# When in Saigon, sweat it out
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613
**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [April 1, 2013, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613 "2013-04-01T13:26:06Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Tuxedodave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tuxedodave)
#### Post date: [April 2, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/21 "2013-04-02T14:34:11Z")
Pho in the states taste a lot better. Just a bit domesticated I guess. They eat it for breakfast over there. Over here we normally eat it as lunch or dinner. I can’t eat hot noodles for breakfast, I’m a two eggs, 2 bacon and two hot cakes type of guy.
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### Author:  [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)
#### Post date: [April 2, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/22 "2013-04-02T14:37:28Z")
I don’t want pics of you! lol Just of the sights and such.
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [April 2, 2013, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/23 "2013-04-02T15:02:15Z")
Ain’t wasting time posting pics of sites, sights and scenes. Why? I don’t take them!
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### Author:  [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)
#### Post date: [April 2, 2013, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/24 "2013-04-02T15:24:00Z")
Pho is SOO good, even in the states
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/25 "2013-04-03T00:39:04Z")
Pho is good here. It really depends a lot on the soup base because that’s where this dish lives or dies. The rest is kind of hard to mess up. I’ve had it range from good to bad here in Vietnam and around where I live(Sacramento area) and in the Westminster and Garden Grove areas during my Disneyland trips. Usually for me it’s bad when they make it too spicy because I’m not good with “heat”.
I couldn’t make it to the local merchant yesterday so I’m going today. A lot of effort for a small return!
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### Author:  [@beg-er](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beg-er)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/26 "2013-04-03T05:34:18Z")
> [@Studio42](#):
>
> I’m in Saigon. I’ll be back after tax day. The yoyo scene here is a rich kid’s secret society around here. Nobody wants to stand out. It’s like fight club. First rule of yoyo: hide it! Screw that. I’m proud to walk around with my YYE bags that have off-strings hanging off them and a yoyo holster on my belt loop! Gonna show those kids to be proud to throw! Then again, I’m sure they will humor the “stupid American”
>
> I have to keep this short. Data here is unreliable. The YYE iPhone app is my savior right now.
>
> If you need to get ahold of me, please get voxer and use the text option. Voice and images are unreliable but small packet data has a much better success rate. Please be aware of the time zones. I’m in Vietnam right now! Text message fees are stupid high!
>
> Went to a yoyo store near the resort town I went to today. The gnarwal and cascade in my pocket was worth more than that little spot’s entire inventory. So much for the first yoyo store in Vietnam. They have 3 other locations so one better not suck
>
> I will be going to another store in saigon(reported in yoyo news) Tuesday afternoon to see what I can get! They have loop360s in stock. I’m gonna check inventory before I go.
>
> I’m not allowed to mention these brick and mortar(well that may be a bit extreme) shops since they also have an online presence. If moderators will allow it this time they might make an exception for me but they will also let me know too. If they do allow it will be name only, not a URL
>
> Anyhow. I’m otherwise being rather still in high heat and humidity, sweating like a pig. So are the locals!
ấy nick forum of bạn là gì/ your forum nickname?
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### Author:  [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/27 "2013-04-03T06:05:14Z")
Dude, take some pictures. Take pictures of the yo-yo shops too.
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/28 "2013-04-03T06:41:59Z")
There’s really nothing to shoot for the stores. However what’s done is done.
I hit the accessory of yoyo store today. I got 4 loop360’s: 2 black for my kid and a blue and green for myself. My kid also got a PGM. I let the guy try my Jet Set and Fiesta xx. It’s was hard to find the place and it was super uncomfortable thanks to the heat and humidity. The guy there is using the Hayabusa with mod rings for his own 4a set up.
I’ve been informed now “no more yoyo shops” so I guess I’m done. Honestly there’s not much I want that I can’t get here. I think the YYF Proton and the DIBase2 come to mind. The DiBase2 I might push for. The packaging there for C3 is a brown box with gold borders and I think it had a window. However I do have a space shortage to deal with and honestly if I carry more my bags are gonna burst!
Note: even new rubber rings for YYF throws rot on new YoYos due to the weather and humidity here. All I can say is that this merely presents a barrier for people to buy into YYF stacked YoYos because the rings rot away. It might be time to find a different material or method of retention.
Now I have my ground forces looking for wood spin tops! This may be difficult to find!
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/29 "2013-04-03T06:46:18Z")
ấy nick forum of bạn là gì/ your forum nickname?
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My forum nickname is Studio42
I had my Studio42 hat on. That and a couple of pins and buttons for my company on my yoyo bags and my silicone wrist band are really my only identifying items.
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### Author:  [@beg-er](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beg-er)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/30 "2013-04-03T08:37:32Z")
are you vnmese
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### Author:  [@beg-er](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beg-er)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/31 "2013-04-03T08:56:40Z")
> [@Studio42](#):
>
> I’m in Saigon. I’ll be back after tax day. The yoyo scene here is a rich kid’s secret society around here. Nobody wants to stand out. It’s like fight club. First rule of yoyo: hide it! Screw that. I’m proud to walk around with my YYE bags that have off-strings hanging off them and a yoyo holster on my belt loop! Gonna show those kids to be proud to throw! Then again, I’m sure they will humor the “stupid American”
>
> I have to keep this short. Data here is unreliable. The YYE iPhone app is my savior right now.
>
> If you need to get ahold of me, please get voxer and use the text option. Voice and images are unreliable but small packet data has a much better success rate. Please be aware of the time zones. I’m in Vietnam right now! Text message fees are stupid high!
>
> Went to a yoyo store near the resort town I went to today. The gnarwal and cascade in my pocket was worth more than that little spot’s entire inventory. So much for the first yoyo store in Vietnam. They have 3 other locations so one better not suck
>
> I will be going to another store in saigon(reported in yoyo news) Tuesday afternoon to see what I can get! They have loop360s in stock. I’m gonna check inventory before I go.
>
> I’m not allowed to mention these brick and mortar(well that may be a bit extreme) shops since they also have an online presence. If moderators will allow it this time they might make an exception for me but they will also let me know too. If they do allow it will be name only, not a URL
>
> Anyhow. I’m otherwise being rather still in high heat and humidity, sweating like a pig. So are the locals!
sorry. I am a Vietnam.I do not like what you said about Vietnam.You might be surprised if the Tao Dan Park.Or visit our forum: [yoyovietnam.com](http://yoyovietnam.com)
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### Author:  [@RedTwo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RedTwo)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/32 "2013-04-03T09:13:16Z")
> [@Studio42](#):
>
> There’s really nothing to shoot for the stores. However what’s done is done.
>
> I hit the accessory of yoyo store today. I got 4 loop360’s: 2 black for my kid and a blue and green for myself. My kid also got a PGM. I let the guy try my Jet Set and Fiesta xx. It’s was hard to find the place and it was super uncomfortable thanks to the heat and humidity. The guy there is using the Hayabusa with mod rings for his own 4a set up
>
> I’ve been informed now “no more yoyo shops” so I guess I’m done. Honestly there’s not much I want that I can’t get here. I think the YYF Proton and the DIBase2 come to mind. The DiBase2 I might push for. The packaging there for C3 is a brown box with gold borders and I think it had a window. However I do have a space shortage to deal with and honestly if I carry more my bags are gonna burst!
>
> Note: even new rubber rings for YYF throws rot on new YoYos due to the weather and humidity here. All I can say is that this merely presents a barrier for people to buy into YYF stacked YoYos because the rings rot away. It might be time to find a different material or method of retention.
>
> Now I have my ground forces looking for wood spin tops! This may be difficult to find!
Have you contact Thuần (Koma Satomi) and visited his store Thế Giới Yoyo?
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/33 "2013-04-03T09:30:09Z")
If you don’t like what I have to say, don’t read.
I’ve been trying to find meets for 6 weeks. I don’t have the scheduling for it now. I leave for Hue in a day, then back to Saigon for final packing and leaving for home.
Perhaps a future trip.
I’ve also left out the bad stuff of my trip. And trust me, it’s way bad
My only solace has been my trip to a yoyo store today and what time I’m allowed with skill toys.
Sorry to offend. Wear a helmet, it’s a rough world out there!
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/34 "2013-04-03T09:53:02Z")
> [@""](#):
>
> Have you contact Thuần (Koma Satomi) and visited his store Thế Giới Yoyo?
There are 4 locations. The one in Vũng Tàu was not good but they guy there was super nice. I may be able to stop by the one in Đà Nẵng since I fly in there from Saigon but that’s unlikely. Hà Nội is not an option.
Yes in Vũng Tàu on Monday. I’m not being allowed to go to the HCM location due to where it is. Apparently it’s too far away or something like that but if you were to stop and consider what I’ve spent on taxi rides, I haven’t accepted that as an excuse. Will it be worth the trip? All I want is a kamui light and those are out of stock. I can’t call because I don’t speak your language and my wife who is Vietnamese wont call for me. My cousin is also vietnamese(I’m staying where he lives in Saigon right now) but there’s too much language gap since his English is about as prolific as my vietnamese(as in non-existent)
Tomorrow is my last full day in Saigon where I could move around. I’ll see what they have on their site
All I will say is for the accessory of yoyo store(getting around store names), the guy there was so nice it was worth the trip down the alley. Too bad he didn’t live on the main street so as to get better traffic.
So tell me what you can about Thế Giới Yoyo in HCM quickly. I’m gonna check web site inventory to see if I should come out. Please hurry!
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### Author:  [@RedTwo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RedTwo)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/35 "2013-04-03T10:06:37Z")
> [@Studio42](#):
>
> > [@""](#):
> >
> > Have you contact Thuần (Koma Satomi) and visited his store Thế Giới Yoyo?
>
> There are 4 locations. The one in Vũng Tàu was not good but they guy there was super nice. I may be able to stop by the one in Đà Nẵng since I fly in there from Saigon but that’s unlikely. Hà Nội is not an option.
>
> Yes in Vũng Tàu on Monday. I’m not being allowed to go to the HCM location due to where it is. Apparently it’s too far away or something like that but if you were to stop and consider what I’ve spent on taxi rides, I haven’t accepted that as an excuse. Will it be worth the trip? All I want is a kamui light and those are out of stock. I can’t call because I don’t speak your language and my wife who is Vietnamese wont call for me. My cousin is also vietnamese(I’m staying where he lives in Saigon right now) but there’s too much language gap since his English is about as prolific as my vietnamese(as in non-existent)
>
> Tomorrow is my last full day in Saigon where I could move around. I’ll see what they have on their site
>
> All I will say is for the accessory of yoyo store(getting around store names), the guy there was so nice it was worth the trip down the alley. Too bad he didn’t live on the main street so as to get better traffic.
>
> So tell me what you can about Thế Giới Yoyo in HCM quickly. I’m gonna check web site inventory to see if I should come out. Please hurry!
It’s the very first, biggest and authorized yoyo store of Vietnam, since 2011. Yoyoaccessory was just founded last year to the best of my knowledge, currently holding a wide range of yoyos from 14 brands and yoyo accessories.
Contact them:(08) 3512 5567 (HCM)
Address: 430/26A Điện Biên Phủ, phường 17, quận Bình Thạnh, TP. HCM
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### Author:  [@RedTwo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RedTwo)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/36 "2013-04-03T10:10:27Z")
Website: [http://thegioiyoyo.com/](http://thegioiyoyo.com/)
Facebook: [Redirecting...](https://www.facebook.com/thegioiyoyo?fref=ts)
[https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226500\_522546127788721\_794097721\_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226500_522546127788721_794097721_n.jpg)
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### Author:  [@beg-er](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beg-er)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/37 "2013-04-03T11:15:13Z")
> [@RedTwo](#):
>
> Website: [http://thegioiyoyo.com/](http://thegioiyoyo.com/)
> Facebook: [Redirecting...](https://www.facebook.com/thegioiyoyo?fref=ts)
>
> [https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226500\_522546127788721\_794097721\_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/226500_522546127788721_794097721_n.jpg)
Anh bouken à
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/38 "2013-04-03T11:42:06Z")
I have the site and address for that shop. If the shop offers better selection than the web site it might be worth the trip. I’m mostly looking for a DiBase2 and an Ashiru Kamui Lite. I just need to convince my wife to let me go. Plus I need her and a cousin to help me talk out there
The odds are against me but I am trying. Maybe tomorrow morning like after 10am
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### Author:  [@Eastfield](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eastfield)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/39 "2013-04-03T12:24:09Z")
> [@Studio42](#):
>
> If you don’t like what I have to say, don’t read.
It’s somewhat hard to know what you have to say without reading what you’re writing, isn’t it? 🙂
I find it weird that you dislike Vietnam so much. Several friends of mine have been there, and they all had really just positive things to say
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### Author:  [@CaliBuddha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaliBuddha)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2013, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-in-saigon-sweat-it-out/51613/40 "2013-04-03T12:29:25Z")
Dislike for something is usually caused by a dislike of something else that holds common ground with the other.
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