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Recurve
Posted on March 15, 2012 by CYYC in News, YoYosTaking a new look at weight distribution and concepts, the Recurve reshapes your expectations. Reverse curve body shifts rim weight to allow for very fast axis manipulation with incredible stability and playability. Inspiration for the shape comes from the design of recurve bows and recurve sea walls that are designed to transfer energy effectively. The [...]
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Bulldog – Titanium Anniversary Edition
Posted on February 29, 2012 by CYYC in News, YoYosWe made it! The Anniversary Edition Bulldog is here! Machined from titanium and weighing in at the same weight as the original Bulldog with the same familiar profile. The outer cup has been reworked significantly which allowed for very thin walls (just over 1mm thick) and concentrating the weight to the rim with a massive [...]
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Say Hello to the Roller
Posted on February 11, 2012 by CYYC in YoYosChico Yo-Yo Company is proud to present our new Turnings line of yo-yos. Designed and assembled in Chico, CA but machined at guest machine shops elsewhere. First up, the Roller. Classic shape with a step off near the response pad for extra room during intricate tricks. Rounded profile maintains a comfortable and familiar feel. The [...]
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Heavy Hitter in Harvest Gold
Posted on November 21, 2011 by CYYC in YoYosThe Heavy Hitter, sporting an updated logo, makes its fall debut in Harvest Gold. This is a gorgeous 3-color anodizing treatment of gold, red and black. Shiny finish.
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Custom FLYER for Dazzling Dave
Posted on November 20, 2011 by CYYC in News, YoYosDazzling Dave Schulte, National Master, and touring performer asked for a custom FLYER. We were happy to oblige and the result is beautiful. This limited colorway and special laser engraving will only be available from Dave himself.
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Presenting The FLYER
Posted on August 25, 2011 by CYYC in YoYosThe FLYER, the newest from ChicoYo-Yo Company. This is our first foray into the more price-conscious world of metal yo-yos and you will be excited! We went back to the fundamentals and rethought the machining processes, finishing, and then some. Slightly undersized at 50.3mm in diameter, The FLYER fits into a very popular market at [...]
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Manimal and XL get some new color
Posted on July 11, 2011 by CYYC in YoYosDeepwater blue. A gorgeous turquoise blue with a charcoal black acid wash and a matte finish. Shipping out to your favorite stores this week.
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XL
Posted on May 27, 2011 by CYYC in YoYosNot just large, this one is Xtra-Large! For 2011 we present the XL. The XL started as an amusing variation of the Manimal and then took on a life of its own. The XL is ‘square’, meaning it is exactly the same width and diameter. Wide, flat rims and a gently sloping U-shaped center region [...]
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Flat Top
Posted on May 27, 2011 by CYYC in YoYosNew for 2011 we present one of our 6 new designs – The Flat Top! While the string side of the body is very curved in a classic way, the outer face of the yo-yo is completely flat. The classic shape is made modern by adding a rounded shoulder near the pad making the effective [...]
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T-Bone
Posted on May 27, 2011 by CYYC in YoYosNew for 2011 we present one of our 6 new designs – the T-Bone! The T-Bone is slightly undersized and features a stepped rim with a beveled string gap. Put these two features together and you’ve got a yo-yo with great rim weight and next to nothing contacting the string near the bearing/pads. Off-plane play? [...]
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