We are proud to announce the signature yoyo of Igor Korzhev: the Chik!
When we asked Igor what he wanted for his signature yoyo, he gave us
the following criteria:
*Similar to the Burnside
*Add Side Effects and ship with spikes
*Make it lighter
*Add some Projection Profile grooves
*Competition ready
Here is the result:
This is now our largest diameter Side Effect yoyo. The Projection
Profile was placed in the middle facet of the catch zone - just in the
correct spot for finger grinds. The play is stable and smooth.
Specs:
Base Weight (two halves, response pad, bearing): 62.8 grams
Weight with aluminum Spike Side Effects: 66 grams
Width: 41.7mm
Diameter: 56.8mm
Love the weight, guys. A lot of us on the forums who like light throws have been wanting something with a nice mid-weight with non-UL SE’s stock so we can lighten it if we choose! This looks like a winner.
41mm width for an oversized yoyo is a bit thin to my interest, but don’t mind me because all the yoyos i own are >43mm in width ;D. And 62g in base weight is not pretty… light ;D. Looks good, and i think the same goes to playability. Price?
3 words.
I WANT IT!
I am so getting this throw!
1 I love the burnside
2 I like around 66 grams
3 I like full sized yoyos
4 Its competition ready
5 Its got side effects
Absolutely fantastic. So glad he wanted it built around spikes and with customizability from there. Spikes for the win, and the ability to go even nuttier with lightness for the ultimate victory!!
Oversized isn’t something I “typically” go for, but that’s what makes this a touch more interesting… it would be unlike anything else I own!
[edit: oh, 56.8? I still consider that full-sized, not oversized. But it’s a generous size! Am I the only one?]