# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=287 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 288 --- ## [Need Recomendation Between Two YoYos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-recomendation-between-two-yoyos/19927)
**Author:** [@Gizzyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gizzyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-recomendation-between-two-yoyos/19927 "2010-10-16T13:29:32Z")
Hey guys, I am really wondering what I would like to get. It is a toss up between the General-Yo Essence and the YYF NorthStar. But if there is anything else that matches my preferences please speak up. I understand th… --- ## [Which is better dark magic or speeder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-is-better-dark-magic-or-speeder/20060)
**Author:** [@yoyokidrauhl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyokidrauhl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 3:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-is-better-dark-magic-or-speeder/20060 "2010-10-16T03:13:47Z")
I wanna get one wich is better --- ## [YYF 888x any good?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-888x-any-good/19834)
**Author:** [@yosuf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yosuf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-888x-any-good/19834 "2010-10-15T22:31:03Z")
Is the YYF 888x any good? ??? --- ## [Northstar FAIL.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-fail/20024)
**Author:** [@EnEmE\_Of\_ThE\_StaTE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EnEmE_Of_ThE_StaTE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-fail/20024 "2010-10-14T23:48:12Z")
So today my string snagged. no biggie. it happens. so i go to unscrew my northstar, and its a bit tough instead of just spinning off after a couple tough tugs. so i eventually get it, and the riser is stuck on the bearin… --- ## [northstar issues](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-issues/19860)
**Author:** [@yoyoTM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoTM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-issues/19860 "2010-10-14T22:49:21Z")
my orange northstar wont come appart please help thanks ;D --- ## [Protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar/19764)
**Author:** [@yy44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yy44)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar/19764 "2010-10-14T02:30:49Z")
im going to by a protostar but i want to know how it is --- ## [$40...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/19928)
**Author:** [@A\_Person](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Person)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/19928 "2010-10-14T00:28:15Z")
i have noticed that Yoyojam has a lot of new yoyos out in the $40 range. They all look great, but which should i buy? I have considered buying the following: SFX Hitman Pro Dark Magic 2 Equinox (i know its for 4a. i… --- ## [Need some help with skill toys.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-help-with-skill-toys/20004)
**Author:** [@skillz123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skillz123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-help-with-skill-toys/20004 "2010-10-13T23:53:57Z")
Alright it’s Christmas time everyone and you guys know what that means! :slight\_smile: Presents!! So I’m going to get a kendema,astrojax,and devil sticks. So I need your help on some websites containing these products an… --- ## [Dif-e-yo's?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yos/19974)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yos/19974 "2010-10-13T21:38:50Z")
I see these tutorials with people using their difs, but it seems like it takes 5 attempts at bind to get the yoyo up? What is the deal with that. I was looking at a review of an internal termoil too. How is that yoyo? If… --- ## [hayabusa setup](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-setup/19876)
**Author:** [@bigj122802](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigj122802)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-setup/19876 "2010-10-13T20:07:36Z")
HI guys just wondering how you setup your hayabusa for offstring. I’v got one coming in a few days. I’ve been 4a ing with a big yo and I’m trying to step down in size so I can get more accurate with my whips and such. … --- ## [YYF Northstar or YYJ Phenomizm?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-or-yyj-phenomizm/19982)
**Author:** [@CodyJam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CodyJam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-or-yyj-phenomizm/19982 "2010-10-13T02:35:54Z")
Hey Guys! I am trying to decide between getting a YYF Northstar or YYJ Phenomizm. What would you Reccomend? Tell me your thoughts on each yoyo. Thanks! -Cody Wright --- ## [I have a question.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-question/19970)
**Author:** [@skillz123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skillz123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-question/19970 "2010-10-12T21:24:53Z")
Does the northstar from this website come with a center trac bearing or do you have to buy it seperate? --- ## [ilyy rocket or e1ns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ilyy-rocket-or-e1ns/19945)
**Author:** [@Patthebaker17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Patthebaker17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ilyy-rocket-or-e1ns/19945 "2010-10-12T05:21:24Z")
im trying to decide between them the new e1ns 2010 and the sb rocket i have a yuuksta but i want something that feels better when thrown. since the yuuksta shape makes it small will the e1ns seem any bigger? i want s… --- ## [protostar question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-question/19959)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-question/19959 "2010-10-12T03:57:04Z")
I have a protostar.I was wondering if anyone had a tightening problem.There are to arrows that line up on the yoyo that tell you when its tight. The problem is even if I don’t tighten it fully it’s still stable. Should … --- ## [snagging yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/snagging-yoyo/19958)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/snagging-yoyo/19958 "2010-10-12T03:50:35Z")
I have a new protostar and its starting to snag some when I do tricks like skin the gerbil and trapeze brother whip (its the best name I can think of).I think I might need to clean my bearing but the spacers are stuck to… --- ## [Need Recommendation ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-recommendation/19848)
**Author:** [@skeith1002](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeith1002)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-recommendation/19848 "2010-10-11T10:09:50Z")
Need Recommendation max funds is $162 as for preference I do not know really as long if its usable by a beginner i will also be doing Offstring and Counterweight with it I am asking for this much because this will be… --- ## [looking for something different](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-something-different/19910)
**Author:** [@Chemsplice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chemsplice)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-something-different/19910 "2010-10-11T01:50:24Z")
hay just looking for help selecting a new yo-yo. current throws are: velocity GMv2 DMv1 dv888 protostar dns wolly marmot hattrick genesis gnarwhal and a bassalope preferences are: weight:65-70 size:prefer … --- ## [How isthe hot shot?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-isthe-hot-shot/19920)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Srebernak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tom_Srebernak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-isthe-hot-shot/19920 "2010-10-11T00:22:47Z")
I am looking at local throws I can get at my toy store. Is the hotshot unresponsive? Can it be made in responsive? Should I just get a kickside and try to mod it? Can I silicone without a lathe? Thanks Tom Sreb. --- ## [Northstar vs. Genesis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-vs-genesis/19755)
**Author:** [@Triangulator](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Triangulator)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-vs-genesis/19755 "2010-10-10T21:05:18Z")
I’ve been looking at the genesis recently, untill i noticed that the northstar has nearly the exact same size and shape as it, minus $40. I was wondering if the genesis is worth the extra $40. --- ## [888x, skyline or g5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-skyline-or-g5/19891)
**Author:** [@themaddoughnut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/themaddoughnut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-skyline-or-g5/19891 "2010-10-10T19:38:42Z")
hi. i was gonna get a new throw and should i get a 888x a skyline or a g5. thanks! :wink: :slight\_smile: --- ## [I'm going from a dark magic to...?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-going-from-a-dark-magic-to/19900)
**Author:** [@mls5stokes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mls5stokes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-going-from-a-dark-magic-to/19900 "2010-10-10T17:53:39Z")
So I yoyoed in middle school for a couple of years then stopped and recently, in the last 6 months, have started up again in college. I can do 75% of the advanced string tricks and working on several expert ones. I cur… --- ## [What would be the best All-Plastic/Plastic-metal yoyo? (Preferences down)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-all-plastic-plastic-metal-yoyo-preferences-down/19872)
**Author:** [@lczt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lczt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-all-plastic-plastic-metal-yoyo-preferences-down/19872 "2010-10-10T02:45:14Z")
Size: Undersized Response: Silicone, pads. Color: N/D. Price Range: 0-60 Weight: N/D Gap: N/D --- ## [yoyo recomendations??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-recomendations/19856)
**Author:** [@OpTiC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OpTiC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-recomendations/19856 "2010-10-10T02:10:52Z")
Hi, im looking for a new yoyo… i can do all begginer tricks and most of the intermediate tricks…i use a pocket pros zombie right now and i was wondering if i should get a new yoyo and what kind…i was thinking to get a yo… --- ## [help ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/19861)
**Author:** [@yoyoTM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoTM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/19861 "2010-10-09T20:13:25Z")
my northstar wont come appart help is appericeated thanks --- ## [Sunset or 720?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sunset-or-720/19808)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sunset-or-720/19808 "2010-10-09T14:44:03Z")
which one is better for learning basic 2a looping? Thanks --- ## [yyj fiesta vs hayubasa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-fiesta-vs-hayubasa/19728)
**Author:** [@ice33](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ice33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-fiesta-vs-hayubasa/19728 "2010-10-09T13:11:28Z")
Should i get a hayubasa or fiesta. Im only buying one or the other --- ## [My PFD should go to a good cause](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-pfd-should-go-to-a-good-cause/19818)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Srebernak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tom_Srebernak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-pfd-should-go-to-a-good-cause/19818 "2010-10-09T02:21:03Z")
That cause being a yoyo! Price: 150$ I want a yoyo that is a wooly marmot with better grinds that is a little more stable. I was thinking a general yo. What do you guys think? --- ## [Hitman with 5a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-with-5a/19795)
**Author:** [@yoyoFRReeak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoFRReeak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-with-5a/19795 "2010-10-09T00:46:57Z")
Just wondering if its possible for one lol. And 2 just wondering how it plays good/bad choice. ??? --- ## [Metal Throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-throw/19695)
**Author:** [@thrower121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thrower121)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-throw/19695 "2010-10-09T00:29:23Z")
My dad’s friend wants a metal unresponsive yoyo. This is all the info I have. What should he get? BTW He is a beginner this is what he wants for example don’t say Get a … they are great RESPONSIVE PLASTICS he wants UNRES… --- ## [The north star information thread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-north-star-information-thread/19827)
**Author:** [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-north-star-information-thread/19827 "2010-10-08T22:46:13Z")
The forums have been so cluttered with people asking questions about the northstar So i decided to make a thread with all you need to know about it The northstar is very similar to the protostar but The northstar is 2.… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=286) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=288)