Broke through my first string today since taking up fixed-axle play anew (ie. since getting my TMBRs). Was on my way for coffee, and luckily it broke in the hallways instead of outside in the slushy salty snow. 
Forward pass, forward pass, roll roll roll roll…
Just something I wrote for English class
Old School Spins
Two tannish disks of many shades.
A faint whir and a meaty “thwack”
Distant odors of paper and trees
The dry taste of concetration filling your mouth
Rough grain, sharp edges, and satisfaction
Wood is good - fixed axle maple with 32 Swarovski jewels and a Celtic knots design encapsulated behind 1" diameter domed glass:
So, who’s getting the new TK Optic Star 3-in-1. I ordered one as soon as I heard about it.
Hadn’t heard of it until just now. Off to have a look!
i have enough no jives to be getting on, and i don’t like the optic star design as much as the other mandalas. i’ll pass for now.
also, forgot to post the link to yesterday’s fixed friday column: tape measure
I have been holding off on some of these new wood yo-yos, but that looks too good to pass up, I have one
on the way.
The 3-in-1 was the first high end yo-yo I ever got … I feel so old now…anyways, yeah, that looks
too cool to pass up.
Go CJ!
Congrats to CJ!
And I managed to get an eh today at cal states! I still can’t believe it. It’s a truly amazing yoyo
I was very excited about the new No Jive initially, but I think it looks a little too weird and updated. I prefer the etched wood look. No, I’ll never be happy.
So jealous. Waiting for the next run of Ehs… hope I get my hands on one this time.
When are they coming?
Don’t even know. I just know they are coming.
I’ve not read this. Very exciting! Where did hear or read this?
90% sure Ed Haponik made mention of it here on YYE somewhere. Maybe this very thread! I think Colin Leland had something on his FB page also.
Just ordered the 3-in-1 Optic Star. Figured I'd buy it because A:wood is good, B:one hardly ever sees a brand new no-jive, C: It's been one of my dream yoyos and D: I felt like it.
I just ordered my first wood, the No-Jive Optic Star! I was wondering, what are some other good yo-yo brands that sell wood throws besides Tom Kuhn and TMBR?
Just discovered enough scrap white limba lying around (from a half-abandoned electric guitar build) to make a yoyo with! Wish I had a bandsaw to resaw it (it’s a thick piece), mainly so I don’t lose any material (if I half it, there will BARELY be enough; if I mess it up, it’s ruined forever!). However, I think my table saw should suffice as long as I’m really careful to square up my fence.
Stay tuned for my next homemade no-lathe yoyo!
Can we spend a moment to swap Spirit Bomb techniques? I find that if I try to power through without stopping and keep the strings tight, I am more likely to lose momentum. On the other hand, if I pause after the first pop, I can usually get through the second without losing steam. From a friction standpoint, going quickly with tight strings should be the preferred method. I’ve been doing this trick on metal yoyos for years and have no problems with a bearing, but I’m lucky to land it 1 out of 6 tries with my Eh. The Lovejoy seems to be a bit better and my shimmed No Jives are much easier, however, I wont be satisfied until I can do it on everything. Sigh.
What works for you?