# Introduce Yourself! **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [October 16, 2008, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51 "2008-10-16T01:59:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 343
**Author:** ![larachan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@larachan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/larachan)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6902 "2020-11-08T19:40:25Z")
What unresponsive yo are you throwing now? ---
**Author:** ![gregoryfromearth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregoryfromearth/32/46140_2.png) [@gregoryfromearth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gregoryfromearth)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2020, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6903 "2020-11-09T02:03:39Z")
I really like my One Drop Sugar Glider (~$50), which is a little on the wide, small diameter side, so maybe not a good general suggestion. For me tricks just seem to go well on it. People here will likely suggest a [Recess First Base](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/recess-first-base-yoyo) ($20, but not available now) or [Replay Pro](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yyf-replay-pro-yoyo?variant=27559879816) ($16) for a first unresponsive. Both are plastic, and I’ve not played either. (I started with a One Star, but pretty quickly found I prefer metal yoyos.) There are others better suited to guide you. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6904 "2020-11-09T02:13:43Z")
I’ve owned loads of First Bases, I like them a lot, and I give em away to new players a lot, too. Down to a single glitter one, currently. Replay pro is also nice, it’s more powerful and might be better for someone starting unresponsive straightaway compared to the First Base. > [@larachan](#): > > Hi there! Reacquainting myself w responsive yo-yos (it’s been 30 years) and dabbling in the unresponsive world. Mind blown! Welcome back to yoyos! Similar to @gregoryfromearth, I picked them up just a couple years ago (early 2018) after not touching a yoyo since the Yomega Brain days. ---
**Author:** ![commnsnse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/commnsnse/32/108061_2.png) [@commnsnse](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/commnsnse)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6905 "2020-11-11T03:28:03Z")
Hi Everyone! I’m Nowel coming here from Vancouver. Excited to be a part of the community! I used to throw all the time, until I lost pretty much all my yoyos on a flight home after spending a year away. But now I’m back. It’s been about four years, so there’s been a bit of a re-learning curve, but I’m excited to be throwing again. I also have more money now that I’m working, so I’ve been kinda going all out with buying new throws. Might see me on the BST soon… ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2020, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6906 "2020-11-11T03:40:17Z")
Welcome to ya from Pennsylvania in the USA. What are you throwing and what are you looking for in the BST? ---
**Author:** ![commnsnse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/commnsnse/32/108061_2.png) [@commnsnse](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/commnsnse)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6907 "2020-11-11T03:52:48Z")
Thanks! I haven’t been able to put down the Garret. When I got back and saw that Jensen and Charles had made their own company I had to check it out. So far it’s exceeded my expectations. As for BST I’m looking for more A-RT (already in love with the brand), but mostly some classic CLYW stuff (Chief, Summit, etc.). All the stuff I wanted but couldn’t afford as a kid! ---
**Author:** ![teddy\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@teddy\_j](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/teddy_j)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6908 "2020-11-11T12:56:13Z")
Hey y’all. I have been throwing for a few months now but I am just getting on these boards. I look forward to getting to know you all! ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6909 "2020-11-11T13:04:03Z")
Welcome aboard. Tell us what your throwing. We love to see pics! ---
**Author:** ![teddy\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@teddy\_j](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/teddy_j)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6910 "2020-11-11T14:27:25Z")
Thank you! I will get pictures up soon. I like CLYWs and A-RTs mostly, but I am definitely in an exploring phase mood! ---
**Author:** ![Killawatts1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/killawatts1/32/108410_2.png) [@Killawatts1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Killawatts1)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6911 "2020-11-11T15:16:11Z")
What up yoyo people? Dan here from Ontario Canada. I did a lot of responsive yoyoing when I was in my late teens/early twenties (about 15 years ago). 38 now and 5 weeks into throwing again and the world of unresponsive play (a lot has changed!). I am a bit of a serial hobbiest… I jump from thing to thing and love to collect/try everything to see what all the hype is about. Currently 30+ throws strong in my collection with about 7 of those still in the mail. So far really digging one drop and CLYW throws. Of the throws I have I think I enjoy organics the most (OD Overture probably being my favorite at the moment). As far as trick progression is concerned I’m able to do the mach 5/cold fusion/barrel rolls cleanly and consistently. Currently working on reverse barrel rolls and combos including flips. Really enjoying my re-introduction and taking my time to get consistent with different tricks. I’ll be hanging around here a lot as with Covid going on I spend a LOT of time on my computer. ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6912 "2020-11-15T22:26:04Z")
Hi my name is Rob. I think I started with yo-yos around 1986 playing Duncan’s. I was in a couple competitions and even won a trophy with Don Duncan Jr’s signature. I was a big fan of Tom Kuhn yo-yos, and still think they are some of the most beautiful and well made yo-yos ever made. I just started playing a little again recently and ordered a One Drop Deep State off yo-yo expert and found the forum. I’ll let you know what I think of it when I get it. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/4/7/f47d80813da5b393fea6ff9f9d10cd4a5cd6a008.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/d/1/4d1e1aa06f5c76a7fe3d6e3d4a3291c6da74e202.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![gregoryfromearth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregoryfromearth/32/46140_2.png) [@gregoryfromearth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gregoryfromearth)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6913 "2020-11-15T22:49:47Z")
What a great trophy! Like you, and many of us, I returned recently (2018) after a long break from responsive play. I also got a Deep State as one of my early throws on return, and found it to be a great bridge between my past enjoyment of yoyo, and modern unresponsive play. I still really love it, and hope you do too! ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2020, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6914 "2020-11-15T23:01:50Z")
That describes exactly what I was hoping it would be like. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6915 "2020-11-16T20:15:20Z")
Just got my One Drop Deep State. I ordered it on Friday after 5pm and received it today (the following Monday)! Super fast service. Thank you yo-yo expert. The deep state is amazing. I don’t have any experience with a good quality modern unresponsive yo-yo, but this is the smoothest longest spinning yo-yo I’ve ever played with. And it is more responsive than I thought it would be, but it still sleeps really well. Well worth it. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/4/a/b4a4ce837f99d101b28e8d6d21f0aae997b20bde.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6916 "2020-11-16T20:51:11Z")
Amazing way to get back to yoyoing, I hope you enjoy your journey. ---
**Author:** ![AetherWeaver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/65b543/32.png) [@AetherWeaver](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AetherWeaver)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6917 "2020-11-18T20:55:43Z")
Hi, I’m Andy. I’m from Boulder, Colorado. I’ve been playing with yo-yos off and on since I was maybe 5 years old. Since that was over three decades ago, I learned mainly on classic fixed axle responsive yo-yos.(string tricks and looping) My first was a no-brand wooden Imperial-style model with a picture of Snoopy on the side I got as a birthday present. I also found some early Duncan Imperials in my parents’ junk drawer and played with them all through my childhood. The first one I bought myself was a Tom Kuhn No-Jive 3-in-1. I started getting back into yo-yos a couple years ago by way of an interest in begleri and other skilltoys. I’m learning unresponsive but haven’t got many tricks under my belt aside from the bind. I am learning some modern fixed-axle tricks, too. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6918 "2020-11-18T21:08:57Z")
Welcome to our little yoyo world. I live in Pennsylvania and it’s below freezing. I’m glad you joined us! ---
**Author:** ![SoCalYoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ad7895/32.png) [@SoCalYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SoCalYoyo)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6919 "2020-12-09T00:00:28Z")
Used to love Yo’ing back in the day- Zany Brainy demo days, Golden Apple, all the good SoCal stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Cmac](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cmac/32/111654_2.png) [@Cmac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmac)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6920 "2020-12-12T16:46:10Z")
Welcome ---
**Author:** ![Roy\_Dodge](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/roy_dodge/32/99408_2.png) [@Roy\_Dodge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Roy_Dodge)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6921 "2020-12-12T19:45:04Z")
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