Monday, May 31, 2010
Landon Balk Mod
Landon mod me a bearing duncan wheel and a butterfly. and i'm loving it.
and here i am sharing his mod with u. pictures of the innards and stuff.
if you don't already know, Landon offers modding service, you can check it out and contact him through his site, LandonBalk.com!
if you're interested to get him to mod your yoyos, but don't know how the quality will be, this is the purpose i'm posting these. and u can try it out when u see me at meetings!
smoothness
this one is a Duncan Wheel i got Landon to mod for me, retaining the starburst, mod to fit duncan size bearing spacers system. Landon's using the axle system used by OneDrop featured on their newer yoyos.
this ons is a Duncan Butterfly i sent Landon, asking him to mod anyway he want it to be.
its high-walled, silicone recessed, and uses duncan size bearing spacers.
it also have added weights.
word.
these yoyos plays very well, i love them.
this Butterfly may be a prize for a mini local contest.
i would love to see the amount of interest u guys show for this yoyo as a prize.
response through the tag board please?
Labels: 3yo3, landon balk, mod
Sunday, May 30, 2010
BAC 2010 Videos
Congratulations to the winners!
Although I do have to agree with yuuki that 2 minutes really is stifling for elite level competitors, I think everyone still did a very good job managing to throw in some interesting tricks. Good to see more originality recently!
More at yoyogirl131's youtube account. Check it! (also thanks for the speedy uploads!)
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Fun Trick By Hiro
For those who don't undersand, I THINK it's supposed to sound like the toaster when the bread (yoyo) is toasted and pops up.
Whatever happened to tricks for fun?
Mark Mont featured in Music Video
Music video for the song "Nero" by Little Tybee, from their upcoming album, "Humorous To Bees," due out in early Fall 2010
featuring Mark Montgomery.
Labels: markmont
Friday, May 28, 2010
YYF Chris Fraser 888
u want the original 888 that was released in 2007?
its back, Chris Fraser edition.
hollow stack post, delrin hubstacks, matt ano, standard decal cut to expose Chris Fraser laser engrave.
but only 12 pieces available.
money doesn't get you everything.
try your luck.
Labels: 888, chris fraser, yoyofactory, yyf
Thursday, May 27, 2010
YYF Severe ii
YYF mentioned that Tyler prefered using his Severe with the caps on, thats why the 2010 version will have the caps not removable. but they also did mention somewhere that there'll be a capless one too, and here it is!
these will be available at BAC2010,
if you're attending the event, good luck!
Labels: 2010, bac, severe, yoyofactory, yyf
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
My-Tho-Logy 2010 S/S
i guess if u wear one of Hiroyuki's produced tee, u get all the japanese chicks.
Labels: hiroyuki suzuki, mythology, phenom
YoYoJoker - Double Joker
similar to this?
thats right, its because its made by Daisuke Shimada.
a kid from FB give me heads up about this, sorry, i was on something and didn't notice who u were. FB me again.
Labels: daisuke shimada, double joker, shima, yoyojoker
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
YYF Loop900, secret is out.
remember the key?
if you read the forums and blogs daily you'll definitely find it familiar.
so... how does the system work really?
Labels: loop900, yoyofactory, yyf
YYF x JONROB Genesis
YYF.com:
YoYoFactory is all about doing things so well that you HAVE to pay attention. Although he isn’t part of our team we see that quality in Delaware’s finest 5A player JONROB. Fresh off a NER win that will see him seeded for the 2010 USA National contest and as he prepares to take on the West Coasts best at BAC, it is the perfect time to reveal his signature edition GENESIS as part of 5A May.
Labels: genesis, jonrob, yoyofactory, yyf
Monday, May 24, 2010
HSpin V Shape Bearing
While we are working on the design of the next generation PYRO and the signature yoyo for Plamek, I wanted to update you on the custom-made bearing we are going to provide these yoyos with (see Hadrien's post http://www.hspin.com/webpage/?q=node/2810).
Our Swiss-made high end series of yoyos (like the two above) will sport large bearings. Not only that, they will also have a string-centering V-shaped outer race. V-shaped bearings are standard in other industrial applications, however, this size is custom made for HSPIN, 5x13x5.
String-centering bearings have been around for a while and in different shapes (Konkave from Difeyo, Grooved from e.g. Born Crucial, and center-track from Central Bearing/YYF). V-Shaped is the shape we believe in most (more pronounced center and faster centering... but let's not get lost in details).
Using string-centering bearings has an impact on the yoyos responsiveness: The yoyos are less responsive, and more evenly less responsive, which also reduces risk of snagging. In turn, the yoyos need firmer binding.
You'll love the new designs we are working on. Hadrien has been a tremendous support in updating the new PYRO and shaping Plamek's signature yoyo, prototypes for both exist as of this week. We are contemplating whether to ship the yoyos with two bearings, both flat and V-shaped, to give players an option, but that will earliest be in summer/fall 2010.
Keeping you posted,
ChrisK
info from Hspin.