My name is Josh and I'm from Utah. I started spinning tops about 14 years ago. I learned on a top made out of a broom handle and a nail (I quickly found that manufactured tops were much easier to use than that one). My relationship with tops has been on and off through the years, but I recently watched the spin top competition taking place at the the US National yoyo contest (I mainly yoyo) and my mind was blown. I had never thought something like snap starting and regens were in the realm of possibility. I've been wanting to learn snap starting, and have played around with them and regens, but heard that it was easier on a bigger top, so I've been waiting to really focus on practicing until I can make one (always wanted to make tops and always wanted a lathe so more of an excuse than anything). I've never competed in spin tops, but have recently competed at the Idaho and Utah State's yoyo contests getting 3rd and 1st in the Open Divisions, respectively, doing 2A (2 handed looping). My current top collection currently consists of a Duncan Ripcord, a Duncan Bearing King, and a YYF Short Circuit. I'm excited to be here and to share and receive info!
