# 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:** 374
**Author:** ![Domsurfs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b77776/32.png) [@Domsurfs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domsurfs)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7555 "2022-07-18T08:21:15Z")
Yoyo expert yoyo friends. Strings from monkey finger and zipline. Some weird Chinese online shop called open china cart. Yoyo sam and yoyo yo . Ilike trying to find different online sources to see what they have to offer. I find shipping is a real killer cost wise and lumits what i get ---
**Author:** ![Domsurfs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b77776/32.png) [@Domsurfs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domsurfs)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7556 "2022-07-18T08:23:36Z")
Sorry mate didnt mean to get you in trouble. It is a forum after all and i did ask you where you bought from. A bit over the top on political correctness on that guys behalf i feel ---
**Author:** ![Domsurfs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b77776/32.png) [@Domsurfs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domsurfs)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7557 "2022-07-18T08:26:09Z")
Mate i asked Richard where he buys from. Surely he can reply in public without censorship. R u a moderator? They havent commented on him telling me ---
**Author:** ![Domsurfs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b77776/32.png) [@Domsurfs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domsurfs)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7558 "2022-07-18T08:33:18Z")
Seems to me from my reading of posts people are naming sources of where they have purchased yoyos regularly ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7559 "2022-07-18T11:24:56Z")
Not a mod, but my take on it is that it’s the linking to other stores that’s really frowned upon, and the mods have used some automatic tools to help prevent some of that. ---
**Author:** ![BottledWater](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bottledwater/32/172376_2.png) [@BottledWater](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BottledWater)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7560 "2022-07-18T11:36:08Z")
Fair enough, I’ve seen posts where directly mentioning the store was frowned upon though, and I also think it’s a bit unclear since site guidelines state no direct links to competitor stores, plus I’m not a mod I just joined pretty recently, sorry about that ---
**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:** [July 18, 2022, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7561 "2022-07-18T12:08:46Z")
You are correct. Yoyo Expert, a yoyo store, pays to keep this forum going so not mentioning other yoyo stores (which we are all aware of) is not censorship, it’s just good etiquette. It’s a mistake a good number of us has made. Have fun everyone…we are keeping the child inside of us alive and playing with yoyos. How awesome is that?!?! ---
**Author:** ![NitroBobby916](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nitrobobby916/32/76321_2.png) [@NitroBobby916](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NitroBobby916)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7562 "2022-07-18T13:16:23Z")
Welcome to the forums! From the site’s guidelines: (quote) ### Please Don’t Advertise Other Yo-Yo Stores While this is a general Yo-Yo forum, it is officially owned and operated by YoYoExpert and that should be respected. Do not post direct links to any other on-line store that sells yo-yos. If you feel that someone needs a link to another yo-yo store or someone is asking for it, please PM them the link. Also, please avoid posting yo-yo pictures that have prominent store logos in them. (end quote) So…there you go. Posting a link is a direct violation of the rules. Advertising for another site is a violation as well. I honestly can’t see an issue with simply answering a question as long as you aren’t unnecessarily hyping/advertising another strore. To be safe though, I’d simply DM someone regarding any other site if it wasn’t a manufacturer’s site. Rules are rules. We all agreed to follow them when we signed up. Enjoy the throw kgb ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7563 "2022-07-21T00:18:24Z")
Awesome! Here are some YouTube channels with lots of yoyo reviews to help with your search: > **[Throws N' Brews](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXsvLRQuuj9NLmTzcaIe8EA/videos)** > > Throws N' Brews is a channel dedicated to all things yo-yo and beer. My name is Tom and I'll be reviewing yo-yos as I get them. Playing with other toys. Doing unboxings. Talking about yo-yos and drinking beer. I'll probably talk about the beer,... > **[Dylan Kowalski](https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanKowalski123/videos)** > > Random awesomeness. Basically I'm a random guy that has a thousand hobbies all the way from fighting and coaching mma to yoyoing. This channel you will.find product unboxing and reviews as well as all sorts of other crazy stuff. > **[Nate Martsolf](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJT5qwrkkSp_bSs5NEwcDiA/videos)** > > Yo! I’m Nate and welcome to my channel. This channel is dedicated to the art and appreciation of skill toys (mostly yoyo). You’ll discover reviews, tutorials, unboxings ... and whatever else I wish to upload. Take a look around! ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7564 "2022-07-21T00:19:54Z")
Welcome to the forums! Maybe you can take a look at the MK1 Spyglass, seems to fit what you want pretty well. It’s not a traditional organic (has a deep undercut) and is a bit smaller than full size, but I think you’ll find it enjoyable. > **[Spyglass](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/spyglass-yoyo-by-mk1?variant=41566563565758)** > > From MK1: The Spyglass is the latest yoyo design from Mk1 Yoyos, our third bimetal, and eighth release overall. It takes design inspiration from previous Mk1 releases, the Diffraction and Contact, combining them into something wholly unique in our... ---
**Author:** ![Marcel420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@Marcel420](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marcel420)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7565 "2022-07-22T18:11:04Z")
Heyo lads, its been about 12 years since I’ve been here, looking forward to taking some good photos and making some good sales and purchases! Just picked up an Aitch and a Shinobi after looking into the ‘new gen’ of hardware. Having fun again already! ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7566 "2022-07-24T01:40:09Z")
Welcome to the forums! You picked some extreme shapes to start with, very cool! ---
**Author:** ![Patoot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@Patoot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Patoot)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7567 "2022-08-01T02:00:51Z")
New middle aged dude who discovered yo-yoing during pandemic. Big fan of 0A when on video calls with camera off. Still a 1A fledgling but having a lot of fun working through the basics. Richmond VA is home. Thanks to all who posted tutorials here - they have helped a lot. ---
**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:** [August 1, 2022, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7568 "2022-08-01T02:18:40Z")
I think I’m past middle-aged, I’m 56! Welcome to the forums from Pennsylvania! ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7569 "2022-08-01T10:19:34Z")
Welcome to the forums! Check out DocPop’s 0A with counterweights! You’ll probably love it! ---
**Author:** ![basicboy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/basicboy/32/702707_2.png) [@basicboy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/basicboy)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2022, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7570 "2022-08-07T16:25:20Z")
Back once again. Started to throw in the 90s had many yoyos all basic ones then few years ago got back into it and got a yoyofactory 201 and a henry viper then kinda switched to xbox. But now im back got a pack of 2 yos today delivered and got another and strings on the way still at beginner level but with so many trick vids about will hopefully get better each day ---
**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:** [August 7, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7571 "2022-08-07T18:38:24Z")
Welcome back! I quit in the early 90’s and got back into it in the 2020 quarantine days. It’s a great time to return. No more learning from text out of a book or “yo-yo trick book” that comes with the yo-yos. 🤣 between the forum, and videos you can learn anything and there’s a endless number of tricks now. Modern yo-yos are much better on average than the old days too. It’s great to have another old school player throwing again. :yo-yo: ---
**Author:** ![TrplA3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/54ee81/32.png) [@TrplA3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TrplA3)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7572 "2022-08-08T06:25:56Z")
Hey my name is Alex and I used to be very into yo-yo-yoing back in the early 2010’s. I got back on YYE today to check out the throws for sale and decided to rejoin the forums! I still have my two favorite yo-yos from back then which are a CLYW avalanche (2.0 I think) and YYFxTurningPoint chaotic. The CLYW is a blizzard variation of the blue and gold color way that I forget the name of and the other is grey with a specked acid wash. My favorite trick is probably the one I created back then called mood organ(from “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep”). It combines a lot of my favorite elements from hops like kwijibo, string rejection, and triangles, and that thing where it goes between your thumb and index finger. ---
**Author:** ![Domsurfs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b77776/32.png) [@Domsurfs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domsurfs)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7573 "2022-08-08T09:04:28Z")
Hey am looking for the guy called yoyowen from utube any help appreciated ---
**Author:** ![T-dogthrows](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/t-dogthrows/32/216993_2.png) [@T-dogthrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/T-dogthrows)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/7574 "2022-08-08T10:37:41Z")
Hi I am Tristan and I am reporting from Massachusetts. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51.md?page=373) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51.md?page=375)