Indeed. Need a bigger umbrella for all to fall under. I'll keep thinking. I like sansdama for sure. On another note, I think it's pretty funny that we are contemplating these names which we will most likely very rarely use. Haha
Now what if they were called the "un-kentaminated"? Since we are obviously kentaminated. Not my best.
Hahaha Or they could be the "moneysavers" because almost all kendama players go through money so fast with all these kendamas.
I just had to answer this question (again) a few hours ago. I usually use the collection/hobby/art along with they all play differently. Black Friday adds the bonus of explaining why 3 separate Krom $30 dollar charges is really a great thing lol because they each were 50% on different days off plus $5 shipping! Which raises the original question again of why so many. Rinse and repeat with each new box/charge that shows up from a different company. All that said kendama is a life changer for those who let it in but good luck explaining that one! Slay on!
Different kendama different jobs and different feeling when I play; don't have just one tool in my toolbox either. Pretty sure I still have more tools than kendama though I'm disinclined to go count them all. Non-kendama initiated = Knots (kendama-nots, knots in the wood are hard to turn so you don't really want them, etc.)
It's nice if they are gifts because then you can explain that you collect them as each one means something to you, or signifies a person that you haven't seen in a while, etc.
I'm actually thinning out my collection cause my coworkers always borrow my Ozora when I'm at work. Gonna give out a Sweets Prime and Krom Pop out tomorrow to them. Doesn't hurt that I have 5 more damas coming in the mail later this week haha
I just say, "Look. This is my thing. I don't drink, I don't do drugs. We all have a hobby and this is mine. I love lots of different looks and I like having them around. You've got your thing. This is mine."
This made me lol. I think Neds is pretty good though, legit! @Carlos Habbenero Back on topic... I have so many damn damas! Oh my god. At least now my explanation can be "I'm a kendama pro, so I have a lot", that honestly usually seems to be a good enough answer for most people lol. Before that I still had a lot though, maybe 30? I always tried to have all different brands though, so it seemed reasonable in my mind.
Why do I have so many damas? Answer: For every moron I have to deal with at work. My collection is extensive