Got my cobalt blue SF in the mail today. One of very few true dead smooth yoyos I’ve owned and I love the simplicity of the design. I strongly suggest trying one out if you have a chance or just buying one the next time they are available, they are a steal at the price point.
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Trying to get my trick together for the Fixed Axle Challenge. This may be the only one I can generate enough spin with. I’ve not hit it yet, though.
I was a bit worried about the string rubbing the lettering off, but I dropped it and dinged it making this photo anyway… >:(
Ive hurt 2 yoyos now from trying to photo them! haha
Today has been a mix of the 2015 eH and YYF wing shape Legend, with just enough Duncan Tournament thrown in to remind me how sloppy my play actually is.
I also have been throwing my brand new YYF Winged Legend.
Finger the size of a sausage, im not throwing anything. Darn
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My travel everywhere throw, will be carrying with me everyday
Lucky!!! I need to get one of those for myself:grinning:
I wasn’t going to and was skeptical about it for sure but you guys convinced me. It plays and feels heavy I guess just different but like it a lot happy I got one
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Lots of options:
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Trying the larger diameter Maple. Unfortunately, 2015 is not so great in Imperial. Those inner edges aren’t rounded, and heavily rub the string. I think I need a Sullivan…
I’m trying to stick with Fixies, but I’ve had a couple of transgressions…
I realized after I took this pic, that it’s more important to label the axle section.
Ultra-Matte Fulvia BTM
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What do you think of it so far? It looks amazing.
It’s a great yoyo, but the same can be said of pretty much every $10+ plastic or $30+ metal. I’m not really big on blowing a lot of money on a single yoyo since everything these days is great, but I had a frustrating week of real life, and blowing a bunch of money on a toy made me feel better…plus I’m sure I’ll sell it at some point anyway. In my opinion, it plays very much like a Draupnir. Light, fast and precise. Very slightly less stable in my unskilled hands (which is no knock on this yoyo, Draupnir is the most stable yoyo I have ever thrown). Draupnir’s biggest weakness for me is that it is simply uncomfortable to catch, especially at higher speeds, and the Fulvia BTM does not have that issue at all. The slightly more rounded shape makes it very comfortable. The ultra-matte finish is absolutely awesome, and was the real reason I pulled the trigger on this yoyo. I’m pretty meh on the titanium craze and think it is a silly gimmick to sell overpriced small batch yoyos, but I’m a sucker for yoyos with a unique finish/coating, and this one is top notch.
I certainly can’t recommend someone spend $610 on a yoyo, because the market is saturated with throws under $50 that match or nearly match the raw performance, but it really is quite nice and a treat to play. It plays exactly how I expected given the specs, and the aesthetics of the yoyo are even better in person than they were just looking at pictures online. If one has the means and opportunity to acquire one (or the non bimetal variation), they will probably love it. If not, I can tell you that the cobalt SF I got earlier in the week is every bit as good for $50, and there will be more for sale this afternoon.
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