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− | The Menehune was Buzz-on's first miniature yo-yo. The Menehune, along with the Element X Pro introduced SPR, a response system which self-contained bearing system into existing yo-yo halves. |
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+ | |name = Menehune |
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+ | |shape = Butterfly |
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+ | |color = Various |
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+ | |manufacturer = [[Buzz-On|Buzz-On Industries]] |
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+ | |weight = 66 grams |
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+ | |dimensions = Diameter: 1 7/8" |
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+ | |response = Buzz-On SPR |
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+ | |material = Plastic with aluminum weight rings |
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+ | |bearing_size = Size B <br> Size A (Menehune 2)}}The '''Menehune''' was [[Buzz-On]]'s first undersized yo-yo, consisting of an undersized plastic body with inset aluminum weight rings. The Menehune, along with the [[Buzz-On Element X Pro|Element X Pro]] introduced SPR, an interchangeable [[Response Systems|response system]] which combines the bearing spacers with the response pads. The Menehune originally came with non-engraved rings, but later versions had engravings. |
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+ | It originally came with a small SPR set-up, which featured a B-sized bearing. Also released in 2007 exclusively at Yoyoguy.com is the '''Menehune 2''', which featured a medium SPR system that has an A-bearing like those in Duncan Hardcore series yo-yos such as the [[Duncan Freehand Zero|FHZ]] and the [[Duncan Flying Panda|Flying Panda]]. |
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− | The menehune initially came in white and black, and had non-engraved weight rings. |
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+ | The Menehune's body design was also used as the basis for the ill-fated DV8. |
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+ | ==Photos== |
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+ | <gallery> |
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+ | Image:Menehune.jpg|The Mehehune |
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+ | Image:Menehune_profile.jpg|Profile |
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+ | Image:Menehune_response.jpg|Internals |
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+ | Image:Buzzmehunemwr2004.jpg|Midwest Regional Contest 2004 edition (from Dave Schulte's collection) |
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+ | Image:Buzzworlds2005.jpg|2005 [[World Yo-Yo Contest|Worlds]] edition (from Dave Schulte's collection) |
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+ | Image:DSCN1766.JPG|Cut down, silicone recessed, modified by Jeffrey Pang. |
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+ | Image:DSCN1765.JPG| |
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+ | Image:DSCN1767.JPG| |
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+ | Image:DSCN1768.JPG| |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | ==Trivia== |
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+ | *The Menehune's name and size refers to the Menehune, a dwarf-sized race of people in Hawaiian mythology said to live in the deep forests and hidden valleys of the Hawaiian Islands and are known to be a superb craftspeople. |
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+ | ==External Links== |
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+ | *[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=390 Buzz-On Menehune at the Museum of Yo-Yo History] |
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+ | *[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=855 Buzz-On Menehune Dave's Skilltoys edition at the Museum of Yo-Yo History] |
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+ | [[Category:Buzz-On yo-yos]] |
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+ | [[Category:North American yo-yos]] |
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+ | [[Category:String trick yo-yos]] |
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+ | [[Category:2000s yo-yos]] |
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+ | [[Category:Discontinued yo-yos]] |
Latest revision as of 05:00, 25 January 2016
Menehune | |
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Manufacturer | Buzz-On Industries |
Release date | (please complete) |
Shape | Butterfly |
Color | Various |
Weight | 66 grams |
Dimensions | Diameter: 1 7/8" |
Material | Plastic with aluminum weight rings |
Bearing size | Size B Size A (Menehune 2) |
Response system | Buzz-On SPR |
The Menehune was Buzz-On's first undersized yo-yo, consisting of an undersized plastic body with inset aluminum weight rings. The Menehune, along with the Element X Pro introduced SPR, an interchangeable response system which combines the bearing spacers with the response pads. The Menehune originally came with non-engraved rings, but later versions had engravings.
It originally came with a small SPR set-up, which featured a B-sized bearing. Also released in 2007 exclusively at Yoyoguy.com is the Menehune 2, which featured a medium SPR system that has an A-bearing like those in Duncan Hardcore series yo-yos such as the FHZ and the Flying Panda.
The Menehune's body design was also used as the basis for the ill-fated DV8.
Photos[]
Trivia[]
- The Menehune's name and size refers to the Menehune, a dwarf-sized race of people in Hawaiian mythology said to live in the deep forests and hidden valleys of the Hawaiian Islands and are known to be a superb craftspeople.