Thanks… except I can’t do boing-e-boing, and I need protection for boomerang. ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/12 "2009-03-27T22:51:22Z")
having run the past 2 nc states, i say COMPETE!!! DO IT!!! PRESSURE!!! seriously, nc states this year will not be a huge contest, and i encourage ANYONE going to compete in something. if you’re not up for doing a freestyle, definitely do sport ladder. it’s not about winning so much as supporting the scene, the contest, and each other. the nc crew are a positive bunch, and no one’s gonna think about slamming you if you choke. AND we’re going to have a ton of nice prizes (thanks andré!) ---
**Author:** ![YoYoGuy66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/258eb7/32.png) [@YoYoGuy66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoGuy66)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/13 "2009-03-27T22:51:58Z")
> [@Batryn](#): > > Thanks… except I can’t do boing-e-boing, and I need protection for boomerang. People really like Gyro FLop ---
**Author:** ![EvanB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90ced4/32.png) [@EvanB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanB)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/14 "2009-03-27T22:54:12Z")
> [@Batryn](#): > > Thanks… except I can’t do boing-e-boing, and I need protection for boomerang. Anything looks magical… -Evan ---
**Author:** ![Batryn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/batryn/32/78_2.png) [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2009, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/15 "2009-03-27T23:03:49Z")
A sleeper ---
**Author:** ![agentsac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@agentsac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/agentsac)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/16 "2009-03-28T00:09:49Z")
i’ll be at nc states too. i’ve never competed before but i’m going to try the ladder. i plan on losing and having fun. if you want to try the ladder then make sure you check out the tricklist. [http://www.nationalyoyo.org/nyyl/nyyl\_tricklists.htm](http://www.nationalyoyo.org/nyyl/nyyl_tricklists.htm) ---
**Author:** ![YoYoGuy66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/258eb7/32.png) [@YoYoGuy66](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoGuy66)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/17 "2009-03-28T00:19:39Z")
> [@agentsac](#): > > i’ll be at nc states too. i’ve never competed before but i’m going to try the ladder. i plan on losing and having fun. if you want to try the ladder then make sure you check out the tricklist. > > [http://www.nationalyoyo.org/nyyl/nyyl\_tricklists.htm](http://www.nationalyoyo.org/nyyl/nyyl_tricklists.htm) Sweet! Im gonna try the Ladder too, Looks like we have each other as compitition! Lets keep in touch! ---
**Author:** ![phiz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecb155/32.png) [@phiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phiz)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/18 "2009-03-28T01:21:42Z")
I’m going to try to go to North Carolina, too. When you compete in the Ladder, do you have to get the yoyo back to your hand? With a snap? -phiz ---
**Author:** ![yo\_shi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo_shi/32/8_2.png) [@yo\_shi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo_shi)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/19 "2009-03-28T01:33:58Z")
> [@Connor](#): > > > [@agentsac](#): > > > > i’ll be at nc states too. i’ve never competed before but i’m going to try the ladder. i plan on losing and having fun. if you want to try the ladder then make sure you check out the tricklist. > > > > [http://www.nationalyoyo.org/nyyl/nyyl\_tricklists.htm](http://www.nationalyoyo.org/nyyl/nyyl_tricklists.htm) > > Sweet! Im gonna try the Ladder too, Looks like we have each other as compitition! Lets keep in touch! Nice! Good luck to both of you. I sooo wish I could be there. =] @Batryn: What tricks do people think of when they hear the word “yo-yo”. I’m sure whatever you do will amaze them. You could just get away with Walk the Dogs, Around the Worlds, Rock the Baby’s and whatever else you have. Start right from the basics and work your way up to wherever you are. It’s about the presentation though, make sure you show that you’re having fun! ~yo! shi! ---
**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2009, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273/20 "2009-03-28T01:41:59Z")
im planning to go to the socal contest in 2010 [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-good-should-you-be-before-you-compete/1273.md?page=2)