# Return Bottoms aka Sickburn Yo-Yo Workshop News and Updates **URL:** \ **Category:** Up & Coming Manufacturers\ **Created:** [July 25, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149 "2025-07-25T20:50:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 46
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/902 "2026-05-22T22:25:50Z")
![IMG_5499](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/3/0/63082f06ffbe1c8fb710c8e85cb43749a8b4153e.jpeg) ![IMG_5500](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/d/0/bd0ce045dcc3a162426fc9583350d098d3295599.jpeg) Made my al proto unresponsive it’s pretty neat ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/903 "2026-05-28T17:19:08Z")
Happy early Pride! During the month of June I will be doubling donations to the Trevor Project on every Demons Fun sold ($50 instead of $25) This is just gonna come out of my pocket instead of the business fund because it’s already in the red lol, but I wanted to do something for Pride anyway. I will also be on Vacation June 10 - 16 and any orders placed during that time will be shipped once I’m back home. ---
**Author:** ![awe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/awe/32/645443_2.png) [@awe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/awe)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/904 "2026-05-28T19:52:41Z")
That wording was confusing 100%. I think what I meant is that it would be cool to see that “defect” on a full run of yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![Sleeper80](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sleeper80/32/257936_2.png) [@Sleeper80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sleeper80)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/905 "2026-05-28T22:49:32Z")
Andy’s yoyo is now in a legends trick video. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/e/3/de314306538195bf540fd58bc507b82747baeafe.jpeg "Short tutorial for Catch and Release, a #ModernResponsive #5A trick for #5AMay.") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr2_o0sjw8Y) ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/906 "2026-05-28T22:56:01Z")
This is one of the greatest things to happen to me! I’m just so excited. ---
**Author:** ![Sleeper80](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sleeper80/32/257936_2.png) [@Sleeper80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sleeper80)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/907 "2026-05-28T22:57:23Z")
To me this is an awesome milestone for anyone doing yoyo, kudos for real. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/908 "2026-05-29T03:33:24Z")
Just want to say I’ve had a flurry of orders come in after this post and I greatly appreciate it and I will happily treat today and the rest of May as if we are already in Pride month and count those for the double donations. Thanks folks. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/909 "2026-05-31T16:58:31Z")
Had someone run into issues with PayPal checkout so I have now set up Apple Pay / Google Pay to make checkout easier! I also sold more Demons Fun in the 48 hours after announcing double donation than the first month it was up for sale! Amazing! I can’t wait to tally up May’s sales and do the monthly donation. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/910 "2026-06-01T16:42:01Z")
It’s Pride Month let’s go! [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/d/6/9d6876a47d68187d4f0c0ec41313a2f22b226320.jpeg "Happy Pride! Monthly Donations Update #yoyo #pridemonth #pride") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVspqa2qXfs) ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/911 "2026-06-01T17:22:18Z")
HELL YEAH! Such a great think you’re doing here. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/912 "2026-06-11T16:47:49Z")
TLDR some people have had issues with string cutting. If you are one of them I’m sorry. It appears to be caused by the blasted finish (even on the coated ones). It seems to stop after some play time. If it’s happening to you I would like to offer either 50 strings or an extra $25 donation to the Trevor Project as compensation. Future titanium will not be blasted for releases. If you or your family is affected by string cutting you may be entitled to compensation. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/d/d/bdd1349e48e10098f74cf074d224fe53425427b7.jpeg "If you or your family is affected by string cutting you may be entitled to compensation.") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-H5ZDdBZYU) ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/913 "2026-06-11T17:37:58Z")
Mine’s been playing smooth, still absolutely loving it! I can also confirm that sometimes on blasts where I’ve seen string fraying, the string will also occasionally smooth/buff the problem spots out with some extended play time, so hopefully that naturally fixes some of the people’s issues. ---
**Author:** ![zxin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zxin/32/649326_2.png) [@zxin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zxin)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/914 "2026-06-11T17:38:28Z")
> [@AudreySickburn](#): > > TLDR some people have had issues with string cutting. Was the catch zone not masked off or something? :open_mouth: ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/915 "2026-06-11T17:44:27Z")
All sides were blasted but in theory it was a light and fine enough blast to not cause issues. Turns that was wrong for at least some of them. Some of them maybe got a higher PSI or something idk. Not sure but I’m just gonna do other surface finishes in the future for titanium. ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/916 "2026-06-12T23:45:35Z")
Mine has cut a few strings, which is how it became a Sewer Demon. It seems to have smoothed out now after non-stop daily play. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![kretzschmar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kretzschmar/32/668707_2.png) [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/917 "2026-06-12T23:58:24Z")
So glad the Sewer Demon survived, it’s a thing of legend. I took a pair of denim jeans and just rubbed the inner shells for a few minutes and it’s Gucci. I remember needing to do similar on the Antiyo Viszilla/Bape 2 ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/918 "2026-06-13T00:25:33Z")
Yeah it seems to also be a common thing with blasted ti in general as well like my ti respawn (blasted) cuts strings like nobody’s business. I just thought I’d escaped the problem. ---
**Author:** ![zxin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zxin/32/649326_2.png) [@zxin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zxin)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/919 "2026-06-13T00:28:54Z")
Well yeah, you have essentially made very fine-grit titanium sandpaper, ha ha. ---
**Author:** ![kretzschmar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kretzschmar/32/668707_2.png) [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/920 "2026-06-13T01:07:43Z")
I’m sure someone else has done, and likely talked about, but I just popped a wide MR85 in there and wow this thing jams, semi responsive (sometimes you gotta bind, sometimes you don’t). I still prefer the OG responsive setup for personal taste, but it was a cool personal revelation ---
**Author:** ![Overtinkering](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/overtinkering/32/663225_2.png) [@Overtinkering](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Overtinkering)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149/921 "2026-06-13T01:17:06Z")
I decided to just lean into smoothing it and made a pretty slick looking finish with scotch brite. Turned out awesome. Then next time I nick something, I can just give it a little pass on it to clean it right up. It’s such a durable material. All it does is smooth it out. Looks good too. ![1000028132](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/4/f/24fc9100a7f2f0419b867c6a388ddb4000634e3f.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149.md?page=45) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/return-bottoms-aka-sickburn-yo-yo-workshop-news-and-updates/430149.md?page=47)