Yoyofriends Damascus FS Release

Yoyofriends Damascus FS Release

by | Aug 16, 2024 | News

The Damascus FS from Yoyofriends releases today (August 16) at 8pm EST worldwide.

The $600 yo-yo will come with:

  • YoYoFriends real leather bag (2 slots) 
  • Spingear NSK bearing (with an extra ceramic bearing) 
  • Damascus Certification
  • “Damascus FS” logo on the rim

The specs of the 100% Damascus Steel throw are as follows:

  • Diameter: 55.80mm
  • Width: 45.50mm
  • Gap Width: 4.60mm
  • Weight: 65.8g
  • Bearing Size: Size C
  • Response: “Slim Pad” Size 19mm OD

BobParty’s Player Profiles

by | Aug 15, 2024 | From the Curator

You may have noticed a new article posted by BobParty yesterday.

Player Profiles is a series of articles/interviews dedicated to spotlighting the vibrant and diverse community of yo-yo enthusiasts. Each article delves into the unique stories of players from different backgrounds, showcasing their journeys, skills, and contributions to the yo-yo world. The series aims to highlight the passion and creativity that drive these individuals, offering readers an inside look at their personal experiences, favorite tricks, and the impact yo-yoing has had on their lives. Whether they’re seasoned competitors or inspiring newcomers, these profiles celebrate the people who make the yo-yo community so dynamic and inclusive.

BobParty started posting these on the YYE Forums, and I quickly contacted him and worked it out so that they’d get posted here as well!

-The Curator

How to repair your broken BoHo (or other wooden fixie)

How to repair your broken BoHo (or other wooden fixie)

by | Aug 6, 2024 | Articles

This article is brought to you by GnarlyCharlie, and was originally posted on the YYE Forums.

Hey everyone! This morning I decided to repair my Yoyo Factory BoHo and thought I would share the process since I’ve seen this topic come up a couple times. It should be pretty similar for all fixed axle wooden yoyos. In my case, the BoHo was sent to me with one side of the axle having not been glued.

THINGS YOU WILL NEED:

BoHo:

Two stacks of 8 USPCC playing cards:

Glue and something small like a toothpick to apply it inside the axle hole:

A vise and something to pad the jaws so it does not damage the yoyo while clamping it:

The first thing you’ll do is put your vise pads on and hold the yoyo inside the space to get a general sense of how open the jaws will need to be so you don’t have to fiddle too much with the vise once the glue is applied.

Second, apply a coating of glue to the inside of the axle hole. Be careful to not apply too much as it may squeeze out into the response area making the response potentially very rough and the yoyo unable to sleep. Just a light coat around the inside edge should do it.

Third, insert the two stacks of 8 playing cards all the way into the gap on either side of the yoyo so they are pressed flush up against the axle. Now would also be a good time to align the wood grain (I aligned the grain on mine after the fact, but it would be easier to do during this step).

Note: An 8-card gap will get the BoHo back to stock, however, I do think the response is a lot better for 0A tricks with a 7-card gap. At least for fixed axle yoyos with no response system.

And lastly, center the yoyo in your vise so the jaws are applying pressure across the center of the yoyo. The cards will ensure the gap is even and the correct diameter.

And remember, fixing a fixie isn’t rocket science. It’s fun! You can change things, experiment with axle wood types, gap diameters, and even add your own response if you’d like. You’ll find that most mass produced wooden fixies will use a 1/4” axle, however, 5/16” is also a popular axle diameter. Once you’ve seen both it’s pretty easy to eyeball which is which.

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