Thursday, December 04, 2008

Early Christmas Toys!

My Babies

Our family had early Christmas this year since we won't be able to be together for Christmas. It was lots of fun. My parents got me a set of 7 Tossaball Hybrids, and my sister got me 7 of Nord's Juggling Thingies.

I'm not sure what I think about the Tossaballs... (the 7 bright balls in the lower left) I definitely seem to be doing better on 4 ball tennis with them than any of my other balls, but I am having trouble even getting to 40 of a 5 ball cascade with them. Maybe just because they are slightly larger than my other balls? Maybe because they weight slightly more so I get tired faster? They make a nice muted "fphoomph" sound when you catch them.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the Ultraleather Thingies! (Middle Right) They are amazing to juggle. I set a new record (68) of 5 ball cascade Tuesday. They are easy to hold, throw and catch. They seem a little slick sometimes, but as soon as my palms get even the slightest bit sweaty, they grip just fine. I would have to say these are my favorites. Not too surprising as the Ultrasuede Thingies were my favorites before I had them (the fluorescent yellow balls).


I like the new Dirt Bag Hybrid footbag (the yellow/blue/purple one) more than my old Mr. Sandbags... but not as much as my Abshire footbag. I'm not afraid to let people toe-up with a $8 bag though... and it is MUCH easier to stall.


Anyway, I would say I have enough juggling balls. For now.