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How often do yoyo strings break?
Yo-Yo Trick Depends how much you play with it though. If you’re playing with it as much as we do, as professional yo-yo players, you actually need to replace it almost once a day, sometimes when you’re at a contest, you’ll go through 10, 20, sometimes even 30 strings if you’re heavily practicing with them.
What kind of string is used for a yo-yo?
100% Cotton is basic yo-yo string. It has been used forever, and is still preferred by many players. Slick is a blend of 50% Cotton and 50% Polyester or Nylon. Slick is a bit heavier than 100% Cotton and is more durable.
Should yoyo string be twisted?
Generally, a looser twist makes string tricks easier, and a tighter twist will make the yo-yo more responsive, which is good for looping tricks. This is particularly true for fixed axle yo-yos, such as the Duncan Imperial and Butterfly.
How do I know when to change my yoyo string?
A worn string will be evident in the play of the yoyo….Generally the advice is to change the string when it:
- shows signs of wear or fraying.
- looks dirty or grey.
- feels stiff or hard. (Looses it’s spring)
How long should a yoyo sleep?
Unresponsive ball bearing yoyos have a sleep threshold of 10 seconds – 2 minutes or more. So, with just a drop of the yoyo it should sleep 5-10 seconds no problem. With even a weak throw that is still straight, a 20-30 second sleeper should be relatively easy to get as well.
How long is yoyo string?
The “official” string length for a yo-yo is from the floor to the height of your belly button when the string is on your finger. Measure the length 3″ above your belly button. Fold the string over and tie an overhand knot to make the yo-yo loop.
Why is Yoyo unresponsive?
You perform a “trick” called a “bind” to force the yoyo to return to your hand. Responsive means that when you tug the string of a sleeping yoyo, it will return to your hand. Unresponsive means that when you tug the string, it won’t come back, and to make it come back you need a bind.
Where do you put the string on a yo yo?
About three inches above the yo-yo, grab the string with your non-dominant hand. For some yo-yos, you will be able to just to unscrew the halves and take the string immediately off the yo-yo. However, that can damage the yo-yo.
What happens when you spin a Yo Yo String?
Spin the yo-yo in a counterclockwise direction. Yo-yo string is actually one long strand that has been folded in half and twisted together with the open ends tied at one end.Therefore, spinning it removes the twist and separates the halves of the string, allowing you to slip it off the spool.
How often do you wrap the string on a yo yo?
Just spin the yo-yo clockwise (to the right) to retwist the string and help it find its balance. That’s it – your yo-yo is restrung. For auto-return yo-yos, wrap the string at least twice. Auto-return yo-yos need their strings wrapped twice (or even three times) around the axle.
Can you figure out the tension of a yo yo?
I think you should be able to figure out the tension force if you draw your force diagram, with the horizontal and vertical components of the tension force in their respective directions. You should also specify the direction in which the Yo-yo is moving.