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Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by Graham Pehrson, Mar 12, 2017.

  1. azleonhart

    azleonhart Moderator Staff Member

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    Yeah, i actually considered getting one, until i was told the price..
     
    Jul 19, 2017
  2. Andy Dama

    Andy Dama Honed Member

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    What's the best wood for breaking in?
     
    Jul 20, 2017
  3. azleonhart

    azleonhart Moderator Staff Member

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    Kinda depends on how much work you want to put in it.
    For me, ash doesn't take much work, and breaks in super for stalls
     
    Jul 20, 2017
  4. Congarranza

    Congarranza DS Legend

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    Thereis no answer for this. Take a look at what companies are offering. It's not by random selection. Ash, maple, birch, and beech have become a staple in the industry because they play well over time. There are some other options for you. Those"exotic" woods are found here and there, but it's the same ones (Purple Heart, walnut, padauk, wenge, zebrano, oak, mohagany, etc) because of pricing and other options manufacturers have to worry about for the consumer.

    @Andy Dama do you have a natty dama? If so, what are you jamming? If not, don't worry too much. Get you hands on one, any one, and jam it to pieces. You'll see that the transformation from beginning to end takes you on quite a journey!!
     
    Jul 20, 2017
  5. Jasper B.

    Jasper B. Slayer

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    ash craft 2.0
     
    Jul 20, 2017
  6. Sir Spike

    Sir Spike Slayer

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    If you have the money grab one of the GT 1.5 dropping on Saturday. The raw tama is great!
     
    Jul 20, 2017
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  7. Andy Dama

    Andy Dama Honed Member

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    I heard that broken in Damas are also good for lunars and stuff so I wanted to try, I think I might get an ash just because I don't have one, sound good? Thanks!
     
    Jul 20, 2017
  8. Congarranza

    Congarranza DS Legend

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    Ash is good. From my experience, the kens are lightweight. They have a high texture so stalls are delicious with them. ¡CLACK! Is warm and comforting. Are you getting a 2.0 select?
     
    Jul 20, 2017
  9. theinfamouspits

    theinfamouspits n00b

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    You forgot Verawood! (My only Natty)
     
    Jul 21, 2017
  10. Congarranza

    Congarranza DS Legend

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    Never seen one!! Please post a pic!
     
    Jul 21, 2017
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  11. azleonhart

    azleonhart Moderator Staff Member

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    Verawood Pill, circa 2014 (courtesy of @TerraKendama)

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    The smell, Terra was referring to?
    Citrus-y. Refreshing.


    (I also have a Krom Viking made out of cheesewood, if that’s your kinda thing)
     
    Jul 21, 2017
  12. Sirwillcode

    Sirwillcode Slayer

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    Kusa has/had Vera wood kaizens in their exotic section. I've seen one in person and they do smell great. But one drop on concrete and the tama will split in half. At least that's what the dude selling it told me.
     
    Jul 21, 2017
  13. Andy Dama

    Andy Dama Honed Member

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    You know it!
     
    Jul 21, 2017
  14. lategreat808

    lategreat808 DS Legend

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    Where can you buy an Enjuki?
     
    Jul 21, 2017
  15. Congarranza

    Congarranza DS Legend

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    So, he didn't sell it.
     
    Jul 21, 2017
  16. Sirwillcode

    Sirwillcode Slayer

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    Not to me at least.
     
    Jul 21, 2017
  17. Sirwillcode

    Sirwillcode Slayer

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    Just picked it up. This guy is on point. Cannot beat it for $20 either.
     
    Jul 23, 2017
  18. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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    Try here.
     
    Aug 11, 2017
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  19. htimSxelA

    htimSxelA Moderator Staff Member

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    Been jammin on a craft maple slim + a lot lately. Love it!!
     
    Aug 11, 2017
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  20. Aric Bukiri

    Aric Bukiri Honed Member

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    Just curious what everyones favorite natty tama is to jam with and why choose it over others??
     
    Oct 13, 2017