Category Archives: 5A
I Owe You, Jason Lee – Steve Brown
Another “Figure 8” inspired trick. Keeping it intentionally simple to focus on the circular movement. I really like the drop from the 1.5 to a trapeze in the second rep of Figure 8….subtle and small, but it feels nice.
Song is “Joe Versus The Tornado” by Army of Ponch.
Air Mattress – Steve Brown
There are at least 5 versions of this trick….I finally gave up and filmed this one. Still working on it, though….a work in progress!
Song is “Foil Monkeys or Bread Monkeys….Either One” by Army of Ponch.
Slippage – Steve Brown
“I’ve always been a fan of very subtle counterweight shifting from one hand to the other.” – Steve
Song is “Why Can’t We Go Back” by Games.
Yoyo used is the XXXXXXXXXXX by XXXXXXXXXXX.
Party Like It’s 2003 – Rafael Matsunaga
07/01/2013
“Sorry, it’s a bit hard to see the mount, but it’s just a fake green triangle. I remember there were lots of variations on the cross-arm thing, Shima even had a 3A version. Let’s bring it back! :)” – Rafael
Song is “Your Emotions” by Dead Kennedys.
Yoyo used is the Barracuda by Duncan Toys.
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Dolphin – Spencer Berry
6/26/13
“Another 5A trick from 2003. I am sure tons of people do this trick or variations of it. It is harder than it should be.” – Spencer
Song is “Two Weeks” by Grizzly Bear.
Yoyo used is the 4mm YWET by Anti-yo.
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Playground – Rafael Matsunaga
06/24/2013
“I spent way more time than I should coming up with a 5A Rock the Baby. I’m way prouder of it than I should, too. :)” – Rafael
Song is “I don’t wanna grow up” by Ramones.
Yoyo used is the Barracuda by Duncan Toys.
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Bottomless Pit – Jacob Jensen
6/20/13
“This is a sequel to The Pit and the Pendulum, using the same one-handed friction repeater concept, but with a rotary rather than reciprocating result.” – Jacob
Song is “7th Ave South” by Dave Weckl.
Yoyo used is the Irony GBA by Werrd.
String used is Baby Teal by yoyoGstring.
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Pop n Crash – Rafael Matsunaga
6/17/2013
“I seriously love doing this trick, but it seriously frustrates me because I can never hit more than a couple reps. :)” – Rafael
Song is “(F)lanningan’s Ball” by Dropkick Murphys.
Yoyo used is the Barracuda by Duncan Toys.
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360 Freegen – Jacob Jensen
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“One of my favorite freegen variations, and also the opposite of how most people do freegens (bind, throw it up in the air like it’s made of scorpions, and catch it after it’s done unwinding like it’s an aerial). Ironically, *because* contact is maintained throughout the whole trick, it’s as finicky as it is rewarding to land. This freegen works best with a particularly slow spin, which is why I usually thumb start into it.” – Jacob
Song is “South of the Boulevard” by Tower of Power
Yoyo used is the Irony GBA by Werrd.
String used is Baby Teal by yoyoGstring.
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Toilet Paper – Steve Brown
6/11/13
“A straightforward repeater that is really all about timing and delivery.” – Steve
Song is “All Grown Up” by the Gore Gore Girls.
Yoyo used is the XXXXXX by XXXXXXXXXXX.