AO2 Begleri (Mini Hydras)
Release Date: 10/07/22 @ 6pm MT
I was introduced to these by our good friend and teammate, Nate Martsolf. I asked Nate a simple question, “if I wanted a really nice beginner set of Begleri to start getting more serious about learning, which would you recommend?” He quickly pointed me to the Mini Hydras by Around Square, and I fell in love with them. After I started really getting the hang of it, I couldn’t leave home without them.
Mini Hydras are super versatile, very well machined, and feel amazing for such an affordable price!
What makes these particular Mini Hydra sets unique is that they'll come with 6 beads instead of the standard 4 bead set. I just found that while learning, adding a couple more beads really helped me out - the added weight helps keep steady and stable pacing and allows you to get a more solid feel for what's happening. It's also nice to have the option of removing a couple beads after getting the hang of things, which can also feel really fresh and add excitement to your combos.
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:::: Options ::::
a) Whiteout: 2 Stainless Steel and 4 White Delrin beads
b) Blackout: 2 Stainless Steel and 4 Black Delrin beads
*** these each come with my preferred matching Paracord and some extras (sturdy box, a couple of 550 replacement cords, carrying pouch, and sticker). See photos for examples ***
:::: Specs ::::
• Material: Stainless Steel/Delrin
• SS Mini Hydra beads 7.6g each; Delrin Mini Hydra beads 1.4g each
• 6 bead set weight: ~22.57g including cord
• 4 bead set weight: ~19.77g including cord
• 14mm diameter, with a thickness of 7mm per bead
• Laser etched AROUNDSQUARE wordmark on one of the SS beads
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:::: From Around Square ::::
Aroundsquare's Hydra Begleri are a fun yet highly capable modern adaptation of the traditional Greek multi-bead begleri. The Mini Hydra design has been praised by elite players as one of the best begleri sets available. There is something special about the size, shape, weight, and multi-bead configuration that makes the Mini Hydras a favourite that players keep coming back to. The Mini Hydras are a slightly down-sized version of the original Hydra beads, 14mm in diameter, and 7mm tall each. They are drilled to accommodate 550 paracord, with an exposed knot.