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TheTristanator
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so i borrowed my buddies kendama this week, and now i want to buy one for myself.

Are they all the same?(the ones on kendamausa.com) i think i'd rather spend an extra 5 bucks for quality shit than regret it later.

+K thanks! 

Apr 11 2012 2:40PM
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Bmo.
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/669511/

as far as models, i dont really know the difference
Apr 11 2012 2:41PM
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lizard.stuff
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I love my kendama! I would recommend an oozora (something like that) I have it and love it! My friend has a sunrise one and he says the ball is a little heavier and a little bigger, but you should definitely get one!
Apr 11 2012 11:25PM
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jfxphoto
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I have played with almost all of the cheaper brands. My favorite is by far the basic Oozora another that seems to be a good starter dama is the TK16. Don't cheap out and go with a knockoff brand from like amazon they all suck bad weight, bad paint, falls apart.

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My favorite color. ^
Apr 11 2012 11:32PM
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TheTristanator
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thanks! buying one later this week

Apr 12 2012 2:22PM
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Radio
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I just got back into kendama like two weeks ago, I don't know why I stoped
Apr 12 2012 2:24PM
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Yinzer
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TK 16

people say its a great beginner dama but I still use mine and love it. Have and Oozora too
Apr 12 2012 3:42PM
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shorty_T
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/content/search
Apr 12 2012 3:47PM
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TallTeeNation
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Kendama? someone please edumacate me
Apr 12 2012 5:14PM
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Bmo.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=kendama
Apr 12 2012 5:17PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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its like hacky sack but easier
Apr 12 2012 5:18PM
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PJS.
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so, so wrong.
Apr 12 2012 5:26PM
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jfxphoto
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Depends on what you're doing but yes I'm most cases, wrong.
Apr 12 2012 7:29PM
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KellyK
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Never really liked the Oozora's personally. TK16's are the shit! I've had 4 or 5 and they're awesome dama's. Or check out Sweet's Kendamas. They have their own style, the cups are a little shallower and stalls are wayy easier. Plus they pump out some fancy custom kendama pretty much every day.
May 3 2012 12:59PM
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gotti
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id rather do my homework than kendama
May 3 2012 2:51PM
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terrible_skier
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Just ordered a new kendama today actually. I picked the new tribute from kendama usa. I'll let you guys know how it is when i get it. i've owned 2 oozoras before and loved them, but figured i'd try something new.
May 5 2012 1:58PM
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jfxphoto
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Nice! I have never had a tribute so I would love to hear some honest responses. My all time favorite kendama is still an oozora.
May 6 2012 11:29AM
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EmperorKuzco
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why are all the kids from the PNW obsessed with Kendama. It is the weirdest regional trend I have ever seen...

Not saying Kendama is weird but the regional trend is.


May 6 2012 11:40AM
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terrible_skier
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Yeah, i'll definitly let you know how it holds up. I should get it this week, and yeah there are a lot of PNW kids who play kendama
May 6 2012 3:09PM
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terrible_skier
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Alright guys, I got my tribute a few hours ago, and wow it's pretty different from a oozora. I'm not sure what i like better to be honest. I haven't played with it that much but the wood is different and the string and ball even feel diferent. I will tell you guys later how i feel after playing with it more
May 9 2012 10:56PM
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Bodhisattva_
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Yeah Kendamas are straight blowing up in the PNW, maybe because there is a pretty large japanese culture in WA? Idk. But I have inly been Dama'ing for about a month but it's dooe! My Kaleb which was my first is falling apart so I just ordered a yellow Shenhzu which I've heard good things about. Anybody else played Shenzhu's before??
May 9 2012 11:37PM
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DyeExplode
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damn i ordered a kendama and i ordere the ozora and i accidently ordered dark blue instead of this one..
May 28 2012 5:38PM
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Davy.Crockett
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okay, how bout more fun?
May 28 2012 5:53PM
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Bodhisattva_
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Just got a Shenzhu which is Kendama Co's brand of Ken's and it is solid. There were three weights and I got a mid weight and it seems pretty solid but idk how it differs from the others? But the paint is holding up good and I really like it. Just learned lighthouse flips today!!
May 28 2012 8:47PM
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james6345789
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Does anybody else have the problem if the cups on their oozora sliding up?
May 28 2012 8:52PM
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alex=
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I wanna get a kendama. Someone give me a setup to order?
May 28 2012 8:58PM
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Bodhisattva_
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Super Glue broo. And to above post, TK16 is a good starter and also Sweets has probably the coolest looking Kens but I haven't played one before so idk how they hold up. Oozora's are solid as well. Basically just find a cool looking one from KendamaCo or KendamaUSA or Sweets amd you should be good.
May 28 2012 9:03PM
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james6345789
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what about when you need to replace the string?
May 28 2012 9:11PM
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ad.mcleod
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don't super glue.

take the cups off and put a little strip of electrical tape where the sit, then slide the cups back on. they will grip the tape and won't slip, but can come off if you need to replace the string
May 28 2012 9:24PM
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james6345789
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thank you!
May 28 2012 10:13PM
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terrible_skier
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kendamausa.com cherry red Oozora. Perfect kendama also for starters
May 28 2012 10:19PM
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profa_212
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Just noticed that you are Mrs. Farris's son.....thats the same one Jake Wolf has right?
May 28 2012 10:20PM
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terrible_skier
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Also sweets chip pretty easely, I got there new marbalized and that chipped faaaast. There mattes are really reallly nice though!
May 28 2012 10:22PM
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roddy116
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is the only real point to these to get the ball in the thing? cause i really want to know
May 28 2012 10:23PM
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terrible_skier
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to each his own, and it's really fun. Haters gonna hate
May 28 2012 10:23PM
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bdarb207
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Looks like a fun way to pass some time. I saw a guy doing this in a rollerblading video and wondered what it was. Somebody post a vid of someone slaying it.
May 28 2012 10:33PM
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Poems
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What is the point of these? My cousin has one that I fiddle around with when I see him, but are there certain things your supposed to do? Or tricks? Is it like a Chinese yoyo?
May 28 2012 11:11PM
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terrible_skier
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last video there are a few skiers in it too!


May 28 2012 11:35PM
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Bodhisattva_
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Colin Sanders is a gay but he slays. If you have never played with one the pro's make ot look easy. Also, being a pro kendamaer and being on a pro team is pretty gay.. it's a toy.. I use it to pass the time and lol at people who make edits and shit even though it is fun to watch.
May 28 2012 11:49PM
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bdarb207
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That last one ^^ was pretty dope. At least they made it funny and didn't take it so serious. +k for jiberish Lawlz
May 29 2012 2:07PM
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terrible_skier
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Hahaha yeah
May 29 2012 5:56PM
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_Jeffrey_
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i recently just picked up hacky sack, its so fun.
May 29 2012 7:20PM
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RoofDaRoofieDogg
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Kendama is really just glorified ball-and-cup game
May 29 2012 7:22PM
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whipple
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Tj Kolesnik is my best buddy and we ski all the time #claim.
May 29 2012 7:24PM
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JORMUNGAND
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i thought the same thing

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May 29 2012 7:26PM
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terrible_skier
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just picked up this

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UV pink sunrise performer! stoked for it.
Jun 1 2012 12:23PM
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jfxphoto
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That's a sick color man. Tell us how it plays.
Jun 2 2012 2:28AM
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terrible_skier
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Oh i will! I wasn't sure what jumbo i should get, but everyone seems to love the performers and the paint on the uv's are really tacky so i went with it.
Jun 2 2012 11:39AM
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Gypsy_Skier
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1st second page
Jun 2 2012 11:40AM
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terrible_skier
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Bumping with some new edits.






If anyone was wondering battle in seattle was absoulutly unreal and completely awesome. If anyone cares i'll type more about it!
Jun 20 2012 6:42PM
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Bodhisattva_
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A couple of my friends went to the battle in Seattle. Got like 6 new kens and shot they saidnit was sweet. Here are some of this kids edits who just started making them a couple weeks ago. He's not like pro or anything but he's not bad.



Jun 20 2012 10:07PM
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