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In need of a new jammer: abstract mod or ash trip split

Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by Radson, Aug 23, 2017.

  1. Radson

    Radson Honed Member

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    Whats a better hammer? The new abstract mod? Or a ash trip split?
     
    Aug 23, 2017
  2. Kerim Greul

    Kerim Greul n00b

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    Abstract mod
     
    Aug 23, 2017
  3. lategreat808

    lategreat808 DS Legend

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    I would cop that abstract.
     
    Aug 24, 2017
  4. Broc Stauffer

    Broc Stauffer Honed Member

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    Ash triple split. Better wood and $5 cheaper.
     
    Aug 24, 2017
  5. Congarranza

    Congarranza DS Legend

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    But that beechwood will grab and bite down on the super sticky icky.

    @Radson what damas do you currently have, and of those which is (are) your favorite(s)?
    Are you looking for something new you have not tried?

    Let us know a little bit more about yourself. Otherwise the comments will be more about what other people like.
     
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    Aug 24, 2017
  6. lategreat808

    lategreat808 DS Legend

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    Con makes a good point here, so far it has all just been personal preference.
     
    Aug 24, 2017
  7. Brandon Jensen

    Brandon Jensen Slayer

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    What's the abstract?
     
    Aug 24, 2017
  8. lategreat808

    lategreat808 DS Legend

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  9. Radson

    Radson Honed Member

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    @Congarranza I recently bought alot of Sweets Primes, I love that paint. I also have the teej and bray mods that paint is fun too.
     
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  10. Congarranza

    Congarranza DS Legend

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    Great response @Radson!! So you have sticky paints (prime and KUSA). You also have two different shapes: prime with large cups and kaizen 2.0.

    Seems as though you really enjoy the KUSA 2.0 shape. I don't blame you. It's a good one!

    I say you grab an ash 2.0 trip split!

    The ash 2.0 has a silk paint that I'm sure you'll like. It still has tracking from the trip split. It has a bit of tack, but not nearly as much as your current kendamas. This will make you work just a little harder on landing your balance tricks at the right angle. It will also teach you to move in smaller increments when correcting your balance. The paint lasts too!! The super tacky tamas tend to wear away, but the silk tends to keep its "slight" tack property throughout its life. They are also known to be prone to chipping.

    I hope this helps!! Be sure to post an update when you receive your new dama (pics are always appreciated).
     
    Aug 24, 2017
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