British Kendama Open 2015: 2/3rd May, West London

[shalafi]

I'm considering a lightning day trip...

[BKA]

Ah, great, see you both there!

[Dimensions]

HYPE

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1 month to go!

[shalafi]

Well, I decided to take a express day trip.

Is anyone else going from Heathrow by any chance? We may be able to take a taxi together and save time and money compared to the bus / train.

[The Void]

Yay!

[Maicodama]

Everything is booked! staying in Warrick Lodge in Surbiton so nice and close. Buzzed already!

[shalafi]

Now, questions about the tricks.

For one-eye. Are we allowed to use a patch, or must we cover the eye with the hand? It is quite uncomfortable when you wear glasses...
For kneeling liberty candle: The catch must be above the head. That means the ball must be above the head or the tip of the spike must be above the head?
For prying spike: Only the middle finger can touch the sara-do, but can it not touch it? I find the spot when only my middle finger touches it to be very small.

Oh, and as I said, I can judge the Dan Jam, not really into competing on it.

BUT I may want to enter 7toSpike.

Edit for another question: Will any shop be there? I am open for some trades. I'll open one thread on the Trades section.

[BKA]

Any eye-covering method will be accepted, as long as complete opacity is ensured.

The catch happens on the base cup.

Middle finger must touch the sara-do. Opposite index & ring fingers should touch each other's finger pads, underneath the sara-do.

Thanks for Dan Jam judging, you're hired!

BKA will be trading, hoping to get a nice range in for it.

[BKA]

Nice hype, Dimensions.

Right then, exactly 1 month to go! Time to up your practice levels, people!

Great to hear from all those who have committed so far. So, who else is coming? Let's hear your shouts!: @Thorny @SamB @Jak @kendamatty @Emma @Harrydh3 @jordanfung @Bozzy @BenBenVx @BenPycroft24 @Kev @Efect @Victor @danielc @LSARTWORK @Rich @Will T @MisterJumpshoe @AdamWest @KendAlex @Topper @orinoco @KenSan @johndmc @SAW @rawr @ian @Ian F @NothingPersonalIfWeMissedYouOutSoShoutOutAnyway

Will the new acolytes come in strong? Will Thorny retain, will Rob revenge, will Matt return, will Will will a win, will Trickers triumph? What surprises will be sprung? Who will hate and who will laugh at the Joker?

And, who likes pizza?

[MisterJumpshoe]

Pizza? I do! I do! I do!

[kayadama]

Ive only just reliased this is next month. I have no idea why but i really thought it was happening this weekend haha. Maybe i can convience a few people to make the trip

[BenBenVx]

OH boy!!  only a month away!! cant wait to jam with all you guys and compete at inter level.. The GT will be making and appearance and helping me take home some wins ;]

p.s. I LOVE Pizza!! who doesn't???

[shalafi]

And, who likes pizza?

I do! Is there anyone that doesn't?

Thanks for the trick clarifications!

[KendAlex]

sorry guys i can't come,
maybe next year

i even will pass the EKO too
i wish everyone a nice kendama Summer

(my mind is somewere els for a while now)

[Dimensions]

No EKO? You will be missed Alex.
Can I ask why you will miss it?