Monday, April 12, 2010

Chico Yoyo Route 66

remember the initial WhiteWall?
its now the Route 66.
Specs:
  • Weight – 68g
  • Diameter – 2.1″ or 53.34mm
  • Width – 1.6″ or 40.64mm
  • Trapeze Width – 34.54mm
  • Gap width – 4.5mm
  • Bearing – Large (0.25×0.5x.1875″) ABEC-5 stainless, clean and dry
  • Response – Custom cut silicone pads, deep groove for flowable silicone
Chico Yoyo Company:
Rim weight? Got ya covered. Lots of it. Stable and long spinning.
Smooth? Every yo-yo is hand tested and is not sent out unless it is super smooth.
Good bearing? You bet. ABEC-5 rated, stainless steel, clean and dry.
Response? We have custom cut clear silicone pads to put into those grooves, or you can use flowable silicone if that is your preference. You get some extra pads too.
Route 66 – enjoy the ride.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Chico Yoyo Whitewall

Whitewall is the initial name given to this project, 
but Chico Yoyo Company have a second thought.
they need you guys to help think of a name for it.
visit their site for more info!

Here’s the specs:
Diameter: 2.1in or 53.3mm
Width: 1.6in or 40.6mm
Weight: 68g
String gap: 4.5mm
Bearing size: Large (.500x.250x.1875)
Response: Large size narrow silicone pad (or flowable silicone)

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

New from Chico Yoyo Company

New shapes in the works:
new-yoyo-01
del Toro
Working name: del Toro
We are working on two new shapes, one a small departure from the Bulldog shape – adding a little bit of extra width and dropping an angular profile into the mix with a deep-V shape. The deep-V shaping reduces string contact during play to help increase spin times and keep the yo-yo on plane instead of being deflected off the string during intricate or layered maneuvers. Instead of a flat or somewhat recessed body, the subtle rounded angle of the deep-V allows a progressive and consistent amount of string contact during rejection style tricks where a reliable amount of friction helps with execution of the trick.
Planned stats for the del Toro:
  • Width: 1.52in
  • Diameter: 1.992in
  • Gap width: 4.5mm
  • Weight: 65g
new-yoyo-02
Whitewall
Working name: Whitewall
The second new profile features a deep-V with extra rim weighting drawing from a stepped profile. For added aesthetic, the stepped profile gets some extra edge treatments to give this one a unique look.
Planned stats for the “Whitewall”
  • Diameter = 2.1 inches or 53.34mm
  • Width = 1.6 inches (40.64mm)
  • Gap width: 4.5mm
  • Weight: 67g
  • Bearing size: Large

copied and pasted from ChicoYoyoCompany.com!
visit for more info!

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