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[Grain Theory] GT-E1

Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by Thomas Ishikawa, Mar 8, 2018.

  1. poncho151

    poncho151 Honed Member

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    Aynedter said during his insta live stream today that they are the same as the maple as far as the spike length. The sarado will go down as you break it in just like the maples. Although I've found walnut to take longer to break in, therefor may take longer to go down.
     
    Mar 28, 2018
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  2. James Hoang

    James Hoang Slayer

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    Yea...my E1's spike hasn't budged a bit. The lighter tama isn't doing anything. I have a 62 tama and 68 ken...so...
     
    Mar 28, 2018
  3. Djoul

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    Does anyone know if it is also a worldwide launch like the maple one?
     
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  4. James Hoang

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    Well, it IS an E1, so it should definitely be a worldwide release
     
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  5. Djoul

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    I really hope so because it is so convenient but it might depends on the batch size in the end. Difficult to know if it will be as massive as the first one.
     
    Mar 29, 2018
  6. Stuart Barron

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    No this one is only available from Grain Theory site. They are not sending any out wholesale.
    I asked on one of DWI's posts on IG.
     
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  7. Djoul

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    Thanks for the feedback! So I think that I will skip my turn this time.
     
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  8. Cheech_Sander

    Cheech_Sander Administrator Staff Member

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    I am gonna nab one to see what the fuss is about.
     
    Mar 29, 2018
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  9. Stuart Barron

    Stuart Barron Slayer

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    No problem. Yeah, I held firm on my not buying any kendamas this year for the first drop. But these walnut E1s definitely had my head turned. However shipping and customs fees will probably keep my wallet firmly in the pocket for now.
     
    Mar 29, 2018
  10. Jordan_MTB

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    Anyone know when the big launch for the new GT-E1 Walnut will be available?
     
    Mar 30, 2018
  11. Jake.ship

    Jake.ship Member

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    Mid April
     
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  12. Cheech_Sander

    Cheech_Sander Administrator Staff Member

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    i cant believe they sold out in 5 minutes
     
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  13. Stuart Barron

    Stuart Barron Slayer

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    Were you quick enough Cheech?
     
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  14. ShovelLovell

    ShovelLovell Honed Member

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    It was just a very limited prerelease. The actual drop is in April :)
     
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  15. KirStylez

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    That’s a relief, but goddamn! I tried checking both of them off the moment they dropped and the items disappeared from my cart as I was trying to check out on Pay Pal!!
     
    Mar 31, 2018
  16. magicdamadude

    magicdamadude Honed Member

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    My guess is right on or the weekend after sakura classic.
     
    Apr 1, 2018
  17. magicdamadude

    magicdamadude Honed Member

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    I was quick enough to snag a walnut Stitch and I got a maple Roku. I'm excited to play the walnut because I really enjoy the mapes.
     
    Apr 1, 2018
  18. Dæmon

    Dæmon Moderator Staff Member

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    Does anybody else feel like these timed microdrops are a little... manipulative?
    Like, these are mass produced overseas, they could easily just release them all once they get the whole shipment in (if they don't already have it).

    I mean, business is business so whatever works! They sound like they're great kendamas.
     
    Apr 2, 2018
  19. KirStylez

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    TBH, I don’t think it would’ve made a difference if the Walnut Damas made a release drop the same way the Maples did. I actually thought they would’ve done a huge drop rather than a micro drop. Supply and demand I guess....
     
    Apr 2, 2018
  20. magicdamadude

    magicdamadude Honed Member

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    Controversy drives demand, I believe it's definitely on purpose, but not really meant to be malicious.
     
    Apr 2, 2018
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