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Questions about Bamboo Kendamas

Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by Itamar, Dec 23, 2016.

  1. Primechicken

    Primechicken n00b

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    The new bamboo Kaizen 2.0's are dope! To add to this, the bamboo laminate is much better than before. If anyone previously had, or played one of the old KUSA Tribute bamboo's when they were first released (late 2012 - early 2013??) The laminate was polished or coated with something that made it super slick and felt almost plastic. The new ones definitely feel more raw and natural. I'm not sure when exactly KUSA improved the bamboo laminates, but if anyone was turned off by it before because of the slickness it's definitely worth trying out again!
     
    Apr 21, 2017
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  2. Joel Clayton

    Joel Clayton Honed Member

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    bamboo wood is so good for birds and stilts once its broken in
     
    Apr 21, 2017
  3. Jasper B.

    Jasper B. Slayer

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    the GT RAW ASH dama is perfect for sweaty players. I sweat on my damas and mine is a LORD of lunars.
     
    Apr 22, 2017
  4. Jasper B.

    Jasper B. Slayer

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    try bamboo kaizen 2.0
     
    Apr 23, 2017
  5. Nel.slay

    Nel.slay Member

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    The new Wyatt Bray pro model is a solid bamboo setup
     
    Apr 23, 2017
  6. mic66

    mic66 n00b

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    Yes the new wyatt Bray is very Nice but compared to the old wyatt Bray the dama isn't as sticky, but the ken is very Nice, is really light and also the texture is not slick.
     
    Apr 25, 2017
  7. Jewbacca

    Jewbacca Honed Member

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    2.0 Kaizen Bamboo is the Shiz! I've destroyed one of them and theres no more basecup haha.
     
    Apr 30, 2017
  8. Dama.ob

    Dama.ob Member

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    ive recently been thinking about getting a bamboo kendama, I might also just use the ken IF ITS A NATTY because I have a tama that would look nice with it. But anyway we're can you find a quality bamboo kendama?
     
    Aug 14, 2017
  9. Sirwillcode

    Sirwillcode Slayer

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    Kusa, I think krom might have one. I know kusa has a few. And the 2.0.
     
    Aug 14, 2017
  10. Congarranza

    Congarranza DS Legend

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    DWI also has them occasionally. Check this listing: KUSA
     
    Aug 14, 2017
  11. Blake W.

    Blake W. Honed Member

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  12. Emil Apostol

    Emil Apostol DS Legend

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    I have a Krom bamboo, and it is an insane dama. Tacky as hell when you rub your sweat and oils into it, the ken has an almost horizontal lunar balance (without sacrificing decent slingers), and the bevel is fairly big.

    Best selling point of the dama is its clack. Loudest clack in the game. <3
     
    Aug 14, 2017
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  13. cbwalsh24

    cbwalsh24 Honed Member

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    I love bamboo. Light, crisp, and has a great clack.
     
    Aug 14, 2017
  14. James Hoang

    James Hoang Slayer

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    Like everyone else above, I have to say that KUSA and KROM have some of the best bamboo damas in the game. The Shenzhu versions were really nice as well, but they're not being produced anymore. #ripkenco
     
    Aug 14, 2017
  15. Sir Spike

    Sir Spike Slayer

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    I was looking at kendama Israel and they had some bamboo damas. I haven't heard anything about the quality of their products yet but they have cool designs.
     
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  16. Guy LaBorde

    Guy LaBorde Honed Member

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    Kendama Israelrecently came out with some super cool looking bamboo kendamas. Idk where you can buy them though
     
    Aug 15, 2017
  17. lategreat808

    lategreat808 DS Legend

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    Kendama Israel, super badass looking bamboo, want 100%
     
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  18. Dama_lacing

    Dama_lacing Member

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    I think that Kusa has great bamboo kendamas And if you can find it then the wyatt bray pro mod bamboo version is amazing
     
    Aug 15, 2017
  19. Congarranza

    Congarranza DS Legend

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    Yes!! These look great, and I'm digging the "clear" natty look.

     
    Aug 15, 2017
  20. Sir Spike

    Sir Spike Slayer

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    I believe they ship basically anywhere if you order from their webpage:
    http://www.kendamas.co.il/en/
     
    Aug 15, 2017
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