# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=183 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 184 --- ## [90$ Order](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/90-order/47132)
**Author:** [@chriscollins14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chriscollins14)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/90-order/47132 "2012-12-27T02:34:58Z")
Im allowed to spend 90-100$ on an order tonight and i want you guys to put it together for me. It can include anything really. I have no specific wants at all so just tell me something that you think is a must have like … --- ## [Arctic Circle or Chief](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/arctic-circle-or-chief/47120)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/arctic-circle-or-chief/47120 "2012-12-27T02:33:48Z")
Sorry to be “that guy” posting “that thread” but would you recommend an AC over a chief or vice versa? I like full sized-mid sized yo-yos that are stable and solid spinning. --- ## [Off String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-string/47105)
**Author:** [@Jackybigz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jackybigz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-string/47105 "2012-12-27T02:33:33Z")
Good morning everyone! I’m in the market for an off string yoyo, I managed to bag a YYJ Equinox for less than a fiver last weekend and have been using it to practice and learn off string yoyo’ing. I’ve found off string … --- ## [Legacy problem!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-problem/46935)
**Author:** [@iane200](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iane200)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-problem/46935 "2012-12-27T02:31:15Z")
When i first got my YYJ Legacy it slept for about 30 seconds (it sucks), now it only spins for about 8 seconds, what should i do to make it spin for like 1:30 seconds? --- ## [Gnarwhal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gnarwhal/47003)
**Author:** [@anon12742582](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon12742582)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gnarwhal/47003 "2012-12-27T02:29:22Z")
Any one have one? What do you think about it is it nice? --- ## [Which YoYo is better for COMPETITION](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yoyo-is-better-for-competition/47149)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yoyo-is-better-for-competition/47149 "2012-12-27T02:28:30Z")
CLYW Glacier Express or One Drop CODE 2 --- ## [What yoyos should I ask for, for my birthday?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyos-should-i-ask-for-for-my-birthday/47126)
**Author:** [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2012, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyos-should-i-ask-for-for-my-birthday/47126 "2012-12-27T01:31:57Z")
So my birthdays coming up right now and I’m looking to get some good throws I have no preferences really I just want your opinion on what you think I should ask for. Ps: My 2 favorite throws right now are the YYf Genesi… --- ## [Dark magic II replacement bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-replacement-bearing/47130)
**Author:** [@wabuwama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wabuwama)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii-replacement-bearing/47130 "2012-12-26T23:53:32Z")
I wanted to replace my dark magic 2 bearing. One day I was playing it and it started making a weird sound so I cleaned it. I used mineral spirits and a very small amount of thin lube. After this clean the spin time went … --- ## [Best yoyo bearing for dark magic 2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-bearing-for-dark-magic-2/47129)
**Author:** [@wabuwama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wabuwama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-bearing-for-dark-magic-2/47129 "2012-12-26T22:48:38Z")
The bearing on my dark magic 2 went bad for some reason. I have cleaned it multiple times with mineral spirits then putting in a very small amount of thin lube. I have decided to get a new bearing but do not know the bes… --- ## [Do glow mod sticks harm your yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-glow-mod-sticks-harm-your-yoyo/47110)
**Author:** [@A\_Soviet\_Locust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Soviet_Locust)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-glow-mod-sticks-harm-your-yoyo/47110 "2012-12-26T21:06:07Z")
I have seen in several B/S/T threads people saying that there are marks left on the yoyo where the glow mods were, and that they were caused by removing them from the double rims. Is this true? Should I be worried about … --- ## [Gnarwhale or Sasquatch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gnarwhale-or-sasquatch/47107)
**Author:** [@camjm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/camjm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gnarwhale-or-sasquatch/47107 "2012-12-26T20:25:35Z")
Hey guys! Since there has been the Boxing Day sale for cylw, I’ve been thinking about getting my first cylw! I was wondering which one you guys like best. I only have a dv888, protostar, ONE, and a popstar so I don’t k… --- ## [Yoyofactory Velocity?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-velocity/47053)
**Author:** [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-velocity/47053 "2012-12-26T20:17:09Z")
What do you guys think of the Yoyofactory Velocity in a beginner-intermediate point of view? I’m thinking of buying it but I’m not quite sure if I should and I want some opinions! I can do all of the beginner tricks on t… --- ## [Baldwin or Lovejoy.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/baldwin-or-lovejoy/47094)
**Author:** [@Joeybob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joeybob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/baldwin-or-lovejoy/47094 "2012-12-26T13:43:40Z")
I just have no idea just wanna know what you guys think? --- ## [Duncan glove](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-glove/47084)
**Author:** [@Maddog8011](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Maddog8011)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-glove/47084 "2012-12-26T04:40:39Z")
I am left throw handed and I don’t know if the glove is left or right handed. Also I would like to know if YYE carries any other gloves besides the Duncan ones. --- ## [Bearing Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-question/47090)
**Author:** [@BenM36](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BenM36)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-question/47090 "2012-12-26T04:38:56Z")
The bearing in my Freq.wav sometimes makes a squeak-type noise and becomes momentarily responsive when I pop it up for a laceration or grind. What causes this? What can I do? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Werrd Irony GBA question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-irony-gba-question/47087)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-irony-gba-question/47087 "2012-12-26T02:13:27Z")
Hi, I just got a brand-new Irony GBA today for Christmas and I LOVE it! But there’s one thing that I don’t like about it: When I throw it it comes out of my hand really slowly, like its snagging on the response. Is anyo… --- ## [Looping help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looping-help/47004)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looping-help/47004 "2012-12-25T20:15:55Z")
I been looking at some cheaper loopers, and I saw a few. What would you recommend? Duncan speed beetle, yoyojam unleashed (already have bumblebee) loop 808. Or any other cheep loopers. I’m getting 2 1080’s but I’d like a… --- ## [Great 35 dollar yoyo or lower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/great-35-dollar-yoyo-or-lower/46875)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/great-35-dollar-yoyo-or-lower/46875 "2012-12-25T18:59:37Z")
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on a high end 35 dollar 1a yoyo. I’ve been considering the protostar or the alpha crash but if there’s any other nice throws around that price I’d like to know. Tks … --- ## [Which plays better for the price? Delrin SEVERE vs. ALPHA CRASH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-plays-better-for-the-price-delrin-severe-vs-alpha-crash/46745)
**Author:** [@YourBBQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YourBBQ)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-plays-better-for-the-price-delrin-severe-vs-alpha-crash/46745 "2012-12-25T14:39:02Z")
I’ve been thinking :o. The ALPHA CRASH by c3yoyodesign or The SEVERE by YoYoFactory I want these, but which should I get? Pros, cons, anything that would help me make my decision. --- ## [OD Code 2 v Oxy iO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-code-2-v-oxy-io/46871)
**Author:** [@RyN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RyN)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-code-2-v-oxy-io/46871 "2012-12-25T02:51:00Z")
I’m pretty new to yoyoing and I was thinking of getting a new throw after I collect some Christmas money. I know the code 2 and io don’t share that much similarities besides price. This is more of a poll of what you thin… --- ## [Next yoyo to purchase? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-yoyo-to-purchase/47013)
**Author:** [@Vogen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vogen)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2012, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-yoyo-to-purchase/47013 "2012-12-25T02:18:50Z")
Hello all, I have been considering getting a new yoyo now that it is Christmas and it is a great excuse to get myself one! I exclusively have been using my protostar, and I am focusing purely on string play for now. I … --- ## [Which bearing do you use?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-bearing-do-you-use/46989)
**Author:** [@TanCredo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TanCredo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-bearing-do-you-use/46989 "2012-12-24T21:44:11Z")
Type which bearing do you use with it’s reason. --- ## [What should I get?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get/46998)
**Author:** [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get/46998 "2012-12-24T21:09:32Z")
I have a $100 gift certificate, what should I get? --- ## [New throw help - up to 45$](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-throw-help-up-to-45/47009)
**Author:** [@chriscollins14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chriscollins14)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-throw-help-up-to-45/47009 "2012-12-24T20:16:30Z")
Hey guys. My brother forgot to buy me a Christmas gift so he decided that he will order me a yoyo now… So yea. Any suggestions are helpful. I’m willing to buy a 10$ yoyo and add stuff to make it play great as well so rea… --- ## [best 1A yoyo for price 70-180](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-1a-yoyo-for-price-70-180/47027)
**Author:** [@mrodd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrodd)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-1a-yoyo-for-price-70-180/47027 "2012-12-24T19:43:05Z")
I like fast stable yoyos like the chief. Please help cant decide what to get --- ## [Why?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why/46646)
**Author:** [@iane200](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iane200)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why/46646 "2012-12-24T13:36:40Z")
I was just thinking, how come not a single store here in the Philippines sell Kitty Strings, but the strings are made here and yoyo players all over the world uses it. Until now im stuck with a cotton string. --- ## [$50 yoyo recomendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/50-yoyo-recomendation/46917)
**Author:** [@johnnygaijin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/johnnygaijin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/50-yoyo-recomendation/46917 "2012-12-24T03:24:27Z")
i’m working on the advanced string tricks and currently using a responsive yoyo. the yoyo i have is from yoyojam but i’m not sure which model. it’ll sleep for maybe 30 seconds before slowing to the point it won’t retur… --- ## [It's time to move on to a new yo-yo and I need help deciding the right one!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-time-to-move-on-to-a-new-yo-yo-and-i-need-help-deciding-the-right-one/46987)
**Author:** [@toshirokuma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/toshirokuma)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-time-to-move-on-to-a-new-yo-yo-and-i-need-help-deciding-the-right-one/46987 "2012-12-23T23:59:56Z")
Hi everyone! I have been throwing a couple duncans for the past few months after learning how to yoyo again. I had a Metal Drifter and a Freakhand. I learned all the basics and a majority of the intermediates and sadly I… --- ## [Yoyos in the $175 range](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-in-the-175-range/46962)
**Author:** [@YoCyanightYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoCyanightYo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-in-the-175-range/46962 "2012-12-23T17:20:29Z")
Whats a really good yoyo in the $175 dollar or so range? I like undersized-middle sized throws. I like smooth, and floaty Light, and fast. Weird shapes sometimes. --- ## [Crash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crash/46737)
**Author:** [@anon12742582](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon12742582)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crash/46737 "2012-12-23T17:20:19Z")
Any reviews on the c3 yoyo design crash? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=182) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=184)