The Campfire name actually came from a facebook message from John Higby … where John had a dream that we designed a plastic yoyo and called it “the Campfire”. I was so inspired by this name (and since we are a ways out from designing a plastic yoyo) that I felt that it would be
Just in case you have been living in a trapper’s cabin in Buster Creek for the last couple weeks and you haven’t seen the trailer yet for Save Deth Volume II … you can check it out below. This DVD features some of the most talented yoyoers out there. If you’d like to purchase a DVD
A couple weeks ago I was lucky enough to meet Kevin Comeau from Ottawa, Ontario. He was on summer vacation with his parents on a really sweet adventure through Alberta. They started their vacation in Drumheller and then headed off to Edmonton where they stayed at West Edmonton Mall. While they were at the mall we got to
That’s right after going through every entry last night we picked a winner. Isaac Sams submitted Polar Berry. We felt that this name fit this Maple Dripped Wooly Marmot the best. Congrats Isaac!! We’ll be contacting you shortly to get your address so that we can ship you your new Wooly Marmot. Thank you to
Worlds has been sooo sooo exciting this year!! It’s been a real change of pace this year, much more relaxing and laid back. The team has been spending a lot of time together and helping each other out with optimizing their freestyles. Last night we got to see Save Deth Volume 2, which was absolutely
That’s right!! Sebastian Brock’s signature yoyo the Bassalope, is now up on YoYoNation. Only 58 will be available in blue. The next batch won’t be ready for a while, so get one while you still can. Here’s a clip of Sebastian and the Bassalope in action!! BAC 09 – 1A – Sebastian Brock from
They’re back from the engravers and ready to go!! The new Red Limited Edition Wooly Marmots were engraved with the same Wooly Marmot little guy that Jensen drew for the box artwork. Each will have our new ceramic bearing installed. I love how this photo makes them look like little Wooly Lemmings marching!! These will be going up
It has been one year since we did the 1st prototype of Sebastian Brock’s signature yoyo the Bassalope. Unfortunately we ran into some obstacles along the way … but it’s finally here!! That’s right the Bassalopes are on their way to YoYoNation!!! I just shipped them today. Only 58 will be available in the first
Seth Peterson and Dave Poyzer of Save Deth (get it?) are currently working on getting everything together for their new DVD Save Deth Volume 2. The DVD will be ready for Worlds 2009 and many of my favourite yoyoers are going to be on it … as well as some of my favourite bands. You see Seth
Someone is growing their beard for worlds in CLYW style!! Awesome!! I’m really pumped for Worlds … for me it’s one of the most exciting contests of the year. Being able to hang out with the team is going to be a blast. Attending worlds this year will be: Boyd, Sebastian, Jensen, Alex, Krisztian, Charles, Zach
Oh Susanna, a local variety show, will be showcasing Jensen Kimmitt this month on July 25th at 11pm. He’ll be doing a warm up of his worlds freestyle. This is really exciting and will hopefully get some locals tuned into yoyoing. So if you’re in town on vacation or are local swing by The Varscona Theatre to