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I got that same exact recognition. It plays super good.
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Initial impressions are great. In play, it reminds me a lot of the Elevation—a tad heavier, solid and absolutely locks on finger grinds. The chunky rims are definitely unique on the catch. I definitely want to point out the finish. I’ve got a lot of clears, and this one is unique in both feel and appearance. Very “antique-like”, and I love it. I think someone said it was as close to how steel feels you can get, and I think that’s accurate. Awesome job, @hobbygod ! Very cool throw that’s got a permanent spot in my rotation.
Oh, and it looks right at home on my Jeep’s shifter. Even matches the metal accents.
Thank you for the lovely write up!! Definitely similar to elevation in play but with (IMO) better play feel and stability.
2006 Freehand Magnesium. Mint, complete and unused.
An incredible birthday present from my amazing girlfriend.
Duncan Equals Love.
…. Thanks, I’ll show myself out.
Titanium Plot Armor to complete the @kadabrium yoyoball family.
Markmont strings plus I needed strings for the wood fixed axles and more flat bearings…also another collection goal of some of the cheapest yo-yos I could get and this rain city rebrand because I hadn’t hit the 50 for shipping and I liked the transparency behind the yo…don’t know how to justify that one for the collection tho…maybe responsive 5a?
Mikemonty Mori, so far it looks like a top 3 yoyo The specs are nice and the shape already looked great based of experience with the pfulvia
Update: Its top 3, but here are some things I would change:
- Less width, I feel its a bit too wide
- More weight for a bit less speed
- Something to make rejections easier (Im noob)
Visually a winner too
Unfortunately it was a bit predamaged, no big deal though (Its basically vibeless, even after unscrewing).
Came home from work and had this waiting for me.
Question: Do all Alebrije’s have a rattling type sound when you throw them fixed? Sorta sounds like something’s loose but everything is tightened down snug. @jeduardo, have you encountered this before?
No that I am aware of. If you are able to capture that sound in a video, please send it over through DM, that way I can somehow assess it.
Is the fixed blank sitting on the correct bearing seat? There are two sets that are different sizes.
Alebrije’s Is on my short list of yo-yos I really want.
Almost sounds like it’s acting like a transaxle?
Sent you a short video via Instagram DM. I checked that the correct inside bits were being used. Maybe I need to crank down on it more and seat the outside caps better? Just scared to order tighten it and crack the wood.
Great, we will figure that out. Thanks!
Awesome! Definitely not complaining, just wondering if it’s something you’ve seen before or if you have a technique for troubleshooting. It’s a very beautiful yoyo.