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Soloham Propeller – Rafael Matsunaga
12/30/2013
“This is it, folks, the last trick from me this year! You may have seen it done at Worlds this year. Or maybe Worlds 2005. This was an unsaid challenge between me and Takahiko Hasegawa. I was learning Soloham and he was learning propeller. We both had the idea of performing both together to surprise the other at the same time that year. I can never hit it too cleanly, but it’s always a thrill to hit at least a couple of reps. Happy New Year, everyone, thanks for following my tricks throughout 2013!” – Rafael
Song is “Diamond Sea” by Sonic Youth.
Yoyo used are the Barracuda and Hayabusa by Duncan Toys.
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Rafael Matsunaga – Tangled Baby
12/23/2013
“It had to be done. :)” – Rafael
Song is “The KKK took my baby away” by Ramones.
Yoyo used is the Barracuda by Duncan Toys.
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Punt Start – Jacob Deffenbaugh
12/22/13
“I wanted to do a punt and then punt it back after the first turn, but it turns out that is really difficult.” – Jacob
Yoyo used is the Protostar by YoYoFactory.
Song is “She Still Echoes Like A Summer” by Westy Reflector.
Umbrellas – Jacob Deffenbaugh
12/21/13
“Jacob Deffenbaugh is an incredibly prolific yoyo player…he’s just so far out in left field that it’s easy to write him off as a loon. Plus he’s just not as good at promoting himself as Ryan Gee, but he’s just as talented and just as more or less insane.” – Steve
Song is “Turn Up My Light” by Mario Gajarsky.
Yoyo used is the Protostar by YoYoFactory.
Double Propeller – Rafael Matsunaga
12/9/2013
“My proudest personal achievement. There was a time I could do it consistently, but even back then I had a hard time finishing the trick cleanly. I just want to keep going on forever and end up messing up. :)” – Rafael
Song is “Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen.
Yoyo used is the Barracuda by Duncan Toys.
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Double Trapeze Switch – Rafael Matsunaga
12/02/2013
“This was first shot and uploaded to Adegle’s 5A trick contest in 2009. These days, Sora Ishikawa can do way crazier (and cleaner) variations of it. You should check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=GuSPYN3FmEM”; – Rafael
Song is “Yesterday” by Bad Religion.
Yoyo used is the Barracuda by Duncan Toys.
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Dive Bar – Steve Brown
12/1/13
“I have no idea where this came from, but I’ve been sitting on it for a while.” – Steve
Song is “Evil Bear Boris” by Evil Bear Boris.
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Instant E-Fan To Kwijibo – Jacob Jensen
11/28/13
“I think instant efans are nifty, and I’d like to see them catch on. I mean, if people are going to pointwhore, they might as well get right to it. The catch is tricky, but the throw ispretty easy to get the hang of.My 5A Kwyjibo variation is different from Drew’s. His is more of a true efan Kwyjibo, whereas mine is like a Kwyjibo commercial break in the middle of an efan.” – Jacob
Song is “Bassist, Electric #01” by Quagero Imazawa.
Yoyo used is the Irony GBA by Werrd.
String used is Baby Teal by yoyoGstring.
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Double or Double – Rafael Matsunaga
11/18/2013
“The only really hard trick from my battle with Drew Tetz.” – Rafael
Song is “Sometimes Always” by The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Yoyo used is the Barracuda by Duncan Toys.
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Candy Storm – Rafael Matsunaga
11/11/2013
“Candy Rain has always been one of my favorite tricks. It just flows and everything fits just right. The 5A version includes a very subtle counterweight switch. I’ve also included the reverse version.” – Rafael
Song is “Candy” by Iggy Pop & Kate Pierson.
Yoyo used is the Barracuda by Duncan Toys.
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