# What are you running for FAF

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984>\
**Category:** General Yo-Yo\
**Created:** [February 11, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984 "2025-02-11T17:54:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![ScallyCapYoyoChap](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/scallycapyoyochap/32/275378_2.png) [@ScallyCapYoyoChap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ScallyCapYoyoChap)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/1 "2025-02-11T17:54:30Z")

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Coming up on 2 weeks of Fixed axel February and curious what everyone is using

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**Author:** ![Kalic00](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f0a364/32.png) [@Kalic00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kalic00)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/2 "2025-02-11T18:09:05Z")

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Mostly my butterfly and the stroller by ardeus. Ive got a couple challenges done on the imperial, but its too punishing for me to find enjoyable to learn, its mostly just things i already know how to do

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**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:** [February 11, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/3 "2025-02-11T18:09:50Z")

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I’ve been using my @TryCatchThrow Pixie and a Duncan Butterfly the most. I just got some throws in from @Ardeus, so I’ll be putting those through their paces this week!

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**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/4 "2025-02-11T18:16:32Z")

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I figured I’d make my own “challenge” and attempt to use “pagoda mode” on my No Jive as much as possible lol. This is on YYE Cotton Red and Black twist

 ![IMG_4568](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/9/c/d9caa9f4dea3b94b4cf3de64f1d0b19f22ba14b4.jpeg)  
(Yes, the chili is bomb)

Also my GlowFly on some no name black string, and Red Sparkle imperial on Twisted Strings Luminous X

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**Author:** ![spyder-man](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spyder-man/32/599092_2.png) [@spyder-man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spyder-man)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/5 "2025-02-11T19:08:05Z")

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I may be the oddity and spitting blasphemy on the YYE but I’m just not a fan of the Duncan Butterfly anymore (and it’s what started my yoyo journey years ago). I hoped it was my old mold worn out butterfly tainting my perception. Admittedly my new Unknown Butterfly throws much better - but still just not my favorite 0A. So with that in mind - it’s on my desk at work - and I am picking it up from time to time - but my EDC Fixie is a converted Confusion (non-hubstack).

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**Author:** ![pyrotechnic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pyrotechnic/32/689058_2.png) [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/6 "2025-02-11T19:55:04Z")

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![1000006411](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/6/3/d63f7fc48bbf6d667560f029518dbc1c5277a197.jpeg)

Highwalled FHZ with custom wood insert

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**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:** [February 11, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/7 "2025-02-11T20:01:01Z")

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Nice! I bought a proyo to take one of those wooden axles out of it and 3d print a new body.

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**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/8 "2025-02-11T20:04:10Z")

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I haven’t thrown much at all this February due to sickness, but I’ve mostly been sharpening my skills with a Duncan Imperial.

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**Author:** ![pyrotechnic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pyrotechnic/32/689058_2.png) [@pyrotechnic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pyrotechnic)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/9 "2025-02-11T20:09:19Z")

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I have a couple of the proyo axles. What did you make?

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**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:** [February 11, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/10 "2025-02-11T20:13:37Z")

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Haven’t made anything yet. It’s on my mental todolist still haha.

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**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/11 "2025-02-11T20:18:22Z")

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I havent dedicated myself to FAF yet, but the Dork by @AudreySickburn has been in my pocket for a couple of weeks now.

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**Author:** ![Billipo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/billipo/32/162446_2.png) [@Billipo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Billipo)\
**Post date:** [February 11, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/12 "2025-02-11T21:08:27Z")

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My fixie line up is quite limited. I’ve been going with this one.

 ![el mijo 6061](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/1/f/51f6660b1e39d6b2d1f6a591942350d1db428df3.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/13 "2025-02-12T13:46:40Z")

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![IMG_1201](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/6/c/e6c4c55e47b240af4933f2fd958a7b8d35748e14.jpeg)

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**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:** [February 12, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/14 "2025-02-12T13:50:39Z")

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It will be these soon as they come in the mail.

 ![1000003719](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/8/9/989f90f95d070a7507fd4c6bf2a7807315440d1b.jpeg)  
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 ![1000003653](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/7/1/171298efa1c024ea251d47957b3ea59312e550f4.jpeg)

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**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:** [February 12, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/15 "2025-02-12T16:20:47Z")

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I have many amazing options but these 4 have been my go to for this months challenges

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/9/f/19facb055d81d0ef8ce65277876f1854290336b0.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![NitroBobby916](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nitrobobby916/32/76321_2.png) [@NitroBobby916](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NitroBobby916)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/16 "2025-02-12T17:32:38Z")

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![IMG_3276](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/0/2/00201c2c1b6d57b576e583796cdf3bbb70f08107.jpeg)

enjoy the throw my friends  
kgb

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**Author:** ![Yodaddyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yodaddyo/32/602050_2.png) [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2025, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/17 "2025-02-13T03:51:04Z")

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I just cycle through every single fixie until I find the one that feels right, which rarely lasts longer than an hour, but sometimes a couple days. I usually have 2 unresponsives and 4 fixies on me at all times. One for each pocket :joy: the only good thing about winter lol

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**Author:** ![Retro-Yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/retro-yo/32/595409_2.png) [@Retro-Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Retro-Yo)\
**Post date:** [February 13, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/18 "2025-02-13T07:14:15Z")

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Unknown

 ![Unknown Butterfly](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/3/6/236cbc8fdca339e87737a2f31053810961d3d115.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Terrarian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/terrarian/32/606075_2.png) [@Terrarian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Terrarian)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/19 "2025-02-15T04:15:37Z")

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![1000004482](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/4/c/34c3849b0a275d59294a869fa4c3b60b67848454.jpeg)

These, left to right

Profly  
Wooden Butterfly  
Stride  
Stroller

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**Author:** ![rorschah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rorschah/32/268609_2.png) [@rorschah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rorschah)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-running-for-faf/418984/20 "2025-02-15T04:46:06Z")

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the classics + the new blood

 ![IMG_0627](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/d/6/4d66a2947fa1a81eba217383c44ad40b56e4b935.jpeg)

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