# Luftverk Alpina? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [February 18, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051 "2019-02-18T03:23:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/1 "2019-02-18T03:23:43Z")
Sooo… the Alpina looks like a titanium Deep State to me, with slightly CHONKIER rims? And as you can see it comes in 55mm and 47mm versions. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/4/5/6452148abb1158c69605bfc1d03decf44cad7435.png) I have a Daytona (their previous slimline) already so I’m not necessarily _dying_ to drop $300 on even _more_ artisanal Ti slimline yo-yo fanciness… but I am a mega-fan 🤩 of the Deep State so I am still intrigued. Anyone got one of these, can comment on its deep-state-y-ness? I do wish he was offering a different glass dust finish here that’d probably push me over the edge. The seafoam Silvia and pink 000 … were _nice_. ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/2 "2019-02-18T03:28:32Z")
I thought the same thing, that it looked like a ti Deep State. I’m sure there will be ano’d versions. Has there been any luftverk that hasn’t had an ano’d version? ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/3 "2019-02-18T03:47:41Z")
And then this is the Ultima. ---
**Author:** ![Jhonaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhonaker/32/49024_2.png) [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/4 "2019-02-18T03:54:54Z")
I was thinking the same thing… I love the Deep State and this, with the black bearing looks fantastic. ---
**Author:** ![Jedillama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jedillama/32/45547_2.png) [@Jedillama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jedillama)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/5 "2019-02-18T04:14:45Z")
I would have picked one up if it were not for other ti throws that consumed my budget this month. I dont own any throws that fit this profile so im intrigued… Ive just been keeping it safe with shapes i know ill enjoy. To your point, though. If there was an ultra matte offering that might push me over the edge. I want a stone looking yoyo in my life. ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/6 "2019-02-18T15:13:34Z")
> [@codinghorror](#): > > slightly CHONKIER More like WAY CHONKIER! This is what kept me from being too interested. It just doesn’t seem in line with how this type of yoyo is usually designed. How hard must it be to loop with so much rim weight? Also, those rims just don’t look comfortable. He even said it was “borderline unforgiving” in its spin power. This could be just a completely different and wonderful animal, but I seriously doubt it plays much like the Deep State. I could be wrong, but I for one am waiting to see what others will say. I did order a couple of the bearing blanks. I’m excited to try those! ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/7 "2019-02-18T15:25:58Z")
I think it looks super rad. Just don’t have the $cratch for it at present. I LOVE the idea of a super deluxe titanium slimline, and the way it’s designed to run 3 ways makes me remember what we tried to do with the SPYY Flying V. ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/8 "2019-02-18T15:38:54Z")
The edges look a little ‘sharp’. And I don’t feel like these would be comfortable in hand. And at 63-64 grams, that seems a little heavy for looping. Granted not as heavy as Whimsy’s 92g Lessur, though. I’ll be passing on these, which is too bad because I’ve been itching for a new titanium. ---
**Author:** ![oscar\_chuntonov](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/oscar_chuntonov/32/119055_2.png) [@oscar\_chuntonov](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oscar_chuntonov)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/9 "2019-02-18T17:37:06Z")
Alpina looks beautiful, I didn’t see really pocket slimline titanium yoyo , and ordered xp 47, it’s like titanium Dingo :wink: and it can play in three different ways ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/10 "2019-02-19T02:28:35Z")
Please report back! ---
**Author:** ![8bitviet](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/8bitviet/32/42930_2.png) [@8bitviet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/8bitviet)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/11 "2019-02-19T18:57:50Z")
Copped both hoping that the silly Easter egg is that you can 5a with the pair. The similarity in shape to the Deep State and Dingo caught my eye. I was in the market for a slimline/pocketable throw, and the metal makes it perfect to EDC. Edit. Forgot to add the 3-ways-to-play was a great incentive. ---
**Author:** ![oscar\_chuntonov](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/oscar_chuntonov/32/119055_2.png) [@oscar\_chuntonov](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oscar_chuntonov)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/12 "2019-03-04T07:59:10Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/3/3/233f1a914a5f44796ec32edea53134aebd9c2038.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/0/5/e05ce85fd877d8e84a41c6abc521f2705254f97a.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/f/b/4fb18c16f2c416a8e1adc7a82ae50fa3a20e3190.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jedillama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jedillama/32/45547_2.png) [@Jedillama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jedillama)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/13 "2019-03-04T08:20:20Z")
How is it? ---
**Author:** ![oscar\_chuntonov](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/oscar_chuntonov/32/119055_2.png) [@oscar\_chuntonov](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oscar_chuntonov)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/14 "2019-03-04T09:08:07Z")
I just got it, fantastic mini yoyo, i like how it plays in all three ways, perfect EDC ---
**Author:** ![oscar\_chuntonov](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/oscar_chuntonov/32/119055_2.png) [@oscar\_chuntonov](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oscar_chuntonov)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/15 "2019-03-04T15:43:49Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/5/2/65298cc48e17ded61d0f4bf53f2cc6d548cb77ab.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/16 "2019-03-04T15:56:56Z")
So cool… 🤯 ---
**Author:** ![8bitviet](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/8bitviet/32/42930_2.png) [@8bitviet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/8bitviet)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/17 "2019-03-04T16:20:22Z")
Which is your favorite way? I feel like I may keep mine unresponsive. ---
**Author:** ![8bitviet](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/8bitviet/32/42930_2.png) [@8bitviet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/8bitviet)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/18 "2019-03-04T16:21:51Z")
Ahahaha. Is that the Easter Egg? ---
**Author:** ![oscar\_chuntonov](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/oscar_chuntonov/32/119055_2.png) [@oscar\_chuntonov](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oscar_chuntonov)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/19 "2019-03-04T16:32:34Z")
I like responsive and fixed :wink: ---
**Author:** ![yoyoretro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoretro/32/47161_2.png) [@yoyoretro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoretro)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051/20 "2019-03-04T17:08:19Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/6/c/06c1cbe70c5bb5fe7ead14a32b3e3dd625f2772b.jpeg) XP/55 (with Theo in the background). Playing it responsive with the half-spec. The fixed bearing blank is super fun too! [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-alpina/299051.md?page=2)