# Yoyo Boomers Club **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Contests, Clubs, and Events\ **Created:** [July 31, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535 "2023-07-31T04:13:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 167
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3346 "2024-06-14T15:40:48Z")
> [@rkalajian](#): > > Better yet, let’s use DAT and Beta) Laser disc. Club of 5 😆 ---
**Author:** ![Overtinkering](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/overtinkering/32/663225_2.png) [@Overtinkering](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Overtinkering)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3347 "2024-06-14T16:01:37Z")
One yo-yo one month sounds fun! Easy even lol I would join in ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3348 "2024-06-14T16:16:58Z")
So what designs are we going to see if Mr. Baron Radness von Throwington Esquire (@rkalajian) can put together for us for July? ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3349 "2024-06-14T16:29:47Z")
I always wanted to digitize all of the older yoyo VHS’s and post them to the YoYoArchive youtube account. While I’m mentioning the [YoYoArchive](https://yoyoarchive.org/) site, I’ll let all of you know first, I’m going to be handing over the YoYoArchive to Rob very soon. At age 43, I’m starting a completely new career and need to focus on that. I hope to still assist in research and history gathering as time permits. This site is something that I’ve believed in and have wanted to create for years, I’m glad it’s going and believe it’ll be in great hands with Rob at the wheel. ---
**Author:** ![megachicken289](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/megachicken289/32/260130_2.png) [@megachicken289](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/megachicken289)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3350 "2024-06-14T16:30:47Z")
To the top, you say¿ ---
**Author:** ![FrankDeath](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/frankdeath/32/271970_2.png) [@FrankDeath](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FrankDeath)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3351 "2024-06-14T16:30:50Z")
A story from seven days ago: > **[The cassette tape is making a comeback thanks to a family-run company in...](https://www.npr.org/2024/06/07/nx-s1-4976071/the-cassette-tape-is-making-a-comeback-thanks-to-a-family-run-company-in-missouri)** > > Despite the odds, cassette tapes are making a comeback. And one family-owned company in Springfield, Missouri is a leader in the revival. ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3352 "2024-06-14T16:31:27Z")
> [@Pun1sh3R](#): > > Whittling Sub Committee I’m going to attempt to whittle/carve a No Jive. I’ll post the results whenever it’s complete, just don’t hold your breath it’s going to be a while. ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3353 "2024-06-14T16:32:24Z")
A few years ago a friend’s band had the highest selling cassette for that year. It was also only one of a handful that was released that year :joy: ---
**Author:** ![FrankDeath](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/frankdeath/32/271970_2.png) [@FrankDeath](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FrankDeath)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3354 "2024-06-14T16:32:45Z")
You should take pics along the way so you can make a time-lapse video showing the progress. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3355 "2024-06-14T16:33:13Z")
Funny you say this. Whittling a yoyo is on my next camping to-do list. ---
**Author:** ![twenty\_two](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twenty_two/32/283031_2.png) [@twenty\_two](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twenty_two)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3356 "2024-06-14T16:44:59Z")
After practicing regens this week and watching Ed’s videos I’m finally hitting trapeze stalls regularly with my RBC! #feelsgoodman I could hit the trapeze and various fly outs no problem but getting it to stall and then regen was more tricky. I guess staying up until midnight watching yoyo videos does payoff!! ---
**Author:** ![Errant.Giraffe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/errant.giraffe/32/283519_2.png) [@Errant.Giraffe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Errant.Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3357 "2024-06-14T17:15:03Z")
Ooh, I’ve carved a few knuckle rollers in the past. Was thinking of carving some counterweights too. Just need to figure out the best way to add some weight to them. I never thought to carve a yo-yo, but that could be fun! 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3358 "2024-06-14T17:22:32Z")
Awesome I will gladly help if anything is ever needed just no capacity to run anything like that ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3359 "2024-06-14T17:47:31Z")
But but whyyyy?? 😳 I mean i get vinyl, the sound is objectively and quantifiably different and an accurate representation of the original sound. Why cassette tapes? Why would you want to? I’m so confused ---
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3360 "2024-06-14T17:49:22Z")
I’ll certainly accept help once I get things migrated and setup on my end! ---
**Author:** ![twenty\_two](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twenty_two/32/283031_2.png) [@twenty\_two](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twenty_two)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3361 "2024-06-14T18:02:33Z")
They were/are(?) super popular around here with the lo/fi garage bands who were chasing that sound in production. A lot of times I would hear of bands recording through digital means then dubbing through a tascam 4 or 8 track cassette machine for that warbly goodness. I also think it’s a nostalgic thing, lots of the young folk look at cassettes they way we did vinyl in the 90’s. ---
**Author:** ![FrankDeath](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/frankdeath/32/271970_2.png) [@FrankDeath](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FrankDeath)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3362 "2024-06-14T18:33:50Z")
There was a Marketplace piece that talked about why cassettes are tapes are popular: > **[Listen, vinyl may be big, but cassette tapes are back too - Marketplace](https://www.marketplace.org/2024/06/13/cassette-tapes-music-musicians-vinyl/)** > > Cassette buyers spend more money on music than average listeners. And it's a more affordable medium for small bands to release their albums on. The tl;dr is that the barrier to entry is lower: > Vinyl often requires a minimum order of [100 to 500 records](https://www.gottagrooverecords.com/faq/). Even a small vinyl order can end up costing a band around [$1,000 minimum](https://www.otherrecordlabels.com/vinyl#:~:text=Pressing%20Vinyl%20Records%20FAQs&text=Expect%20to%20pay%20anywhere%20between,or%20spring%20for%20colored%20vinyl). Meanwhile, a new pack of five 90-minute tapes costs around [$13](https://www.amazon.com/Maxell-108562-PacksMaxell-Recording-Protective/dp/B00006IAAL/ref=asc_df_B00006IAAL/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693770001770&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2066012443438672342&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029760&hvtargid=pla-433881646245&psc=1&mcid=87bde4cbbe183969995c9c9ad2bbc27d&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwltKxBhDMARIsAG8KnqVJY7NsgjfcY_WsElFFuk0Ivb-70XhvhNsGVAXD5ZJjqMREsPNpi-8aAgUCEALw_wcB) on Amazon. A cheap duplicator runs about [$65](https://www.ebay.com/b/Cassette-Duplicator/71574/bn_55187998). ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3363 "2024-06-14T18:45:21Z")
> [@FrankDeath](#): > > The tl;dr is that the barrier to entry is lower Well that makes sense vs other physical mediums I’m just shocked anyone wants a physical thing anymore. Or frankly, for that matter I’m always surprised to hear that in this day and age anyone still listens to that many songs in a row from the same band lol Nostalgia is a powerdul drug so that i get. ---
**Author:** ![twenty\_two](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twenty_two/32/283031_2.png) [@twenty\_two](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twenty_two)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3364 "2024-06-14T18:49:36Z")
I’m an album guy, especially if I’m a fan of the artist. There’s nothing like the journey of a well thought out album imo. ---
**Author:** ![JSERR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jserr/32/186876_2.png) [@JSERR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JSERR)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2024, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535/3365 "2024-06-14T18:50:32Z")
I tend to order albums from artists if they offer signed versions. I have Apple Music, but it’s neat to have a piece from the band itself. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535.md?page=166) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-boomers-club/381535.md?page=168)