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. As it spins, you'll start to see the base of the string form a loop that grows bigger and bigger. You only need a loop at the base large enough for the yo-yo to slip through. Once you see that, you can stop the spinning. Counterclockwise means the yo-yo will be spinning to the left.
Pull the yo-yo free of the string. To get the yo-yo through the loop, stick your fingers in between the two strings, spread the string apart, and pull the base of the yo-yo the axle free of the string.
If the string is still good that is, if it was undamaged before , it just needs to be retwisted. You can do that once you put it back on your yo-yo.
Part 2. Choose what type of string you want to use. There are a few different varieties of yo-yo string you can purchase at hobby shops. Having a few on hand, even if it's just to experiment, is always a good idea. It's a very strong string and effective for just about any style of yo-yoing.
If you're not sure which to buy, this should be your default. It is thin and very smooth; because of this, many professionals prefer it. This style was popular a decade or so ago, but is being replaced by blends and pure polyester.
Occasionally you see variants, like nylon string. These are uncommon and less popular. Do not use polyester string if your yo-yo uses a starburst response system. The friction can actually melt the polyester, breaking your string and potentially damaging your yo-yo. Separate the two strands of the string at the unknotted end to create a loop.
If you've purchased a new yo-yo string, you'll notice that it comes with one end looped and knotted for your finger and one end unknotted. You may also notice that it's twisted — a yo-yo string is actually one large string twisted in half. Place your thumb and forefinger around the unknotted end and untwist it until a yo-yo sized loop forms.
Slide the yo-yo into this loop in the string. Put your fingers in the loop to keep it open wide. The yo-yo will rest half on either side of the string, with the string on its axle. Then twist the string by crossing the strands, allowing the string to twist around the axle of the yo-yo. If you don't have an auto-return yo-yo, you're essentially done. 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. Once you place the yo-yo in the loop and before you retwist the string, twist it just once and then pull the yo-yo through the loop again. You may wish to do this a third time, too. If you don't wrap the string at least twice, the auto-return function will not work — the yo-yo will not come back to you on its own.
Wind up the string. Yo-yos with bearings will just spin and won't wind if you just try to wrap the string around the yo-yo freely. To get around this, use your thumb to pin down the string against the side of the yo-yo when you begin winding. After about a few winds around you can release your thumb and finish winding the string. Replace your yo-yo string frequently. If you're a beginning yo-yo enthusiast, it's wise to replace your string every three months, or at least when you notice the string is getting frayed or your yo-yo is getting more difficult to control.
A bad string can greatly affect your performance, so always keep an extra or two handy. The professionals, on the other hand, replace their strings at least once a day. The more you use your yo-yo, and the more vigorously you use your yo-yo, the more often you'll need the string replaced. Part 3. Cut it to its proper length.
People who are taller than 5'8" may be able to use the string right out of the package. However, for those that are shorter than 5'8", shortening the string is necessary for easy and skillful play. Here's how: Unwind the yo-yo, dropping it to the floor, holding it in front of you. Put your forefinger on your belly button and wrap the top of the string around your forefinger at that point.
To adjust the number of loops, hold the string about 4" above the yo-yo. Wrap one of the split strings around the axle again. Winding the Yo-Yo. For winding, place a finger over the string groove, wind over the finger the first time around, then under the finger the rest of the way up. Holding the Yo-Yo. Hold the yo-yo in your hand palm up with the string wrapped so it comes off your middle finger and goes over the top of the yo-yo as shown.
Adjusting the Yo-Yo. If the yo-yo will not sleep spin at the bottom or the string bunches on the yo-yo, take the string off your finger and let it hang down to untwist. You have to adjust your string often. Getting Ready to Yo-Yo. Tricks 1. Tricks 2. Movements have to be exaggerated a bit to perform things. The biggest risk is bashing your yoyo on the ground. Too short and you have things perhaps going too fast for now. Or just not enough string to perform the tricks you want to perform.
It seems the competing performers use strings longer than the recommended length. There are simple tricks one can do to shorten a string temporarily that can be let out as desired or needed. I find about on a dead hang, about an inch above my belly button is the ideal place to pinch and make the loop from there.
Keep in mind that yoyo is extremely subjective and preferences based. We have options on nearly everything. We have choices of metals, shapes, weight distribution, bearings, strings and more. Later on, feel free to experiment with anything you can. String length is an easy thing to mess around with.
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