Bird in Hand – Downtown Chico

Chico Yo-Yo Company decided to have some fun with the anodizing of the Bulldog yo-yo.

Flames!

Three color anodizing and matched directions.

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Just arrived, the Void by ILYY in two-tone blue and gold.

Specs and details (from ILYY):

After our first mini batch of Voids was such a huge hit, we immediately made a larger run of these. This time in a lot more vibrant colours!

And of course with masked guts for string goodness.

Diameter: 52.25mm
Width: 41.10mm
Weight: 67g
Response: Hot Red SILYYcone
Bearing: ILYY KMK 6×13x5mm
Coating: ILYY CandyBlast Blue/Gold (2nd batch)
Material: 6082 AlMgSi1 Aluminum
Limitation: 120

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Fresh in from CLYW, the Gnarwhal.

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The latest development to arrive from ILYY:

The Torino

Red-Gold halves with a smooth, glossy finish.

Diameter: 54.00mm
Width: 42.90mm
Weight: 67.00g
Response: Hot Red SILYYcone
Bearing: ILYY KMK 6×13x5mm
Coating: ILYY Candodize Gold/Red
Material: 6082 AlMgSi1 Aluminum
Limitation: 83 pieces worldwide

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SPYY Pro

The newest competition oriented product from SPYY – the PRO.

Massive rim weight, deep-V profile, and great finishes.

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Two new great special edition yo-yos from YoYoFactory!

The Genesis “Undeniable” edition for 5A luminary Miguel Correa and a custom engraved Superstar for YoYoFactory Team standout Jensen Kimmitt.

Both of these are part of the 5A May promotion by YoYoFactory and are limited to 100pcs total production each.

A great book for everyone who enjoys the outdoors! The Birds of Bidwell Park is authored locally by Dr. Roger Lederer and illustrated by Dr. Carol Burr, both Professors Emeritus at CSU, Chico.

This book is an illustrated guide to many of the common birds found in Bidwell Park.

Each bird in detailed with some information regarding habitat, common behavior, naming, and more.

A sure way to increase your enjoyment and appreciation of Bidwell Park.

Available in-store, come on in see what else one of the greatest natural wonders in Chico has to offer.

Without a bit of effort on the part of the observer, all birds seem similar. This book is an attempt to give personalities to the many different but most common birds of Bidwell Park. Although not a comprehensive field guide, you should be able to identify virtually all of the birds you are likely to spot in the park during a casual stroll or a long hike any time of year using this book.

Bidwell Park is a wonderful place to see birds because it is both semi-wil and very accessible. It is good birdwatching for both the beginner and expert. Because of the terrain, vegetation, human use, and elevation change, the bird life is a bit different between the western and eastern parts of the park. Nearly 200 species of birds have been seen in Bidwell Park, but some are seen only at certain time of the year and others rarely at any time. This book will introduce you to 86 of these wonderful inhabitants. Enjoy!

Just in from Germany, the ILYY Fury.

The Fury is ILYY’s first design to use an H-shape and offers uncompromised playablity.

Candy-blast surface for great grinds with gorgeous red anodizing.

Limited to 160 pieces worldwide.

Come on in and check one out for yourself or, check out the ILYY Fury online.

This upcoming weekend, on Saturday, May 15th, join the Chico Yo-Yo Club for the Northern California Yo-Yo Contest.

Starting at 10am at the Chico City Plaza in Downtown Chico, the contest will start with a ladder style competition based on the tricks from the “trick cards” used by the yo-yo club.

After all competitors have completed the ladder competition, a freestyle competition will be held. Freestyle divisions will be separated into 1A and Open (all styles but 1A), with 1-minute performances.

Judges for the event will be National Champion Augie Fash, and National Master Thad Winzenz.

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The YoYoFactory 44 will be available at Bird in Hand on Friday, April 23rd. Three color ways: green, blue, and purple acid wash with a matte finish.

YoYoFactory 44 Yo-Yo

This is a main player yo-yo.

66.4gm
50.4mm dia
41.3mm width
4.7mm gap

Available online through Bird in Hand here>>