This might be the definition of dexterity. Another original top trick from Mark Hayward.
Pro tips: it’s easiest to do this trick if your nails are a little long, and you really need a bearing tip top too.
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Inside Finger Curl – Mark Hayward
Put that finger to good use for a change.
Pro tips: 1) There has to be a hole in the crown of your top. 2) You have to either wet your finger to reduce friction, or have really slick dry skin. This was filmed on a humid day; you may be able to get more rotation in drier conditions.
The Claw – Mark Hayward
Mark Hayward has invented several spin top tricks, but this is the one he’s most well-known for in the spin top community. Yes, that’s a real thing.
Pro tips:
1) You can only do this trick with a top that has a totally smooth low-friction surface (no tape), and doesn’t have anything dangerous like the Duncan string groove, or crown tabs that can catch your fingers.
2) It’s WAY easier with long nails. Depending on your finger shape and skin stickiness, it may not be possible to do this trick without nails.
Snap Start Arm Walk with a Koma – Mark Hayward
Koma is the japanese word for top. They are a different shape than the tops typically used by people in the Americas.
Pro tip: It takes a lot of time and practice to learn a good, strong snap start.
Spin Top Curl Version 2 – Mark Hayward
This is a much harder version of the previous Spin Top Curl. You’re going to need some flexibility, and patience for it. Also, don’t practice over concrete if you want to keep your top in one piece.
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Spin Top Curls – Mark Hayward
Finesse, and understanding how a top behaves are what this trick is all about.
Spin Top Wire-Walker – Jim Neff
IT’S RIT JUGGLE-IN WEEK!!!
Jim Neff has a LOT of toys. Here he shows us a classic trick with an asian spin top.
Beer Bottle Spin Top – Mark Hayward
RIT JUGGLE-IN WEEK!!!
This week we’ll be showing just a few highlights from the Rochester Institute of Technology juggling festival, held April 11-13 2014.
Special thanks to Jon Gates for showing me this trick.
Spin Top Suicides/Comet – Mark Hayward
Another original spin top trick from Mark Hayward. Also known as The Comet.
Pro tip: make sure that the twists in the string are really tight and snugged up against the tip. That will help keep the string from coming off when you release it.