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 new signature yo-yo the PREVAIL! (Available Friday 12pm - 05/01)
It all happens tomorrow Thursday April 30th 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 Prevail!
Deadline: Thursday, April 30th at 11:59AM EST
How stoked are you to have your first signature throw? What was the process of coming up with it like?
What’s your favorite memory from a Yoyo contest? Either as an attendee or a competitor
In the Facebook comments Paul Han mentioned you might be a lakers fan due to the purple and yellow colorway. Was that intentional? If so did you think you might offend east coast players particularly ones in and around Boston? Totally asking for a friend not for anyone affiliated with Yoyoexpert.
Hi Katie and Eric! 
My question for Katie is: what do you think is an important component that young/less experienced yoyoers often miss when starting out competing? Also I know you often teach and mentor many players, so what do you think about the switch from sport to pro? What is the most effective way to make that jump?
You can choose one of them haha :)))
thank you!! -Shterna
What do oyu think about the band I Prevail?
Congratulations on your signature yoyo Katie! 
My question is: How much has your life changed or been shaped through yoyoing competitively, and from becoming a National Champion?
What’s your favorite part of going to a contest? Like when you think of past contests you’ve gone to or participated in what stands out in your mind.
How did you get started yo-yoing? First yo-yo?
How did you prepare your kids so well for Cal states? Also thank you for signing my yoyo. Also who has been the most influential person in your yoyo career that has helped you Improve as a yoyo player.
Which of your freestyles are you the most proud of?
What is your favorite element to incorporate into a trick? What element was that hardest to learn for you at the beginning?
How has your play style evolved over time? Do you take inspiration from any other players?
Favorite post completion meal?
How did you start yoyoing? What inspired you to want to start yoyoing?
Hi Katie, it’s Jeff! I know it’s been awhile, but I’m curious how gifted some of the kids you’ve been training are compared to when you trained me. With some of the stuff I’ve seen, I’m sure they blew right passed me just like you did XD Can’t express enough how proud I am of you, look forward to seeing your continuous success <3
What was the trick you landed and made you realise " Hey, I am good at this!"?
Thought process that went into designing your signature yoyo?
Katie…. If you were next up on stage at a major Contest, and you were very thirsty, and you mentioned that out loud >>> and 2 people extended their hands towards you: one with a Classic Coke with Cane sugar, and the other with a can of Pepsi, sweetened with High Fructose sugar>>>
Which would you reach for?
Hello Katie! Owen Here!
My question is what is your practice schedule and how do you hold yourself accountable to it?
