Spinology

Spinology

Featuring: Dale Oliver, Valerie Krantz, others (see list below)
Running Time: 75 minutes (top segment 20 minutes)
1999 Spintastics Skill Toys, Inc.

Spinology is a combination yo-yo/spin top video.  The top section of the is mixed in between the yo-yo segements (see yo-yo review).  The segment begins with some demonstrations of basic tricks.  Dale then explains how to use the Spintastics top launcher.

From there Dale demonstrates the big scoop, then explains gyroscopic prossession and why a top straightens itself out.  He then explains the proper way to wind the string.  The tricks are demonstrated using the same format as with the yo-yos.  Dale or Valerie explain and demonstrate the tricks with the assistance of the other players.

Most of the tricks are basic, but Herman Lau does some really nifty stuff.   Excluding the tricks performed by Herman, the top segment could use a little more zing.

Trick List:

1.spinner 14. boomerang between the legs
2. target 15. hacky top
3. big scoop 16. arm walker
4. sky rocket 17. boomerang behind back
5. boomerang 18. dive bomber
6. wire walker 19. drum beat
7. merry go round 20. texas cowboy
8. man on the flying trapeze 21. around the world
9. wire walker 2 22. hop the fence
10. crazy eights 23. planet hop
11.rock the baby 24. lasso
12. subway 25. two-handed land rover
13. boomerang under the leg

Other Players:

Matt Harlow, Joel Zink, Ryan Zink, Danika Krantz, Mikaela Krantz, Herman Lau (tops only), Cliff Coleman (yo-yos only)

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