Apex String!

Started by Apex, September 12, 2010, 07:14:15 PM

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Apex

I was talking to my roommate last night and he had an idea and I think it is a pretty good one.  I am not interested in selling my string.  I make string because it gives me something to fidget with while I watch TV and it combines my hobbies of top spinning and fiber arts(knitting, spinning, etc.).  So here is what we were talking about.  I am going to give away my string and you can give me what you want (think radiohead's download only release).  If you want string I only ask that you be a member of this board and in good standing with the top spinning community.  That means I don't want people just joining the board to get string, not that I think that is likely.  PM me your address and what kind of string you would like and I will mail a couple of strings to you.  If you are a lefty let me know and I will make you lefty string. If you like what you get and you want to give me money then you can paypal me, or send me money through the mail or stop by and we can hang out or whatever.  If you don't have money don't worry about it send me a post card or stickers or bearing king bearing tips or a bar of gold.  I don't care.  I just ask that you do something.  If you hate the string let me know why.  If you love it and want more let me know and we can work something out.
About the string:
The string is 100% cotton and approximately 6 feet long.  Some dyes cause the string to be a little coarser than others most notably the dark blue. 
Chris O'Neil and I have been playing with poly and bamboo and other stuff so if you may get a surprise fiber blend.
I do have cats so if they were trying to fight the string while I was making it you may get a few cat hairs in your string.  If you are allergic to cats I am sorry but you have been warned.

Any money made from this will keep me and Chris O'Neil making string.  If I can't afford to do this I will stop and pm you back and let you know I can't do it anymore.

Here is more string.

Mods if this needs to be moved to the "what you want what you have" board feel free to move it.

Larry D.

Apex,

You are an exceptional person and your action makes me proud to be a member of this Community.

Regards,
  Larry D.

Puma

Tell me more about the string for lefties ....since I am lefty do I need those strings...what is the difference ?
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poptop

I like it here...right on Apex.

Funny thing, I lost a BK tip this weekend.
Erratic Wobbler

Neff

Quote from: Puma on September 12, 2010, 09:08:56 PM
Tell me more about the string for lefties ....since I am lefty do I need those strings...what is the difference ?
When a lefty uses lefty string, it is just moar better!  Every time a righty winds up, the string is being tightened a little bit, and the twists keep their shape nicely.  When a lefty winds up using  righty string, the string is being loosened - basically you're going against the grain.

pplgrande

Mad respect for you Apex, I'm interested in contributing to string making
Can I have your paypal address, send me a PM
Or I can send you a trompo, let me know :)

Apex

I will send a card out with my contact info with the string so if you want to contribute you will have the info.

lincolnrick

Apex, you're a heck of a nice guy to do this.  Look for a pm from this lefty. 

the Earl of Whirl

Wow, I didn't realize how many lefties were in this bunch!  Thanks for doing this for everyone, Apex.  It sounds like it is especially nice for the guys who are lefties and often have to deal with righty equipment.  You are a heck of a guy and it has always been great to have you up to our Miamisburg whirled top fest.

Happiness runs in a circular motion!!!

hemingsoft

Quote from: Puma on September 12, 2010, 09:08:56 PM
Tell me more about the string for lefties ....since I am lefty do I need those strings...what is the difference ?

I hear there are nearly 5 top deaths a year from lefties using righty string!!!!  ;D

Don't ask for references.   :o
"Could switching to GEICO really save you 15 percent or more on car insurance?"

...Is a top in the hand worth two on the floor?

Apex

I am off to the post office.  Those of you that made a request, stateside at least, should see something in your mailbox in the next few days.
Let me know how the string works out for you.

Puma

What should I do to get lefties strings?
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Apex

Quote from: Puma on September 15, 2010, 12:29:06 AM
What should I do to get lefties strings?
Send me a PM with your address and I will send you some string.  If you want lefty put that in the PM. That simple.

If you like the string and want to show your appreciation, read the top of this thread and do one of those things.

RunBMC

Quote from: Puma on September 12, 2010, 09:08:56 PM
Tell me more about the string for lefties ....since I am lefty do I need those strings...what is the difference ?
when you want to do the whip catch left handed string makes an enormous difference if ur left handed.
Every jam we play, we break two needles
There's three of us but we're not the Beatles
My name is Beau, you can call him B
You can call me Beau Matt Compt, or you can call him BMC
People always ask, "BMC, what does it mean?"
Well I just told you.

Neff

BTW, Run, the green string I sent with the S8 is twisted lefty, don't know if you noticed.