The Legacy Peak is pretty much exactly what I wanted. It is old school, floaty, and has all the character I would want from an OG Peak. More importantly, it actually feels like a Peak.
What I like most is how floaty it feels while still being ridiculously solid on the string. It has a ton of presence and feedback without ever feeling heavy or sluggish, it actually moves a LOT quicker than the weight suggests.
Regens are especially good because of the high-wall design. They feel really direct and controlled, and you can feel the yo-yo carry its momentum through them in a way that a lot of lower-wall modern throws just do not.
Binds are snappy while play remains smooth. The response in this feels like flowable silicone since the pads are slightly recessed unlike many other modern CLYWs.
I also think people give old-school throws way less credit than they deserve when it comes to performance. The Legacy Peak has plenty of power and stability to get through any modern trick I throw at it. It spins hard, stays composed, and never feels like something I have to baby just because the design is ‘old’.
Having owned and thrown plenty of original Peaks, this gets the feel just right. The Legacy Peak IS an OG Peak. Floaty, solid, high-walled, great for regens, and still more than capable enough for modern play.
The only thing separating this from an early OG Peak is that it’s dead smooth. (Which I’m not complaining about 
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It is exactly what I wanted a Legacy Peak to be and then some.
Thanks Steve