# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=209 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 210 --- ## [Upgrading](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/upgrading/40324)
**Author:** [@JavierT56](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JavierT56)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/upgrading/40324 "2012-07-17T23:51:20Z")
So a few weeks back i got into yoyoing i ordered a yoyofactory fast 201. Im looking to upgrade as the starbust response system is starting to wear away from use. So any reccomendation as to what i should upgrade to. I am… --- ## [Northstar help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-help/40321)
**Author:** [@haxmonkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/haxmonkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-help/40321 "2012-07-17T21:51:59Z")
ok so today i hard the floor with my northstar hard and i was looking over and i see 2 tiny cracks my 2cm long each. If i hit the floor one more time is there a change of the cracks getting bigger and is there any way to… --- ## [Crucial Milkshake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crucial-milkshake/40212)
**Author:** [@Smiley4a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smiley4a)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crucial-milkshake/40212 "2012-07-17T17:33:26Z")
Is the milkshake durable??? --- ## [888?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264)
**Author:** [@avengedseven77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/avengedseven77)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264 "2012-07-17T09:56:45Z")
I’ve been throwing for a while and haven’t really found a yoyo I have fell in love with. I was thinking maybe trying an 888, I hear they are a good “competition throw”, don’t really know what that means I’m guessing reli… --- ## [supernova vs superstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-vs-superstar/40194)
**Author:** [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-vs-superstar/40194 "2012-07-17T09:02:42Z")
im looking to get a new yyf a supernova with a twisted trifecta bearing or a superstar i like the trifecta because its kk and i love the shape of the supernova and the grey and gold splash looks awesome i also like th… --- ## [Bearing Donors](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-donors/40283)
**Author:** [@aMilla](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aMilla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-donors/40283 "2012-07-17T08:32:25Z")
Hello all, Not too long ago, I bought a Yuuksta. Along with it, I also bought a KonKave bearing. Eager to put the KonKave in, I tried to take out the bearing from the Yuuksta, and ended up messing up the stock bearing. … --- ## [Adegle asteroid vs yyf starlite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adegle-asteroid-vs-yyf-starlite/40090)
**Author:** [@udawgyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/udawgyoyo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adegle-asteroid-vs-yyf-starlite/40090 "2012-07-17T08:25:28Z")
Hey everyone, I’m relatively new to yoyoing and I have a yyf whip, but I want to upgrade. Would you guys recommend the asteroid or starlite? I will be getting the shinwoo griffin wing and a stackless grind machine as wel… --- ## [YoyoFactory Loop 900 or Yoyojam Unleashed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-loop-900-or-yoyojam-unleashed/40234)
**Author:** [@Grayson13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grayson13)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-loop-900-or-yoyojam-unleashed/40234 "2012-07-17T05:47:40Z")
I need a good 2a yoyo. Which one? --- ## [Buying New Beginner-Intermediate Yo YO. Need Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-new-beginner-intermediate-yo-yo-need-help/40112)
**Author:** [@Typod20](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Typod20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-new-beginner-intermediate-yo-yo-need-help/40112 "2012-07-16T23:33:59Z")
Im looking to buy a new Beginner- Intermediate Yo Yo. I have a Pro Z and i haven’t been really impressed. Also the friction stickers is shot after less then a week, so its either buy a friction sticker or a yo yo id enjo… --- ## [Small contest bag](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-contest-bag/40262)
**Author:** [@WWYOYOWW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WWYOYOWW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/small-contest-bag/40262 "2012-07-16T23:29:00Z")
Help! Shuld i get the yoyobag? --- ## [Buying a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-yoyo/40202)
**Author:** [@Daaaaane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Daaaaane)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-yoyo/40202 "2012-07-16T17:16:25Z")
I’m a beginner (only yoyoed for 1 week) however I’m looking to get a yoyo that I will get at least 6 months - 1 year and that I can do a vast amount of tricks on so I won’t get bored with easy ones, which ones do you rec… --- ## [Is this fair?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-fair/40265)
**Author:** [@pudge34](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pudge34)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-fair/40265 "2012-07-16T16:45:37Z")
MY mint duncan momentum for someone’s protostar,dingo(One Drop) and a grind machine two? --- ## [String types](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-types/40246)
**Author:** [@Daaaaane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Daaaaane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-types/40246 "2012-07-16T09:59:21Z")
Hey I’m new to yo-yoing and so trying to increase my knowledge of yoyos etc. I’m just wondering what type of string is best to use? And when to change it? And also the different types of string? Any help is appreciated … --- ## [Best undersized yoyo for 60-90 dollars](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-undersized-yoyo-for-60-90-dollars/40208)
**Author:** [@yoyoer8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoer8)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-undersized-yoyo-for-60-90-dollars/40208 "2012-07-16T06:06:19Z")
Not looking at any specific brand and wanted your guys opinions. --- ## [YOYos similiar to Cafe rAcer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-similiar-to-cafe-racer/40255)
**Author:** [@mingfu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mingfu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-similiar-to-cafe-racer/40255 "2012-07-16T05:47:32Z")
What are some yoyos similar to the cafe racer?? --- ## [1A 2A 3A....?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/1a-2a-3a/40245)
**Author:** [@Daaaaane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Daaaaane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/1a-2a-3a/40245 "2012-07-16T04:00:45Z")
Everyone on these forums talk about 1A 2A 3A 4A and 5A and I’m new to yo-yoing so I’m just wondering what exactly do these terms mean? --- ## [Wasp Nest Counterweight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wasp-nest-counterweight/40244)
**Author:** [@Tjt564](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tjt564)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wasp-nest-counterweight/40244 "2012-07-16T03:50:43Z")
Hi, I decided like 20 minutes ago to make a wasp nest counterweight. I went to instructables, made the counter weight, and then just put it in the glue/water mixture. My question; I am probably going to fall asleep so … --- ## [Help with choosing cheapish yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-choosing-cheapish-yo-yo/40129)
**Author:** [@Xren](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xren)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-choosing-cheapish-yo-yo/40129 "2012-07-15T12:22:43Z")
Alright, so I have a YYF Stackless Grind Machine already and I’m thinking about getting a YYJ Dark Magic II. Are there any other throws I should consider? And what type of string do you buy? --- ## [Fiesta xx vs. Go Big](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-xx-vs-go-big/40175)
**Author:** [@Paulleh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paulleh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-xx-vs-go-big/40175 "2012-07-15T03:49:40Z")
I am a beginner to intermediate 4A player, and I was looking to get a new offstring yoyo. I currently have an old fiesta. So which one in your opinion is better, or feel that I should get: The Fiesta xx or the Go Big. … --- ## [Help plz. Never bought a Crucial before](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-plz-never-bought-a-crucial-before/39447)
**Author:** [@Smiley4a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smiley4a)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2012, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-plz-never-bought-a-crucial-before/39447 "2012-07-15T02:52:34Z")
Trying to decide if I should buy a Crucial Milkshake for offstring. Help, how good are they!! --- ## [Good affordable horizontal throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-affordable-horizontal-throw/40119)
**Author:** [@mozartm99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mozartm99)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-affordable-horizontal-throw/40119 "2012-07-14T23:18:39Z")
The tittle asks the question. I want it to be in the $50 range. --- ## [What Trick is This? Please Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-trick-is-this-please-help/40125)
**Author:** [@BenM36](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BenM36)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-trick-is-this-please-help/40125 "2012-07-14T22:54:51Z")
They’re the ones at 0:10, 0:12, and 0:16. What are they called, and are there any tutorials? It’s a mobile site link, so if it doesn’t work, it’s Jensen Kimmitt’s 2010 BAC freestyle, and the video was uplo… --- ## [good 70 dollars and bellow yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-70-dollars-and-bellow-yoyos/40046)
**Author:** [@yoyolax](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyolax)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-70-dollars-and-bellow-yoyos/40046 "2012-07-14T20:41:09Z")
Im looking for a smooth on the string, good grinding surface, comfortable yoyo with tight binds but doesnt snag for 70 dollars or bellow --- ## [Price?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/price/40108)
**Author:** [@Shadowz143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowz143)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/price/40108 "2012-07-14T20:40:32Z")
What would two Bc fixed axle yoyos, limited edition, from the 1999 National yoyo contest be worth? Still packeged. They say America’s top players. Help? Thanks. --- ## [Freehand with a Mighty Flea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-with-a-mighty-flea/40027)
**Author:** [@Qozux](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Qozux)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-with-a-mighty-flea/40027 "2012-07-14T18:58:04Z")
No, I haven’t done it, I’d probably injure myself. But I’m wondering if anyone has, or thinks they can because I would love to see a video of it. Thoughts? --- ## [I can order anything under 200 bucks, need some tips!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-can-order-anything-under-200-bucks-need-some-tips/39984)
**Author:** [@WWYOYOWW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WWYOYOWW)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-can-order-anything-under-200-bucks-need-some-tips/39984 "2012-07-14T08:06:45Z")
Titel says it all. --- ## [Drop Bear Or Nessie?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/drop-bear-or-nessie/40092)
**Author:** [@yoyoforever3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoforever3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/drop-bear-or-nessie/40092 "2012-07-14T06:23:46Z")
Title says it all :wink: --- ## [New Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/40100)
**Author:** [@livencode](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/livencode)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/40100 "2012-07-14T05:08:46Z")
So I have been getting more into yoyoing again after taking a break and I wanted to try a different style of yoyo. I have a m1 and want to go with a normal sized yoyo to change it up. I play 1a and I don’t have any speci… --- ## [What's next...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-next/39915)
**Author:** [@RayeMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RayeMan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-next/39915 "2012-07-14T03:56:05Z")
I started with a Yomega hot shot, then a dark magic 2, and now I have a yoyofactory 888x. I don’t know how I can improve --- ## [Can somebody tell me about the yyj chaser?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-somebody-tell-me-about-the-yyj-chaser/40083)
**Author:** [@WWYOYOWW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WWYOYOWW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-somebody-tell-me-about-the-yyj-chaser/40083 "2012-07-13T17:29:43Z")
Can somebody tell me if the chaser is a nice throw and tell me a little about it :slight\_smile: [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=208) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=210)