Myachi

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Myachi, pronounced "Mee-ah-chee," is the trademarked name of a sandbag, similar to a Hacky Sack, used in various games revolving around catching the bag on the back of your hand, and other parts of the body. Myachi sacks are about 3" x 1.5" long.

1 Origin
2 Sacks
3 Gear
4 Tricks
5 External links

[edit] Origin

Myachi has its roots at Vanderbilt University, where Steve Ochs and friends tossed a lighter around on the back of their hands. Ochs sewed an old wallet around a lighter, and thus, the first Myachi was born.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Sacks

Myachi hand sacks are divided into four groups: new school, old school, elite and retired. Retired sacks are no longer for sale and are extremely rare. Old school sacks will soon be retired and her quite rare. New school sacks are the latest myachis and are easy to find. Elite sacks are the sacks that are famous for being great and won't be retired for a while. There are now over fifty different types of sacks.

[edit] Gear

Finger knugs are things that you put on your fingers to help you to catch the sack. They provide grip to the sack and are usefull to help you get the basics and master new tricks. Power sticks are glow sticks made to fit through finger knugs and attach to myachis. Myachi hats and T-shirts can be purchased. Myachi T-shirts contain a pocket made for holding myachis.