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Offline geneaber
 Post subject: New Player Questions
Post #1 Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:49 am 
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I am looking at buying a set from YMI. Have the following questions:

1. Looks like Yunzi stones are the place to start. Is that correct?
2. Are convex or double convex better for beginners? Or is it just a matter of preference?
3. Looks like the boards come in .8 and 2.0 thickness. What are the benefits of the 2.0 board, or just personal preference?

Thanks in advance!
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Offline EdLee
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Post #2 Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:53 am 
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1,2,3. All personal preferences. :)
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Offline sybob
 Post subject: Re: New Player Questions
Post #3 Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:54 am 
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Yes, all personal preferences.
But YMI does sell nice stuff.
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Offline geneaber
 Post subject: Re: New Player Questions
Post #4 Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 1:21 pm 
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Thanks! I went with YMI .8" bamboo board and double convex Yunzi stones.

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Offline goTony
 Post subject: Re: New Player Questions
Post #5 Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:09 pm 
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Enjoy your new set! The advantage of single convex is they can be turned over for different variations for studying. The double convex definitely have a nice esthetic value.

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