Yeah its definitely fun and addicting, but not as gratifying as throwing for me…
I like playing it as a break from throwing, but tricks seem to be more hit or miss with kendama and it can get more frustrating. Much patience and practice is needed.
Kendama is great! Get an ozora they are the best. I own all makes pretty much and ozora is still my favorite. Can’t go wrong with JKA certified. Sunrise is awesome too and sweets has the dopest paint.
Well… I went to the Japanese souvenir shop at my local mall today. They had these miniature junk kendamas for $2.50! I picked one up to keep me busy until my nice setup arrives.
After playing for an hour or 2 it is starting to feel really comfortable. Im able to land in all 3 cups, Airplane, Pull-Up Spike, Clack, and Orbit already. I have a permanent grin on my face. It feels just like the first time I landed a trapeze on a yoyo! My only complaint is im getting sore from doing Dama Squats all day. lol
The dexterity and coordination I developed form throwing is most definetly making kendama easier.
Weight balance, durability, cup precision, aesthetics, spike length and shape… things like that. Basically $20-$30 will get you an amazing kendama. Higher prices are just for fancy paint jobs.
If you want to buu one a cheap sunrise is just good to start with. I got a few sunrise, oozora and a kendamausa promodel. And now i want to get into yoyo to haha
I would think it would be difficult to do if you were good at 3A. It’s completely different movements which would throw someone off. It would take extreme amount or practice and patience though.
I think 5A would make more sense, you could use tie the counter weight and the tama together, and have them act together, it would be SUPER difficult though.
The yoyo has blown up with in the Kendama USA and Kengarden crew! I’m in the Vegas airport shooting myself throw! I’m starting to flow with it. I’m for sure hooked. We kick it with the yoyo factory peeps every time we go do a toy fair or convention. They show is yoyo tricks and we show them Kendama tricks and how to party. =)
BTW. I’m cracking up at the burnout comment. Who do you think is the “most burnout” player?