# Let's break the Shoot the Moon record together
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593
**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [January 14, 2022, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593 "2022-01-14T20:29:38Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/161 "2023-03-02T21:55:57Z")
Nice run!
Are they hiring where you work?
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/162 "2023-03-02T22:00:22Z")
thank you kevin!
at the moment we’ve got one open position, if you happen to live in southern california and are proficient in working with and designing loudspeaker systems and doing remote technical support of AV systems then send me a resume =]
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### Author:  [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/163 "2023-03-02T22:01:29Z")
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57UfQTozv6o)
Polo is just doing it off of an intentional snag here, what a legend
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [March 2, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/164 "2023-03-02T22:02:32Z")
i’ve tried to work that into unresponsive combos and getting the snag to hit the right spot is hard lol
edit: the unresponsive STM, not the sick laceration tower after lol
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### Author:  [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)
#### Post date: [March 6, 2023, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/165 "2023-03-06T07:06:40Z")
Truly legendary. I want to be able to do that one day.
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### Author:  [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)
#### Post date: [March 16, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/166 "2023-03-16T12:58:57Z")
This trick is so elusive, even after all the practice I still don’t haven’t figured out the best way to set it up. So far 20 seems to be my best, I have done it a few times, but lots of attempts fall apart around 4 or 5.
I was never into looping tricks so maybe it is just a lack of experience, but it seems like everything has to be perfect for it to work, the string, the response, the weight of the yo-yo and the shape (forget trying on an imperial, maybe 2 clean reps).
Anyways it’s a good thing I have a high tolerance for fail. I think juggling reprogrammed my brain.
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [March 16, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/167 "2023-03-16T20:13:55Z")
> [@kevinm](#):
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> lots of attempts fall apart around 4 or 5.
this is the vast majority of my experience playing with STM, its my favorite trick because of how much precision and finesse is required for something that looks so simple
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [March 16, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/168 "2023-03-16T20:18:47Z")
> [@kevinm](#):
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> it seems like everything has to be perfect for it to work, the string, the response, the weight of the yo-yo and the shape
i’ve found that the most important part is just keeping the string perfectly centered on the plane the yoyo is spinning on, that will require adjustements left/right to keep the angles straight. after a while i even learned i can correct which way the plane is facing by being purposefully off plane a little bit.
this assumes that your yoyo is set up nice for consistent response
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### Author:  [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)
#### Post date: [March 16, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/169 "2023-03-16T21:17:22Z")
That’s what it seems like to me, but I have a hard time seeing it. I don’t usually have that kind of focus with yo-yo tricks, but StM really demands that ninja focus deal. Then if I can get my string lined up, it’s a matter of keeping that smooth return, if it bounces at the end of the arc, it’s all over.
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### Author:  [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)
#### Post date: [March 21, 2023, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/170 "2023-03-21T08:00:30Z")
I’d also suggest grinding regens and flips, as both force you to keep the string perfectly centred.
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cfJvY14F3E)
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5c2ddVxSwc)
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zpvKam36Uc)
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8lCm22_dcM)
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### Author:  [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/171 "2023-03-31T13:52:08Z")
How does the Snap Back do for StM?
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### Author:  [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/172 "2023-04-07T17:17:43Z")
Can an old dog learn old tricks though? I was watching How To Be A Player yesterday and Neff mentioned not letting the yo-yo get closer than
6 inches to your hand. So I have been trying to keep it in a bit wider of an arc from my hand. It is taking some time to get used to it, but I think I have more control than before when it was closer.
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### Author:  [@Luke\_Renner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Luke_Renner)
#### Post date: [May 25, 2023, 2:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/173 "2023-05-25T02:55:42Z")
[Longish string & a generic 75 cent yo-yo - taking a Shoot the Moon break in the desert](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CspDIXwJ8ol/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
> **[Luke Renner on Instagram: "Improvised kite flying on a windless day in the...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CspDIXwJ8ol/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)**
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> 104 likes, 1 comments - stringslingernm on May 24, 2023: "Improvised kite flying on a windless day in the New Mexico high desert - long string on a 75₵ Yo-Yo - desert cactus in bloom - side note on the beginning trick there is a Lunar Landing aka...
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/174 "2023-08-24T20:58:14Z")
Broke my personal record again recently. Up to 72 now!
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### Author:  [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/175 "2023-08-24T23:52:49Z")
Are you shooting moons with an FH1? That sounds painful 🤕
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/176 "2023-08-24T23:57:01Z")
i shoot moons with whatever yoyo will allow me to shoot moons. my most recent personal record was set with that glow in the dark FH1 =], totally stock set up
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### Author:  [@Joe77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joe77)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/177 "2023-08-25T14:20:24Z")
Just saw this thread…I used to be fairly consistent with these back in the day…not sure what kinda numbers I was pulling in though.
If memory serves me right, I was using either a Raider or Saber Raider, triple looped with a medium/short string. When I get a chance I’ll dig these out of storage and report back. 😁
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### Author:  [@Joe77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joe77)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/178 "2023-08-25T20:03:03Z")
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqAsdypEpeY)
Gave this one a solid go…I got to 85. (video sped up 2x)
Man, I started feeling it around 50 reps…Got winded, sore neck and dizzy. haha.
Thats all I got in me for today. Need to build some endurance and try again another time.
Fun Challenge!
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/179 "2023-08-25T20:31:33Z")
relate very much to the sore neck and dizziness around 50 LOL. i was hoping to get to 100 after i realized i passed 50 with ease, but right after that it started to hurt lol
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### Author:  [@Luke\_Renner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Luke_Renner)
#### Post date: [August 27, 2023, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-break-the-shoot-the-moon-record-together/350593/180 "2023-08-27T03:19:41Z")
I end up with neck aches too eventually the nerves go numb around 75 - Practicing a crossover today
[https://youtu.be/Ggd3XJ5q9pE](https://youtu.be/Ggd3XJ5q9pE)
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