What did you get in the mail, 2022?

I received my piece of Kansas today. A Wildwood (@Eric_Newlin) Maple throw. It is beautiful! It needs a W brand burned on it somewhere. Someday the Wildwood’s are going to be collectible. (Mine already is!)

PS. I love maple. The necks on three of my guitars and my only banjo are maple. It ages so beautifully. Even my desk has a maple top. :wink:

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I’m glad you like it! I do have a wood burning kit that I need to try out, so maybe in the future.

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Awesome mailday from @adamantiumpops and @vegabomb

2Sick Crusade and Cavemen Go

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Right back at you! Got this ridiculously handsome package from @Eric_Newlin !


A Lati Butterfly on the left (Batterfly? Looks kinda like cake batter :joy:), and a Lati Mother T on the right! They’re beautiful! 66g each of pure gorgeous craftsmanship. Crazy amount of bonus points not only for the added string (literally put my last SE on the Bitterfly this morning, clutch), but also the immaculate presentation. I will 100% be getting more from Wild Wood Eric once he is free of the educational system.

Some Batterfly/Bitterfly comparison pics (Bitterfly by @RC_yo-yo )



Lati is a little wider, with a hair smaller diameter and slightly sharper edges.

Batterfly Fiery Hot Fixie Kweej (FIRST TRYYYYEEE)
https://imgur.com/a/8LMZbli

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Ditto on Wildwood’s shipping and presentation. @Eric_Newlin’s Wildwood yoyos could easily be a Premier Yoyo providers. My Wildwood Maple is one of the best throws I have. The extra strings were an added bonus.

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Aw, thanks guys :grin:. Batterfly is a great name!

Also, I have to say @vegabomb ’s Caveman Go is both a fine piece of woodwork and an absolute delight to play. I can’t believe I haven’t played one before. Whoever else got those other two he made recently are lucky!

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Clear MCMO

Super happy I managed to get one of the new runs. GOAT yoyo for me personally, so I already know I love it.

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My yellow crush mcmo came today too.

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What does SE refer to?

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I assume he means the Ziplines [kot-n] SE strings made for fixies.

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That’s correct. It’s the Zipline kot-n SE, which stands for “summer edition.” It can handle heat and humidity a little better while maintaining good tension, lasts longer than bulk cotton, but takes a bit longer to break in the string. I highly recommend trying it or the regular kot-n.

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Rich and Eric got you the answer, but I will add another glowing recommendation for both normal and SE kot-n. You wouldn’t think there could be much variation in cotton string, but those two stand out in play, longevity, and color (they are VERY white, in contrast to the ‘natural’ cotton beige of most cotton string). The cost is the only downside, as compared to bulk cotton they are very pricey. But with how long it lasts it sort of evens out.

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Looks great!

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Almost forgot how great a simple imperial shape feels in the hand. Plays well with half spec and full size bearing. Pretty neat 3D printed design.

It seems the black parts are caps. Not sure if it’s intended to come apart or glued together.

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Back row: OD Intro, YYF Proton, A-RT Grail
Front: OD T1 20/20, OD Virtuoso

Thanks to all who sold these to me off the BST(s)!

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Fools Gold BipBop Black Peak 2 from kretzschmar it is so slick so smooth and minty. Thank you kretzschmar.




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That peak is so nice, enjoy!

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I finally get my dream throw through the mail! Shame that it arrived the day after I tore a ligament in my thumb.

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I hope ya heal up quickly!

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Thanks mate! It’ll be assessed again in 3 weeks then they’ll see if it needs surgery.

I guess I’ll have to focus on loops for a while!

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