any tips on playing with a yoyo so that it does not tilt when doing tricks
Throw harder and straighter! -Steve
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my bearing just became really loud for some reason... does it need lube?
Yep. Just a drop.
Hey Steve have you ever tried the Cliff?
I love the Cliff! Personal favorite of the CLYW line. -Steve
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Can i put Duncan pogs in to the peak?
Not recommended. -Steve
It's my first tournament Saturday(feb. 7th) and I'm really nervous.. Any tips?
Have fun!!
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When will you give an exact date on the yetis dropping this month?
When we have one!
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whenever i throw my bonfire up, the string starts to wrap around the bearing and the yoyo comes back up... is that a problem with the bearing, response pad, or something else?
I would check the bearing first, that's the most likely culprit. -Steve
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how do pickaxes taste on pizza?
Deliciously crunchy!
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why was there only one run of the 7075 chiefs?
They weren't made of 7075, they were actually made of compressed magic beans, and we ran out of magic beans. -Steve
Can I put CLYW pogs in to peak?
We've never made CLYW pogs so....no, I guess? -Steve
what makes a yoyo play 'better' in terms of how a company designed it? obviously factors like axles and bearing, etc. could contribute to vibe, but why are some yoyos cheaper than others? is there a certain design where it would cause vibe?
Seriously, I could talk for at least two hours about this. It's not an easy question.
Short answer: The weight distribution on some designs makes them more prone to vibe. In the hands of an incompetent designer, this results in crappy, inconsistent return tops. In the hands of Chris Mikulin, this results in the Puffin 2. HE'S A GENIUS.
"Better" is purely a matter of preference, but a good return top is a good return top.
As for cheaper, here is a short list of all the factors that contribute to price; design time, designer rates, # of revisions, machine time, material costs, bearing costs, axle cost, pad cost, scrap rate, anodizing, shipping of raw material to machine shop, shipping of raw parts to anodizer, shipping of anodized parts to assembly, assembly time, testing time, b-grade rate, packaging costs, shipping to retailers, retailer markup.
For everyone who is thinking about starting up your own return top company: get ready for the pain. -Steve
Short answer: The weight distribution on some designs makes them more prone to vibe. In the hands of an incompetent designer, this results in crappy, inconsistent return tops. In the hands of Chris Mikulin, this results in the Puffin 2. HE'S A GENIUS.
"Better" is purely a matter of preference, but a good return top is a good return top.
As for cheaper, here is a short list of all the factors that contribute to price; design time, designer rates, # of revisions, machine time, material costs, bearing costs, axle cost, pad cost, scrap rate, anodizing, shipping of raw material to machine shop, shipping of raw parts to anodizer, shipping of anodized parts to assembly, assembly time, testing time, b-grade rate, packaging costs, shipping to retailers, retailer markup.
For everyone who is thinking about starting up your own return top company: get ready for the pain. -Steve
To add to the CTX that came on the Advance Scout, it's the best CTX that I've ever received with a return top. Mine felt like it was already broken in and was completely unresponsive right out of the box. Was it some kind of special run or something? Also, I love the Advance Scout, y'all are amazing
Glad you like it!
Nothing special about these....there is variance in bearing tolerances though, so sometimes you get one that's a little bit "meh" and other times you get one that has magical super powers. -Steve
Nothing special about these....there is variance in bearing tolerances though, so sometimes you get one that's a little bit "meh" and other times you get one that has magical super powers. -Steve
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Will some of your crew be at Cal States? If so, who?
Kurti for sure....don't have confirmation from anyone else yet. But dude. KURTI. -Steve
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Chris, what IS the difference in play between the colored yetis and black ones? You said you like how the colored ones play. Does that go for all colors??? Thanks!
The makeup of the plastic itself is a little different so they feel slightly different in the hand and the weight is a little different. The surface also feels different...more like clay than plastic. It's purely a matter of preference, but I think *most* of the team like the colored ones better. I still like the black ones better myself, and I think Ernest does too? -Steve
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witch (other than the ac2) yoyo is next to bite the dust?
Haven't fully decided yet, but there are a couple of models that we just aren't sure we're going to continue. You'll know when we do. -Steve
If I could get one return top, what would it be? The Sasquatch? Or the AC2?
I like both of them a lot, but I find myself reaching for the Sasquatch more lately. -Steve
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where could I get a Puffin 2 within the USA?
There is a batch of solids coming really soon. Keep an eye on YoYoExpert.com. -Steve
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Are you guys still working on the Yeti?
Yes, releasing some this month. -Steve
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last weekend I got my first clyw, a blue berry muffin puffin 2 and I absolutely love everything about it. dope yoyo, just saying :)
Sweet! I love that colorway...turned out so awesome. Thanks! -Steve
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How can I get some legit stickers
I'm going to get a PO Box here soon...once I do that, I'll set up something where you can send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope for free CLYW stickers. -Steve
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So Zach and Chuck are working on their designing. Anyone else?
Yes. Not telling, though. Neener neener! -Steve
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Will sometimes make the second release of the Yeti ?
Yes, this month! -Steve
will there be any mischiefs in any of the upcoming batches?
Nothing planned. -Steve
what color yetis are going to get released? Also around what time will it get released?
All the colors. Don't have a date yet, sorry. But some WILL be available THIS MONTH. -Steve
how do i know when to replace my response pads?
When the return top starts to kinda "slip" on binds, or doesn't bind as tightly as you want it to, time to change your Snow Tires. -Steve
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