The Duncan Profly yo-yo is ideal for learning basic techniques as well as more intermediate tricks inexpensively. The Profly features a wooden axle sleeve to help make it sleep, and a rounded butterfly shape to make string tricks easier. It is packaged with a mini CD-ROM (String Tricks Vol. 1)
Red, orange, green, purple or black.
$4.50 each
Duncan Pulse Yo-yo
The Duncan Pulse yo-yo is a color-changing lighted yo-yo unlike any other yo-yo. Two LEDs light up as the yo-yo spins, producing a whirling display of colors in the dark. The body of the yo-yo is a lightweight clear modified Imperial shape (very good for looping), with a high speed ball bearing axle, and friction stickers for perfect response. With its long spin times, this yo-yo is great for wrap style tricks. Uses two L1121 button cels (included, plus two extra batteries!) Small parts - not for children under 3 years.
Clear only.
$8.00 each
Duncan Flying Squirrel Yo-yo
The Duncan Flying Squirrel yo-yo includes a counterweight (shaped like a dashing squirrel head with flight goggles) for freehand tricks, where the yo-yo is not tied to the hand. Throwing the revolving yo-yo into the air with the string and counterweight stretched straight opens up a whole new family of ideas. With its undersized butterfly shape, this yo-yo is also great for traditional yo-yo tricks, especially high speed string tricks.
Orange/gray, blue/gray, orange/black or blue/black.
$9.00 each
Duncan FH Zero Clear Yo-yo
The Duncan FH Zero Clear yo-yo takes the freehand yo-yo to a new level. Features include: ball bearing axle, friction sticker return system, wide adjustable gap with a take apart butterfly design, and polycarbonate body for durability. In the freehand style of yo-yo play, the string is not tied to your finger, but is attached to a small counterweight instead. This counterweight can then be thrown in the air, revolving with the string and yo-yo extended, allowing for many new ways to catch the counterweight or the middle of the string. Comes with three different counterweights (call for choices to collect all six).
Clear only.
$18.00 each
Kendama
The kendama is an addictive skill toy from Japan that presents limitless challenges to your dexterity. A kendama consists of a wooden ball with a hole, connected by a string to a handle. The ball can then be caught in any of three indented cups or on a peg at the top of the handle. Many imaginative tricks are possible, and an enclosed leaflet shows the basic tricks one needs to master to climb up the skill chart of the Japan Kendama Association. The kendama is an extension of the French version called bilboquet, and has been around in its present form for almost a hundred years. Once you pick it up, you won't want to put it down. Challenge your friends to see how far you can get!
Video of Ryan Doyle demonstrating his kendama skills.