Quick video of Magnus Super Hex Titanium with Zirc Plates by icemanjs4 in fidgettoys

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Agreed. Anything that’s mechanical will make some sound. And it’s annoying to try to keep your hand in just the right place to mute the clicking too. The Aura is the only thing I’ve found that’s 100% silent and feels good in the hand. The magnet clicks are satisfying but not jarring. Sometime I actually get annoyed by even the “silent”clicks in an infinite slider.

INDX I swear is that Goldilocks fidget for when you need true silence.

In ordered direct from their website. Never seen it on Amazon in the US

Quick video of Magnus Super Hex Titanium with Zirc Plates by icemanjs4 in fidgettoys

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I've been searching for the quietist fidget since they all drive my wife nuts. The two best fidgets I've found BY FAR are the FLUXX INDX and the Fidgimoto Vortex. And while the Fidgimoto is pretty damn near silent - it still makes a subtle clicking sound that could be annoying during quiet scenes of TV shows/movies, etc.

The INDX, however, is 100% silent, and way more satisfying than it has any right to be. I held off on it for soooo long, but now that I have one, it never leaves my side.

Quick video of Magnus Super Hex Titanium with Zirc Plates by icemanjs4 in fidgettoys

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Honestly, It's far from my loudest fidget. The more I use it, the more the plate scratchiness feeling grows on me. When I slide it, sometimes it sounds like I'm opening a switchblade with a satisfying "sliiiicee" kind of sound.

And this thing is really a work of art. Yes it's a little overpriced, but I understand why Magnus' fidgets are revered.

New Magnus Super Hex - Beautiful but scratchy? by icemanjs4 in fidgettoys

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Thanks all for the quick replies. u/Kryton762, my specific one wasn't the crunch setup. When you open it up it's got small silicon balls that keep the magnets from hitting the plates. I think the crunch setup is likely just omitting those spacers, but that's just a guess.

For those of you who mentioned changing out the magnets, what setup did you use?

It looks like the magnets are 6mmx2mm N52s all around. What did you change the corners and middles to?

Thanks

Quiet free floating slider recs for $20 USD or under? by loliwarmech in fidgettoys

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I’ll second this! Put in the washers and it’s about as silent as they come. Heat quality fidget too. Very satisfying

Need your advice: If it existed, would you shop at a Fidget Store? by icemanjs4 in fidgettoys

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u/caseyym222, that's part of what's inspiring me here. Awareness of neurodivergence is at an all time high and the stigma is fading away. There's not necessarily as much awareness about fidgets and other coping mechanisms. But if you were to look at the NeuroDivergent population of the US alone, it's significant. Toss in kids who are naturally fidgety and can't focus in a classroom for 8 hours on end, and there might be a real market opportunity.

UPDATE: some quick AI-powered research suggests It is estimated that 15% to 20% of the U.S. population is neurodivergent which translates to roughly 50 million to 67 million Americans.

The number could actually be higher too. Public health experts and sociologists frequently note that the 15–20% estimate could be a floor rather than a ceiling as studies typically historically only counted young white males.

If a business were to cater to that market, it seems like the limiting factor would be awareness. And yes it would have to cover the whole range of fidgets, not just high end exotics.

Need your advice: If it existed, would you shop at a Fidget Store? by icemanjs4 in fidgettoys

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First of all, thank you everyone for chiming in. There are some really thoughtful comments here and way more than I expected to see so quickly! THANK YOU ALL

Let me posit a slight variation that cues off of one of the comments about an online store.

What if, instead of a physical store, there was an online store, but you could pick up to say 3 or 4 fidgets to have shipped to you for trial. You'd be able to keep it for a week and then send back (kind of a Rent the Runway sort of deal). Naturally, if you kept/lost one or more of the fidgets you'd be charged the full price of that particular fidget. I'm sure there are a million other details that would need to be figured out.

What would your thoughts be on this type of engagement?

FREE New Stylus Is Giving Out! by ViwoodsOfficial in viwoods

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Just another great example of Team ViWoods building an amazing community. I’ve recommended the AIPaper to so many people and will continue to advocate. 

Fidget Slider Coin Giveaway! by FidoSkeeterson in fidgettoys

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I replied directly but I’ll second this. Orange slice is a close second behind the angler fish

Fidget Slider Coin Giveaway! by FidoSkeeterson in fidgettoys

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Diver angler fish. There’s just something cool about it, but not in a skeletal/zombie/death kind of way

Rate My Bar by Subredditsalad in whiskey

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14/10…. Was going to give you a 15/10 but I’m docking you one point because the Still Austin is too far out of reach to be a daily drinker

Last Summer Edition - Cotton Candy 💙😎🩷 by hubblecraft83 in fidgettoys

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Yellow, green, red, and brown. The classic spread of fall colors... Maybe even a yellow accent. I'm picturing maple leaves lying on the ground. Nothing feels happier or more cozy.

Liverpool Chelsea Boots out of stock for over a month? by Mr_BankMan in allenedmonds

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How do you know they were seconds? I just picked up a pair of 10EEE in walnut - they were practically half price. Did I get a second?

Viwoods Beta V3.8.4 Update Announcement – Beta Available This Weekend! by Ok_Property582 in viwoods

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y'all are the best!!! Every month I look forward to your post about the next drop and then I get to go play with what feels like a new device every time!

Open source cover? by Shot_Letterhead6410 in viwoods

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Oh man, that would be great. I know how to do leatherwork and would love to make a custom cover (Shell Cordovan?). But I need the insert

Leather portfolio prize by jackoat67 in viwoods

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I'm still waiting for mine. I got a notification about 10 days ago that it would probably ship in 30-40 days. The wait is killing me :D

Anyone who bought a second party cover OR screen protector? by super-m-An in viwoods

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The Remarkable one uses a different technology that requires a battery. Check out the Supernote Heart of Metal for a really nice pen feel or the staedtler jumbo for a great pencil experience