Hi

You’re going to need a pen for this

This talk is aboutan international activity

expertisedexerity

rhythm

new perspective

And annoying every girlyou ever meet for the rest of your life

Learning pen spinning is simple

1) Get a handle on the trick2) The pen will teach you the rest

The Thumb Around

Start here

[diagrams from Kam at pentrix.com]

At the same time:

• Push toward you with your middle finger• Release your index finger

[diagrams from Kam at pentrix.com]

There are two more steps

We will ignore them

Some tips

• No wrist• You can’t push too hard• Heavier pens work better

Intermission

The Sonic

An arms (finger?) race

6 years ago:the triple was the pinnacle of tricksthere was one major website for spinners

Now

The latest collaboration video featured 77 spinners from 16 countries

After school clubs

International competitions

Spinners exchange pens for mods

Even in the news

Expertise

i.e. why do you spin?

A world changing attitude

Seriously?