# Thoughts on the El Mijo? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [August 24, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828 "2022-08-24T15:52:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Convig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@Convig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Convig)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2023, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/42 "2023-05-08T03:45:30Z")
^ same thing happened to me when I bought mine at PNWR. Flew in to Seattle with no tool kit because TSA, so no pliers to remove stuck axle. First hotel concierge I asked where we were staying didn’t know what pliers were, but luckily the night shift person got in touch with maintenance and they let me borrow a pair of theirs haha. Definitely don’t regret purchasing El Mijo polycarb—been using it as my edc fixed axle since getting it; a great chill, fun throw for sure, and have gotten multiple cases of “walk the dog with it!” people. I’ve recommended it to curious throwers irl, and still recommend! ---
**Author:** ![safetypin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/safetypin/32/128453_2.png) [@safetypin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/safetypin)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/43 "2023-05-08T14:05:39Z")
My only regret is that I got the dark grey zip line edition and didn’t get the light colored one. Now i can’t do a half swap. ---
**Author:** ![Deadboots](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/deadboots/32/187928_2.png) [@Deadboots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deadboots)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/44 "2023-05-09T05:19:14Z")
I use a piece of paper towel to cushion pliers when removing stubborn axles. ---
**Author:** ![DaddyOldBeard](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/daddyoldbeard/32/608841_2.png) [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2025, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/45 "2025-05-05T11:56:40Z")
> [@vinniekowalski](#): > > n unresponsive yoyo in my life (not quite as weird if you consider that I’m 43 and have been through at least 2 yoyo booms in my lifetime, neither of which involved true unresponsive throws)! I gave it a proper try for a week or two, and then impatiently tried to switch it to one of the other blanks and the narrower axle today. > > This brings me to the reason why I’m posting. I had trouble getting the 10 mm axle out to swap for the 8, and wanted to save other folks who may have similar trouble. I knew gripping the naked axle with some pliers would strip or break the threads, so I first tried a rubber band as a shim. It shredded into pieces, and the axle stubbornly stayed in place. So then I went looking for an old bicycle tire tube, didn’t find one, and instead ended up using a bit of old bicycle bar tape. Worked great! > > Slim line design, lightweight but still plenty of power on the throw, and zippy response with the narrower bearing even without lube. Would buy again! > > So long story short, if your axle is stuck, find a nice, thicker material to use as a shim (preferably something rubbery for grip rather than cloth), and grab it only as hard as needed with pliers around the shim, and you should be good. It’s threaded normally (aka, righty tighty and lefty loosey), so no need for goofy physics. have you compare the Poly El mijo to the yoyocreation Five? they are both slim line but the 5 is only $15 and plays great for a slim. Is the El Mijo that much better? ---
**Author:** ![LordKingOf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lordkingof/32/599279_2.png) [@LordKingOf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LordKingOf)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/46 "2025-05-05T13:03:15Z")
IMO totally different beasts. Like comparing an Imperial and a Butterfly. The 5ive is about as slim as you can get, that’s all it does. For Modern Responsive it’s play is very restrictive/difficult. Two disks with no relief to aid string catch, I consider it a modern looper, I’m sure in the right hands, someone impressively accurate it can work. Heck I can get it to work on a good day. The MiJo has a wider gap, some relief cuts to make the catch area bigger, Shmoove grooves which offer some breathing room for plane management, better stability due to the negligible width increase. It’s an all around better design if your goal is Modern Responsive/0A TLDR different beast, like an Imperial VS a Butterfly. 5ive is more of a looper (imperial) MiJo is more string tricks (butterfly). You can make either work for either style, but with sacrifices. ---
**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 5, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/47 "2025-05-05T14:25:14Z")
YYR has a kind of polycarbonate sequel to the 5ive that is much better and closer to the El Mijo. It’s called Your First YoYo. It has a more open catch zone and and a more comfortable design. It’s the orange yoyo in these shots from my recent YYR order. It cost the same as the 5ive. It’s only available direct and maybe somewhere else in Japan right now, not sure when it’s coming to us retailers. In terms of value, that’s complicated because the El Mijo is not actually available right now. It’s been sold out everywhere for ages. I will say though that the Mijo has a nicer finish, comes with a blank, bearing tool, case, a wide bearing along with the responsive. If it were available right now and I bought another I would 100% feel like I got my moneys worth. ![IMG_8936](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/2/8/d285bdfe27f409c0817fe3f849ae59db971214a2.jpeg) ![IMG_8937](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/a/5/0a592c1b4fa48b455feb27fdc22149d3ea8a745d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/48 "2025-05-05T15:25:15Z")
@jeduardo is there any possibly that we may see another release of aluminum Mijo’s in the future? ---
**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 5, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/49 "2025-05-05T18:16:14Z")
Oh yes please. Or El Tio. Or both. Or a delrin version, El Papi. ---
**Author:** ![Adrielecc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adrielecc/32/628073_2.png) [@Adrielecc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Adrielecc)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/50 "2025-05-05T19:08:36Z")
Ooo I like el papi 😆 ---
**Author:** ![vinniekowalski](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vinniekowalski/32/192899_2.png) [@vinniekowalski](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vinniekowalski)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/51 "2025-05-05T19:32:06Z")
I haven’t used the 5ive. I haven’t really used my El Mijo much in the last year, instead favoring the RBC or true fixies like a 3 in 1 No Jive or a Jon Gates I got from BST years ago. $15 seems reasonable to take a flier on it #doit ---
**Author:** ![jeduardo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeduardo/32/624173_2.png) [@jeduardo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jeduardo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/52 "2025-05-05T20:35:19Z")
@GnarlyCharlie - yes, it’s on our list. @AudreySickburn maybe we need El Papi 😆 :thinking: ---
**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 5, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/53 "2025-05-05T20:45:30Z")
I need more Jon gates wish it was easier to get more ---
**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 5, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/54 "2025-05-05T20:47:20Z")
Pom/delrin would be so cool but probably a pain to make but so cool. I would love a new iteration of the alebrije myself but I realize things take time ---
**Author:** ![jeduardo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeduardo/32/624173_2.png) [@jeduardo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jeduardo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/55 "2025-05-05T20:51:12Z")
We’ve been doing a bunch of prototypes to see what fits and works the best. I think we are getting close. ---
**Author:** ![DaddyOldBeard](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/daddyoldbeard/32/608841_2.png) [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828/56 "2025-05-05T22:35:20Z")
If you want to sell or trade the El Mijo let me know. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-el-mijo/361828.md?page=2)