# 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:** 6
**Author:** ![Yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/41988e/32.png) [@Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/101 "2014-06-04T01:18:57Z")
The magnitude was based on the FHZ, it has the same dimensions. There is nothing stopping you from putting the stacks on another yoyo. ---
**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:** [June 4, 2014, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/102 "2014-06-04T01:23:48Z")
Who won the jake contest stuff? ---
**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:** [June 6, 2014, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/103 "2014-06-06T05:12:53Z")
> [@Yoyo](#): > > The magnitude was based on the FHZ, it has the same dimensions. There is nothing stopping you from putting the stacks on another yoyo. Other than spending $100+ for stacks? Or were you talking about the contest? ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/41988e/32.png) [@Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2014, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/104 "2014-06-06T11:45:32Z")
Well they come with a free yoyo. ---
**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:** [June 6, 2014, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/105 "2014-06-06T13:30:46Z")
> [@Logi](#): > > Who won the jake contest stuff? You did. ---
**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:** [June 6, 2014, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/106 "2014-06-06T16:55:10Z")
> [@Jake Elliott](#): > > You did. Cool! I had hoped to get one but I’m glad one of my forum buddies got one! Logi is very good at getting free stuff :P! ---
**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:** [June 6, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/107 "2014-06-06T17:13:28Z")
> [@Jake Elliott](#): > > You did. i wut. wut. I AM SO HAPPY. ---
**Author:** ![StrippedAxle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/strippedaxle/32/1163_2.png) [@StrippedAxle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrippedAxle)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/108 "2014-06-07T01:03:03Z")
> [@Shai\_Hulud](#): > > It’s hard. I think the easiest trick to learn this ability on is Angel Wings, BUT if you suck at this skill you will ding up your yoyo when practicing Angel Wings. If you have a soft counterweight like a Monkey ball that would be good for practicing tricks like that. > > Otherwise, the trick that really helped me learn how to do this was 5A Trapeze and His Brother. Took me about 10 hours to master. Super frustrating. But once I had that, 5A Double or Nothing wasn’t that hard, and once I had that, 5A Hand and a Half Mount wasn’t that hard, etc. > > Some of Jake’s tricks are relatively difficult…if you haven’t already I’d try to learn most of the Level 1 and Level 2 tricks in Miggy’s tutorials before trying the ones in this thread as they tend to be easier and will teach you basics like moving the yoyo and counterweight in opposite directions. I’ve been trying to follow the 5A brother tutorial for a while, but it hasn’t clicked yet. I’m sure if I work on it a little harder though I can get it. Just gotta keep trying. ---
**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:** [June 7, 2014, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/109 "2014-06-07T01:48:42Z")
> [@StrippedAxle](#): > > I’ve been trying to follow the 5A brother tutorial for a while, but it hasn’t clicked yet. I’m sure if I work on it a little harder though I can get it. Just gotta keep trying. The process I took was basically this: First, focus on the reverse angel wings like motion from the trapeze mount. Second, get consistent at catching the counterweight and don’t worry too much about missing the yo-yo. Third, try to intercept the yo-yo with your index finger, but don’t worry if it hits the wrong string. Fourth, practice until it’s consistent. Miggy makes the trick look so easy, and it took me so long to learn that I thought I was stupid or something. But a lot of 5A tricks are like that–they look easy but can be extremely difficult. Similar to 4A tricks. On the other hand I think 1A tricks look hard but usually aren’t–mostly just a lot of steps to remember but not much requiring extraordinary dexterity. Anyway keep practicing it. It’ll click eventually. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![StrippedAxle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/strippedaxle/32/1163_2.png) [@StrippedAxle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrippedAxle)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/110 "2014-06-07T22:04:03Z")
> [@Shai\_Hulud](#): > > The process I took was basically this: > > First, focus on the reverse angel wings like motion from the trapeze mount. > Second, get consistent at catching the counterweight and don’t worry too much about missing the yo-yo. > Third, try to intercept the yo-yo with your index finger, but don’t worry if it hits the wrong string. > Fourth, practice until it’s consistent. > > Miggy makes the trick look so easy, and it took me so long to learn that I thought I was stupid or something. But a lot of 5A tricks are like that–they look easy but can be extremely difficult. Similar to 4A tricks. On the other hand I think 1A tricks look hard but usually aren’t–mostly just a lot of steps to remember but not much requiring extraordinary dexterity. > > Anyway keep practicing it. It’ll click eventually. 🙂 Alright, thanks! I’ll keep at it. ;D ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/111 "2019-05-08T19:54:11Z")
I haven’t seen anything here about 5A May! Is anyone playing 5A this month? I’m welcoming this wonderful season with an _unorthodox_ trick. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/112 "2019-05-08T20:07:06Z")
I like how you are playing outside of the sandbox 🤘 ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2019, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/113 "2019-05-08T20:18:45Z")
I actually loled at that 😄 ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/114 "2019-05-09T17:00:06Z")
5AMay #1: Working on finally applying rebounds! ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/115 "2019-05-10T16:29:42Z")
5AMay #2: I really like this concept! But i can’t seem to find a more 5A-ish way to reveal the gt. Gotta keep working at it. Edit: #3! My best work at rebounds! ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/117 "2019-05-13T13:45:30Z")
At least it probably printed really quickly! ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/119 "2019-05-19T00:54:41Z")
Been having fun with 5a, it’s a pleasant change of pace [https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxn-LlEBdkL/?igshid=1hzkyylya2cqp](https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxn-LlEBdkL/?igshid=1hzkyylya2cqp) ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/120 "2019-05-19T02:43:05Z")
Awesome. I’ve seen very few people jump on the 5AMay train. Let’s keep the season alive! ---
**Author:** ![SpyseaRice](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spysearice/32/82121_2.png) [@SpyseaRice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpyseaRice)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/121 "2019-05-19T03:19:58Z")
Happy Birthday! 🍰 🍰 🍰 🍰 🍰 🍰 🍰 🍰 🍰 🍰 🍰 edit: wait you posted here like 6 days ago. I’m kinda late on this thread. Happy b-day anyway! ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2019, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940/122 "2019-05-24T05:46:25Z")
Trying some more complex rebounds to make transition between mounts AKA I CAN MAKE MY COUNTERWEIGHT BOUNCE WITHOUT TANGLING ANYMORE GUYS [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-5a-may-discussion-thread/65940.md?page=5)