Argh!

Aerial depend entirely on the toss. So, forget about the catch. Work just the toss. Work over a sofa or a bed so that the knife won't get all beat up falling to the floor a thousand times. Blunt the edge of the knife with tape so you don't risk slashing up your bed. And just work the toss. Again and again and again until you have a perfectly even, perfectly straight toss. The toss must be consistent, the same every time. You can't actually see the knife rotating in the air to know when to reach in and grab the handle. It's a timing thing. But, for the timing to work, your toss must be uniform each time.



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
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Well put Mr. Gollnick. The trick to the arial is simply the toss. Just master a consistant and even toss and you won't have to even really try to catch it.

Consistancy is key.
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Dave
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My collection
 
Just a comment that I REALLY got better once I took my gloves off =).. lets say there was INCENTIVE.. and man the rush that time could ever be duplicated by any drug.. urhrm.. ahem ahem.. yes. cough cough..

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Sounds like juggling...it's all in the throw.

If you get a new knife, with thicker, heavier, longer handles, will you have to re-learn?
 
It amazed me how quickly my aerials came with the 42 after I'd always done them with either a 45 or my favorite genuine, made-in-china, Rostfrei (this thing is amazing. I wish I'd have bought ten of 'em at the time since this thing has lasted and lasted). But, I just taped the blade, worked the toss for a few minutes, and then it only took me a few more minutes to get the catch retimed. After that, off came the tape.

This is another case where I personally advocate taping the blade. It just makes sense to tape it when you first start aerials. Now, just be sure to get that tape off as soon as you're comfortable with your technique. Remember, you're not really doing a manipulation technique until you take the tape off (it's like riding a bicycle. Training wheels are a great way to get started, but you're not really riding a bicycle until you the the training wheels off.)



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Chuck
Balisongs -- because it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!
http://www.balisongcollector.com
 
OK, here's my 2 cents:

~ Bend your wrist downward so the Tang is pointing toward the floor.

~ Release the opposing handle and at the same time snap the wrist upward.

~ When the opposing handle gets to where it's horizontal (pointing straight forward), release.


Tips:
~ Like Chuck said, Timing is everything, meaning......... all the steps mentioned above have to be timed perfectly.

~ Jerking your hand downward slightly (and sharply) at the point of release will make for a faster rotation. It will also make it more controlled (not wobbly)

~ Keys to rotation speed:
** More wrist and less arm equals faster rotation (low, tight spin)

** More arm, and less wrist equals slower rotation (EX: for a higher toss when passing another Bali underneath).

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Clay
www.balisongxtreme.com
Because......
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Thanks guys!

I managed to pull a few nice ones on my pliers in a few minutes...guess what I'll be practicing afterschool.
 
Also, when doing an aerial lets say starting with a horizontal opening, make sure you keep your thumb square on top of the handle (the top if the handle is laying horizontal) dang I wish I still had that camera :Cameronkickinghimself:

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Cameron

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Great...

I was doing some left-handed latch drops, and when I glanced at my new Jaguar(it doesn't look new anymore), I was dismayed to see a hole on one of the pins. Apparently the mushroom head had fallen off.

Already?

When I took it out with a pliers, it was bent a bit.

I guess I'll hit Home Depot on Saturday and find some screws...now which ones were the best again? Finishing? Machine?
 
6D Finishing nails is what everyone said works best, Drag. Though if you find a screw that works, don't hesitate to tell us.

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A Finger Saved, is a Finger Earned
 
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