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#31
Latest Spin / Re: 2021 - days to celebrate
Last post by the Earl of Whirl - January 22, 2025, 07:22:15 PM
I happened to see International Lego Day is coming up.  I don't want to miss it.  In this 2025 year it is a Tuesday. That is January 28th.  Where are you Jeremy???
#32
Latest Spin / Re: Vote for 2024 Photo of the...
Last post by ta0 - January 22, 2025, 12:41:23 PM
Quote from: ortwin on January 22, 2025, 10:52:10 AMHey, that photo is missing where Figaro is in front of your head ta0!
I don't want to divide my votes, so I'm only submitting one photo. But thanks for the nomination!
#33
Latest Spin / Re: Vote for 2024 Photo of the...
Last post by ortwin - January 22, 2025, 10:52:10 AM
Hey, that photo is missing where Figaro is in front of your head ta0!
#34
Latest Spin / Re: Vote for 2024 Photo of the...
Last post by ta0 - January 22, 2025, 10:32:34 AM
There are some very good photos here. Please, vote.
#35
Latest Spin / Re: World Contest Judging
Last post by ta0 - January 22, 2025, 10:26:04 AM
X games will start experimenting with AI judging:

https://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2025-01-21/ai-experiment-in-halfpipe-judging-at-x-games-will-give-snowboarders-a-glimpse-into-the-future

I guess that's how competitions between Kazuha and Braham will be settled one day  ;)
#36
Latest Spin / Vote for 2024 Photo of the Yea...
Last post by ta0 - January 22, 2025, 10:12:07 AM
Vote for your favorite 3 spintop photos of the year.
Use the poll above (you have to log in to the forum be able to vote).
The voting lasts 3 days. You can change your vote if you delete your previous vote.

1. Dragon Bite by Jim in Paris



2. The Figaro Tribe by Attila



3. Madame Irma & El Senyor de les Baldufes by Ortwin



4. Love is... by MrYo





5. Keep Spinning  by Jim from Paris







6. Tip Included by Jim in Paris





7. Me and the spinning top by casalino



8. My nephew Nikita by casalino



9. We are the World that Spins by Iago, Jakub, Josué, Attila, Mermouy, etc.



10. Hand Stand by ta0



11. Fishing with Top Bait by Jay



12. Pirouette Whip by Mark Leithead



13. Color of Ethiopia by casalino


#37
Latest Spin / Re: TA0's Trick Patch
Last post by Texture - January 21, 2025, 01:31:30 PM
Quote from: ta0 on January 21, 2025, 12:21:28 PMI didn't comment at the time that you went beyond the requirements by imitating my expressions during the Wizard Gyro :D

Whaaat, I always thought that grimacing at my top was what made it change directions!  :o  ;)

Quote from: ta0 on January 21, 2025, 12:21:28 PMThis reminds me that I have to start working again on Relampago's patch. I hope it won't take me 3 years!

Relampago's is my next goal. I'm planning on finally completing all of them in the next few weeks. I would like to come back to serious practice again, and the patches have always been a big objective of mine.
#38
Latest Spin / Re: TA0's Trick Patch
Last post by ta0 - January 21, 2025, 12:21:28 PM
Nice! Well done! Congratulations, Marcus!

Doing the pirouette boomerang and boleadoras indoors looks dangerous. But I cannot image spinning outside with -12F = -24.5C!
I really like how clean your Drum Rolls are.

I just re-watched the previous application and it's clear that you have grown up between the two!  ;D
I didn't comment at the time that you went beyond the requirements by imitating my expressions during the Wizard Gyro :D

This reminds me that I have to start working again on Relampago's patch. I hope it won't take me 3 years!
#39
Latest Spin / Re: BOLD predictions for 2025
Last post by the Earl of Whirl - January 21, 2025, 09:42:21 AM
Big thanks for those bold predictions from Sir B, Jim in Parie and Mr. T.  After some research, I have this to share.

When little Vaji was just a little boy, he discovered spinning things.  The top became his favorite toy and that joy stayed with him even as he grew and became involved in so many other things.  Now in his seventies, Vaji has decided to revisit some of the joys of his youth.  He has read about an amazing gathering at Marines and has made plans to attend.  His wish is that no one makes a big fuss about his long name - Vajiralongkorn.  He also hopes no one makes a big fuss about the fact that he is king of Thailand.  He just wants to be one with everyone.  Already he is worried about a fuss as Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, wants to improve relations with Thailand and has announced he will also attend the Marines Festival.  The organizers know about these amazing developments and have armed themselves with numerous battle tops for protection.  It will be a festival people talk about for many years to come.
#40
Latest Spin / Re: TA0's Trick Patch
Last post by Texture - January 21, 2025, 02:49:41 AM
After three years (it does not feel like three years, where did the time go :'(  ) I finally completed my application for the Ta0 Blackbelt Patch:

https://youtu.be/YoF_WMwvHNM?si=QlFzm2t7C-e7mdWN

This has been something I've had on my mind for ages, and tonight I finally decided I would complete it.

Some highlights of the process include:

1. Shattering a chunk out of the plastic tip of my bearing Neptuno while relearning Boleadoras outside in -12 degree Wisconsin winter weather

2. Finally figuring out how to do the Crossover trick after 3 years

3. Realizing I sent my first application for this patch 3 whole years ago  :'(


Ta0, do I have your approval?