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| SPYY Flying V Slimline 2010 |
| Exhibit #4534 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Concave )-( |
| Axle | Bearing |
| Finish | Anodized |
| Color | Red |
| Packaging | Boxed |
| Construction | Multi-piece aluminum |
| Diameter | 55.9mm |
| Width | 43.92mm |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Gap Width | 2.4mm |
| Weight | 65.6gm |
| Condition | Mint |
| Date | 2010 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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In 2010, SPYY (Saturn Precision Yo-Yo), based out of Calgary, Alberta, released version 2 of the Flying V Slimline 2010.
From yoyorewind.com:
"Always going against the grain, SPYY drops a slender wing yo-yo on us, a full metal tug return yo-yo.
Yo-yo trends have developed greatly over the years: the age of ball bearings, metal rims, then full metal bodies took center stage. This change isn't just a fad, these developments have become mainstream before we realized it. Rather than just accepting current trends, SPYY has given us the Flying V, a nod to our roots with a modern spin.
Whereas bind response is the current trend, the Flying V responds to a tug! Wide trapeze widths are popular, and the Flying V has a narrow catch zone and gap, the likes of which is seen on models like the Hyper Yo-Yo Mercury and Saber Raider!
But this is a strangely comforting feeling, and surprisingly easy to play with. The regenerations are smooth, it's almost like stepping in a time machine back to the old Hyper Yo-Yo days. Just the image of a tug response yo-yo is enough to get us nostalgiac, but the Flying V isn't just about rekindling our old yo-yo memories, it's a true blend of new and old.
To go back to a dead bind response, you can switch out the half spec C bearing that comes pre-installed on the yo-yo with the included full spec size C bearing. They are both oil-less, but the C size is standard large size (.250x.500x.187in) so the smoothness is like any other full metal yo-yo from there. This functionality is similar to the YoYoJam Solid Spin Axle system. Maintenance is limited to switching out strings and response pads when they wear out. If the yo-yo response isn't satisfactory, even with new pads, apply some oil to the bearing to bring it back to life with original tug response."
Recipe
Diameter: 55.9mm
Width: 32.92mm
Weight: 65.6gm
String gap width: 2.4mm
Material: 6061 aluminum
Bearing: Size C slim (aka half spec)
Response: Deep recessed with O-Stickers. Readily accepts flowable silicone.
Finish: bead blasted and anodized in red (seen in this exhibit), black, or red/black/silver splash
Release July 10, 2009
Original retail price: $105 US
See also Flying V Slimline 2009 (version 1). | |
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