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Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by Dæmon, Oct 26, 2017.

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Who will win MKO 2017?

Poll closed Oct 28, 2017.
  1. Bryson Lee

    14.5%
  2. Nick Gallagher

    8.5%
  3. Zack Gallagher

    4.3%
  4. So Kanada

    15.4%
  5. Bonz Atron

    30.8%
  6. Lukas Funk

    3.4%
  7. Wyatt Bray

    3.4%
  8. Nobu Nori

    6.8%
  9. OTHER (post your pick in this thread)

    12.8%
  1. ttocsic

    ttocsic Slayer

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    nor did Stodd
     
    Oct 28, 2017
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  2. Sir Spike

    Sir Spike Slayer

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    Location:
    Michigan
    Of course!
     
    Oct 28, 2017
  3. Zorker12

    Zorker12 n00b

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    Alex Mitchell
     
    Oct 28, 2017
  4. rTTn

    rTTn Slayer

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Denver, CO
    When it's all over I'll probably scrub through the vods and clip runs. They'll be posted to discord (link in signature). The WiFi at MOA has been lagging the stream all day
     
    Oct 28, 2017
  5. Sloth

    Sloth n00b

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    Location:
    Sandpoint, Idaho SIK REPRESENT
    Nolans gonna win!
     
    Oct 28, 2017
  6. Keeks

    Keeks Member

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    Location:
    Bellingham, WA
    ***UPDATE 10/28***

    Brand new giveaway posted on our IG for all MKO attendees!

     
    Oct 28, 2017
  7. Keeks

    Keeks Member

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    Location:
    Bellingham, WA
    ***UPDATE 10/28***

    Poll is now closed.

    Stay tuned tomorrow for Open Division top 8 and the winner of the giveaway!
     
    Oct 28, 2017
  8. rTTn

    rTTn Slayer

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    Oct 11, 2016
    Location:
    Denver, CO
  9. Keeks

    Keeks Member

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    Jan 8, 2017
    Location:
    Bellingham, WA
    MKO Day 1 Recap

    The first day of MKO has officially concluded! Players from all around the world have gathered here in Bloomington, Minnesota to compete in the biggest kendama stage in the US. Freestyle preliminaries started the afternoon off right, with unique runs from Thorkild May, So Kanada, Wyatt Bray, and Lukas Sandgren and several others. Sweets, Kendama USA, KROM, Sol and other vendors were also present for the entirety of the day, with exclusive damas and sweet deals ready for attendants to scoop up. The first rounds of Open Division and the first ever Girl's Open Division here at MKO closed the evening, with Open Division holding a total of 191 competitors and a whopping total of 127 Open Division matches played in the preliminaries!
     
    Oct 28, 2017
  10. Keeks

    Keeks Member

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    Location:
    Bellingham, WA
    MKO Day 2 Recap

    The second day of the Minnesota Kendama Open has come to a close! The Mall of America has seen some amazing kendama play and intense competition. Beginner and Intermediate preliminary rounds started the day off, with the first ever Girl's Beginner and Intermediate preliminaries right after. Sweets surprised the kendama world with a special announcement that Nick and Zack Gallagher are pro for Sweets Kendamas! Followed by the pro announcement was top 64 of the Open Division Bracket, as well as the first round of Girl's Open Division! Intense matches were played and champions were made, as Gabe Youngstrom takes first place in the 2nd annual Yank Spike Competition over last year's champion, Zach Magnuson! Open Division continued to end the night, with the following players entering tomorrow's top 8:
    1. Kengo Kawamura
    2. Lyndon Whalen
    3. Nick Gallagher
    4. Nolan Helfrich
    5. So Kanada
    6. Gabe Youngstrom
    7. Bryson Lee
    8. Lukas Funk
    Stay tuned for all the Finals Day action at MKO 2017 tomorrow, Sunday 10/29!
     
    Oct 28, 2017
  11. Emil Apostol

    Emil Apostol DS Legend

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    Philippines
    Anyone have word on the specs of the Gallagher pro Models? Seems like they're a beech ken with prime clear.
     
    Oct 28, 2017
  12. Dama Boy

    Dama Boy n00b

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    Location:
    Bucharest
    They are maple
     
    Oct 29, 2017
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  13. Hunter Fernelius

    Hunter Fernelius n00b

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    Minespolis
    Yo yo yo yo hold up. Did Bonz go in the fountain this year?
     
    Oct 29, 2017
  14. Bowie_Sleighs

    Bowie_Sleighs Member

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    Location:
    Austin, Texas
    Wait is the giveaway for freestyle or open ?
     
    Oct 29, 2017
  15. Gasiek

    Gasiek Slayer

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    Location:
    Poland Wrocław
    Close look on these pro mods Screenshot_2017-10-29-03-38-02.png
     
    Oct 29, 2017
  16. Broc Stauffer

    Broc Stauffer Honed Member

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    I was thinking about getting a coop mod. But, I guess I'll have to get Zack's.
     
    Oct 29, 2017
  17. Keeks

    Keeks Member

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    Jan 8, 2017
    Location:
    Bellingham, WA
    ***UPDATE 10/29***

    Kengo Kawamura and So Kanada are your grand finalists for MKO 2017 Open Division!
     
    Oct 29, 2017
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  18. Bryant Young

    Bryant Young Honed Member

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    Dec 21, 2016
    Location:
    California
    @Keeks does my vote still count for so, because I said it in the comments like 4 Days ago, but I didn’t realize he was a choice on the poll
     
    Oct 29, 2017
  19. Sambo

    Sambo n00b

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    Dam funny how i just picked so kanada from the first day of the post out of random and hes going crazy DAAYUUUM and kengo toO DAYUUUM THE NIHONGOS GOIN HAM
     
    Oct 29, 2017
  20. Keeks

    Keeks Member

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    Location:
    Bellingham, WA
    Yes your vote still counts!
     
    Oct 29, 2017