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[Ehud]

Hi, my name is Ehud and I am new here.

On Valentine's Day my wife bought me a finger top and tray and I kind of liked it so decided to buy some more.  In searching online I found this forum.

Currently I own a wooden Mader and plan on buying more.  I also ordered, today, a Strommol8 "Love" from Yo Yo Expert.  I ordered a small one due to price and I wanted something small.  I understand it will be harder to learn any tricks (but I am an old dog so who know).  I also support a Kickstarter campaign, "Forever Spin" which are finger tops (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1251371853/forever-spinning-top).  I am not associated with the campaign but Ta0 suggested I mention it.

Professionally I am a teacher working with students with disabilities.

Anyway, "hi."

Ehud

[trompillo]

Welcome to the forum! Here you will take very much!

[ta0]

Welcome Ehud!

The only increased difficulty in using the Love for basic tricks (e.g. boomerang) is that like all delrin tops the surface is very slick and the wrap may come off.  Ask any questions you may have and we will try to guide you through the initial steps. The main thing is to have patience and practice.

The Kickstarter thing is very interesting. Thank you for pointing it out. I will start another thread under the buying/selling thread.

[poptop]

Welcome Ehud!

I'm sure you will enjoy the Love...fun little top, super balance and hefty for its size, in a good way.

Cheers!

[lincolnrick]

Ehud welcome to the forum!  You'll have a great time here we're all pretty friendly.

[Larry D.]

Hi Ehud, and Welcome to the Forum!
Folks here are quite knowledgeable and always willing to share it.
Happy to have you join us. 

[yollector]

Hi,
And Welcome
    RFC

[Spintowin]

Ehud,

Welcome to the forum. Lots of good information here.

[Ehud]

Hi Poptop and all, thanks for the warm welcome.

Once I get the top I will probably have more questions.  My first step will be to throw it accurately.

Ehud

Welcome Ehud!

I'm sure you will enjoy the Love...fun little top, super balance and hefty for its size, in a good way.

Cheers!

[the Earl of Whirl]

Hello Ehud.  It is great that you found us.  I think that means you are really thinking about different possibilities with tops.  Keep up that creativity.  It will take you a long long way!!!

I think you will also find that your students will be fascinated with your new hobby.

[Ehud]

I hope so.  I work with kids with developmental disabilities and they really love their technology.  I managed to get a group of boys around a table with my wooden top to teach them how to spin it.  I also showed them that you can spin it upside down.  It was a good 15 minutes without them looking at a computer or cell phone..

As a teacher I am always looking to tie activities beyond TV and computers for my students.  They will often live in group homes after graduation and having a hobby they can do independently is very important.

I have been thinking to trying to do top "fighting" with the kids.

Of course, I am selfish and want to do fun stuff at school for myself as well.

Hello Ehud.  It is great that you found us.  I think that means you are really thinking about different possibilities with tops.  Keep up that creativity.  It will take you a long long way!!!

I think you will also find that your students will be fascinated with your new hobby.

[the Earl of Whirl]

Sounds great.  They will love top battles of most any kind.......finger spinners, Beyblades, peg tops etc.  With peg tops sometimes I am the only one getting spinners in the arena but others keep trying and eventually some will hit it.  Meanwhile, I am having a blast throwing spinners as fast as I can to keep the action going to challenge others to participate!

[Watts' Tops]

Welcome Ehud!
  As a former school teacher, I say show them the top.  Many of my kids could do basic tricks and when I see them later in life, they remember the tops.  Did diabolos also.  Great learning experience.

[Ehud]

I'll keep that in mind.  On the other hand, I cannot even pick up a top or know any tricks so will have to get some "chops" first.

What grade did you teach?  I teach high school.

Ehud

Welcome Ehud!
  As a former school teacher, I say show them the top.  Many of my kids could do basic tricks and when I see them later in life, they remember the tops.  Did diabolos also.  Great learning experience.

[Jack]

welcome sir