2010. augusztus 14., szombat

Buzz-On Element X Remix

I decided to write yo-yo tests in the blog, so let's see what I got at home.

I bought this Element X in April, and due to my love of small bearings I chose the Remix series - there's the Element X Small with a small SPR (Aqua sized bearing), the Remix with a Duncan sized (5x10x4) and the Playa with a YoyoJAM sized (6x13x5) bearing.

The Element X comes without packaging, I got it only in a nylon bag with a short description and a Friction Sticker. It comes with an ABEC 7 bearing and I immediately cleaned it because it was soooooo responsive. At the first throw I noticed that the yo-yo is really heavy - oops, it's about 74 gramms due to the alumninum energy rings sticked into each sides of the yo-yo. The body of the Element X is made of ABS plastic.


buzzon element x remix

The yo-yo uses a special response system, the Buzz-On SPR. It's a small recessed alumninum ring, and you just use it with pads and the bearing. It's a really good idea, because if you have a large SPR and a medium SPR, you can swap them in your yo-yos.

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First I tried the yo-yo with a Friction Sticker. It wasn't responsive, but got worn really soon, so I bought some Duncan Silicone Stickers, and tried it with one. That was a great choice, now the Element X plays well!

The yoyo has the same shape as the Duncan Freehand 1 and Freehand Zero, but plays really different, and you can feel the difference between materials of both yo-yos.

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As you may know, Buzz-On Industries stopped producing yo-yos some years ago. These yoyos aren't around anymore, so you must check the forums or ask collectors about these yoyos. I feel sorry for this because Buzz-On made awesome plastic yo-yos.

2010. augusztus 1., vasárnap