Chico Yo-Yo Company http://chicoyoyocompany.com Precision Machined Yo-Yos Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:47:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Recurve http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2012/03/15/recurve/ http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2012/03/15/recurve/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:47:53 +0000 CYYC http://chicoyoyocompany.com/?p=497 Taking 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 Recurve directs rim weight toward the centerline of the yo-yo while maintaining minimal string contact. The reverse cut also has the unique characteristic of creating a pressure point that is incredibly effective and predictable for string rejections.

Tumbled, anodized finish is beautiful for grind style tricks, and a subtle undercut rim helps facilitate inner ring grinds.

General availability – March 23rd, 2012.

Vital Statistics:

  • Weight: 67g
  • Diameter: 2.1” (53.3mm)
  • Width: 1.6” (40.6mm)
  • Trapeze Width: 1.45” (36.8mm)
  • String Gap: .18” (4.5mm)
  • Finish: Matte tumbled finish
  • Bearing: ABEC rated, large (C)
  • Response: Silicone pad
  • Run: 46 purple-silver, 2 silver-silver

 

recurve-face recurve-profile-2 recurve-inside recurve-profile ]]> http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2012/03/15/recurve/feed/ 3 Bulldog – Titanium Anniversary Edition http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2012/02/29/bulldog-titanium-anniversary-edition/ http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2012/02/29/bulldog-titanium-anniversary-edition/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:36:41 +0000 CYYC http://chicoyoyocompany.com/?p=489 We 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 undercut.

Exactly ten of these amazing yo-yos were produced. Each one is serial numbered. Black laser engraving sets off the simple logo.

Vital Specs:

  • Weight: 66.5g
  • Diameter: 1.99″ (50mm)
  • Width: 1.5″ (38mm)
  • Gap width: 4.5mm
  • Trapeze Width: 1.35″ (34mm)
  • Bearing: ABEC rated stainless steel 10-ball, lightly oiled
  • Response: Custom cut silicone pads (flowable silicone friendly)

Limited to 10 pieces. Each serial numbered. YoYoExpert.com will be the only place to nab these.

Official Release Date: March 8th, 2012 >>LINK>>

]]> http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2012/02/29/bulldog-titanium-anniversary-edition/feed/ 3 Say Hello to the Roller http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2012/02/11/say-hello-to-the-roller/ http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2012/02/11/say-hello-to-the-roller/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:13:05 +0000 CYYC http://chicoyoyocompany.com/?p=484 Chico 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 finely bead blasted surface grinds beautifully. Lots of rim weight for great stability and spin times.

Vital Stats:

  • Diameter: 1.97″ (50mm)
  • Width: 1.6″ (40mm)
  • Gap Width: .18 ” (4.75mm)
  • Effective trapeze width: 1.45″ (37mm)
  • Weight: 65.5g
  • Bearing: Large (.25 x .5 x .1875″ or size C) ABEC rated stainless steel, 10-ball
  • Response: CYYC Silicone Pads – also accepts flowable, YYJ and YYF pads as well

First run limited to 25 yo-yos. Available at Bird in Hand and YoYoExpert.com

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heavy hitter 1 heavy hitter 2 heavy hitter 3 heavy hitter 4 heavy hitter 5 heavy hitter 6 ]]> http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2011/11/21/heavy-hitter-in-harvest-gold/feed/ 2 Custom FLYER for Dazzling Dave http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2011/11/20/custom-flyer-for-dazzling-dave/ http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2011/11/20/custom-flyer-for-dazzling-dave/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:31:34 +0000 CYYC http://chicoyoyocompany.com/?p=464 Dazzling 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.

CYYC-FLYER-1 CYYC-FLYER-2 CYYC-FLYER-3 CYYC-FLYER-4 ]]> http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2011/11/20/custom-flyer-for-dazzling-dave/feed/ 0 YoYoSkills.com Review of The FLYER http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2011/11/16/yoyoskills-com-review-of-the-flyer/ http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2011/11/16/yoyoskills-com-review-of-the-flyer/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:57:26 +0000 CYYC http://chicoyoyocompany.com/?p=451 Chris did a great write up on The FLYER. Head to YoYoSkills.com and see why you should pick one of these up.

Link to the review: http://www.yoyoskills.com/?p=9168

Photo by YoYoSkills.com - YoYo by CYYC

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA ]]> http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2011/10/29/cak-twotone-richy-nye/feed/ 0 CAK Custom – Ron Magoon http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2011/10/29/cak-custom-ron-magoon-2/ http://chicoyoyocompany.com/blog/2011/10/29/cak-custom-ron-magoon-2/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:56:04 +0000 CYYC http://chicoyoyocompany.com/?p=435 Courtesy once again from Ron Magoon. Turquoise inlay. CAK for the win!

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