After stops in Massachusetts and Montreal, The OD Benchmark got to stop home and hang out with Paul Dang for a little while! We’re really excited that Paul got to participate in the project and are super happy with the video he put together for everyone to enjoy; so make sure to check out the video above and don’t forget to thank Paul for the awesome job he did

Thrower Profile:

Name – Paul Dang

Age – 25

Location – Eugene, Oregon

How long have you been throwing – 8 years

Favorite trick – Chopstick variations

Favorite yoyo – One Drop Citizen

What got you into throwing – My friend Jeromy got fed up with the Rubik’s

Cube, which was at the time the hobby of choice, and picked up a yo-yo. I

didn’t want to be left behind in the dust, so I followed suit.

What do you enjoy most about throwing – I’ve always loved going out to

yo-yo contests. Everyone you interact with on the internet circled around,

sharing tricks and stories. Then when you look over your shoulder, you

notice someone new introducing themselves to a more well known thrower.

I’ve made some of my greatest friendships with people I’ve met at contests.

What was your favorite moment you had throwing – Winning Worlds… just

kidding! Honestly, I love everything about this hobby. Blessed that I am

able to work behind the scenes here at One Drop and really get a better

understanding of the amount of work that goes into them. From the bar of metal, to a toy with pretty much limitless creative possibilities. There’s

a huge smile on my face every time I see a video of players from countries

with names I can’t even pronounce! Seeing new people getting into the

hobby, those are my favorite moments.

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