FORUM FAQ
What is the best yo-yo?
Different yo-yos are used for different purposes, and what is suitable for one player might not work for another. The answer to which is the "best" is a matter of personal choice, and you are likely to get several different answers. Yo-yos come in all shapes and sizes, and in all price ranges.
Your best bet is to ask about specific yo-yos or styles of play, and find out what other people use for the kind of tricks you want to learn.
How can I learn more tricks?
There are several on-line services available to the yo-yo player, trick descriptions and information abound on the internet. The web board is populated by several great players who are willing to help, but before posting a basic question, please research possible answers yourself. Try the following sites for trick information:
http://www.yoyoing.com/sector_y
http://www.theglasslab.com
http://www.yoyofreaks.com
http://www.begin2spin.com
What is the AYYA?
The American Yo-Yo Association is an organization dedicated to the advancement of the art and sport of yo-yoing. Several posters to the board are AYYA members, and AYYA issues are frequently discussed. Find out more about the AYYA at their website, http://www.ayya.net.
How long should my string be?
Again, this is a matter of personal choice, but if your yo-yo is hitting the ground when you throw it down, it is too long, and should be cut. A general rule of thumb is that when the yo-yo is on the floor, to have the slipknot extend 1 to 2 inches above your navel.
What is a fixed axle yo-yo?
A fixed axle yo-yo, or "traditional" yo-yo, is a yo-yo that utilizes the slip string method at the axle, where the axle of the yo-yo is resting in a cradle created by the string, and the yo-yo spins on the string itself.
What is a trans-axle yo-yo?
There are two sorts of trans-axle yo-yos, the first are the sleeved axle models, such as the ProFire™, and the second are the ball-bearing models, such as the Bumble Bee® or Freehand™. On a sleeved axle model, the string is secured to the axle sleeve, and the sleeve spins freely on the axle rod. With a ball-bearing model, the string is secured to a roller bearing device that allows the yo-yo to spin freely on the bearing itself, allowing for long sleep times.
When should I change my string?
If the string is frayed or worn in any way, has become grey or gotten dirty, it should be changed immediately.
How do I change the string?
Upon close inspection you will notice that the yo-yo string is actually one string that goes from your hand, down to the yo-yo, and back up. . To remove or replace a yo-yo string all you have to do is grab the string two or three inches from the yo-yo end and untwist the string until it becomes one big loop. Then just slip the string over the axle, and rewind the string in the opposite direction from which you have just unwound it.
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