I first discovered modern yo-yoing when I bought a Duncan Bumblebee at a mall and I went home and looked up yo-yoing on YouTube. It blew my mind. I had no idea. I eventually came across a video of Jensen Kimmitt. I just thought his style of throwing, and yo-yoing in general was so cool. I fell in love with yo-yoing. Do you guys remember what it was like when you did? How excited you were, and how happy it made you? I saved up my money and bought my first metal unresponsive yo-yo. It was a CLYW Wooly Marmot. I could have bought something cheaper or easier to use. Instead, I bought an expensive, undersized, organic yo-yo. However, it was perfect because it made me happy. It inspired me to want to yo-yo more, and learn more. I tried to protect it, but eventually it got dinged, and scratched, and scuffed, and again, and again. I guess I didnāt try too hard, but I wanted to really play with it too, and play with it anywhere. Over time I was amazed that it could be so beat and still play fine.
I used to get on here years ago and try to tell people things like āflat bearings are betterā, and other views I had, etc. Sometimes it would turn argumentative. It came from a good place. I wanted to help people, to improve their skills or how they view yoyoing, etc.
We all have our own opinions on what yo-yoing is, and thatās ok. Remember to not take it too seriously(including me). Arenāt we all here to have fun and enjoy yo-yoing after all? And, in our own way. Love you guys.