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Dalton Bissell

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Zephyr - the air assisted spinning top
« on: December 28, 2016, 06:28:09 PM »

This is the Zephyr, an air assisted top that can be launched hands free. It is made of steel, has a rather large 1/2" steel bearing, and it looks incredible. This is my favorite top, hands down. (Literally, I don't need them to spin it!) It's extremely easy to keep it going once it's started, and it will spin for a few minutes before needing to be sped back up. It's a fun and exciting addition to your top collection. Thanks for looking every one.

They are available right now on Indiegogo at https://igg.me/at/The-Zephyr/x/15223747












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Re: Zephyr - the air assisted spinning top
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2016, 12:47:50 PM »

That is incredible! I cannot believe that by just blowing once you could get it to spin for two and a half minutes, from standing still!  :o :o :o
And the top does not have a super low center of mass. You must have hit on very optimal design! I am impressed!

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Jeremy McCreary

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Re: Zephyr - the air assisted spinning top
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2016, 01:42:34 PM »

I agree -- your best yet in both form and function. The latter is really impressive.
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Dalton Bissell

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Re: Zephyr - the air assisted spinning top
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2016, 04:50:47 PM »

Thanks for the complements gentlemen, this truly is my favorite creation so far.
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Re: Zephyr - the air assisted spinning top
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2016, 05:41:51 PM »

Very nice!!!  I can't wait to try it!
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