sign me up i guess... i shattered a rip cord first throw, but i didn't know that was part of the process. i figured i had messed up and should stick to yo-yos, so i carefully put my surviving bearing king back in it's package before i destroyed it, and kinda forgot about it for a few years.
this forum is great!! it has inspired me to try again .. i don't know if tops are one of the best kept secrets, or just a toy to frustrate you endlessly, but there is something about the uncontrolled chaos that appeals to me.
anyways, looking forward to starting over!