# Introduce Yourself! 2025 **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 5, 2025, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475 "2025-01-05T01:41:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![GaryPoke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/garypoke/32/615845_2.png) [@GaryPoke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GaryPoke)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/143 "2025-04-10T15:53:25Z")
Hey ya’ll Just wanted to take a moment and say hi! I’m not new to throwing, but I am new to this level of involvement. I’m currently throwing a mono-metal Wisteria that I love more everyday. I’ve also been making my own strings now for almost 6 months, been playing with 50/50 nylon poly. I’ll be creating a ISO post on the BST forums soon, so everyone sound off in the replies for interesting yo-yo’s I should try! ---
**Author:** ![GaryPoke](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/garypoke/32/615845_2.png) [@GaryPoke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GaryPoke)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/144 "2025-04-10T15:59:29Z")
Also fun story of my biggest mistake: I just recently wanted to replace my response pads on a K2 Crystal I’ve been using for responsive tricks. To remove the tacky leftovers from the pads, I went in with cotton swabs, acetone, and a dream. Imagine my chagrin when I remembered what acetone does to Polycarbonate! I was able to super glue new response pads in and it works as a responsive yoyo… for now! I’m carefully considering my next plastic yoyo, likely a OOO or Speedaholic XX. ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/145 "2025-04-10T16:09:31Z")
[https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hello-world/422801?u=atomicchessguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hello-world/422801) Welcome to the forum! ---
**Author:** ![NuroVolt7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nurovolt7/32/671908_2.png) [@NuroVolt7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NuroVolt7)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2025, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/146 "2025-04-10T19:03:06Z")
I nominate a Shooting Star. Don’t think the light weight is a negative, this thing rips! ---
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2025, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/147 "2025-04-11T01:13:14Z")
> [@GaryPoke](#): > > To remove the tacky leftovers from the pads, I went in with cotton swabs, acetone Welcome to the community! That’s an understandable (though unfortunate) mistake. I usually find a toothpick to work just fine, but for stubborn goop, a little Dawn and water are almost always a safe bet. > [@GaryPoke](#): > > I’m carefully considering my next plastic yoyo +1 for the Shooting Star. ---
**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 11, 2025, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/148 "2025-04-11T01:19:29Z")
That’s a pretty tough way to find out. I think you’ll find the Shooting Star to be much nicer than the K2. Don’t got me wrong, the K2 ain’t bad, but there are others like the Shooting Star that far more skillfully craft the plastic. I’ve gotta say the polycarbonate 000 is a sweet looking throw. ---
**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 11, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/149 "2025-04-11T01:23:15Z")
> [@GaryPoke](#): > > To remove the tacky leftovers from the pads handy tip, wd40 will remove adhesives! also permanent marker! if youve never read all the uses for wd40, you’re in for quite a ride ---
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/150 "2025-04-19T21:17:08Z")
I’ve been exploring several other online communities lately, and… let me put it this way: they’ve made me appreciate YYE all the more. From the admins & mods to the users who just joined this year, thank you all for making this forum one of the best places on the internet. ---
**Author:** ![washyjoshe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/washyjoshe/32/612061_2.png) [@washyjoshe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/washyjoshe)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/151 "2025-05-02T03:20:02Z")
if you are local to the portland area, there is a club that meets about once a month! ---
**Author:** ![Sluggo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sluggo/32/617563_2.png) [@Sluggo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sluggo)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/152 "2025-05-02T15:13:22Z")
I’m up in Seattle but might be down to make the drive on occasion! Do y’all have a discord? ---
**Author:** ![washyjoshe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/washyjoshe/32/612061_2.png) [@washyjoshe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/washyjoshe)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/153 "2025-05-02T15:25:07Z")
There is a discord, but it is _mostly_ unused because instagram is the preferred way of communicating. I was going to send you a link for the Puget sound group, but it looks like @Kaylinity already connected with ya! ---
**Author:** ![Lydia](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lydia/32/623815_2.png) [@Lydia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lydia)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/154 "2025-05-23T20:17:29Z")
Hello, my name is Lydia. I am a college student in Arkansas and have taken an interest in yo-yoing. I’ve always loved learning new skills so I quickly latched on to this hobby. I bought a Duncan Torque from a local toy store about 6 months ago and have been hooked ever since. I have a running collection of around 35 yo-yos and am always looking for cool ones to add to my collection! I’m glad to be a part of this awesome community! I’ll attach a picture of my current collection. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/c/6/fc63f3ea441d0033d388d38cf541d79462426f82.jpeg) ---
**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:** [May 23, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/155 "2025-05-23T22:26:53Z")
Awesome collection. ---
**Author:** ![NuroVolt7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nurovolt7/32/671908_2.png) [@NuroVolt7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NuroVolt7)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/156 "2025-05-24T02:36:28Z")
The best one by far is the Perplexus Rubik’s Cube ---
**Author:** ![Lydia](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lydia/32/623815_2.png) [@Lydia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lydia)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2025, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/157 "2025-05-24T03:19:09Z")
Haha yeah best throw ever ---
**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:** [May 24, 2025, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/158 "2025-05-24T16:45:08Z")
Looks like you have a nice variety going on there. Welcome to the community. 😊 ---
**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:** [May 27, 2025, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/159 "2025-05-27T01:48:18Z")
Welcome. You are among friends that feel the same way. ---
**Author:** ![yoyovirtuoso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a5b964/32.png) [@yoyovirtuoso](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyovirtuoso)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/160 "2025-05-29T21:24:47Z")
hi im new here i just started yoyoing about 4 months ago and im making great progress i have a horizon and shutter wide angle (its my favorite throw) so i now joined yoyoexpert because well everything yoyo is fun now ---
**Author:** ![yoyovirtuoso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a5b964/32.png) [@yoyovirtuoso](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyovirtuoso)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/161 "2025-05-29T21:25:48Z")
and i throw a iyoyo spire (offstring is fun) ---
**Author:** ![yoyovirtuoso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a5b964/32.png) [@yoyovirtuoso](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyovirtuoso)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself-2025/416475/162 "2025-05-29T21:31:51Z")
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