Just got back into yo-yo's

Diamond Cut II

Diamond Cut II

Joined
Sep 1, 2002
Messages
1,245
I need a good yo-yo (10-20USD max) that'll last me a while. I was looking at the Yomega Hyperwarp Wing and it seems like a good one for a beginner/intermediate. Any comments? Suggestions? Thank you for your time.


-DC2
 
I love my Turbo BumbleBee. I think I paid about $50 for it when I visited Singapore, which is between $25 and $30 US, but that was awhile ago. Not sure what they go for now, but definately worth looking at. Hope this helps.
 
Well Duncan bought out Playmaxx so they now market the TBB under a different name (cant remember the name)but your right that is a great yoyo. But I have heard nothing BUT good about the Duncan Freehand. I own 2 and absouletley love them! I own both the origianl Turbo Bumblebee and the Freehand and I consider the FH2 a better choice. But that's just my opinion. Also here is a link to a great Yoyo site! They can give you all the help you need Yoyo Web News Hope this help!

Ryan W
 
Somebody should direct Buzzbait to this thread. He is really into yo-yo's, and could probably help you out.

Mike
 
Thanks for the info. It's a tough choice between the two. Overall the FH2 had higher ratings than the HWW, but is high maintenance. Something about the friction stickers? It was said they wear out quickly and seems to work better with one. More info on this? A couple of questions: can you take the yo apart easily? If I get the FH2 would I have to buy an extra string to replace the die? Thanks again.


-DC2
 
How about the Cold Fusion? There's a smaller version.

The Duncan series are bad either.
 
The Cold Fusion is no longer in production. I know Duncan had plans to release a new version of it later but I don't think it has come out yet. You can find the old version once in a while on Ebay, but they usually go for about $70-$80. I do have the smaller version and it is ok but not all that great. Yes the FH2 does use friction pads but they don't wear out EXTREMELY fast. If you don't like friction pads then I suggest the Matrix by Yoyo Jam. It uses rubber O rings instead of friction pads. I do not own this yoyo but have heard good things about it. All of these yoyos are easy to take apart. Hope this helps!

Ryan W
 
The die is removable so no, you won't (immediately) need an extra string. You will need an extra string eventually so don't let this be a major distraction.
Putting in only one friction disc gives a little less response which some find useful. It also saves on friction discs.

Tom Kuhn/What's Next makes the RD-1 which would be a great alternative if you like the look/feel of wood.
Wood yo-yo with ball-bearing action and replaceable friction discs.

YoYoJam makes many great alternatives that have no friction system to wear out and replace. Their Matrix is the latest in your price range.

FWIW: Duncan has changed the plastic used in their versions of the Turbo BumbleBee and Turbo BumbleBee GT (Bumblebee and DragonFly respectively).
The Duncan versions are lighter and react differently to impact.
If a TBB broke it would break into large brittle chunks.
The new plastic breaks into small sharp shards.
Those with small children might take note.
 
I carry a Pocket Rocket every day tiny little thing with a good heft to it, never had any problems.
 
I used to be a professional demonstrator for Yomega yo-yos, and still collect them. I've used hundreds of different kinds and own over 500(its my other collection problem). I recommend the Yomega Raider or Saber Raider. The only difference between the two is the Saber is butterfly shaped, making mount-based tricks easier. It can be a little sharp on your hand until you get used to it.
Raiders run about $20 bucks now-a-days, and I'd prefer one any day to perform with over a Silver Bullet, Cold Fusion, Mondial, or any other $100+ yo-yo.
 
I'm old enough to remember when Duncan actully sent sales promoters out to schools to demonstrate to the kiddies, and hopefully sell a few yo-yos. Probably be locked up as potential child abusers now...

Our Asian Students association put on a Chinese yo-yo display about a week ago. That's a big spindle-like thing that spins on a string between two held sticks. Pretty fancy tricks they do, and it makes a nifty humming sound.
More memories- anybody ever make a bullroarer?
 
Bullroarer??? Would that happen to be a flat piece of wood at the end of a string?:D

Paul
 
That's it! you swing it around in a big circle, and it makes a god-awful noise.

We used to do the same thing with broken Hula-hoops, which produced a weird whistling noise. Much later on, toy manufacturers produced a commercial version.

I had a book on old, homemade toys a long time ago, things like spool tanks, matchstick darts (you'll put your eye out!) and horse-chestnut "Knockers". Now that I think of it, probably everything in the book would be condemned as being potentially dangerous today.

I do still have a nifty scar on my thumb from playing mumblety-peg...
 
matchstick darts??
.......sounds too fun not to try, :D what do i do to make some?
 
Real simple: get some of those big old kitchen matches, and cut the heads off. ( I will not say what you can do with those, lest BB be listening) Take a fairly fine sewing needle and force the head end into the end of the matchstick with a pair of pliers or somesuch.

Now, take your favorite knife and split the other end a little.
Take two small squares of paper, put em' together, and slide em' into the split. Now, spread the paper pieces out so as to make an "X" shape for the "feathers".
These little dudes will stick in nearly anything,(or anyone!)and, if you use some sort of fiber-y stuff instead of the paper fletching, they make good blowgun darts as well...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top