Light blue with a dark blue spash and yellow/green highlights

This is one of my favorites so far.  But, it is a little misleading as the white in the picture will actually be clear.  I need to adjust the color a little more.

How about red and yellow?

Give me your suggestions and I will mock it up.

Another idea of mine using the same anodizing.  I thought to myself, "What do all Yo-yo'ers have in common?  And the answer was immediate. "easy...Yo-yos."

Anyone interested in having a yo-yo on their yo-yo?

For those of you who have been waiting for results on the winning design here it is: the new and improved Alpha design.  (we really do need a better name)

I've been sticking with the Chicago theme and going with the colors of the flag.  Here are a few pictures I've been working on:

Blue and white for Chicago.  Can anyone recognize the text?

Similar but with only white speckles for a little cleaner look

I have to admit the Chicago symbol is growing on me.

As the design is winding down I have started to focus on the final look and finishing of the yo-yo.  This is an image I had come up with for a different project but I think would look sharp if it was laser engraved into the center of the yo-yo.

What do you think?

I have been trying to come up with ways to have this yo-yo capture Chicago whether that be in mimicking the flag, or something else that Chicago is known for like Jazz, or Pizza.  Any ideas out there?

Cally has recently been inspired by a new Monkey finger yo-yo and asked me to update his design with a couple of changes.  I was more than happy to do so and while I was at it I thought I would post a couple of pictures of both Cally's and Jack's concepts.

Cally's Yo-Yo

Jack's Yo-Yo

Next time you see them make sure to tell them how awesome their designs are.

For those of you who were not at the meeting but still want to give your vote to the final design of the yo-yo here is your chance.  The top two winners were:

Take your pick

Be sure to vote to the right.   One vote per person please!
(if you voted at the meeting please don't vote again)

September in China Town

At this months meeting we voted on the design of the yo-yo through an elaborate sticker method which picked the finish of the yo-yo and the shape at the same time.  Here are some pictures of what went down.

and the leading yo-yo is:

 This yo-yo is only leading by one vote so far.  So for those of you who did not make it to the meeting and would like your say on the design take the poll on the right to cast your vote.

The first group design yoyo takes the wing design and softens the edges and gives it a flat rim.

GROUP DESIGN 1

STATISTICS

• Diameter: 54.7mm
• Width: 46.7mm
• Gap: 4.7mm
• Weight: 68.5g
• Bearing: C size

The second group design takes the same outer shape and decreases the diameter and adds a little flare to the rims.

GROUP DESIGN 2

STATISTICS

• Diameter: 50.8mm
• Width: 46.5mm
• Gap: 4.7mm
• Weight: 67.8g
• Bearing: C size

Both these designs look awesome.  I will have all these designs printed out for the next club meeting on the 15th for everyone to vote on.  

Here we go.

The first design is by club member Cally.  It is more of a rounded shape with an even weight distribution.

CALLY

STATISTICS

• Diameter: 51mm
• Width: 41mm
• Gap: 4.7mm
• Weight: 63.4g
• Bearing: C size

The next design is by club member Jack.  A medium sized yo-yo this design has a sharp look with steep lines and hard edges.

JACK

STATISTICS

• Diameter: 55.9mm
• Width: 45.2mm
• Gap: 4.7mm
• Weight: 65.5g
• Bearing: C size

This design is by club member Kevin Kelly (me).  The idea behind this yo-yo was to create a shape that mimics a wing foil.   It has smooth lines with a natural looking shape.  This is the same yo-yo as the shiny rendered picture below.

KEVIN

STATISTICS

• Diameter: 51.1mm
• Width: 41.5mm
• Gap: 4.7mm
• Weight: 64g
• Bearing: C size

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Next up will be the design based off of the survey.  There are going to be two designs off of this so keep watching and tell me what you think.  I appreciate all the input as it helps keep me focused.

Alright everyone.  I am back in action excited to move on.  Expect some pictures and statistics this week.