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Neff

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STB 2.0 is the best top, evarrr. period. yo.
« on: March 17, 2011, 08:14:56 PM »

I am in love.




Now, don't get me wrong, I love the Giulia, the size is great for showing off yer stuff.  But there are two things that the STB 2.0 does better than the Giulia (in my opinion);  you can throw it much harder, and it is easier to "save".  If you drop a Guilia with an angle on it, like during a rollercoaster, it has a tendency to drag on it's side fairly quickly, you have to be pretty quick to save her.  But the STB 2.0 is a fighter!!!

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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2011, 08:32:48 PM »

So are you bringing any to flatland to sell to the eagerly awaiting masses to corberate your theory?
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2011, 12:26:05 AM »

I'm not sure if Maurizio will have me distributing any of the next run or not, but they should be available by that time.

Here's a picture for scale:

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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2011, 01:41:17 PM »

drool. :P
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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2011, 07:59:34 PM »

I am testing hard the new STB received from Italy.

It's impressive in bearing mode (but a bit less than SofĂ­a top). The new tip is great in bearing mode. The thickness of the string is perfec to grip firmly with the groove of the tip.  The tip is designed very closely with the dimensions of the string.

The only bad/good thing is the logo. In twenty tosses it went out... and its a pity.

Next days I'll place the previous fixed tip to compare.
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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2011, 11:47:22 PM »

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The only bad/good thing is the logo. In twenty tosses it went out... and its a pity.
The first "mod" I did with the STB2 and Sofia was to carefully remove the logo stickers and place them on wax paper for storage. If one day I dye the white Sofia I'll use the sticker as a mask like Eric did. The black STB2 will have to wait to have the logo again until it retires to the display shelf . . .
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2011, 01:32:20 AM »

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The only bad/good thing is the logo. In twenty tosses it went out... and its a pity.
The first "mod" I did with the STB2 and Sofia was to carefully remove the logo stickers and place them on wax paper for storage.

I still can do that in almost all of them. As I am planning to buy more STB2, I'll ask Maurizio for replacements logos.

Yesterday I was using a lot the Gustavo Castro's string and is so thick to the new tip. The original Strummol 8 string works better. But I need a longer string for the two-tips Giulia.

Today I'll change the tip to STB2 for a previous model tip. Crown and body for new test. Only butterfly has been removed, still is so big and heavy.
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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2011, 08:58:10 PM »

Hi Chris, could you please tell the model names of the 3 tops yo have pictured here? Thank you. Martin
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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2011, 01:29:50 AM »

Strummol8 Giulia, Strummol8 STB 2.0, Duncan Bearing King.
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2011, 11:52:35 PM »

Thanks so much for the explanation Chris. Do you think the Giulia is about the same size as the Spintatstic Trompo Grande? From your picture it looks to me a little larger than the bearing king. I'd be keen to know what you think and thanks again.Martin
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« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2011, 06:19:47 AM »

the logo on the top is too great! i would try one of stb 2.0, i've little hand and the giulia is a little big for me but the stb 2.0 it's perfect for me :D
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« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2011, 08:06:44 PM »

Martin (hermityo)  I hope this photo will help with your question.
Left to right: Bearing King, Strummol8 Giulia, Spintatstic Trompo Grande
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« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2011, 10:48:26 PM »

Thank you very much Larry D.
That is exactly what I was wanting to know.
Well done and thanks again
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« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2011, 07:57:22 AM »

Note the lack of performance tape on the S8  ;D
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« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2011, 02:27:32 PM »

 ;D

go to work , disc golf bum !

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