Building up the speed (and energy) of the top using multiple finger twists is a great idea!
This reminds me of some Japanese videos of the Koma that have a long stem. They are started with multiple spins between the palms of the spinner's hands
Allowing a raised spinning base so the rim can wobble below is not something I have a problem with but it could be a matter to discuss.
Personally I think it is lame that he uses a stand or base for several reasons.
* A base the allows the CG to be artificially low. Yes the CG is above the point, but just barely.
* His base has a concave surface and also has containment walls. I would rather see a record made on a flat surface. Which raises the question,"How Flat is Flat?" A small amount of dish should be allowed, I think. Otherwise the top would wander off any surface that is not super level.
On the other hand the long duration Gasing are spun on a stand (but only after a throw start and catch)
The proper name for that record is Finger Top Duration Time. One day we need to discuss and write down rules for all the different records so ITSA can certify them. Then we can pass them along to Guinness, Recordsetter, etc., in case they want to use the same rules. Of course, they may disregard them, but if we do a good job defining the records, as we are the experts, they might adopt them.
So what categories exist? What categories should there be?
Finger Top Duration
Most finger tops spinning at one time by one person
Whip Top Duration
Peg Top Duration (fixed point)
Corkscrew wraps
number of Crazy 8's (landed in hand for 4 secs)
..... & more
Rayos: I look forward to you beating this record in the future!
I agree!