# Katie Thompson LIVE CHAT & GIVEAWAY! - Tuesday - 06/03 -5pm PST / 8pm ET **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 27, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967 "2025-05-27T19:14:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertEric](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexperteric/32/602379_2.png) [@YoYoExpertEric](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertEric)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/1 "2025-05-27T19:14:31Z")
![Katie-Thompson-LIVE-CHAT](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/a/b/0ab718abc86f3f4ee61a2b70942ca5595f85bc16.jpeg) I will be hosting a LIVE CHAT on Instagram (@yoyoexpert) - with the Women’s U.S. National Champion, Katie Thompson (@Yo-yoislife ) to talk about her yo-yo journey and what comps she is planning on going to next! It all happens next Tuesday June 3rd at 8PM EST / 5PM PST **YYE Giveaway** : Submit a question you’d like to ask Katie! One random question will be chosen to win a **[YoYoFactory Mega Monster](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/megamonster-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?_pos=1&_sid=4c9d26427&_ss=r&variant=44146547294398)**. 🕒 Deadline: Sunday, June 1st at 11:59PM EST ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/2 "2025-05-27T19:43:08Z")
I’m curious what string she uses, and if there’s string she prefers when NOT competing. ---
**Author:** ![DaddyOldBeard](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/daddyoldbeard/32/608841_2.png) [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/3 "2025-05-27T19:50:39Z")
What yo-yo do you use on stage? Do you use the same one as back up or just what you have? ---
**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 27, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/4 "2025-05-27T19:51:18Z")
What’s a hobbit/activity you like to do that’s not yoyo? ---
**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:** [May 28, 2025, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/5 "2025-05-28T11:55:36Z")
what unique challenges do you face as a woman in yoyo and what could we do better as men in yoyo? ---
**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 28, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/6 "2025-05-28T12:06:26Z")
What is your process for preparing to compete? ---
**Author:** ![dragonfruitea](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dragonfruitea/32/274671_2.png) [@dragonfruitea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dragonfruitea)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/7 "2025-05-28T13:50:47Z")
What woild you say is your “autopilot” trick? Or in other words, whats a trick that you catch yourself doing mindlessly? ---
**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:** [May 28, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/8 "2025-05-28T14:01:31Z")
What’s you favorite trick right now? ---
**Author:** ![Tshou](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tshou/32/611160_2.png) [@Tshou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tshou)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/9 "2025-05-28T14:44:19Z")
favorite pre yoyo competition meal ? haha ---
**Author:** ![spin-clicker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spin-clicker/32/265555_2.png) [@spin-clicker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spin-clicker)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/10 "2025-05-28T16:46:21Z")
What’s your process for creating new tricks? ---
**Author:** ![JosiahR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/josiahr/32/251027_2.png) [@JosiahR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JosiahR)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/11 "2025-05-28T18:52:38Z")
What’s your all time favorite Yoyo color wave? ---
**Author:** ![Nootnewt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nootnewt/32/596881_2.png) [@Nootnewt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nootnewt)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/12 "2025-05-29T15:44:11Z")
What is the freestyle you’re most proud of ---
**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, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/13 "2025-05-29T23:23:05Z")
do you do any other styles of yoyoing besides for 1a and if so what is it ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/14 "2025-05-29T23:38:40Z")
What’s your go-to “mindless trick”? Like, you pick up a new YoYo, what trick are you throwing? ---
**Author:** ![dragonfruitea](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dragonfruitea/32/274671_2.png) [@dragonfruitea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dragonfruitea)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2025, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/15 "2025-05-30T23:04:42Z")
> [@dragonfruitea](#): > > What woild you say is your “autopilot” trick? Or in other words, whats a trick that you catch yourself doing mindlessly? great minds think alike lol ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertEric](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexperteric/32/602379_2.png) [@YoYoExpertEric](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertEric)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/16 "2025-06-02T18:02:19Z")
Extending the deadline to midnight ET tonight for others to have a chance to win! 🙂 See you guys Tuesday! ---
**Author:** ![Ithrowtheyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ithrowtheyo/32/624990_2.png) [@Ithrowtheyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ithrowtheyo)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/17 "2025-06-02T18:37:42Z")
Favorite string? ---
**Author:** ![Jayce](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jayce/32/598477_2.png) [@Jayce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jayce)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/18 "2025-06-02T18:48:41Z")
If you could create your perfect yoyo, what would you say is your ideal specs would be? ---
**Author:** ![SleeperHit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9dc877/32.png) [@SleeperHit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SleeperHit)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/19 "2025-06-02T22:30:03Z")
Have you found yoyo to converge with your other interests? ---
**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:** [June 2, 2025, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967/20 "2025-06-02T22:45:37Z")
Do you have a favorite memory in yoyo? If so what is it? Who is your favorite competitor? Why? Who is your best yoyo friend? What makes them a good yoyo friend? What is your favorite trick that **doesn’t** score very well/at all? What is your favorite trick that **does** score well? What factor matters least to you in competition? (bearing, string, glove, yoyo, song, ect.) What trick do you enjoy teaching the most? [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-giveaway-tuesday-06-03-5pm-pst-8pm-et/425967.md?page=2)