2009年8月24日星期一

✮~Various Types of diabolos~✮

It is.........a pair of Finesses!

Pictured above are two Mister Babache Finesse (G2) diabolos with 10 gram weights and one way bearing axles. Also shown is a pair of Henry Alumium Sticks with Henry 'GREEN' string. Note: Finesses are sold in solid colors, the above diabolos were diassembled and reassembled into double colors. Mister Babache now sells the Finesse (G3.)

Diabolo's diameter is 5 1/4 inches (135 mm).

Diabolo's height is 5 1/4 - 5 1/2 inches (135 - 140 mm).

Normal weight -247 grams.
With Evolution 3 (6 gram weight set) - 259 grams. LINK
With Evolution 3 (10 gram weight set) - 267 grams. LINK
With both Evolution 3(6&10 weight sets)- 279 grams.
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With Evolution 1 (large axle) - add 10 grams. LINK
With Evolution 4 (LED light kit) - add 40 grams. Green Red Yellow Blue Rainbow
With Spintastics' Finesse Bearing Upgrade Kit - add 0 grams. LINK

Mister Babache diabolos were prabably the world-wide favorite especially in the 80's and 90's. The Finesse is their newest product. This model, the G3 'Generaltion Three,' which is an improvement over the initial G1 & G2. The G3 is extremely popular. If ordering a Finesse, be sure to get a G3.

Below is from the Frequently Asked Questions Page.

This diabolo has a 5 1/4 inch (13.5 cm) diameter. It is lighter in weight than other diabolos that size like the Henry Circus. (note: weight accessories can be added) My Finesses run very smooth and are well balanced. The Mister Babache engineers have spent some time with this product. It is a rubber plastic diabolo which doesn't bounce quite as well as the Henry, but it may stay cleaner. It is shorter than other 5 inch diabolos also, that is, it is shorter when sitting on a cup. This may give you a bit more control since it allows you to diabolo a little closer to your body. Who really knows. The Finesse also has a ridge lip around the edge of the cups similar to some the other Mister Babache diabolos. This lip allows for shoe/foot kick-ups which are very possible to start the diabolo. Running two of these is a DREAM! Many Two Diaboloist agree that these run the smoothest of any diabolo available.

They have so far produced three accessory kits for the Fineese in their 'Evolution' series. Evolution 1 is a longer axle they say is good for "finger tricks and dance." I really like this accessory. I don't do a lot of finger tricks or 'dance' (a little something must be lost in the translation), but it allows for Finger nad Hand Grinds. The diabolo still runs very smooth and balanced and the longer axle reduces problems with string tie-ups on release tricks. The main advantage has got to be grinds. Grinding is so sweet with this axle and now even fat sticks can enjoy the true grinding experience.

The Evolution 4 accesssory is a set of weights that add weight to both sides of the diabolo. The sets come as a 6 gram set adding 12 grams and the 10 gram set that adds 20 grams. A very popular set is the 10 gram set.

The other accessory is called Evolution 4. It is a set of lights that fit inside the cups on the axle ends. The set adds a total of 40 grams to weight of the diabolo comparing it to the Henry Circus' normal weight. This becomes an excellent Light Diabolo without too much weight. When lit and spinning the lights produce a nice red ring on each diabolo end. The rubber plastic material of the cups seems to let some light through giving a glowing effect at night when these lights are on. The diabolo runs smooth with the lights added, I'm amazed how it continues to be so well balanced.

Available right now is a One Way Bearing Upgrade Kit from Spintastics. It is the same bearing found in the Spinabolo diabolos with a modified axle.


It is......a pair of Babache Harlequins!


Pictured above are 2 two-color Mister Babache Harlequins.

Diabolo's diameter is 5 inches (125 mm).

Diabolo's height is 6 inches (155 mm).

Diabolo's weight 335 grams.

This diabolo has a little bit more weight than most large (5 inch) diabolos. The added weight keeps the diabolo spinning longer, but of course you work a bit harder to gain speed.

Mister Babache diabolos were prabably the world-wide favorite especially in the 80's and 90's. The Harlequin is still very popular.


it is..........Mister Babache Jumbo!

Pictured above is a solid Blue Mister Babache Jumbo similar to a Harlequin diabolo and a pair of sticks with string.

Diabolo's diameter is 5 inches (125 mm).

Diabolo's height is 6 inches (155 mm).

Diabolo's weight 335 grams.

This diabolo has a little bit more weight than most large (5 inch) diabolos. The added weight keeps the diabolo spinning longer, but of course you work a bit harder to gain speed.

Mister Babache diabolos were prabably the world-wide favorite especially in the 80's and 90's. The Harlequin is still very popular.

Sticks are Fiberglass and 16 inches (40 cm) long.

The gray caps on the sticks clue you that this is a Diabolo Tricks set of sticks.

String is #18 braided black/white fluorescent nylon 27 inches (69 cm) long.




It is.........a pair of Performers!



Pictured above are two blue Mister Babache Performer diabolos.

Diabolo's diameter is 6 1/4 inches (160 mm).

Diabolo's height is 7 1/4 inches (185mm).

Weight 360 grams.

This diabolo looks great on stage because of its size. It is very well balanced and will indure a lot of drops even from high tosses. Catching bigger diabolos is easier because of the larger throat. The extra weight keeps it spinning longer.

The problems with this diabolo might only be if the performer cannot adjust to the added weight, especially when doing two. The extra size also makes some tricks tight where there may not be enough room for the extra-sized diabolo to fit.


It is.........a bunch of blue diabolos!

Pictured above are some blue diabolos.

Forth row, left to right: (Performer, Giant);
Third row, left to right: (Renegade, MB Jumbo, II Jumbo);
Second row, left to right: (Henry Jazz. Henry Circus);
First row, left to right: (Henry Kolibri, Early Italian diabolo, MB Piccolino).

Each manufacturer has their own 'blue' .


It is.........a pair of Diabglos!

Pictured above are two UV green Diabglos.

Diabolo's diameter is 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm).

Diabolo's height is 5 1/2 inches (14 cm).

Diabolo's weight is about 350 grams.

Diabglo is the cool motion-activated lighted version of the diabolo. See Extreme Spins' Diabglo animation. Blue LEDs on both ends flash when you play with the Diabglo. The lights automatically go off after about 10 seconds. Plus its UV green color will glow brightly under blacklight. The cups are made of a thick slightly flexible plastic. Colors are translucent green or translucent clear/silver.

This diabolo is a nice light up diabolo. The lights are not removable and will activate even if the diabolo is tossed about in your prop bag. Each cup has 2 lights and 3 AG-10 batteries, making a battery total of 6 for each Diabglo. To replace batteries the diabglo sticker must be removed or at least the center of it and a small screw comes out.

Great look to audience; Easy for performer to see on high tosses. Runs well balanced. Axles have indented line for better string control. Soft cups for hand tosses and catches. Very durable, especially well protected light circuit board and battery compartment. (Great for night high tosses!)

Bad points: Heavier than most 5 inch diabolos ; Some advertising for this diabolo state "Precision bearings in the center of the cups allow long-lasting spinning action." My diabglos have solid axles, I don't understand what they mean; The softness of the cups could lead to distorted cups if stored incorrectly; The box says that it comes with "spare batteries" and I found none, only those in the diabglo; The box says to "Check out www.diabglo.com for tips, tricks, and hints," but the site is down and has been down; Battery changes require a tiny screwdriver.

IMHO: This is a great additional diabolo. It does tire me out to perform with it for long periods of time, because I am not used to the extra weight, but it is a show stopper even in the daylight to folks that have not seen a light up diabolo. I keep one in my bag when I want to do illumination or night practice outside.

It is.........a Henry Circus!

Pictured above is One Henry Circus Diabolo and a pair of sticks with string.

Diabolo's diameter is 5 inches (125 mm).

Diabolo's height is 5.5 inches (140 mm).

Diabolo's weight is 300 grams.

This diabolo is very new (note the lack of string marks). It has been said that the Henry Circus is the 'purest' of all diabolos. The Circus's cups will scuff and show marks but can be cleaned. Its smaller axle and 'throat' design allows for great contol.

Sticks are Fiberglass and 16 inches (40 cm) long.

The gray caps on the sticks clue you that this is a Diabolo Tricks set of sticks.

String is #18 braided orange fluorescent nylon 27 inches (69 cm) long.

Length varies depending on diaboloist preference.


It is.........a pair of Spinabolos!

Pictured above are two black Spintastics Spinabolo diabolos.

Diabolo's diameter is 5 inches (12.5 cm).

Diabolo's height is 5 1/4 inches (13.5 cm).

Diabolo's weight is 9.3 oz (265 grams).

The Spinabolo has a ratchet bearing axle which aids in adding spin. I think this ratchet diabolo is the fastest I've seen although it is noisier. This pair have a ring of white color on the cup that is to be toward the (right-handed) performer. Lefties keep the white side toward the audience.

This diabolo is a little bit lighter than most large (5 inch) diabolos, but still runs fine.


This diabolo has a well built ratchet axle that makes it easier to get this diabolo spinning faster and longer. It has a nice shinny surface. It may be more difficult for a young new beginner than a good solid axle diabolo, yet if understood it maybe more helpful. Although it cannot do the String Climb (Elevator) trick, it can do practically every other common trick. (Note you may be able to do a String Climb with two or three wraps) I often use a ratchet-axled diabolo when working on new tricks where I usually run out of spin practicing. The extra spin can help you learn the trick sooner. The Spinablolo has a 5 inch diameter, and a 4 inch spinablolo (Spinabolo Jr.) is also available. The 4 inch and 5 inch diabolo work wonderfully for loop diaboloing. The New Spinabolo weighs a bit less than the Yoho Superspin. It seems to me that the Spinabolo gains speed faster than the Superspin, but it is a close race. The Spinabolo runs noisey, possibly lubrication would change that, yet the noise might not be a bad thing to some diaboloist.

One Sided Diabolo

--Dube's-- Bamboo Whistling One Wheeled Diabolo

--Renegade's--Taiwanese Whistling Top

Diabolo


There are two problems when starting a one sided diabolo:

1. If you manually set the diabolo on the string, you won't be able to
get your hand back to the stick in time. It is so unbalanced that it
will fall over and off the string, even if you try to give it a spin in
advance.

2. While you're trying to get it going, the entire diabolo will rotate
like an tank turret gone bezerk, causing either the strings to get
wrapped around each other or forcing you to spin yourself around
in embarrassing circles to keep up with it. We will call this type
of rotation "precession".

With this in mind,

How to Start The One Sided Diabolo

1. Set the diabolo on the string with one hand, holding both sticks
with the other hand, tail end facing you.

2. Manually precess the diabolo back counter-clockwise. Note we are
not wrapping the string around the spool nor are we spinning the diabolo:
we are letting the diabolo hang from the string and rotating it as if it
were a satellite dish scanning the horizon. Two full rotations is usually
enough (720 degrees).

3. Now give the diabolo tail a brisk counter-clockwise spin so you'll have
time to get your hand to the stick and start pulling.

4. As you accelerate the diabolo, you'll see that its precession will
unwind the twists you made earlier. By the time it's unwound, you
should have enough speed to control it.

NOTES

Step 2, rotating the diabolo, can be accomplished more simply.
Instead of rotating the entire diabolo like a tank turret, hold on
to the tail, pull down the tail, lift the head at an angle, then circle
the head clockwise around the vertically hanging string a couple of
times. It's sorta hard to explain...

Don't let the diabolo bounce around with violent jerks. Normal
diabolos have two heads which center the string on the diabolo,
but without one of the heads the diabolo can jump off or tangle
quickly.

The easiest acceleration is when the diabolo rotates to 180
degrees (i.e the head facing you). You can then haul up and
down with the power hand and control the slack left and right
with the other hand, keeping it from hopping around.

The diabolo precesses fastest when the spinning speed is slow.
If you get it spinning fast, it will precess much more slowly
if at all. The rate of this precession is determined by the
ratio of how fast the diabolo spins to how hard you're pulling
up on it in the vertical direction.

Doing some counter-clockwise suns will unwind the string
when clockwise rotations get it wrapped around.

Throwing The One Sided Diabolo

Here are some basic things to keep in mind when devising throwing
tricks with one sided diabolos:

1. Due to the precession of the diabolo clockwise, the brisk upwards
motion needed to throw will accelerate this precession, depending on
how fast the diabolo was spinning and how hard you throw. Take this
into account when positioning yourself for the catch.

2. If you catch the diabolo with the tail facing you, catch normally. If
you catch the diabolo with the HEAD facing you, make sure to catch
with the arms crossed (preferably left under right so you get 180
degrees ahead of the precession).

3. When you catch, stopping the diabolo's fall will amount to quite a
bit of upwards thrust, resulting in even more clockwise precession.
Take this into account in your positioning for recovery of control.


Spinning the Diabolo like a Top

Get the diabolo into a stick grind with the right hand, stick pointing
to the left. Place the left hand relatively flat and palm up underneath
the tail of the diabolo. With the right hand, tilt the stick CLOCKwise,
until the end side of the stick starts to grind against the head of the
diabolo. The diabolo will tilt over like a top depending on how
aggressively you let the stick rub the head. Let the end of the diabolo
drop onto your left palm and try to keep the diabolo from running off
your palm. It's easier if your palm is mostly flat rather than cupped.

NOTE: Obviously you have to drop your left stick to do this, making
it difficult to find a way to return to normal diabolo use. You may be
able to rig a flat attachment to your left stick or your left hand on
which the diabolo can spin on, allowing you to restring the diabolo
and recover using horizontal (lasso type) suns until it tilts back to
normal. I do not know if there are more elegant ways to do this, nor
have I experimented much with horizontal suns.

Trapezes and Stick Grinds with the Secondary Groove

Unlike pan lids and such, some one sided diabolos have a second
groove much closer to the tail than the primary groove. As you know,
one sided diabolos naturally precess clockwise as upwards thrust is
applied. This precession is greatly increased if you grind on this
secondary groove (so much so that it's probably impossible to
accelerate the diabolo with the string on this groove).

Stick grinding on this groove will allow you to precess the diabolo
much faster before it runs out of speed. Thus, catching on this groove
can be followed by 180 and even 360 degree rotations of the stick
before it is rethrown. The possibilities for body contortions in these
types of twisting catches is obvious.

A wide variety of new trapezes can be invented using this groove.
Any trapeze developed that has a counter-clockwise twist can be
unraveled in a controlled way by grind pressure on this groove with
a free stick or finger.


It is.........two Duncan Phoenix diabolos!

Pictured above are two Duncan Phoenix Diabolos, a pair of Duncan sticks, & a pair of Fiberglass Sticks.

Diabolo's diameter is 5 3/8 inches (133 mm).

Diabolo's height is 5 1/4 inches (132 mm).

Diabolo's weight is 260 grams.

This diabolo introduced in early 2009 is unique in that it has the ability to be two diabolos. A 'Solid Axle' diabolo and a 'One-Way axle diabolo. Incredibly the diabolo can be converted from one form to another easily without any tools. Lots of folks that own these leave them in one form or another. Although all is required to make the switch is to flip two washers after taking it apart, there is a concern about how tight to tighten the Hand Knobs. I have experimented with this and found that to get the diabolo into the 'One-Way' axle form; the hand knobs need to be just shy of snug. Never tighten the knobs too tight, because the diabolo runs 'solid' then slips. Maybe it is my diabolos, but to get them right takes a few trys and adjustments.

There is some concern on how tight to make the hand knobs in the One-Way axle form. This adjustment slows down my 'flip' times, but I'm new at it.

It runs well balanced in both forms. It's shape is close to a Finesse with a cup that is a bit slicker than the Finesse, yet still soft. The throat (near axle) is open, kind of like the Sundia long axled Fly. It is similar to some, but it has its own design.

The long axle works wonderfully for stick and finger grinds. The diabolo seems to run nice and balanced in both forms.

The diabolo comes with a pair of white plastic sticks. They have nice handles, yet not sure that the sticks would hold up under hard practice. They are about 13 inches (33 cm) and the string attaches through a hole at the end of the stick with a hidden knot compartment.

The truly amazing part is that these diabolos retail price is very low. This might not be a high-end diabolo, but it is worth the price.

Fiberglass sticks are 13 inches (34 cm) long.



It is..a pair of Ryo Yabe Style Sundia Fly diabolos!


Pictured above are two red Ryo Yabe Style Sundia Fly diabolos. The carbon sticks are designed by Rich Munoz.

These diabolo have one-way axles that run smooth, fast, and quietly. The axle is flared outward to match the taper of the cups (bells) on each side. This is truly an easy diabolo to run and hand & finger grinds are quite easy to do. As with all one-way axles the Climb the String is not possible, yet the gains of the axle are immense; including quick accelleration, and long spin runs.

It seems easier for me to do Vertax (Excalibur) moves with the Sundias.

Unlike Superspins, Sundrias don't seem to loosen up.

They run much quieter than Spinabolos, but a little noisier than Superspins.


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