# IronArm: trick successes and other discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\ **Created:** [October 22, 2013, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437 "2013-10-22T14:41:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/1 "2013-10-22T14:41:50Z")
Zorro would like to keep the original thread “clean”, so I guess if we want to yap, we can make a separate thread… I’d rather see it all in one, but I do like a good yap. Previous discussion: yooldman: > [@](#): > > Magic Drop & Shockwave > > Missed the Magic Drop by: > failed string rejection: 24 times > wrong/too many strings: 31 times > lose the string from my NTH on the Shockwave:  12 times > missed trapeze: 2 times GregP: > [@](#): > > Man, I missed a few, too. The funny (yet, actually expected) thing is that I was groaning afterwards, “this stupid trick” and my wife asked which one. I told her and then had to demonstrate. Repeated 4 times without a tilt or loss of spin. > > So, when it “counted” I was sucking. But it worked out to be pretty good practice. Wink My Magic Drop has improved! > > Nothing to see here… just a glorified timer, really. The lighting is appalling because of the “glorified timer” thing. It’s even worse than I intended, but what’s done is done! Took me 2:37 from first throw to last catch. > > [http://youtu.be/ErSGT2-w37Q](http://youtu.be/ErSGT2-w37Q) – WRT to the Eli Hops later today… 200… man. I don’t usually use a glove, but I’mma find a pair of “Magic Mitts” for this one! ---
**Author:** ![stuarttw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@stuarttw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stuarttw)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/2 "2013-10-22T15:24:02Z")
I think I’ll wear two gloves on one hand. :-\ ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/3 "2013-10-22T15:25:50Z")
> [@stuarttw](#): > > I think I’ll wear two gloves on one hand. :-\ If the first pair gets burned through somewhere after 100, you should be good with the second pair already in place as a backup! :wink: ---
**Author:** ![midnightyoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de053/32.png) [@midnightyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/midnightyoyo)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/4 "2013-10-22T15:29:13Z")
i would suggest gloves made of diamond :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Legyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legyoyo/32/995_2.png) [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/5 "2013-10-22T16:15:41Z")
So wait, the ironarm’s still going? I thought it was locked… Also, I got the magic drops done in 1:57 (one minute, fifty-seven seconds). But I didn’t know where to put it XD ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/6 "2013-10-22T16:30:56Z")
> [@Legyoyo](#): > > So wait, the ironarm’s still going? I thought it was locked… > > Also, I got the magic drops done in 1:57 (one minute, fifty-seven seconds). But I didn’t know where to put it XD Okay, well, seeing that you did not know what to do, I will count this score. BTW, here is a link to the contest page (with results and contest lists, times, etc.): > **[IronArm Contest - The Challenge Saga Continues!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,67862.0.html)** > > WE’RE BACK AND GOING AGAIN! Welcome back to the IronArm Contest returning from a 2 day stop. We are completing starting over with a new system that will be a little harder but it won’t take long for you all to get used to it. For right now, anybody... ---
**Author:** ![yooldman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yooldman/32/1213_2.png) [@yooldman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yooldman)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/7 "2013-10-22T16:46:48Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > WRT to the Eli Hops later today… 200… man. I don’t usually use a glove, but I’mma find a pair of “Magic Mitts” for this one! No glove for me. This soft polyester string can’t do a bit of damage to my cotton-toughened fingers. Eli Hops practice has been going very well today. I won’t have a top time, but I should at least be able to do them :). I’m really enjoying this contest. It’s making me practice stuff I’ve been neglecting. I bet I did more Magic Drops yesterday than I have in the last year. Same with Eli Hops today. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/8 "2013-10-22T16:49:41Z")
There are two different trick ladder versions of Eli Hops: with 50% extension, or with 100% (hands must touch). Since it seems we have liberty to do either, I’ll be doing 50% extension (well, generally a bit more, but you get the idea). Just fair warning to all competitors. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![stuarttw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@stuarttw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stuarttw)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/9 "2013-10-22T17:18:20Z")
I’m assuming you have to touch hands? If i get through my second glove i’ll just push my first glove up a little so there aren’t any spots where i can get string burn. So happy i tied for first. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/10 "2013-10-22T17:32:26Z")
> [@stuarttw](#): > > I’m assuming you have to touch hands? If i get through my second glove i’ll just push my first glove up a little so there aren’t any spots where i can get string burn. So happy i tied for first. No, I checked with Zorro. If you’re used to touching hands, there’s nothing stopping you. But you can also do the 50% extension (which in general is what I’ll be doing). ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/11 "2013-10-22T17:51:31Z")
> [@yooldman](#): > > No glove for me. This soft polyester string can’t do a bit of damage to my cotton-toughened fingers. Eli Hops practice has been going very well today. I won’t have a top time, but I should at least be able to do them :). > > I’m really enjoying this contest. It’s making me practice stuff I’ve been neglecting. I bet I did more Magic Drops yesterday than I have in the last year. Same with Eli Hops today. Thank you so much for the support. I am really glad that you all are enjoying yourselves and being challenged. I have been doing a lot of Magic Drops lately but that is because I am new to them and I want to perfect the. and… > [@GregP](#): > > No, I checked with Zorro. If you’re used to touching hands, there’s nothing stopping you. But you can also do the 50% extension (which in general is what I’ll be doing). This is correct. Thank you GregP. You may do Eli Hops in any fashion really. You can go straight up, out to the side, touch your hands, 50% up, etc. Hope you have fun tonight. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/12 "2013-10-22T18:44:07Z")
Saw the rest of the events… I suppose I have a few days to learn Sewing Machines and Cold Fusion. I can sort of do Cold Fusion (I will need to remind myself, mind you) but I fail at the really slick-looking “swoosh, swoosh!” at the beginning. I’ll have to settle for at least getting the elements done. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![stuarttw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@stuarttw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stuarttw)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/13 "2013-10-22T19:10:45Z")
> [@Zorro](#): > > Thank you so much for the support. I am really glad that you all are enjoying yourselves and being challenged. > I have been doing a lot of Magic Drops lately but that is because I am new to them and I want to perfect the. > > and… > This is correct. Thank you GregP. You may do Eli Hops in any fashion really. You can go straight up, out to the side, touch your hands, 50% up, etc. Hope you have fun tonight. Wow, that’ll make it a lot quicker ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/14 "2013-10-22T19:14:56Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > Saw the rest of the events… I suppose I have a few days to learn Sewing Machines and Cold Fusion. I can sort of do Cold Fusion (I will need to remind myself, mind you) but I fail at the really slick-looking “swoosh, swoosh!” at the beginning. I’ll have to settle for at least getting the elements done. :wink: That is all that matters. It doesn’t have to be quick to count, just correct. But, if you can do it fast, then you are in for some more luck. Maybe you can win everything else so it doesn’t matter whether you get last or not in the contest. ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/15 "2013-10-22T20:44:35Z")
I’m entering this thing late! BE SCARED! I came a day late so I’m down to 7 points but hopefully I can still win this thing :wink: I can do Eli hops crazy fast, I have a super soft string so I don’t need gloves ;D Phillip, watch out! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/16 "2013-10-22T20:52:16Z")
andy, you’re only 1 point behind people who actually competed. I’m sure you’ll be fine. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/17 "2013-10-22T20:57:02Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > andy, you’re only 1 point behind people who actually competed. I’m sure you’ll be fine. :wink: 1st is gonna be a battle though! I’m sure Phillip’s gonna be hitting 1st-3rds everyday, I’m just glad logi’s in on this xD ---
**Author:** ![midnightyoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de053/32.png) [@midnightyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/midnightyoyo)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/18 "2013-10-22T21:03:22Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > 1st is gonna be a battle though! I’m sure Phillip’s gonna be hitting 1st-3rds everyday, I’m just glad logi’s in on this xD you all have forgotten that I will take all of you down (i may or may not be able to do 50 eli hops in two seconds :wink: ) ---
**Author:** ![stuarttw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@stuarttw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stuarttw)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/19 "2013-10-22T22:10:27Z")
What’s all this a bout philip? I’m beating him ??? ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437/20 "2013-10-22T22:20:45Z")
> [@stuarttw](#): > > What’s all this a bout philip? I’m beating him ??? He did very well on the first few challenges before Zorro had to reset everything [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ironarm-trick-successes-and-other-discussion/60437.md?page=2)