The Canopy PC takes on fun in a big way. Drawing inspiration from Atmos Projects’ recent plastic release in the Arctica, this third entry in the Canopy Collection is constructed with precision-machined polycarbonate, and takes a step into the oversized category — all while offering precise, nimble handling.

Whenever I talk to my friends about yo-yo, beyond the tricks and competitions, my conversations often center around the people and how unique the yo-yo community is. In the past, some words and phrases I’ve used to describe the community have been 'tight-knit,' 'like a family,' and 'supportive,' but I think even those fail to fully articulate how truly special the yo-yo community is.

Sporting a smaller diameter, but slightly heavier mass than its predecessor, the Canopy Ti is a nimble, compact addition to the Canopy design lineup. It’s technical, fun, and for every season.

When Reuben, Coleman, and I were brainstorming Canopy Collection, we knew we wanted to add an experiential element that moved beyond just yo-yos and lifestyle products, but focused on the community and our many cool, quirky, and multi-talented members. We dreamed of hosting a big event at Worlds, but we didn’t know what “big” would look or feel like.

The morning after Arcata, we could really feel the toll of 17-hour days taking a beating on our bodies. Coleman started to feel the beginnings of a cold or fever.

Some time in October last year, Coleman and Harrison met up in Seattle to hang out and to work on the sixth chapter of We Got This – a video series that stories a friendship that has spanned 13 years.

Thursday the 14th would be our longest day of driving, going from Portland all the way to Oakland along the I-5. We'd take a handful of stops to film along the way, but for the most part, it’d be a straight shot through Central California.

Our alarms woke us up at 7:00 AM. This proved to be the time we'd consistently have to wake-up, pulling near 17-18 hour days before heading to bed at 1:00 AM. The time crunch was our limited daylight, meaning that we needed to reach our next destination before it got too late.

Returning to Seattle on the evening of the 11th felt very nostalgic. I had been there just a couple of weeks before for PNWR. It felt like I blinked, and then I was back.

There’s a huge gap between brainstorming a crazy idea and actually executing it. But, both Coleman and I were determined to have the trip leave our iMessage chat, so we got to planning.

I've known Coleman for 13 years. We’ve known each other so long that I don’t exactly remember how we first connected. Did he reach out to me first, or was it the other way around?

The whole idea for the Canopy collection came about somewhat serendipitously in the fall of 2023, when Coleman and I decided to meet up spontaneously in Seattle.