# The 5a May Discussion Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 4, 2014, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940 "2014-05-04T14:35:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Shai\_Hulud](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shai_hulud/32/1521_2.png) [@Shai\_Hulud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shai_Hulud)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2014, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/41 "2014-05-10T20:36:01Z")
Jake is there a reason you’re filming these in letterbox format? Most computers/tvs are widescreen now so I was wondering if it’s a limitation of the camera or you’re filming like that intentionally. I really appreciate these videos but letterbox format makes it kind of hard to see parts of the tricks. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2014, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/42 "2014-05-10T20:55:51Z")
> [@Shai\_Hulud](#): > > Jake is there a reason you’re filming these in letterbox format? Most computers/tvs are widescreen now so I was wondering if it’s a limitation of the camera or you’re filming like that intentionally. > > I really appreciate these videos but letterbox format makes it kind of hard to see parts of the tricks. Finally found out how to fix the issues. I thought it was a limitation of the camera, but it turns out it was just a buried setting in the software. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2014, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/43 "2014-05-10T22:20:25Z")
Today’s video is my 5a stop and go trick. It’s one of my favorites. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64X7cVaSZqU&feature=youtu.be](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64X7cVaSZqU&feature=youtu.be) ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2014, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/44 "2014-05-11T01:34:28Z")
Simple stall tut! [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/7/7/2778b1acf8562df06b49c1502348d7287fb877c6.jpeg "Simple 5A Fixed Axle Stall Tutorial") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUoejGTzmYs) Annnddd Some ROLLS! [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/3/2/d327b3eb045850268a8b23ef3b07ba9d7d4ef7e2.jpeg "Fixed Axle 5A Rolls") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZV2AIaHbrA) ---
**Author:** ![Shai\_Hulud](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shai_hulud/32/1521_2.png) [@Shai\_Hulud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shai_Hulud)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2014, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/45 "2014-05-11T04:56:18Z")
> [@Logi](#): > > Simple stall tut! > [http://youtu.be/AUoejGTzmYs](http://youtu.be/AUoejGTzmYs) > > Annnddd > Some ROLLS! > [http://youtu.be/hZV2AIaHbrA](http://youtu.be/hZV2AIaHbrA) Eh…kind of interesting, but who the heck does 5A with a fixed axle? Still, good job on posting something. I need to think of something but fear it won’t be original even though I thought it was. Plus I don’t have a cam but I could maybe borrow one. I want one of thems Delrin Counterweights dab nabbit  \>:( Jake what’s the timeframe on the tutorial submission? Also are they judged on quality or just picked randomly? All I can think of to make is some mediocre tricks I discovered myself but are highly doubtful to be original. Does it have to be a “trick” tutorial or could I make a tutorial on different ways to do hand transitions or mirroring right-handed/left-handed tricks or similar? Because I haven’t seen much on making one’s tricks ambidextrous or how to quickly shift hands, special ways to bind in 5A, etc. I could make a better tutorial like that than a “trick” I think. ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2014, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/46 "2014-05-11T15:40:17Z")
> [@Shai\_Hulud](#): > > Eh…kind of interesting, but who the heck does 5A with a fixed axle? Drew does. Lol. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2014, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/47 "2014-05-11T19:12:02Z")
> **[5A May – Tyler Severance – NEW 5A Tutorials & YoYoExpert SuperNova Deal!](https://yoyonews.com/2014/05/11/5a-may-tyler-severance-new-5a-tutorials-yoyoexpert-supernova-deal/)** > > To celebrate 5A May YoYoNews, YoYoExpert, and Tyler Severance have teamed up to bring you some exclusive tutorials with motivation to learn! Throughout the rest of the month Tyler will be releasing… 5a legend Tyler Severence just put out some really amazing 5a tutorials for 5a May. Check them out - You can get a discount on a supernova if you make a video showing yourself doing one of his tricks! > [@Shai Hulud](#): > > Eh…kind of interesting, but who the heck does 5A with a fixed axle? > > Still, good job on posting something. I need to think of something but fear it won’t be original even though I thought it was. Plus I don’t have a cam but I could maybe borrow one. > > I want one of thems Delrin Counterweights dab nabbit  \>:( > > Jake what’s the timeframe on the tutorial submission? Also are they judged on quality or just picked randomly? All I can think of to make is some mediocre tricks I discovered myself but are highly doubtful to be original. > > Does it have to be a “trick” tutorial or could I make a tutorial on different ways to do hand transitions or mirroring right-handed/left-handed tricks or similar? Because I haven’t seen much on making one’s tricks ambidextrous or how to quickly shift hands, special ways to bind in 5A, etc. I could make a better tutorial like that than a “trick” I think. You can make whatever kind of video you want. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2014, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/48 "2014-05-12T00:39:24Z")
[![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS2qHP4EFTE) Learn a 5a picture trick! ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2014, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/49 "2014-05-13T00:41:28Z")
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYrHIlXoGHw&feature=youtu.be](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYrHIlXoGHw&feature=youtu.be) Wind isn’t too tough, but learning how to do it will set you up for an incredible amount of 5a tricks. In 5a play, it is critical to be able to have full control over both the yoyo and the counterweight, and Wind teaches this skill in an easy to perform package. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/50 "2014-05-14T02:42:16Z")
[![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZjYXOp_ei4) Today’s 5a trick is called Fencing. It’s a big trick that always get reactions, especially from non yoyoers. ---
**Author:** ![jonrob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/4af34b/32.png) [@jonrob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jonrob)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2014, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/51 "2014-05-14T02:57:55Z")
The trick “Wind” just looks like an old e-fan combo. I like the tutorials a lot. I’m waiting on never ending bee-sting! ---
**Author:** ![Shai\_Hulud](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shai_hulud/32/1521_2.png) [@Shai\_Hulud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shai_Hulud)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2014, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/52 "2014-05-14T03:08:19Z")
Where do we post tutorials for the contest? And is May 15 the last day to post tutorials or is the contest over ON May 15? I might make one tomorrow if I can figure out how to use this camera I borrowed with no tripod, edit it, and so on. ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2014, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/53 "2014-05-14T14:47:38Z")
> [@jonrob](#): > > The trick “Wind” just looks like an old e-fan combo. > > I like the tutorials a lot.  I’m waiting on never ending bee-sting! It essentially is an old E fan combo. There never really has been a name for that specific series of elements so I just threw a name on it. Repeating beesting is coming. Not only is it an extremely difficult trick, but it also changes considerably depending on string length, the weight of the yoyo, and the weight of the counterweight. There is a lot to it and I’m still trying to figure out a way to teach it so that every set up and do it. > [@Shai Hulud](#): > > Where do we post tutorials for the contest? And is May 15 the last day to post tutorials or is the contest over ON May 15? > > I might make one tomorrow if I can figure out how to use this camera I borrowed with no tripod, edit it, and so on. You have until the end of the month. I don’t recall ever mentioning anything about May 15th. You can post them here. You can also bundle your 5a video with this video contest for a shot at a KYS K!T > **[Giving away a King Yo Star 'Kit'](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,73985.0.html)** > > We have a winner.  By random draw, the prize goes to Gengunner02!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbKCjf7\_6JY 2nd place went to Josh.  Everyone who entered gets $10 off a KYS yoyo.  Due to my lacking webdesign skills, you’ll... ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2014, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/54 "2014-05-15T00:11:11Z")
Today’s 5a trick is Not Quite Horizontal. It’s tough, but it’s one of those “I didn’t see that coming!” tricks. Learn it! [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0gluANZcv0) ---
**Author:** ![Shai\_Hulud](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shai_hulud/32/1521_2.png) [@Shai\_Hulud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shai_Hulud)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2014, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/55 "2014-05-15T01:10:42Z")
> [@Jake Elliott](#): > > It essentially is an old E fan combo. There never really has been a name for that specific series of elements so I just threw a name on it. > > Repeating beesting is coming. Not only is it an extremely difficult trick, but it also changes considerably depending on string length, the weight of the yoyo, and the weight of the counterweight. There is a lot to it and I’m still trying to figure out a way to teach it so that every set up and do it. > > You have until the end of the month. I don’t recall ever mentioning anything about May 15th. You can post them here. > > You can also bundle your 5a video with this video contest for a shot at a KYS K!T > > [Giving away a King Yo Star 'Kit' - Yo-Yo Contests, Clubs, and Events - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,73985.0.html) I think I read about it on the king you star canada site about the tutorial contest. You’re saying this is a different contest? I assumed they were one and the same that’s where I got May 15 ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2014, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/56 "2014-05-16T02:21:25Z")
[![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4gYNq109w8) Learn Magic Knot! ---
**Author:** ![jonrob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/4af34b/32.png) [@jonrob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jonrob)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2014, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/57 "2014-05-16T04:49:55Z")
smh… That’s a 1a trick. ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2014, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/58 "2014-05-16T23:11:29Z")
Well, this is sad. #yoyodamage ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/0/6/30629bca62c75cdf4b21f82e487e33a69a55be22.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![modman10](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/modman10/32/874_2.png) [@modman10](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/modman10)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2014, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/59 "2014-05-17T02:43:47Z")
Hmm, just got a Mr. butcher in the mail, it allready has a bit of damage to it… Is it all that good for 5A? ---
**Author:** ![Shai\_Hulud](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shai_hulud/32/1521_2.png) [@Shai\_Hulud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shai_Hulud)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2014, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/60 "2014-05-17T06:13:06Z")
> [@modman10](#): > > Hmm, just got a Mr. butcher in the mail, it allready has a bit of damage to it… Is it all that good for 5A? Unless you’re already quite good you’re going to bang it up some. Butcher is 7075 right? It takes a really hard dice collision to ding 7075 but it happens with really small dings. When you’re starting sometimes the yoyo will go flying and collide with something really hard like a metal chair leg that will gouge it. More commonly it flies into a wall and takes paint off the wall and slightly messes up the ano. Personally I’ve set up my practice room with pillows along the walls to prevent this happening, but the yoyo I learned on (a C3 Movitation) didn’t have this guidance and is now pretty beat. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940.md?page=4)