Archive for November, 2008

YoYoSkills.com – Legacy vs. Grind Machine

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

YoYoSkills.com has done a review comparing the new YoYoFactory Plastic Grind Machine to the yet-to-be-released Plastic Weighted Legacy.

Legacy versus Grind Machine

Legacy versus Grind Machine

For more information on YoYoFactory Red Alert Projects: http://projectredalert.com

For more information on the Legacy visit: http://YoYoLegacy.com

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Tallahassee Yo-Yo Contest Write Up

Friday, November 21st, 2008
The South East Regional Yo-Yo Contest was written up in Tallahassee.com – check out the official SER website here: http://www.pd.net/seregional/
Tallahassee Yo-Yo Contest

Tallahassee Yo-Yo Contest

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Adam Brewster Featured in DesMoinesRegister

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Check out this article of Adam Brewster that talks about his yo-yo career and how he looks at tricks he does, etc.  Click the picture below to jump to the page!

Adam Brewster In The News

Adam Brewster In The News

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How a Yo-Yo Works – News Article

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

A recent post on reporternews.com focused on “How a Yo-Yo Works” referencing HowStuffWorks.com

How a Yo-Yo Works Article

How a Yo-Yo Works Article

Pretty interesting since it approaches it from a more “scientific” view point.
Check out the link to read on.

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Yo-Yo as a Growing Sport – Philippines

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

A video featured on Inquirer.net about the Philippines and the ‘growing sport’ of yo-yoing!
Click the link below to watch the video and hear the news story all the way from the Philippines!

YoYo Growing Sport

YoYo Growing Sport

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John and Rebecca Higby on TIME WARP

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Don’t miss John and Rebecca tomorrow night 8pm central on TIME WARP on the Discovery Channel.  It is all yo-yoing in SLOW MOTION with a camera that films at 10,000 frames per second – amazing looking stuff.

Check out the promo video from them below!


WARPED OUT! from John Higby on Vimeo.

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One Drop M1: Metal For Everyone

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
One Drop Presents the M1

One Drop Presents the M1

From One Drop:
One Drop’s second yoyo is set to release in a few weeks and it is called the M1 which stands for “Metal for Everyone”.  Our goal was to create a high quality, great playing metal yo-yo at a reasonable price with good availability.  We have been working on this for the last 6 months.

66 grams
50mm diameter
35mm width
.03 recess that takes silicone
One Drop Silicone Pads
10Ball Bearing
IRG

Price … $60.

A truly amazing price for what looks like it could be a very decent all metal yo-yo.
First official review has been posted here: http://www.yoyoskills.com/M1-review.htm

M1 by One Drop

M1 by One Drop

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AYYA Releases Special Edition

Monday, November 17th, 2008

From AYYA.NET:

Here now from the other side of the globe.We present a special collaboration between the AYYA and Werrd Yo-Yos.

Werrd is an Australian specialty manufacturer of premium machined aluminum yo-yos. With a perspective from Australia, Werrd has created a number of stunningly beautiful and exceptional playing yo-yos.

To get your hands on one of these, you need to be a current member of the AYYA.

AYYA Werrd Yo-Yo

AYYA Werrd Yo-Yo

Click here for more info

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Legacy Release Date – November 26th

Monday, November 17th, 2008

YoYoJam has officially announced the final release date for their new celcon weighted yo-yo – the Legacy.
November 26th, 2008 the Legacy will become available at all major retailers around the World.

www.YoYoLegacy.com

www.YoYoLegacy.com

The Legacy combines plastic with a metal washer to give added weight and extra spin:

Legacy Weight

Legacy Weight

Find all the information and more right at www.YoYoLegacy.com

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Asia Pacific 2008 – RESULTS

Sunday, November 16th, 2008
Asia Pacific 2008

Asia Pacific 2008

One of the biggest contests of the year is over – the Asia Pacific 2008 contest organized by Spinworkx and held in Singapore was a big hit this year pulling some very famous yo-yo players from all over globe!

Check out the amazing winning freestyles below:

Hiroyuki Suzuki – 1st Place Single A

2A Division – 1st Shuhei Kanai

4A Division – 1st Lim Aik Hwee

5A Division – 1st Sojun Miyamura

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