Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
Hi,
I thought to share some history. About 2006 or 2007, we came up with the idea to make a "legal" bali-song. After much thought, we decided on a pen. Eric picked up the project and ran with. He designed, patented and went through the entire manufacturing process in USA and China. He also worked with a musician to create a "sound" and with a camera on his head, he made a video. Memory trip.
Our very own Wouter was a big help in the beginning, with promotion, contests, etc.
sal
https://youtu.be/vQe0EsCXaLg
I thought to share some history. About 2006 or 2007, we came up with the idea to make a "legal" bali-song. After much thought, we decided on a pen. Eric picked up the project and ran with. He designed, patented and went through the entire manufacturing process in USA and China. He also worked with a musician to create a "sound" and with a camera on his head, he made a video. Memory trip.
Our very own Wouter was a big help in the beginning, with promotion, contests, etc.
sal
https://youtu.be/vQe0EsCXaLg
Re: Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
That's pretty cool
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Re: Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
Impressive that you and Eric went to such great lengths to research and design the Baliyo. That flipping video is very entertaining too- Eric built up some good skills with that thing!
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Re: Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
I love my Baliyo and use it all the time... I am not as good in flipping it like Eric is though, it takes some skill-adaption since it is much lighter than a Balisong-knife. But really fun! :) (And the pen itself is of high quality)
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Re: Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
The BaliYo is on my want list. Great video, too...the music has almost an '80s video game vibe.
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Re: Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
I've owned three and broken three :D
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Re: Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
I have been on the hunt for one of those for a long time. But every time I order something from a place that has them in stock I forget to get one. This might help me remember... :)
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Re: Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
I always thought it was an interesting concept, especially for people who like the balisong knife. I am afraid I'd end up with the pen stuck in my eye or something, though. :D
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Re: Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
In the left pocket of my home cozy pants, always since about half a year.
I still wish there'd be a Ti version, really soon! Even the Heavy Duty version is a bit flimsy around the pivots - too flimsy for me personally.... I still carry it cause it's compact and cool, and a :spyder: product. I hope the Ti version - if it comes - will be perfect.
I still wish there'd be a Ti version, really soon! Even the Heavy Duty version is a bit flimsy around the pivots - too flimsy for me personally.... I still carry it cause it's compact and cool, and a :spyder: product. I hope the Ti version - if it comes - will be perfect.
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Re: Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
Really liked this fidgety toy but i felt like plastic on chinese pen was nicer than on the premium one.
Re: Some Baliyo history - Talkin' Story
I keep my Baliyo on my desk at home and pick it up and flip it around often. I can only do a couple of moves with it but it's fun none-the-less
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