# Need Help w/ Purchase: Avalanche Colorways **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [February 23, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943 "2013-02-23T19:59:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![malax2121](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/53a042/32.png) [@malax2121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/malax2121)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/1 "2013-02-23T19:59:46Z")
I want an avalanche because i love the look of its shape, i have heard many good things about avalanches, and it is more affordable than other CLYW’s. But the Cliff has been getting a lot of hype and i have never used a yoyo with that extreme H-shape. it looks uncomfortable but i know it most likely is not uncomfortable. I have a chief and i love it. If i love the chief (the only CLYW i have tried), will i like the Cliff of the CB Avalanche better? which one do you guys like more and what are the advantages to this rim shape on the cliff? Also i have the money for either one but i dont know if the cliff is worth the extra 20 dollars or not. Should i go with the Ava or Cliff? I Have Decided to go with the Avalanche. Now could people give me their opinions on colorways. Space Blizzard, Fire Blizzard, or 28 Stories? I know this is all opinion but i like peoples opinion. Also if i were ever to sell this ava, which colorway do you think people tend to want the most and will be easiest to get a good deal on the throw? -Thank you to anyone who helps ``` -Nick ``` ---
**Author:** ![CLYWPenguin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/clywpenguin/32/1283_2.png) [@CLYWPenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CLYWPenguin)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/2 "2013-02-23T20:27:52Z")
Well if you like the avalanche you’ll probably like the glacier express(extreme h-shape and plays like the arctic circle which plays like the arctic circle).Sorry If I’m confusing you but oh well. I 'd prefer the avalanche more because it is hard to thumb grind with large hands on the avalanche and well yeah. ---
**Author:** ![aznnboyaZ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aznnboyaz/32/651830_2.png) [@aznnboyaZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznnboyaZ)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/3 "2013-02-23T21:04:27Z")
Is say cliff It’s like a bigger Chief But it’s very feathery! ---
**Author:** ![malax2121](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/53a042/32.png) [@malax2121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/malax2121)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2013, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/4 "2013-02-23T21:07:37Z")
> [@CLYWPenguin](#): > > Well if you like the avalanche you’ll probably like the glacier express(extreme h-shape and plays like the arctic circle which plays like the arctic circle).Sorry If I’m confusing you but oh well. I 'd prefer the avalanche more because it is hard to thumb grind with large hands on the avalanche and well yeah. No offense but that literally made no sense. i haven used an avalanche nor have i used an extreme h-shaped yoyo so i dont know if i like them. and of course the arctic circle plays like the arctic circle. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoavenger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoavenger/32/884_2.png) [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2013, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/5 "2013-02-23T21:25:33Z")
> [@malax2121](#): > > > [@CLYWPenguin](#): > > > > Well if you like the avalanche you’ll probably like the glacier express(extreme h-shape and plays like the arctic circle which plays like the arctic circle).Sorry If I’m confusing you but oh well. I 'd prefer the avalanche more because it is hard to thumb grind with large hands on the avalanche and well yeah. > > No offense but that literally made no sense. i haven used an avalanche nor have i used an extreme h-shaped yoyo so i dont know if i like them. and of course the arctic circle plays like the arctic circle. I agree. How in the world is an Avalanche like a GE. I would go for Cliff. Seems to be very floaty, and hard to find. But in the end it is your decision. What style of play do you like? ---
**Author:** ![malax2121](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/53a042/32.png) [@malax2121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/malax2121)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2013, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/6 "2013-02-23T22:14:38Z")
> [@yoyoavenger](#): > > > [@malax2121](#): > > > > > [@CLYWPenguin](#): > > > > > > Well if you like the avalanche you’ll probably like the glacier express(extreme h-shape and plays like the arctic circle which plays like the arctic circle).Sorry If I’m confusing you but oh well. I 'd prefer the avalanche more because it is hard to thumb grind with large hands on the avalanche and well yeah. > > > > No offense but that literally made no sense. i haven used an avalanche nor have i used an extreme h-shaped yoyo so i dont know if i like them. and of course the arctic circle plays like the arctic circle. > > I agree. How in the world is an Avalanche like a GE. > I would go for Cliff. > Seems to be very floaty, and hard to find. But in the end it is your decision. > What style of play do you like? Well i dont compete so i do not need/want a yoyo that is made for competition. i like smooth and floaty yoyos that are comfortable in the hand. i like yoyos that when learning new tricks, they always feel right and just seem to always it the right string. So based on that should i go cliff or ava? ---
**Author:** ![yoyoavenger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoavenger/32/884_2.png) [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/7 "2013-02-23T22:40:31Z")
> [@malax2121](#): > > > [@yoyoavenger](#): > > > > > [@malax2121](#): > > > > > > > [@CLYWPenguin](#): > > > > > > > > Well if you like the avalanche you’ll probably like the glacier express(extreme h-shape and plays like the arctic circle which plays like the arctic circle).Sorry If I’m confusing you but oh well. I 'd prefer the avalanche more because it is hard to thumb grind with large hands on the avalanche and well yeah. > > > > > > No offense but that literally made no sense. i haven used an avalanche nor have i used an extreme h-shaped yoyo so i dont know if i like them. and of course the arctic circle plays like the arctic circle. > > > > I agree. How in the world is an Avalanche like a GE. > > I would go for Cliff. > > Seems to be very floaty, and hard to find. But in the end it is your decision. > > What style of play do you like? > > Well i dont compete so i do not need/want a yoyo that is made for competition. i like smooth and floaty yoyos that are comfortable in the hand. i like yoyos that when learning new tricks, they always feel right and just seem to always it the right string. So based on that should i go cliff or ava? I would choose CB Ava. The Cliff is apparently floaty, but uncomfortable. I think the OG Ava would be a better choice, but they are not being produced any more. I have heard that the CB Ava is nice a floaty, but is not as stable as the OG Ava. ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2013, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/8 "2013-02-24T01:48:24Z")
> [@yoyoavenger](#): > > > [@malax2121](#): > > > > > [@yoyoavenger](#): > > > > > > > [@malax2121](#): > > > > > > > > > [@CLYWPenguin](#): > > > > > > > > > > Well if you like the avalanche you’ll probably like the glacier express(extreme h-shape and plays like the arctic circle which plays like the arctic circle).Sorry If I’m confusing you but oh well. I 'd prefer the avalanche more because it is hard to thumb grind with large hands on the avalanche and well yeah. > > > > > > > > No offense but that literally made no sense. i haven used an avalanche nor have i used an extreme h-shaped yoyo so i dont know if i like them. and of course the arctic circle plays like the arctic circle. > > > > > > I agree. How in the world is an Avalanche like a GE. > > > I would go for Cliff. > > > Seems to be very floaty, and hard to find. But in the end it is your decision. > > > What style of play do you like? > > > > Well i dont compete so i do not need/want a yoyo that is made for competition. i like smooth and floaty yoyos that are comfortable in the hand. i like yoyos that when learning new tricks, they always feel right and just seem to always it the right string. So based on that should i go cliff or ava? > > I would choose CB Ava. The Cliff is apparently floaty, but uncomfortable. > I think the OG Ava would be a better choice, but they are not being produced any more. > I have heard that the CB Ava is nice a floaty, but is not as stable as the OG Ava. Uncomfortable in the hand or on the string? If in the hand, it isn’t a big deal unless you have REALLY tiny hands. ---
**Author:** ![malax2121](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/53a042/32.png) [@malax2121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/malax2121)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2013, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/9 "2013-02-24T02:06:51Z")
I still really have no idea what to get. ---
**Author:** ![Elluzion](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/elluzion/32/1269_2.png) [@Elluzion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Elluzion)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/10 "2013-02-24T02:21:24Z")
> [@Yonut](#): > > > [@yoyoavenger](#): > > > > > [@malax2121](#): > > > > > > > [@yoyoavenger](#): > > > > > > > > > [@malax2121](#): > > > > > > > > > > > [@CLYWPenguin](#): > > > > > > > > > > > > Well if you like the avalanche you’ll probably like the glacier express(extreme h-shape and plays like the arctic circle which plays like the arctic circle).Sorry If I’m confusing you but oh well. I 'd prefer the avalanche more because it is hard to thumb grind with large hands on the avalanche and well yeah. > > > > > > > > > > No offense but that literally made no sense. i haven used an avalanche nor have i used an extreme h-shaped yoyo so i dont know if i like them. and of course the arctic circle plays like the arctic circle. > > > > > > > > I agree. How in the world is an Avalanche like a GE. > > > > I would go for Cliff. > > > > Seems to be very floaty, and hard to find. But in the end it is your decision. > > > > What style of play do you like? > > > > > > Well i dont compete so i do not need/want a yoyo that is made for competition. i like smooth and floaty yoyos that are comfortable in the hand. i like yoyos that when learning new tricks, they always feel right and just seem to always it the right string. So based on that should i go cliff or ava? > > > > I would choose CB Ava. The Cliff is apparently floaty, but uncomfortable. > > I think the OG Ava would be a better choice, but they are not being produced any more. > > I have heard that the CB Ava is nice a floaty, but is not as stable as the OG Ava. > > Uncomfortable in the hand or on the string? If in the hand, it isn’t a big deal unless you have REALLY tiny hands. Its more uncomfortable in the hand. It does fine on the string!! Id say if you want a smoother organic shape go for the avalanche. The cliff is a great throw, but is definitely a little awkward in terms of its shape. They both perform great though and are fast and floaty ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/11 "2013-02-24T04:34:41Z")
Agree with the above. The Avalanche hits all the right spots. Stable, comfortable… felt like an old friend as soon as I started playing one. The Cliff is a really great yoyo, too, but my initial impression when I held it was “weird…?” On the string it was a treat, though. Get either. But since you’re asking for opinions, I lean towards the Ava. ---
**Author:** ![slowyojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@slowyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/slowyojoe)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2013, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/12 "2013-02-24T05:01:00Z")
Just to stick my two pennies in, although I like the Cliff I don’t feel I can grip it and rip it as well as the Ava’s. Somehow I feel like I’m not getting the best out of the Cliff because I can’t give it the force it needs to really play, and I’m 6’2" or so so it’s not that I’m tiny. Therefore I’d say Ava too. ---
**Author:** ![malax2121](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/53a042/32.png) [@malax2121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/malax2121)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/13 "2013-02-24T16:17:36Z")
So if i get an Ava, could i have peoples opinions if i should get space blizzard, fire blizzard, or 28 stories? ---
**Author:** ![yoyospirit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyospirit/32/219875_2.png) [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/14 "2013-02-24T16:44:52Z")
> [@malax2121](#): > > So if i get an Ava, could i have peoples opinions if i should get space blizzard, fire blizzard, or 28 stories? 28 Stories of course! ---
**Author:** ![dingo54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2013, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/15 "2013-02-24T16:56:27Z")
> [@yoyospirit](#): > > > [@malax2121](#): > > > > So if i get an Ava, could i have peoples opinions if i should get space blizzard, fire blizzard, or 28 stories? > > 28 Stories of course! ---
**Author:** ![Elluzion](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/elluzion/32/1269_2.png) [@Elluzion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Elluzion)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2013, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-w-purchase-avalanche-colorways/49943/16 "2013-02-24T17:15:16Z")
Pick the colorway that jumps out and you and commands you to throw it :wink: your going to be the one seeing it everyday.