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| Dif-e-Yo Orbiter (holes) |
| Exhibit #2371 |
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| Type | Special Release |
| Shape | Specialty |
| Axle | Bearing |
| Finish | Nickel Plated |
| Packaging | Boxed |
| Construction | Multi-piece aluminum |
| Response | Dif-Pad |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Condition | Mint |
| Number Produced | 56 |
| Date | 2003 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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A beautifully handcrafted nickel plated aluminum yo-yo with laser engraved rims and face. Made by master machinist Frank Difeo of the United States. The shape is reminiscent of Duncan's wooden Satellite and Shrieking Sonic Satellite yo-yo models from the 1960s. The Orbiter was limited to 56 pieces (00-55). As of 2016, five Orbiters were still available from the dif-e-yo.com website.
Came with extra strings, a custom yo-yo stand, weight O-ring set, wooden container, and letter from the maker.
The weight o-rings let you customize the placement of the weight on the yo-yo. You can add the o-rings near the rim, or near the axle. Or, you can choose to not use the o-rings at all.
Three different versions of the Orbiter were created by Frank:
Version 1 - Double-blind Orbiter - This version was the first in the Orbiter series. Solid body with a center hub nub on each halve that was covered by a side cap disc.
Version 2 - Blind Orbiter - This version was the second model in the Orbiter series. Solid body with a hollowed out area surrounding the center hub nub post on each halve.
Version 3 - Orbiter - This version was the third and final model in the Orbiter series. As seen in this exhibit. Eight "windows" are cut out of each body halve and the center hub nubs are covered by a side cap disc.
Of interest...
To see all yo-yos with holes in this museum, in the left panel, click Exhibits.
In the right pane, in the Name/Model field, type holes, then click Browse.
Frank P. Difeo, 71, of Bradford, MA, passed away unexpectedly at Massachusetts General Hospital on Sunday, March 3, 2024. | |
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