# Releases You Passed On...& Reasons Why **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [February 4, 2014, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542 "2014-02-04T08:17:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![NathanC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathanc/32/891_2.png) [@NathanC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NathanC)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2014, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/42 "2014-02-06T05:24:07Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > This! It’s a fun yoyo. > > To answer the question at hand, it was the Forte. Every time I turned around I thought, “THIS is a unique throw,” and I value uniqueness in a throw. But at the time it dropped I just didn’t have “throw-around” money for yoyos and my interest waned. If I buy an MFD in the near future, it’ll probably be the Ape-X instead. Also Forte for me. Really like MFD, Mike, and the yoyo, but none of the colorways did it for me. I think there’s an artist proof still on their site that i’ve been eyeing. ---
**Author:** ![frodoslair](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/frodoslair/32/833_2.png) [@frodoslair](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/frodoslair)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2014, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/43 "2014-02-06T18:02:58Z")
All of them - money / weak currency. I haven’t bought a new yoyo in 2 - 3 years, possibly longer. The one thing I would have liked is the entire Benchmark series. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/44 "2014-02-07T12:16:09Z")
> [@frodoslair](#): > > All of them - money / weak currency. I haven’t bought a new yoyo in 2 - 3 years, possibly longer. > > The one thing I would have liked is the entire Benchmark series. I’m curious what you are playing from a few years back for your 1A stuff. :-\ ---
**Author:** ![frodoslair](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/frodoslair/32/833_2.png) [@frodoslair](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/frodoslair)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/45 "2014-02-07T15:35:05Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > I’m curious what you are playing from a few years back for your 1A stuff. :-\ I usually play an original Speeder, hybrid Hitman or Alchemy Nimbus. I’ve managed to pick up a few items on the BST, so I have had some circulation. The last time I actually purchased a brand new, out the box yoyo from a store, I ordered from YYNation. That was some time ago. There are a number of established brands I’ve never really had the opportunity to try. ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/46 "2014-02-07T15:51:36Z")
Really, I have wanted every new yoyo that has been released other than the Puffin 2. It is not my type really. It does not seem appealing enough to pay that price. ---
**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 7, 2014, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/47 "2014-02-07T16:26:22Z")
Anybody passing on the Puffin 2 is missing out on one of the greatest yoyos to come out in the past many months! ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/48 "2014-02-08T00:10:08Z")
I’m passing on most of the yoyos most of the time for the main reason I have no money or not enough for the Yoyo. That and my grandparents came back from Prague like last week and they bought me a Yoyo while they were in Prague. So Basically I’m getting the yoyo when I see them again I get that new Yoyo. And a new new Yoyo usually last about 3 months for me to get used to it. ---
**Author:** ![snowmanjoshu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snowmanjoshu/32/53715_2.png) [@snowmanjoshu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/snowmanjoshu)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2014, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/49 "2014-02-08T14:53:15Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > Anybody passing on the Puffin 2 is missing out on one of the greatest yoyos to come out in the past many months! This. I disagreed with you about 10 minutes ago in a different thread, but you’re right on the money here. I almost passed on it because I was feeling a bit of CLYW-overload. Bought an AC2, Gnarwhal2… Effectively I got sick of the sequels and passed on the Bonfire and planned to pass on the puffin2. Sold a bunch of yoyos in the BST and on a whim picked up a puffin2. It arrived on Wednesday, and granted I’m still in the non-objective honeymoon state, but it’s the only yoyo I’ve wanted to use since I got it. It’s interesting… I expected the AC2 to be my favorite of the new releases, but it’s actually my least favorite. It’s great, it’s just not as great as the gnarwhal2, which in turn is not as perfect as the puffin2. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2014, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/50 "2014-02-19T09:46:29Z")
Time for an update: 1. Laser - I passed, because for me, anything over $180 needs to be a titanium. It also looks too narrow for me. Can I even Splash Game it? Hmmm…pass. 2. Valor - I haven’t read much about it, and at 66g even, I’m not so sure I’ll like it. I always felt like the Rally would be my last One Drop. A YoyoExpert Edition could bring me out of that, but not much else. :-\ ---
**Author:** ![slowyojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e57/32.png) [@slowyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/slowyojoe)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2014, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/51 "2014-02-19T13:31:23Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > Time for an update: > > 1. Laser - I passed, because for me, anything over $180 needs to be a titanium. It also looks too narrow for me. Can I even Splash Game it? Hmmm…pass. > > 2. Valor - I haven’t read much about it, and at 66g even, I’m not so sure I’ll like it. I always felt like the Rally would be my last One Drop. A YoyoExpert Edition could bring me out of that, but not much else. :-\ This post spurred me into writing something. I also passed on the Laser, because it just doesn’t seem like it will be as exciting as the Draupnir. I also pass on all one drop these days. They just don’t connect with me. I missed the release of the new Sturm Panzer pair because I was asleep. When I woke up they were sold out ☹ I passed on the Seed for no good reason, and although it looks superb I just haven’t got round to picking one up. It’s the new eternal ‘next throw on my list’. I also passed on all the new CLYW. None of the original releases of these were my favorites, and I don’t know, guess I was a bit disappointed by four throws, all close together, and all v2s. The only one I’m really tempted by is the puffin. Oh and my favorite colorway is conspicuous by its absence. I can’t say at present there are any new releases I’m particularly waiting on, which makes me a little sad inside. ---
**Author:** ![NathanC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathanc/32/891_2.png) [@NathanC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NathanC)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2014, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/52 "2014-02-19T19:09:42Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > Time for an update: > > 1. Laser - I passed, because for me, anything over $180 needs to be a titanium. It also looks too narrow for me. Can I even Splash Game it? Hmmm…pass. It’s barely over $180, and that’s a ridiculous thought process. The engineering and design that went into the Laser and Draupnir is just unparalleled compared to all of the cookie-cutter single alloy yoyos out there. Even machining titanium has nothing on the fitment and precision necessary for the Laser’s design to work. You’ll buy loads upon loads of duplicate 6061 yoyos, yet suddenly one of the most innovative yoyo designs ever made for $190 is too much. Also i’m not sure what too narrow means, but if you’re missing on a 40mm yoyo, which is almost all catch zone, then i’d suggest the yoyo isn’t to blame. As for me i’ve skipped on C3 lately. All too similar and too heavy. Same with One Drop. The Uragment, Draupnir, Dazzler, Pulsefire, Leo Sniper MK-II, etc. have shown that heavy, sluggish, feeling-less yoyos aren’t necessary anymore. ---
**Author:** ![OmnicronX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/omnicronx/32/1222_2.png) [@OmnicronX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OmnicronX)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2014, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/53 "2014-02-19T19:31:03Z")
> [@MikeEff](#): > > I bought the 3 Benchmarks, and I actually love them all. So to me it was worth the $180. BTW, Total Artist, if you want to borrow them and you wouldn’t mind covering the shipping, I’ll send them to you to try out. They each have their own feel but I’ve been really happy with the differences as well as the similarities. But it also solidified my belief that no yoyo is worth over $100+ bucks if I’m just going to play with it. > > And that’s the biggest reason why I’ve passed on many of the recent releases. Because after a year and a half of buying and trying out many, MANY yoyos, I decided to stop collecting random throws. Instead, they must meet my specific preferences because I intend on throwing them. I have 5 Skywalkers, 12 Burnsides and 4 versions of the Genesis, 2 YYO Hatchets and a RecRev Freq.Wav. These all meet my specs, AND aside from the Skywalkers, are all under $100. > > I suppose I’m interested in getting the Aviator and was so close to getting a Level 6 that I had it in my cart for a week. But I just couldn’t pull the trigger. The HONEST reason why I didn’t? You’ll laugh, but it’s because I have no more room in my “throw them all the time” case. The 24 throws above have it filled. And until I have a reason to move them out (i.e. sell them) I just can’t see purchasing anything new. why would you ever need 12 of one yoyo…:o ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/54 "2014-02-20T00:24:27Z")
> [@NathanC](#): > > It’s barely over $180, and that’s a ridiculous thought process. The engineering and design that went into the Laser and Draupnir is just unparalleled compared to all of the cookie-cutter single alloy yoyos out there. Even machining titanium has nothing on the fitment and precision necessary for the Laser’s design to work. You’ll buy loads upon loads of duplicate 6061 yoyos, yet suddenly one of the most innovative yoyo designs ever made for $190 is too much. Also i’m not sure what too narrow means, but if you’re missing on a 40mm yoyo, which is almost all catch zone, then i’d suggest the yoyo isn’t to blame. > > As for me i’ve skipped on C3 lately. All too similar and too heavy. Same with One Drop. The Uragment, Draupnir, Dazzler, Pulsefire, Leo Sniper MK-II, etc. have shown that heavy, sluggish, feeling-less yoyos aren’t necessary anymore. I don’t care about all that precision design to the tune of $220 on that particular yo-yo, or why you might have chosen to buy it for that matter. This thread is for the reason I passed on it. The point I made, was that I didn’t buy it. I think that you caring that much about what I do with my money is a ridiculous thought process. So, for the record, having multiples of something that I like what it has to offer, and having none where I don’t, actually makes perfect sense. I never said I’d miss on a 40mm yo-yo, so you came up with that on your own. The point you missed, is that the width is simply not what I prefer in a yo-yo…period. With your logic, if the width of a yo-yo did not matter at all, and people didn’t buy on that basis, they would make all yo-yo width the exact same size. Your logic is ridiculous. Not everyone who buys a Monster or a Superwide bought it because they thought they would miss on something more narrow than those. That is a bunch of nonsense. They either liked the width as a feature…or not. So, me buying multiples of one I like, or no yo-yo that I don’t like due to it’s feature of being narrow, is my choice. And, because it’s my money, and I choose what to do with my money, and could care less what you think of the reasoning behind what I do with my money, one thing is a fact. The fact is, YoyoRecreation got none of my money on that model, that’s for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/55 "2014-02-20T02:19:39Z")
> [@OmnicronX](#): > > why would you ever need 12 of one yoyo…:o I’m sure Mike will give his perspective. But, in the meantime, I’ll chime in. Buying multiples is not usually on a need basis, because buying any yo-yo is not based on a need. It’s not like food, clothing, shelter…things like that. So, on a need basis, owning any yo-yo can be called into question. The thing with multiples, is the enjoyment of having said yo-yo in it’s many varieties. It allows you to enjoy the yo-yo in all the various colors you desire. It also allows you to play some, and keep some in mint condition for collector purposes…if you desire. So, having multiples is not on a need basis, it’s purely on a want basis. On certain models, they might even play slightly different too. Last but not least, those who buy multiples do it…because they can afford to do so. So, it’s not for everyone. The greatest multiples so far, in my opinion, are Stickman’s 38 Chiefs. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gambit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gambit/32/1358_2.png) [@Gambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gambit)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/56 "2014-02-20T09:25:00Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > The greatest multiples so far, in my opinion, are Stickman’s 38 Chiefs. 😃 Flliippppp! Stickman’s collection is the stuff of Legend… ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/57 "2014-02-20T10:18:23Z")
> [@Hotpocket](#): > > I passed up on all of these because of the lack of money: > > Benchmark > Yeti > Level 6 > Electric Flash > Captivate > New color XLR8’s > > I did how ever snag a set of New run Dbacks for a great price from JD. I’m using them as a competition set when (if) I head off to PNWR with him. I have $240 collecting $60 soon and getting $20 from Mason. Shold have enough and like $80 left over if I cut down on spending. But for the most part I’m good with $200. I actually got a Yeti haha. ---
**Author:** ![OmnicronX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/omnicronx/32/1222_2.png) [@OmnicronX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OmnicronX)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/58 "2014-02-20T17:50:49Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > I’m sure Mike will give his perspective. But, in the meantime, I’ll chime in. Buying multiples is not usually on a need basis, because buying any yo-yo is not based on a need. It’s not like food, clothing, shelter…things like that. So, on a need basis, owning any yo-yo can be called into question. > > The thing with multiples, is the enjoyment of having said yo-yo in it’s many varieties. It allows you to enjoy the yo-yo in all the various colors you desire. It also allows you to play some, and keep some in mint condition for collector purposes…if you desire. So, having multiples is not on a need basis, it’s purely on a want basis. On certain models, they might even play slightly different too. > > Last but not least, those who buy multiples do it…because they can afford to do so. So, it’s not for everyone. The greatest multiples so far, in my opinion, are Stickman’s 38 Chiefs. 😃 haha yhea i mean i understand but they all play the same! the most i have ever bought is 2 of the same yoyo, just personal querks i guess 😛 ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2014, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/59 "2014-02-20T20:08:40Z")
Yeah I pass on a lot of new yoyos that come out because i never have the money so when I do have the money I put lots of thought into the Yoyo I am buying because it needs to be worth while my buy for the Yoyo. Now I’m not planning on buying any yo-yos any time soon I got an XLR8 in january, a turning point paranoid over the weekend from my grandparents, and I have a Black Di Base in the mail on my merry way. I should be good for a while on yo-yos. ---
**Author:** ![Zort\_Commander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/0ea827/32.png) [@Zort\_Commander](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zort_Commander)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2014, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/60 "2014-02-21T12:48:56Z")
So here are a few more. I played all of these at the throwdown and when I placed, (I almost didn’t go up there. Anxiety stinks.) I had a choice of paying for half of a yoyo thanks to my parents. I ended up getting the Summit because of my preferences. Here we go! (However, this will include some strings, too!) 1st off- MFD APE-X So, I fell in love with that thing. It was a wonderful throw. However, it spun out after 15-20 seconds, that might just be my throw, or I didn’t drink my milk, but y’know. 2nd- SPEED-A-HOLIC It was very nice and would’ve been a nice add-on with the Summit. I could’ve gotten it, but just wasn’t there for me. I like the shape, but it was a little mid sized, which I’m fine with, but it didn’t suit the shape and plastic to me. Call me crazy, but it was just one big meh. 3rd and final- GLIDE I’m sort of on the fence about this one, I’m in the middle of switching my preferences. It seemed a little heavy to me. I like the shape, and everything else, but it wasn’t terribly floaty, and I was looking for a yoyo that could float like there’s no tomorrow! That’s not the glide. For stings More type-x I could get a huge amount of kitty string for about the same amount of money of getting two packs of it. I just didn’t find it worth it. Well, that’s all of them. I will probably still add on to it however ---
**Author:** ![Pineapple\_Jumpsuit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pineapple_jumpsuit/32/1431_2.png) [@Pineapple\_Jumpsuit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pineapple_Jumpsuit)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2014, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542/61 "2014-02-22T07:15:34Z")
Pretty much everything. I haven’t gotten a new yoyo since august. But it’s okay. I enjoy the yoyos I do have. I’m satisfied. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/releases-you-passed-on-reasons-why/63542.md?page=4)