hey blasto.. dude. you know the clip called dave-01, not dave01.. but dave-01.. yeah that one. at the beginning and basiclly throughout the whole vid you do these finger twirls.. are they the full finger twirls from clay's site ? if they are not please explain how you do them and can you please tell me how you do the snap aeriel technique again.. thanks a lot. really appreciate it man.
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Hey there dopey. Let me be the first to welcome you here. Looks like we've got lurkers coming out of the woodwork on a weekly basis! 
Your first question about the twirls... Yes, they are standard full finger twirls, but then again, they're not...
Most any kind of finger twirl move starts out with the basic twirl. But, instead of keeping the bali on the same plane (just going back and forth), I rotate it too, sometimes while twirling, sometimes while stopping mid twirl. It's basically like doing horizontal and vertical openings while it's between different fingers. The key is smoothing the transition between the twirls and spins so the bali never really has to stop (just ricochet now and again). Quite honestly, I couldn't begin to explain it and be understood, even by myself. 
It's just a lot of experimenting, trial and error. Remember that MANY of the normal spin, rotate and richochet moves that you probably already know very well, can be done between any of the fingers.
Alright, the finger snap aerial... Just get the bali between thumb and index (like you're going to hit a button on top of a pole) so it's parallel to your body and the ground. Bite handle up, safe handle down. You should be able to see the grip quite clearly in the high quality version of the vid. Snap your fingers (pulling thumb back and pushing index forward at same speed) while moving up slightly and the inertia of the spinning bali will flip open the handles. When the handles slam together in the open position, you have a small window to slip your hand in and grab it. One more tip... it's extremely important to keep the knife straight and level before the toss, otherwise, there's really no telling what will happen.
Remember, just do what feels right. Everybody has their own minute little differences that allow them to do the move in their style. If you're accomplishing what you set out to do, you're doing it correctly, even if you didn't do it the way you learned. I'm sorry if any of what I said insulted your intelligence, or likewise went over your head. Not sure what level of flippin' your at. Anyhow, have a lot of fun, and stop by often!! Also let me know if you need more explination.
Your first question about the twirls... Yes, they are standard full finger twirls, but then again, they're not...
Most any kind of finger twirl move starts out with the basic twirl. But, instead of keeping the bali on the same plane (just going back and forth), I rotate it too, sometimes while twirling, sometimes while stopping mid twirl. It's basically like doing horizontal and vertical openings while it's between different fingers. The key is smoothing the transition between the twirls and spins so the bali never really has to stop (just ricochet now and again). Quite honestly, I couldn't begin to explain it and be understood, even by myself. It's just a lot of experimenting, trial and error. Remember that MANY of the normal spin, rotate and richochet moves that you probably already know very well, can be done between any of the fingers.Alright, the finger snap aerial... Just get the bali between thumb and index (like you're going to hit a button on top of a pole) so it's parallel to your body and the ground. Bite handle up, safe handle down. You should be able to see the grip quite clearly in the high quality version of the vid. Snap your fingers (pulling thumb back and pushing index forward at same speed) while moving up slightly and the inertia of the spinning bali will flip open the handles. When the handles slam together in the open position, you have a small window to slip your hand in and grab it. One more tip... it's extremely important to keep the knife straight and level before the toss, otherwise, there's really no telling what will happen.
Remember, just do what feels right. Everybody has their own minute little differences that allow them to do the move in their style. If you're accomplishing what you set out to do, you're doing it correctly, even if you didn't do it the way you learned. I'm sorry if any of what I said insulted your intelligence, or likewise went over your head. Not sure what level of flippin' your at. Anyhow, have a lot of fun, and stop by often!! Also let me know if you need more explination.
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Hey, there, guys.
Can you help me out? I am looking for the clips mentioned in this thread. I did a search, but didn't find them.
Thank you, kind sirs.
DriveMaster
Can you help me out? I am looking for the clips mentioned in this thread. I did a search, but didn't find them.
Thank you, kind sirs.
DriveMaster
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No problem DriveMaster, anything for a fellow Packers Fan!!
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HOLY MOLY!!
I love that finger snap aerial opening! Is that on Clay's site? I'll hafta mosey on back over there and see. I really like your vids, though I'm afraid that I will now have to leave this forum for good. All the videos I've seen so far (Clay's, Cameron's, and now Blasto's) make me look like a real novice and I just can't stand it anymore. Will someone please post some cruddy flipping so I actually look good? Just kidding! I'm not going anywhere. It's great to have people around that are better than you at something so you can learn from them. Thanks for the all the great stuff!
Determined,
DriveMaster
P.S. Next year will be our year, Blasto. Go, Pack, Go!!
I love that finger snap aerial opening! Is that on Clay's site? I'll hafta mosey on back over there and see. I really like your vids, though I'm afraid that I will now have to leave this forum for good. All the videos I've seen so far (Clay's, Cameron's, and now Blasto's) make me look like a real novice and I just can't stand it anymore. Will someone please post some cruddy flipping so I actually look good? Just kidding! I'm not going anywhere. It's great to have people around that are better than you at something so you can learn from them. Thanks for the all the great stuff!
Determined,
DriveMaster
P.S. Next year will be our year, Blasto. Go, Pack, Go!!
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Ok, Great! Thanks for the heads-up. Wow! You have quite a few, too.
Thanks again,
DriveMaster
Thanks again,
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Originally posted by DriveMaster
I love that finger snap aerial opening! Is that on Clay's site? I'll hafta mosey on back over there and see...
...P.S. Next year will be our year, Blasto. Go, Pack, Go!!
I don't think that move is on Clay's site, just to save you some endless searching.
And yes, next year will be ours!!