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How long should a yoyo string last?
Yo-yo string should be changed periodically. Manufacturers generally recommend changing the string after about 30 minutes of play time. Your string may last longer but be sure to check for fraying periodically. If the string becomes frayed change immediately!
Should yoyo string be twisted?
As you play with your yo-yo the amount of twist in the string will change. If the string is too twisted up you will have trouble getting the yo-yo to sleep at the end of the string. If the string is not twisted enough you will have trouble getting the yo-yo to come back up.
Why does my yo-yo string twist?
If you notice your string wants to twist up when it goes slack, it’s either gotten too tight or too loose. Imagine throwing sleepers one after another, or practicing Trapeze. Each time you throw, you’re twisting the string a little more in the same direction.
What string is best for Yoyo?
For the most part strings are made up of either cotton or polyester or a combination of both. I recommend using 50% cotton 50% polyester string because you kind of get the best of both worlds. Polyester is nice because it is super strong, it lasts so much longer than a cotton string.
How do I stop my yoyo string from twisting?
This string has a far too tight twist, and will cause the yo-yo to tangle much more easily. So, to fix this, there are a few different methods. You could take the yo-yo off your hand and straighten out the string by hand, or you can use the spin of the yo-yo itself to unwind the string.
How often should you replace the string on your Yo Yo?
Particularly long strings are favoured by some offstring players, as the yo-yo doesn’t hang on the end of the string in offstring play. How often should you replace the string on your yo-yo? You should usually replace it when it looks a bit frayed; frayed string always runs the risk of breaking.
How can I prolong the life of my Yo Yo?
When putting your yo-yos away you can prolong the life of your string by storing it unwound. As a simple test, you can take a new string, wind it tightly into the yo-yo and then let the yo-yo rest for a few days. The string will not be so elastic anymore and it will also not lie straight.
What’s the thickness of a Yo Yo String?
These days there are three thicknesses of string available, 8 (4*2), 6 (3*2) and 9 (3*3). Type 8 is used for the most responsive yo-yos, and types 6 and 9 are favoured by players who prefer unresponsive yo-yos. The numbers in brackets refers to the number of strands in the yo-yo string.
Where do you put the string on a yo yo?
The most common way to put the string on to the yo-yo is to open the loop at the end and put the strand around the axle. With a fixed axle yo-yo this is the only way that allows the yo-yo to sleep. This referred to as ‘single looped’ as there is only one loop of string around the axle.