How so? I really want to know.
The Parlay a small(ish), organic, balanced-weight, mid-high walled yoyo that when played with the stock flat bearing, can be rather unforgiving of sloppy play. A good throw for tightening up your technique.
@zslane just explained… It’s a “small” organic shape yoyo, this one does not accept insults and much less clumsy techniques (my case), and for that reason, teaches me patience and resilience … to the point of bordering the frustration line… For me it is not a yoyo to enjoy on difficult days.
If you take that flat out you might enjoy it more. I do atleast. I’m not partial to honing in techniques unless I was training for something. And I’m no masochist. Flat bearings are great if you hate yourself
Yeah, if you want to make a Parlay really behave itself, put a (grooved) centering bearing in and install ultralight SEs. ![]()
That really is a pretty parlay.
Man, I really need to get a Parlay. I think I’d really like it.
I avoided SE yoyos at one point cause I didnt want to invest in spares. I feel like I’m making up for lost time now though. It’s a luxery to be able to make tiny adjustments to center weight. Aesthetics too.
Let us know when you get it!
Exactly, that’s what I love about SE… I will be here to see the day that OD will design a fingerspin SE, it’s a matter of time.
The fingerspin SE is already here, you just gotta have the skill for it.
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No skills for me.
The OD spike SE’s will scratch the fingerspin itch too!
Very nice shot.
I’ve always wanted a dark brown or black with speckles. That looks great!
This Akita looks awesome, nice picture btw.
Still hoping for a restock ![]()




