Archive for May, 2010

Caribou Lodge Gnarwhal Release Countdown!!

Monday, May 31st, 2010

The official release of the Caribou Lodge Gnarwhal happens tomorrow June 1st at 10:00 AM here at YoYoExpert!!!

Official count down here:
http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/178/CLYW-Gnarwhal

The legend of a new Caribou Lodge creation created quite a stir in the yo-yoing community. From the deepest depths of the arctic Caribou Lodge searched for an elusive creature said to hold the power to give yo-yo players incredible skills. Rumor had it they captured and harnessed its power into an amazing spinning object. No longer is this a myth – Caribou Lodge presents the GNARWHAL.

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B-GRADES Yo-Yos, Shirts, and BAC Limited Wooden Yo-Yos Now Available!

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

The Bay Area Classic contest is currently under way!

We already played the game “Who do you think will win” and one lucky entry will win a YoYoFactory Undeniable Genesis! See who the YoYoExpert community thinks will win:
http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,16080.0.html

YoYoFactory B-Grade Yo-Yos here:

While B-Grade Yo-Yo supplies last purchase a B-GRADE yo-yo with a B-GRADE T-Shirt and get the shirt for $9.99!

B-Grade T-Shirts:

Wooden BAC Collectors Yo-Yo:

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YYF B-Grade Yo-Yo Release – Now at 2:15pm EST!

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

We hit a small snag posting BAC B-Grade Releases at 1:00pm EST as originally hoped – but they are coming.

2:15 pm is when they hit for those carefully watching. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

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YoYoFactory B-Grades – Special BAC Release x YoYoExpert

Friday, May 28th, 2010

If you are missing the Bay Area Classic this weekend and you were hoping to get some cheap B-Grade yo-yos but couldn’t make it to Cali we have you covered!

We were lucky enough for YoYoFactory to send us a limited amount of FundaMETAL B-GRADES along with the BAC Collectors Wooden Yo-Yo and B-GRADE T-Shirts (soft shirts and awesome logo!)

These will be launching tomorrow 1:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST) – same time BAC kicks off!

We may just have a special deal on the T-Shirts too! Come back tomorrow to find out!

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YoYoExpert Contest – Who Will Win BAC 2010?!

Friday, May 28th, 2010

YoYoExpert is proud to be a sponsor of this weekends 2010 Bay Area Classic Yo-Yo Contest:

http://bac.yoyocontest.com/

The Bay Area Classic is one of the longest-running regional yo-yo contests in the United States, and has garnered the respect and admiration of skilled players from around the world. Regularly attended by players from as nearby as San Francisco and as far away as Japan, the Bay Area Classic is also one of the largest contest in the United States with stead attendance growth every year since its inception.

Big names will be there competing bringing incredible new tricks to the stage!
We want to hear who YOU think will win?!

[PRIZES]
We are giving away ONE ‘Grand Prize’ YoYoFactory “Undeniable” Genesis along with a B-Grade T-Shirt.
Up to a possible five “2nd place” winners will receive a free YoYoFactory T-Shirt.

[RULES]
Fill in the blanks below. ONE POST PER PERSON. Posts CANNOT be edited – posts marked as “Edited” will be disqualified. Anyone who guesses the EXACT final placements of BAC will be entered in a drawing to win the grand prize – if only one person guesses correctly they win! If no one correctly guesses all five winner then anyone who guessed 4/5 correct will be entered. Drawing will take place sometime after official BAC results are posted. Ability to enter contest ends tomorrow (Saturday) May 29th at 1:00 PM EST (10:00 AM PST).

[NEED SOME HELP?]
Last years winners are listed here and most are competing again!
http://yoyoexpert.org/contest/results/2009/bac.php

YoYoFactory already announced their very impressive line up of players here with some advice on who to pick:
http://www.yoyofactory.com/blog/?p=515

Take a guess and Good Luck!

[FILL IN THE BLANKS]
1A BAC Champ: ______________
2A BAC Champ: ______________
3A BAC Champ: ______________
4A BAC Champ: ______________
5A BAC Champ: ______________

Post Your Answers Here!

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The Flying V Returns – Ed Haponik Signature Series!

Friday, May 28th, 2010

The Flying V was designed for legendary old school player, Ed Haponik.

This throw has a super slim profile and a larger diameter similar to butterflies of yesterday, but includes current design elements for the modern player.

This brand new run is available in a wide array of colors including red, black, and a great SPLASH of black, silver, and red! Also available and exclusive to YoYoExpert the Antique Silver version! The Flying V is from a limited run so don’t miss your chance!

Even better all Flying V come with a free “Ed Haponik” Professional YoYoExpert Signed Trading Card!

Learn to Fly with Ed Haponik:

Learning To Fly from ED HAPONIK on Vimeo.

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General-Yo Loves YoYoExpert

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

A wonderful video from our very own forum expert Samad! Showcases his amazing skills, General-Yo, and YoYoExpert!!!

Thanks Samad for such a wonderful video! Samad is a great example that with practice and perseverance you can gain some amazing skills! Really impressive stuff!

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ILYY FURY BURSTS ONTO THE SCENE

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

CHECK THIS OUT!

ILOVEYOYO’s Newest Creation!

The new FURY bursts onto the scene – A Masterpiece in Extreme Rim Weight and Stability!

NOW AVAILABLE here at YoYoExpert!

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SEVERE – ALL NEW and AMAZING

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

We all new the next SEVERE yo-yo by Tyler Severance and YoYoFactory was going to be BIG.

From YoYoFactory:

His 2009 release the SEVERE became a cult classic. Vashek took it to the top in Europe winning European championship 1A with it. Players knew it was good. We knew we could make it BETTER.

Having just released new pictures everyone at YoYoExpert said “WOAH”! Great look, excellent shape, and awesome logo!

The SEVERE keeps its lens feel going in 2010 with a new style non-removable lens giving it a unique feel. Expect there to be a capless variant with added weight also.

Special release coming at this weekends Bay Area Classic Contest! Official release Mid June!

VERY EXCITING

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JON ROB X YoYofactory GENESIS

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

When Jon Rob takes the stage at a contest everyone knows it. He has a presence unlike anyone else on stage and his tricks are top notch. YoYoFactory teamed up with the great to produce an amazing SPLASH designed Genesis – limited and one of a kind with “The Incredible JON ROB” laser engraved on the face of the yo-yo:

Coming soon here at YoYoExpert.com!

If you haven’t already be sure to check out Jon Rob’s winning freestyle at the recent Northeast Regional Yo-Yo Contest!

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