SHOWCASE Vol. 3 Freestyles

1A Champion: Marcus Koh

1A 1st Runner-up: Christopher Chia

1A 2nd Runner-up: Ian Loh

X Champion: Sean Hung



X 1st Runner-up: Iskandar Shah



X 2nd Runner-up: Chen Kun

Check out the rest of the freestyles here:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgjCTH_Essz2QrXheRJyhnhUTodXwGoKv

SHOWCASE Vol. 3 in Pictures

Photo credits to: Andrew Lin, Colin Wan & Hong Aun Lung

SHOWCASE Vol. 3 Results

SHOWCASE Vol. 3 Sequence List

To all those taking part at SHOWCASE Vol.3, remember that the Judging scores will be solely based on TS (Technical Evaluation) and PS (Performance Evaluation). There will be no clickers involved!

For more information on TS and PS, check it out on the Asia Pacific Rules page.

http://www.asiapacyoyo.com/Asia_Pacific_Yo-yo_Championships_2014/AP14__Rules.html

Spinworkx Kendama Challenge - Basic Level

The Spinworkx Challenge was first conceived back in 2009-2010 for yo-yo players to perfect their basics and to ensure that they have a strong foundation of tricks before moving on to the harder stuff. It was notorious for being difficult to complete for even seasoned yo-yo professionals and competitors. However, it gave new Spinners a list of tricks to work on and upwards, slowly inching up towards the harder, and more difficult tricks.

Each level and tier posed a tougher challenge, and many Spinners rose to the challenge and tried to see how high they could go. Now, we present to you yet another Spinworkx Challenge. This one, just like the Challenge before, helps to build a strong foundation, yet gets much more challenging as the levels go up. Here is the Spinworkx Kendama Challenge!

Up First, the Basic Level.

Spinworkx Kendama Challenge Basic Level 1

1) Big Cup (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx6UDhhu_SY)

2) Small Cup (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI3RbuVBAE4)

3) Base Cup (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZVBVmWyB4o)

4) Candlestick (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyGupXsjcv8)

5) Spike (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5rA4zoCgMQ)

6) Orbit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YOfgQQWx58)

7) Swing-in Spike (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswbVXrKVbY)

8) Big Cup to Spike (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkubrGDwB8Q)

9) Small Cup to Spike (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klOgVPrEkP0)

10) Base Cup to Spike (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgBCUjuip-U)

Spinworkx Kendama Challenge Basic Level 2

11) Tap-Back (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6V0M_1uo44)

12) Aeroplane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dxqinUFGRg)

13) Around Japan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qV_UVK11NY)

14) Earth Spin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YgyBAF2zb4)

15) Moshikame 10 to Spike (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwS4QSylrHI)

16) Around the World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCajx_3kV70)

17) Frying Pan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWboK8NlsCU)

18) Jumping Stick (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwqdfvx5zaY)

19) Lighthouse (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4z7i37zFps)

20) Moshikame 20 to Spike (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKRb8gwK1lw)

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Practice hard for the Spinworkx Kendama Challenge Basic Level! The Intermediate Level that is to follow takes it up a notch, and it is quite a high notch!

Keep Spiking!~

Spinworkx First Mount #27 - Drop in the Bucket

The Drop in the Bucket Mount, which is also consider to be a trick, was developed close to, or sometime before, the year 2000 when creating new yo-yo tricks was at an all time high. It was created by Thad Winzenz and was one of the first tricks that had a 'kink' where a string segment was supported by another string segment (E.G. Green Triangle, Wrist Mount, etc).

This Mount would be a little similar to the Wrist Mount, without actually having the string go around your wrist to get the 'kink'. 

So now let's move on to describing how the Drop in the Bucket Mount is like.

First, throw a Breakaway, and have your non-throwing hand palm facing upwards, with your fingers all open.

Next, let the string hang down between your thumb and index finger of your non-throwing hand, and quickly wrap the string around your non-throwing hand thumb and then your index finger.

Then, using your throwing hand, pinch the string segment that is hanging between your non-throwing thumb and index finger, and stretch it out, lengthening it away from your non-throwing hand.

Once you have reached this part of the Mount, you should see a triangle with a string segment right down the center. 

Then, swing the yo-yo up and onto this center string segment, into the Drop in the Bucket Mount. Once the yo-yo is spinning on the string, bring your hands closer together and you should have successfully completed the Drop in the Bucket.

Some pointers to take note of when learning this trick:

1) Ensure that the yo-yo is spinning straight and keep everything in line, swinging in one straight plane.

2) Perform the Mount slow and steadily, aiming for the right strings.

3) If the yo-yo drops off the Drop in the Bucket Mount at any time during the trick, be cautious not to just let go of all the strings as it may lead to a knot.

That's all for #27 of the Spinworkx First Mount project.

If you have any questions or feedback, drop us a note here, or shout out to us at our Facebook page.

You can also show off your Drop in the Bucket Mount by tagging us on our Instagram Page, with @spinworkxsg #firstmount. 

Till next time,

Keep the kink Mounts coming!~

Spinworkx Around the World: Hong Kong / Shenzhen

Another quick get-away brought us to Shenzhen, China and Hong Kong once again. One of the main reasons for heading over to Hong Kong was to conquer the Dragon!! Well, that may sound cooler that it actually was, but in actual fact, conquering the Dragon-back trail all the way to the top, as well as Lautau Peak was no easy feat, but it was worth it. Not the first time in Hong Kong & China, and definitely not the last time.

Damasutra #1 in Pictures

Photos taken by: Colin Wan

Damasutra was a BLAST!! Hope everyone had a great time as well. If you couldn't make it this time around, be sure to join us for future Damasutra events.

Keep Spiking!~