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Kendama and other cool things like it?

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Billek
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So I have a $50 amazon gift card and I want to get some good bang for my buck.  I was thinking about getting a kendama and possibly another cool toy or item that's in the same category of 'cheap fun shit'.

Can anyone link me a good kendama on amazon?  What should I look for in one, or are they all pretty much the same?

Help me entertain myself!
Jan 9 2012 3:33PM
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The.Owl.
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they are all pretty much the same but i dont think they are very fun. Heres the cheapest on i could findhttp://www.amazon.com/Yomega-675W-Kendama-Star-Catch/dp/B000P1GQVG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326141882&sr=8-1

but you should just get this
http://www.amazon.com/Syma-S107-S107G-Helicopter-Colors/dp/8499000606/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1326142189&sr=1-2
Jan 9 2012 3:51PM
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J.M
Posts: 2854 - Karma: 254
get a kendama, diablo (those huge yo-yo things that ian compton uses during traveling circus), and luna sticks.
Jan 9 2012 3:55PM
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Ski_the_east01
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because nothing says "cool" like a kendama, diable and luna sticks...
Jan 9 2012 3:58PM
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Justin.B
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diablos are actually so addicting, can get em going a good 40-50 feet
Jan 9 2012 4:00PM
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J.M
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that is what the thread is about......

i don't see the point of your post? what do you suggest thats "cool"?

Jan 9 2012 4:03PM
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Billek
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I've actually owned that exact helicopter.  That's a ton of fun right there.  Very intricate considering the price.
Jan 9 2012 4:18PM
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Billek
Posts: 5665 - Karma: 98
So I ended up buying this.  I can't wait to start playing with it!

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I also snagged a tapestry to use up the remaining balance on my card.


Jan 17 2012 11:04PM
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HeadyTopper
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Is there something I'm missing with this kendama thing? Haha how do people balance the kendama on the ball? Its so damn slippery..
Feb 14 2012 9:04PM
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Krizzle
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Should have gotten this.

http://www.amazon.com/Bath-Essential-Wire-Wisk-Massager/dp/B0057R2RLQ/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1329271759&sr=1-1-spell
Feb 14 2012 9:10PM
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Parks.
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Love those
Feb 14 2012 9:14PM
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jfxphoto
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Should have bought a real JKA kendama...
Feb 14 2012 9:23PM
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Stose
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get a yoyo or poi. or learn to juggle. also devils sticks.
Feb 14 2012 9:25PM
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Billek
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Eh, I don't really care. The dimensions are the same, it just weights 5 ounces instead of 4.8. I won't be competing so I'm perfectly happy with the one I bought.

I showed it to my Mom, and she liked it so much that she had me order her one!

I never thought I could have so much fun with something that I am horrible at. I am getting better though, and I am happy knowing that I have just scratched the surface of playing with my kendama.

Does anyone have some good tutorial videos? Most of the ones I find on youtube are made by 13 year olds who are horrible instructors. "So I'm gonna teach you to land on the spike. Hold the kendama, bring the ball up, and catch it on the spike." ... I need something a little more in-depth than that!
Feb 19 2012 8:46PM
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Freshbakedbread
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I got a $600 Amazon gift card once....



































































So I bought these.


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Feb 19 2012 10:07PM
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Peter.
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you could get an ipod shuffle
Feb 19 2012 10:15PM
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Freshbakedbread
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shoulda gotten a hellicopter, they are sick!

Feb 19 2012 10:17PM
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-AP-
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EVen better, get a butterfly knife, or switchblade, or maybe a zippo. Way more functional fun
Feb 19 2012 10:49PM
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000000000000
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http://www.amazon.com/Predator-Blowguns-36in-Caliber-Blowgun/dp/B004MNRG1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329711982&sr=8-1
kendama is cool, but you can shoot squirrels with this shit.
Feb 19 2012 11:27PM
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Cufe.
Posts: 1950 - Karma: 262
The only reason someone would play kandema is because they can't get their wood in any hole other than a little wooden ball.

$50 should buy plenty of condoms if you wanna put your wood in other holes though.
Feb 20 2012 12:40AM
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stepheluss
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practice makes perfect
Feb 21 2012 2:45PM
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midwestpowhunter
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50 worth of condoms is def best bang for your buck bro
Feb 21 2012 2:47PM
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stepheluss
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EPIC
Feb 21 2012 2:49PM
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Billek
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DUDE.

Man, I wish I saw this a month ago.  I would definitely trade the tapestry I bought for an awesome blowgun like that.

My Mom is an Amazon fiend, so I'll plan on getting a blowgun with the gift card next Christmas.
Feb 21 2012 3:00PM
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Janky
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rookie
jus playin bend yo knees and things will be a ease.
Feb 21 2012 3:02PM
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ryano
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the helicopter things are so rad.. my mom bought one for my dad for christmas.. they're so much fun.
Feb 21 2012 3:37PM
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Billek
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They're way too fun, and they're really cheap too.

I made the mistake of taking mine outside though. I should have known better, because even a ceiling fan messed the flight up on my indoor runs. Just a tiny breeze and the poor little chopper got stuck in a tree. It fell out later that day, and for whatever reason, it wouldn't work anymore.
Feb 23 2012 7:33AM
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ericdan
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I play with a stick
Feb 23 2012 9:05AM
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abathinggrape
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I play jenga
Feb 23 2012 9:06AM
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