Here it is; my white whale. In late 2008 or early 2009 Jensen Kimmitt released his video Lahar - I loved it. I used to watch it on my iPod classic: the tricks, the soundtrack - it was perfect. I’d only been throwing for a few months, and that video is what made me fall in love with this hobby. I loved the yo-yo he used, and I’ve always dreamed of tracking it down, but it’s long gone, and given we’re talking about 17 years back, Jensen doesn’t know where it ended up - so I’m trying.
When CLYW first worked with Gruntbull, they produced a handful of peaks as anodize samples, including six solid blue, and six solid copper. If you have either or even just a lead on one, please get in touch - I’d love to make you an offer. What I’m really looking for is a half swap, and will pay big money for it.
A screenshot of Jensen’s below, plus a couple other images for reference:
First of what I suspect will be many bumps…is anyone in touch with some of the big collectors or old CLYW team members that aren’t active in the community anymore?
You may be in this for the long haul. I already have struggles with stuff let alone such rare pieces. But it isn’t hopeless, I wish you the best in your searches
I’ve been keeping an eye out for 17 years. I decided to make a real effort for a while, just in case, but I figure it’s hopeless. There are only a few out there, probably in old collections of people who don’t even throw anymore.
