# Spin Tops **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=11 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [New to spin tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/21199)
**Author:** [@OpTiC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OpTiC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2010, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/21199 "2010-12-06T12:56:53Z")
im pretty new to spin tops, i have a duncan imperial spin top which is ok i think…ive gotten it to spin like 3 times on the ground but i think its kind of confusing…anyone know any good tutorials that will teach me even … --- ## [Cuper 360](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cuper-360/21196)
**Author:** [@freehinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/freehinton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cuper-360/21196 "2010-11-29T17:37:21Z")
I was looking at getting the Cuper 360 and the Saturno roller. They want me to pay over $25 in shipping…it can’t possibly be that expensive to ship from spain! Before I commit to crazy shipping costs I wanted to see if a… --- ## [how do i wind the spin top up?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-wind-the-spin-top-up/21238)
**Author:** [@YORYAN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YORYAN)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-wind-the-spin-top-up/21238 "2010-11-27T03:25:01Z")
i feel stupid for asking but i really dont know how do u wind it up and how do i throw it like upisde down or what? --- ## [First top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-top/21176)
**Author:** [@YORYAN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YORYAN)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-top/21176 "2010-11-25T07:11:17Z")
ok ive been into skill toys just wondering should i get a bearing top first? of fixed tip? --- ## [Deciding on first bearing top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deciding-on-first-bearing-top/21131)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2010, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deciding-on-first-bearing-top/21131 "2010-11-23T12:29:44Z")
I want to decide wich bearing top should I get. What would be the best top for a begginer? Here are my options: -Duncan bearing king -Spintastics blizzard -Spintastics trompo bearing If it has to do with preference, … --- ## [Ripcord string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ripcord-string/21103)
**Author:** [@sirnaq\_MN42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sirnaq_MN42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ripcord-string/21103 "2010-11-22T14:40:22Z")
How long should the string be on the Duncan Ripcord. I’m currently using the full stock string but I heard that it is to short out of the box. Is this ok? --- ## [Anyone know...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-know/21107)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2010, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-know/21107 "2010-11-22T03:51:39Z")
Anyone know of a good tutorial on how to do the boomerang throw? --- ## [Looking for Spintastics Trompo Grande bearing tip (Just the tip)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-spintastics-trompo-grande-bearing-tip-just-the-tip/20836)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-spintastics-trompo-grande-bearing-tip-just-the-tip/20836 "2010-11-15T18:38:17Z")
Well, I just got my Trompo Grande (fixed tip) from Spintastics but there was a note in the package that the bearing tip I also ordered was out of stock. Does anyone possibly have one they are willing to sell? Or possibly… --- ## [Can´t catch spintop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-t-catch-spintop/20906)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-t-catch-spintop/20906 "2010-11-15T00:39:15Z")
When I throw it and I am about to catch it, it hits my hand and either bounces off or rolls off it. How can I catch it properly? --- ## [Balancing the top on your hand. :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/balancing-the-top-on-your-hand/20323)
**Author:** [@FlyingPotato](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FlyingPotato)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/balancing-the-top-on-your-hand/20323 "2010-11-11T03:25:53Z")
Hello all. I recently got into spin tops cause… well I bought one. \[ramble\] For only having it for 2 days, I say i have been making progress. I can do the spinner(not so well because I do it on carpet) and I can do the… --- ## [What is spin top string made out of?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-spin-top-string-made-out-of/20168)
**Author:** [@D\_Beau](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/D_Beau)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-spin-top-string-made-out-of/20168 "2010-11-07T16:57:28Z")
Okay, this is sort of dumb, but bear with me. I bought a Bearing King off the BST a little bit ago, but the terms of the sale didn’t include any string. This didn’t seem like too big a deal at the time, cause I figured… --- ## [Happy International Top Spinning Day!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/happy-international-top-spinning-day/19998)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/happy-international-top-spinning-day/19998 "2010-11-05T04:34:15Z")
It’s International Top Spinning Day according to these guys. Take a pic of you throwing your top today and post it so I’m not the only geek doing this: Those are some of m… --- ## [Top size questions?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-size-questions/20620)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-size-questions/20620 "2010-11-04T17:36:43Z")
I’m going to assume that this will fall into the same category as yoyo’s that its a preference thing but does it matter how large or small your top is? I just got my RipCord and I wasn’t expecting it to be as beefy as it… --- ## [ripcord?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ripcord/20227)
**Author:** [@Demon8828](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Demon8828)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ripcord/20227 "2010-11-04T01:33:09Z")
i just saw the ripcord and was wondering if that wud be a better nuy as a first top then the spintastics trompo bearing? --- ## [spin tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-tops/19950)
**Author:** [@yoyoscout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoscout)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-tops/19950 "2010-10-29T15:21:38Z")
which spin top is best to start with? I’ve seen some people play with them at the yoyo club, and i dont know which ones they use or recommend. If you have a good amount of experience with spin tops, please post. Also if … --- ## [Welcome to yophosis (Chris Neff) as our first official Spin Top Moderator!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/welcome-to-yophosis-chris-neff-as-our-first-official-spin-top-moderator/19999)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/welcome-to-yophosis-chris-neff-as-our-first-official-spin-top-moderator/19999 "2010-10-29T14:57:45Z")
Welcome to yophosis (Chris Neff) as our first official Spin Top Moderator! Chris Neff was actually a professional demonstrator for Duncan and starred in the ever famous “How to be a Player” learning series of videos (I … --- ## [Trompo Bearing Top Problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trompo-bearing-top-problems/20288)
**Author:** [@XLazyThrowerX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XLazyThrowerX)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trompo-bearing-top-problems/20288 "2010-10-29T14:53:02Z")
I just got a Trompo bearing top from a toy shop. Whenever I throw it, it falls apart into 3 pieces, the top, body, and weight ring. Also, the bearing has a good amount of dirt in it and the tip doesn’t spin on a flick, s… --- ## [NEED HELP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/20435)
**Author:** [@smole388](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smole388)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2010, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/20435 "2010-10-29T14:43:07Z")
ok so my dad picked up a duncan ripcord so we could try out spin tops, i have been attempting boomerang but when i throw it it doesnt even spin in the air the right way. are there any good voice tutorials on just throwin… --- ## [Welcome to our second Spin Top moderator:](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/welcome-to-our-second-spin-top-moderator/20118)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/welcome-to-our-second-spin-top-moderator/20118 "2010-10-22T17:34:16Z")
Let us welcome spin top player from France Thomas as a new ‘Spin Top Moderator’ here at YoYoExpert. He is part of the FYYA (France yoyo association) and is one of the very few official spin top players in all of France! … --- ## [Advanced Spin Top?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advanced-spin-top/20138)
**Author:** [@cbaxt98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cbaxt98)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/advanced-spin-top/20138 "2010-10-20T09:58:06Z")
Alright, so I really want a YoYoFactory Acrobat but I don’t have the money yet and it will be awhile but they will be sold out by then. I’m not sure what to get as an advanced spin top then. I’m still a beginner and I ca… --- ## [fixed tip and bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-tip-and-bearing/20156)
**Author:** [@Demon8828](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Demon8828)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-tip-and-bearing/20156 "2010-10-20T04:47:20Z")
does the sidewinder and gladiator have a bearing or r they fixed tips and wht is the diff in wht they can do and how they work? im new to spintops havnt gotten one yet and i was wondering which to get --- ## [Let's welcome spin tops!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-welcome-spin-tops/19906)
**Author:** [@Preinfalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Preinfalk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-welcome-spin-tops/19906 "2010-10-16T06:29:10Z")
Wow, I was not expecting spin tops to drop here yet, but… Lets Welcome Spin Tops To YYE!!! (sorry about the vid) I will have to get into this now… what are your opinions? --- ## [Would the Trompo Bearing be a good starter top?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-the-trompo-bearing-be-a-good-starter-top/19916)
**Author:** [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-the-trompo-bearing-be-a-good-starter-top/19916 "2010-10-16T06:19:43Z")
Would the Trompo Bearing be a good starter top? --- ## [What spin top would you recommend for a complete beginner?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-spin-top-would-you-recommend-for-a-complete-beginner/19936)
**Author:** [@Amdroid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Amdroid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-spin-top-would-you-recommend-for-a-complete-beginner/19936 "2010-10-11T23:16:15Z")
I think a lot of people are asking this question right now, so I will help them find answers with this thread! I am looking to start some spin topping, but I obviously need a spin top. What should I get? I know absolut… --- ## [how do i land this](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-land-this/19904)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-i-land-this/19904 "2010-10-10T17:57:46Z")
how do i get it to land on my hand?? --- ## [spin tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-tops/723)
**Author:** [@andrerolemodel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andrerolemodel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2009, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-tops/723 "2009-02-24T23:34:47Z")
what the world are they and can some put a video of them doing it like what do you do with them [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=10)