http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:45:00 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/MakerYo-an-Unresponsive-YoYo-for-everyone/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/TC79/HHS9LF5U/FM6TC79HHS9LF5U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/TC79/HHS9LF5U/FM6TC79HHS9LF5U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/TC79/HHS9LF5U/FM6TC79HHS9LF5U.SMALL.jpg Maker9000                         This is a Unresponsive Yoyo called MakerYo, It takes a size C bearing and once printed needs to be threaded for the axle and the response pads get added, then add the string and your all set! This is the first draft of this Yoyo and i am working on a responsive yoyo design fo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:08:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Trapeze-Yo-Yo-Bind-Binding-Part-3-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/EX6Q/HGU276X4/FAHEX6QHGU276X4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/EX6Q/HGU276X4/FAHEX6QHGU276X4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAH/EX6Q/HGU276X4/FAHEX6QHGU276X4.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Trapeze Yo-Yo Bind (Binding Part 3) - Luke Renner.  Yo-Yo used by Luke Renner is a MagicYoYo T5 and MagicYoYo N12 Shark.  Special thanks to MagicYoYo in Shenzhen! Features public domain footage from the Internet Archive's 35mm stock footage collection and a classic Lone Ranger serial from the 1930s....
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 07:44:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Breakaway-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/0GKP/HFD1757Z/FAW0GKPHFD1757Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/0GKP/HFD1757Z/FAW0GKPHFD1757Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/0GKP/HFD1757Z/FAW0GKPHFD1757Z.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Breakaway Yo-Yo Trick.  The yo-yo used in the demonstration by Luke Renner is a responsive Duncan Dragonfly. Filmed January and February 2013 in Northwest New Mexico.  Cinematography by Izzi. The video features music from the Musopen project "Borodin - In The Steppes Of Central Asia".  The sound eff...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:15:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pop-N-Fresh-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/ZY9F/HAWSH2NU/FL8ZY9FHAWSH2NU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/ZY9F/HAWSH2NU/FL8ZY9FHAWSH2NU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/ZY9F/HAWSH2NU/FL8ZY9FHAWSH2NU.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Pop N' Fresh - Luke Renner.  Yo-Yo used in the demo is the N12 Shark by MagicYoYo.  The trick was created by Gary Longoria.  This trick is a repeater based on the Mondial Hop.  Music used in the video is from the public domain and features: Intro music by Richard Strauss followed by two pieces by Ni...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:37:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mondial-Hop-Yo-Yo-Tutorial-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/S34U/G5LEJX55/FAAS34UG5LEJX55.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/S34U/G5LEJX55/FAAS34UG5LEJX55.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/S34U/G5LEJX55/FAAS34UG5LEJX55.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM http://www.lukerenneryoyomagic.com The Mondial Hop yo-yo transition move demonstrated by Luke Renner.  Yo-Yo used in the demonstration is the Duncan Mondial along with the MagicYoYo N6 and T5.  The Mondial Hop is used in Pop N Fresh.  The Mondial yo-yo was originally created by Harry Bair and has a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 09:24:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mystery-Wrist-Mount-Trick-N12-MagicYoYo-Shark-Tu/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/ZY9F/HAWSH2NU/FL8ZY9FHAWSH2NU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/ZY9F/HAWSH2NU/FL8ZY9FHAWSH2NU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/ZY9F/HAWSH2NU/FL8ZY9FHAWSH2NU.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Mystery Wrist Mount Trick - N12 MagicYoYo Shark Tutorial - Luke Renner.  About the trick... It came out in the late 90's early 2000.  Alex Berenguel may be the creator of the trick.  This trick has been a difficult one to have a 100% identification on the name.  Thanks to Shannon Jackson and the Yos...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:46:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pit-Stop-and-Around-the-Corner-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/MZH9/HA4MKDO4/FUEMZH9HA4MKDO4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/MZH9/HA4MKDO4/FUEMZH9HA4MKDO4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/MZH9/HA4MKDO4/FUEMZH9HA4MKDO4.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Pit Stop and Around the Corner Yo-Yo Trick - This video is geared for beginner players using fixed axle and responsive bearing yo-yos (responsive bearing yo-yos typically use break pads). Yo-yos used in the demonstration by Luke Renner are: Duncan Dragonfly and Playmaxx Pro-Yo. Filmed in Northwest N...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 10:27:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-aka-Five-Rings-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/XVOQ/H82UI56O/FJWXVOQH82UI56O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/XVOQ/H82UI56O/FJWXVOQH82UI56O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/XVOQ/H82UI56O/FJWXVOQH82UI56O.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Magic aka Five Rings Yo-Yo Trick - Luke Renner.  Trick demonstrated by Luke Renner using the Duncan Neo and the MagicYoYo N8.  String trick learning tip: practice with a dead /non spinning yo-yo until the move is mastered.  Then try performing the trick with a sleeping yo-yo. Thanks again to Magic Y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:30:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Learn-How-to-YoYo/
Learn How to YoYo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/FMFZ/H703O6CT/FKUFMFZH703O6CT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/FMFZ/H703O6CT/FKUFMFZH703O6CT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/FMFZ/H703O6CT/FKUFMFZH703O6CT.SMALL.jpg YoTricks The YoYo (or Yo-Yo) is a beloved toy that is fun to play with at almost any age. The YoYo has been around for a long time and will remain around for a long time to come. Below you will find a lot of helpful information on how to get started learning to YoYo. We will talk about everything from what ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:47:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Throw-a-YoYo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/QVXK/H6MF47RC/FZDQVXKH6MF47RC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/QVXK/H6MF47RC/FZDQVXKH6MF47RC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/QVXK/H6MF47RC/FZDQVXKH6MF47RC.SMALL.jpg YoTricks Learning to throw a yoyo is the most fundamental technique necessary for becoming a YoYo Master. This videos teaches you how to hold a YoYo, throw a YoYo, and get it to sleep. To do this trick we recommend using a Beginner YoYo. For younger children, it is recommend to use a Brain YoYo. Learn all ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:34:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Haymaker-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/2VL6/H5TUAQ00/F692VL6H5TUAQ00.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/2VL6/H5TUAQ00/F692VL6H5TUAQ00.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/2VL6/H5TUAQ00/F692VL6H5TUAQ00.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Haymaker Yo-Yo Trick -Luke Renner. The yo-yo used by Luke Renner is the MagicYoYo N8.  Special Thanks to MagicYoYo in Shenzen!  String is 50/50 slick string courtesy of Shannon Jackson. Filmed outside in Northwest New Mexico in August 2012.  The oustide wind speed when the trick was filmed was aroun...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:04:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-great-yoyo/
How to make a great yoyo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/71U6/H5EDU67H/FAI71U6H5EDU67H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/71U6/H5EDU67H/FAI71U6H5EDU67H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/71U6/H5EDU67H/FAI71U6H5EDU67H.SMALL.jpg muchensmile Who needs to buy a yoyo when you can make your own? I will show you how to make a great yoyo with things around the house or office, it is also very cheap and very easy to make. here is a video on my yoyo. You will need: You will need scissors(its not in the picture, sorry!) glue gun with glue...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 05:16:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ferris-Wheel-Yo-Yo-Trick-Traditional-and-Bind-Me/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/VAV1/H2WET6GR/F76VAV1H2WET6GR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/VAV1/H2WET6GR/F76VAV1H2WET6GR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/VAV1/H2WET6GR/F76VAV1H2WET6GR.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Ferris Wheel Yo-Yo Trick - Traditional and Bind Methods. Yo-Yos used by Luke Renner include a limited edition Bird in Hand Playmaxx Turbo Bumble Bee and the Magic T5 MagicYoYo.  Special Thanks to MagicYoYo in Shenzen!  Looking for the Turbo Bumble Bee?  Playmaxx Toys was bought out by Duncan Toys an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:48:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Mexico-Pump-Jack-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/V21L/H2MYEOZG/FELV21LH2MYEOZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/V21L/H2MYEOZG/FELV21LH2MYEOZG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/V21L/H2MYEOZG/FELV21LH2MYEOZG.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM New Mexico Pump Jack Yo-Yo Trick is a repeating combination of Shoot the Moon and Over the Falls.  The yo-yo used in the demonstration by Luke Renner is a fixed metal axle Duncan Wheel.  Special thanks to Bill who performed a variation of this trick along with many others during late night string sl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 18:05:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Wooden-Yo-Yo/
Homemade Wooden Yo-Yo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/EIZR/H15NKPTZ/FVEEIZRH15NKPTZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/EIZR/H15NKPTZ/FVEEIZRH15NKPTZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/EIZR/H15NKPTZ/FVEEIZRH15NKPTZ.SMALL.jpg Marvink So I figured ou t recently that nobody had posted any make your own yo yo (from scratch). All there is on yo yo's is how to change cheap plastic ones into not as cheap plastic ones that sleep. So I decided to make my own and here it is! This yo yo is made of 3/4 inch birch plywood and can sleep for...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:27:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Monkey-Climbs-a-Tree-Elevator-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/AFP3/H0OJ75JF/FNPAFP3H0OJ75JF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/AFP3/H0OJ75JF/FNPAFP3H0OJ75JF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/AFP3/H0OJ75JF/FNPAFP3H0OJ75JF.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Monkey Climbs a Tree aka Monkey Climbs a String & Elevator Yo-Yo Trick - Luke Renner.  Yo-yo used in the demonstration is a Duncan Dragonfly.  Filmed by Izzi Renner in Northwest New Mexico February 2012. Contains media elements elements in the public domain.  Music courtesy of Stuart and the Juice T...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:19:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/home-made-yo-yo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/0U0C/H0A2H1P5/FEN0U0CH0A2H1P5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/0U0C/H0A2H1P5/FEN0U0CH0A2H1P5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/0U0C/H0A2H1P5/FEN0U0CH0A2H1P5.SMALL.jpg nix12 I made this yo yo using 2 peanut butter lids, 1 1" bolt, 3 nuts that fit on the bolt, a string, and a drill with a bit barely smaller than the bolt. First drill a hole through the middle of the lids. Put the bolt through the hole of one of the lids with the top pointing in, put 2 of the nuts on so i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:06:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/knex-yo-yo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/RCH6/GYGGN4MU/FGTRCH6GYGGN4MU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/RCH6/GYGGN4MU/FGTRCH6GYGGN4MU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/RCH6/GYGGN4MU/FGTRCH6GYGGN4MU.SMALL.jpg bob the HUNTER This is my knex yo yo it works some what well.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:15:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Split-the-Atom-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/VU4E/GYC4V0C6/F36VU4EGYC4V0C6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/VU4E/GYC4V0C6/F36VU4EGYC4V0C6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F36/VU4E/GYC4V0C6/F36VU4EGYC4V0C6.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Split the Atom Yo-Yo Trick - Demonstrated by Luke Renner.  Yo-Yos used in demonstration are the PlayMaxx Cold Fusion, YoYoFactory NorthStar and Magic YoYo Desperado N5. Special Thanks to Magic YoYo out in Shenzhen! Features loop and shoot the moon dismounts.  Filmed in Northwest New Mexico 12/20/11 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:31:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Shoot-the-Moon-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/ZOWW/GWKKLUQ6/FWPZOWWGWKKLUQ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/ZOWW/GWKKLUQ6/FWPZOWWGWKKLUQ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/ZOWW/GWKKLUQ6/FWPZOWWGWKKLUQ6.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Trick featured in the video is "reach for the moon" aka "shoot for the moon". Special thanks to Dale! Yo-yo used by Luke Renner are generic and cost around $1.50 for two. Filmed in Northwest New Mexico on 11/5/11 by Izzi Renner. Features public domain footage and music courtesy of Stuart and Juice T...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:21:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-the-Pay-Pay-Swiss-yo-yo-trick/
How to do the Pay Pay Swiss yo-yo trick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/NRA3/GW3X7NUM/F4YNRA3GW3X7NUM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/NRA3/GW3X7NUM/F4YNRA3GW3X7NUM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/NRA3/GW3X7NUM/F4YNRA3GW3X7NUM.SMALL.jpg Zenmaster26 The Pay Pay Swiss is great intermediate trick. You might think that yo-yoing is just about walking the dog and babies cradle. That is not all the cool things you can do with a yo-yo. The Pay Pay Swiss is an orignal trick that is going to make you think that yo-yoing is not as easy as you think. Sup...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:03:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Yoyo-Yo-Yo-Holster/
Paracord Yoyo (Yo-Yo) Holster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/TOXJ/GV0KXNLJ/FWKTOXJGV0KXNLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/TOXJ/GV0KXNLJ/FWKTOXJGV0KXNLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/TOXJ/GV0KXNLJ/FWKTOXJGV0KXNLJ.SMALL.jpg throwmethedisc When my son recently became interested in Yoyo, I was on board with him.  We headed to the toy store and bought one for each of us.  The more he's practiced, the more he started looking for new tricks.  He found Yoyo Holsters online that will clip to your belt, which is a cool idea.  They are not te...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:27:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kamikaze-Yo-Yo-Trick-with-2-middle-mount-variati/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FK5/X5UQ/GTQVOVPE/FK5X5UQGTQVOVPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FK5/X5UQ/GTQVOVPE/FK5X5UQGTQVOVPE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FK5/X5UQ/GTQVOVPE/FK5X5UQGTQVOVPE.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM The Kamikaze trick was created by Paul Escolar. Yo-Yos used by Luke Renner in this demonstration are the YoYoFactory NorthStar and Duncan Echo. Filmed in Northwest New Mexico in September and October of 2011. Music "A Shot in the Dark" by El Patapsco. Historic images are in the public domain.
By: StringSlingerNM

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:39:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cold-Fusion-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/JD2S/GR8C1LGN/FU0JD2SGR8C1LGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/JD2S/GR8C1LGN/FU0JD2SGR8C1LGN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU0/JD2S/GR8C1LGN/FU0JD2SGR8C1LGN.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Cold Fusion Yo-Yo Trickl - Demonstrated by Luke Renner. Yo-Yos used in the demonstration is the YoYoFactory NorthStar and of course the Playmaxx Cold Fusion Pro-Yo. Filmed in Northwest New Mexico July 2011. Music "A Shot in the Dark" by El Patapsco.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:02:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Drop-Yo-Yo-Move-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/HOIG/GR0E727C/FMWHOIGGR0E727C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/HOIG/GR0E727C/FMWHOIGGR0E727C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMW/HOIG/GR0E727C/FMWHOIGGR0E727C.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM The Magic Drop move/mount demonstrated by Luke Renner. Yo-Yo used in the demonstration is the YoYoFactory NorthStar. The Magic Drop move was created by Paul Escolar. This move / special string mount is also necessary to complete the Kamikaze yo-yo trick (which was also created by Paul Escolar). Musi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 07:35:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Skin-the-Gerbil-a-yo-yo-trick-along-with-Skin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/9SPT/GQPWFPPF/FWP9SPTGQPWFPPF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/9SPT/GQPWFPPF/FWP9SPTGQPWFPPF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/9SPT/GQPWFPPF/FWP9SPTGQPWFPPF.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Gerbil - a yo-yo trick. The gerbil is a yo-yo trick that is found in competition. It is more often referred to as "skin the gerbil". Which is an idiom spin-off of "skin the cat". However; the phrase "there are many ways to skin a gerbil" will probably never be heard outside a circle of yo-yo players...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:54:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Educational-Gyroscope-for-Blind-Children/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/YCOK/GPBDH9BM/FDOYCOKGPBDH9BM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/YCOK/GPBDH9BM/FDOYCOKGPBDH9BM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/YCOK/GPBDH9BM/FDOYCOKGPBDH9BM.SMALL.jpg andrew.spencer.2  A number of years ago for one of my design courses at Otago University, we were instructed to design and build a toy for visually impaired children. We had a speaker come in and tell us all about the different aspects of assisted learning for kids with visual impairments. One thing that is very imp...
By: andrew.spencer.2

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jul 2011 22:54:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/button-disk-saw/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/US1T/GOY3B81T/F2CUS1TGOY3B81T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/US1T/GOY3B81T/F2CUS1TGOY3B81T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/US1T/GOY3B81T/F2CUS1TGOY3B81T.SMALL.jpg batonas here is the demosntration video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMEg5OpxCMg to make this simple toy you will need button ( biggest you can find with two or four holes ) and sting ( soft but stiff plus it needs to fit the hole about 60cm more or less ) thats it. pull the string thaugh the two hol...
By: batonas

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:12:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/9-Frames-Yo-Yo-Trick-Sequence-Breakdown-Luke-Ren/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/9VCP/GO6UXPW3/FD59VCPGO6UXPW3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/9VCP/GO6UXPW3/FD59VCPGO6UXPW3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD5/9VCP/GO6UXPW3/FD59VCPGO6UXPW3.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM 9 Frames demonstrated by Luke Renner. Yo-yo used during the trick is a YoYoFactory NorthStar. 9 frames is a sequence of a few 1A yo-yo tricks originally filmed in 9 frames and 31 seconds. The seqeunce: gerbil aka skin-the-gerbil, kwijibo type mount, cold fusion, spirit bomb, Eiffel Tower aka tower -...
By: StringSlingerNM

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 07:19:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rock-the-Baby-Walk-the-Dog-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/3N3Z/GO6UXPVI/F8N3N3ZGO6UXPVI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/3N3Z/GO6UXPVI/F8N3N3ZGO6UXPVI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8N/3N3Z/GO6UXPVI/F8N3N3ZGO6UXPVI.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Walk & Rock Yo-Yo Double Feature - Walk the Dog and Rock the Baby - Luke Renner. Rock the baby trick variations include: Rock the Baby on the Trapeze, Rock the Baby on the Eiffel Tower, World's Smallest Rock the Baby, Pyramid Rock, Rock the Baby on the Brain Twister, Split the Atom and Rock the Baby...
By: StringSlingerNM

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 07:10:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Over-the-Shoulder-Spirit-Bomb-Mount-Quick-Trick-V/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/2HMC/GO6UXPV7/FV22HMCGO6UXPV7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/2HMC/GO6UXPV7/FV22HMCGO6UXPV7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/2HMC/GO6UXPV7/FV22HMCGO6UXPV7.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Spirit Bomb yo-yo trick shoulder mount variation demonstrated by Luke Renner. The trick is another way to start the Spirit Bomb using an over the shoulder mount. Yo-yo used in the demonstration is a YoYoFactory NorthStar. Filmed NW New Mexico 2011. Thanks to Shannon Jackson for the trick idea. Music...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 07:04:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-or-Nothing-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/AC3G/GO6UXPTB/F0HAC3GGO6UXPTB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/AC3G/GO6UXPTB/F0HAC3GGO6UXPTB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/AC3G/GO6UXPTB/F0HAC3GGO6UXPTB.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Double or Nothing Yo-Yo Trick Instructional Video demonstrated by Luke Renner. Features traditional breakaway trick using a responsive bearing yo-yo and a trapeze to double or nothing back to trapeze combination. Yo-Yo used in the demo is the Duncan Dragonfly. Footage shot in Northwest New Mexico on...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 06:58:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eggs-Yo-Yo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/882Y/GMIGH9M7/FSO882YGMIGH9M7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/882Y/GMIGH9M7/FSO882YGMIGH9M7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSO/882Y/GMIGH9M7/FSO882YGMIGH9M7.SMALL.jpg jovolomo While making  CARTOON EYES  I saw that the thread around the stuck eggs could be used as a yo-yo. So here it is, a Yo-Yo made out of two eggs and a bit of thread!! For any technical questions, please refer to this instructable, the process is Exactly the same.
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:25:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lindy-Loops-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/F1O0/GITHQ30R/FX3F1O0GITHQ30R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/F1O0/GITHQ30R/FX3F1O0GITHQ30R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/F1O0/GITHQ30R/FX3F1O0GITHQ30R.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Lindy Loop Yo-Yo Trick Instructional Video demonstrated by Luke Renner. Features traditional breakaway and nontraditional forward pass throws. Yo-Yo used in the demo is the Duncan Dragonfly, Playmaxx Turbo Bumblebee and the Yoyofactory NorthStar. Footage shot in Northwest New Mexico on 1/7/11. Trick...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:31:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Black-Hops-yo-yo-trick-a-few-variations-Luke-R/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/V57T/GI0TJSPX/FNIV57TGI0TJSPX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/V57T/GI0TJSPX/FNIV57TGI0TJSPX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/V57T/GI0TJSPX/FNIV57TGI0TJSPX.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Black Hops Yo-Yo Trick Instructional Video demonstrated by Luke Renner. Yo-Yo used in the demo is the Yoyofactory NorthStar. A very non-responsive bearing yo-yo is recommended for the trick. Footage shot in Northwest New Mexico on 12/30/10. Trick details: The Black Hops trick was invented by Tomonar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:22:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sleeper-and-Throwing-a-Yo-Yo-Yo-Yo-Basics-Luk/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/4MPG/GGC2U7TE/F3B4MPGGGC2U7TE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/4MPG/GGC2U7TE/F3B4MPGGGC2U7TE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3B/4MPG/GGC2U7TE/F3B4MPGGGC2U7TE.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Yo-yo topic covered in this instructional video is the proper throw for a yo-yo and the sleeper yo-yo trick. Note: This video is geared for beginner players using fixed axle and responsive bearing yo-yos (responsive bearing yo-yos typically use break pads). Advanced players tend to use yo-yos that a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:58:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spirit-Bomb-Yo-Yo-Trick-Luke-Renner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/02UW/GGC2U7W8/FB802UWGGC2U7W8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/02UW/GGC2U7W8/FB802UWGGC2U7W8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/02UW/GGC2U7W8/FB802UWGGC2U7W8.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Spirit Bomb Yo-Yo Trick Instructional Video demonstrated by Luke Renner. Note: this video uses a non-breakaway mount. The breakaway is the standard throw for the trick. Yo-Yo used in the demo is a Yoyofactory Speed Dial. Footage shot in Northwest New Mexico on 8/28/10 by Filmmakers George Thomas and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:22:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Button-Tops-Mini-Yo-Yos/
Button Tops (Mini Yo-Yos) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/JQ07/GB3XJYZW/FPPJQ07GB3XJYZW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/JQ07/GB3XJYZW/FPPJQ07GB3XJYZW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/JQ07/GB3XJYZW/FPPJQ07GB3XJYZW.SMALL.jpg Quest for Questions This isnt really a yopyo, its more like a ball on string, but you can stil do fun tricks with it. I had the idea when I came across a really good Instructable about mini-yoyos, unfortientely, it was only a slidshow so I just invented my on kind. This is preatty fun, it haves the adventageof beeing h...
By: Quest for Questions

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:37:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-choose-a-yo-yo-looking-at-shapes-tradito/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/LUOJ/G962DTEY/FLYLUOJG962DTEY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/LUOJ/G962DTEY/FLYLUOJG962DTEY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/LUOJ/G962DTEY/FLYLUOJG962DTEY.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM This is the second of a two part series on choosing yo-yos based on axle types and shapes.  Primary yo-yos used in the demonstration by Luke Renner were created by:  Russell, Playmaxx, Tom Kuhn, Monarch and includes a generic red & yellow  plastic yo-yo (cameos by Hummingbird & Duncan). Studio foota...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 06:35:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-choose-a-yo-yo-looking-at-axles-woodmet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/S34U/G5LEJX55/FAAS34UG5LEJX55.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/S34U/G5LEJX55/FAAS34UG5LEJX55.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/S34U/G5LEJX55/FAAS34UG5LEJX55.SMALL.jpg StringSlingerNM Primary yo-yos used in the demonstration by Luke Renner were created by:  Russell, Playmaxx, Tom Kuhn, Monarch and includes a generic red and yellow plastic yo-yo. Footage filmed by Andrew Gomez in Northwest New Mexico 12/30/09. Yo-yo topic covered in this instructional video is the different types ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:58:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Flying-Saucer-Yo-Yo-Trick-aka-Sleeping-Beauty-L/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/V36S/G4NW697T/FNWV36SG4NW697T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/V36S/G4NW697T/FNWV36SG4NW697T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/V36S/G4NW697T/FNWV36SG4NW697T.SMALL.gif StringSlingerNM Step 1 Throw the yo-yo down at s 45 degree angle.The yo-yo will spin on its side. Step 2 Grab the string with the non yo-yo hand (hand that doesn’t have the yo-yo on your finger). Step 3 Lift the non yo-yo hand upwards to about shoulder level. Step 4 Toss the yo-yo up slightly and pull with t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:39:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-pop-can-yo-yo-makes-great-gifts/
how to make a pop can yo-yo (makes great gifts) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKO/DORJ/G30U448W/FKODORJG30U448W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKO/DORJ/G30U448W/FKODORJG30U448W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKO/DORJ/G30U448W/FKODORJG30U448W.SMALL.jpg laurent123  i needed a gift more my bro for x-mas so my search for great homemade gifts began and i created this..... materials  - pop cans (2) -old pencil -string -scissors to cut cans, string and pencil -hot glue and lots of hot glue sticks cut the cans first cut the tops off of 2 pop cans then pop off...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:59:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Coin-on-a-string-Yo-Yo-thing/
Super-Simple Coin on a string Yo-Yo thing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/J8H1/G2WM12K1/FBUJ8H1G2WM12K1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/J8H1/G2WM12K1/FBUJ8H1G2WM12K1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/J8H1/G2WM12K1/FBUJ8H1G2WM12K1.SMALL.jpg Hoooyyat Trade Boredom for fun! This is so simple that it can do anything and it is virtually costless. Kinda like a Yo-Yo but not really, but just as fun! Materials Basically all you need is something heavyish with a hole in it(a key-ring will do nicely)and some sort o string(I used a Yo-Yo string) C...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2009 16:10:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/BLASEKIN-Lamp/
BLASEKIN Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FRI/4FI7/FYYNE5YL/FRI4FI7FYYNE5YL.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRI/4FI7/FYYNE5YL/FRI4FI7FYYNE5YL.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FRI/4FI7/FYYNE5YL/FRI4FI7FYYNE5YL.SMALL.jpg orticapungente How to assemble a chandelier with two bowls of salad Description you need: 1 suspension Accessory HEMMA - Wire length: 1.8 m 1 bowle BLANDA MATT (diameter: 12 cm, h 6 cm) 1 bowle SEKIN (diameter: 28 cm, h 13 cm) Manufacturing Remove the large plastic bowle from the HEMMA...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:58:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorized-Yo-yo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/QAFM/FUI0RZEH/FJNQAFMFUI0RZEH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/QAFM/FUI0RZEH/FJNQAFMFUI0RZEH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/QAFM/FUI0RZEH/FJNQAFMFUI0RZEH.SMALL.jpg clide This is the result of one of my class projects. We were given the very open-ended task of improving a yo-yo. We were just supposed to come up with the design and analyze it, but I thought it would be way more fun to actually make something.The center axle is a bearing removed from the read/write arm...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 09:31:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-DIY-Mini-Yoyo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/YMH0/FSMSZ9B8/FTNYMH0FSMSZ9B8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/YMH0/FSMSZ9B8/FTNYMH0FSMSZ9B8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/YMH0/FSMSZ9B8/FTNYMH0FSMSZ9B8.SMALL.jpg jimmyb0nz Awesome tiny YoYo made from really cheap party favor yo's, I call it a yo because it doesn't ever come back. But my Tiny comes back when called, sleeps, and can probably be modded by some of you other big brains out there. It needs more weight and a better axle. I make the string for it, 50/50 poly ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:32:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pop-can-Yo-yo/
Pop can Yo-yo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9U/G4AE/FS8O2HB9/F9UG4AEFS8O2HB9.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9U/G4AE/FS8O2HB9/F9UG4AEFS8O2HB9.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9U/G4AE/FS8O2HB9/F9UG4AEFS8O2HB9.SMALL.jpg fearme36 Yo-yo's are fun for everyone. Whether you're just learning or a master full of tricks, yo-yo's put smiles on peoples faces around the world. But wouldn't it be awesome to make one yourself? In this Instructable you will learn how to make one using pop cans and hot glue.MATERIALS:Two pop cansPencilHo...
By: fearme36

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:10:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Quick-Friction-Stickers/
Cheap, Quick, Friction Stickers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/8T2R/FQCTL8EY/F4E8T2RFQCTL8EY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/8T2R/FQCTL8EY/F4E8T2RFQCTL8EY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4E/8T2R/FQCTL8EY/F4E8T2RFQCTL8EY.SMALL.jpg Batryn These are quick and easy friction stickers for a yoyo. It will cost 1.2 cents per friction sticker. I couldn't take pictures because the tape is clear... you can't see it... Materials All you need is the following,Thin, double sided tape, a little smaller than a friction sticker.ScissorsFriction ...
By: Batryn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:42:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Game-Maker-for-N00bs/
Game Maker for N00bs: Your First Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/BOH5/FIHVM3BR/F9JBOH5FIHVM3BR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/BOH5/FIHVM3BR/F9JBOH5FIHVM3BR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9J/BOH5/FIHVM3BR/F9JBOH5FIHVM3BR.SMALL.jpg combot55 This tutorial is for : Beginners. Difficulty :1/10 What's covered: -How to load images, backgrounds, and sounds. -How to make an 'object'. This is things like a character, a wall, and basically everything in your game that is NOT a background, sound, or image. -How to make a 'room'. This is where ...
By: combot55

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:08:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ghetto-Yo/
The Ghetto-Yo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/Q8T1/FHPVYBZC/FJPQ8T1FHPVYBZC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/Q8T1/FHPVYBZC/FJPQ8T1FHPVYBZC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/Q8T1/FHPVYBZC/FJPQ8T1FHPVYBZC.SMALL.jpg pyroman22 the solution to your crappy looking yo-yo Gathering the mats(materials) ok the materials you need are: 1. spraypaint(I used black and white but you dont hafta) 2. a crap yo-yo(when i say "crap", i mean old and scratched up) 3. time It all begins here....not there, here ok first you need to ...
By: pyroman22

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