# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=296 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 297 --- ## [Cuttin stuff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cuttin-stuff/17718)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Srebernak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tom_Srebernak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2010, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cuttin-stuff/17718 "2010-08-12T01:40:05Z")
What do you guys use to cut the foam in cases to fit your throws? Thanks, Tom Srebernak --- ## [Yoyo gloves](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-gloves/17809)
**Author:** [@HoyBoy97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HoyBoy97)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-gloves/17809 "2010-08-11T16:00:31Z")
What type of yoyo gloves should I get? --- ## [preference](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preference/17558)
**Author:** [@Midnight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midnight)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preference/17558 "2010-08-11T04:11:13Z")
hi which yoyo do you think an intermediate player should get? dv888, 2010 mighty flea, or protostar. the only reason i’m throwing in the mighty flea is because people say it’s supposed to be fun. i don’t have any pref… --- ## [peak problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/peak-problem/17805)
**Author:** [@Patto\_80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Patto_80)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2010, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/peak-problem/17805 "2010-08-11T02:16:44Z")
I was using a new string yesterday on my peak and after 1 hour of playing with it the string snapped, a single string usually last me a 10-11 hours of playing. So does anyone know how I can fix this problem? --- ## [Bassalope or Gnarwhal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bassalope-or-gnarwhal/17722)
**Author:** [@HoyBoy97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HoyBoy97)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bassalope-or-gnarwhal/17722 "2010-08-10T11:32:35Z")
Which yoyo do you guys think is better. I like undersized yoyos, I don’t care about the shape, I don’t want it to have much vibe, and I want it to play smooth on the string. --- ## [Easy combos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easy-combos/17734)
**Author:** [@YYFgirl\_LT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YYFgirl_LT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easy-combos/17734 "2010-08-10T05:52:58Z")
Hello! My name is Milda. Now i’m yoyoing about 3 months. I have one question. Well now I’m learning skin the gerbil and spirit bomb. I wanna learn easy combos or some cool tricks not with andre boulay :D. And cool … --- ## [help!!!!!!!!!!!1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-1/17191)
**Author:** [@yoyopowers9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyopowers9)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-1/17191 "2010-08-10T00:52:02Z")
which yoyo should i get fiesta or bigyo --- ## [new breed or Dark Magic 1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-breed-or-dark-magic-1/17570)
**Author:** [@YoyoMango](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoMango)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-breed-or-dark-magic-1/17570 "2010-08-08T21:50:11Z")
so new breed or dm1? This is to help ME make a decition so please don’t say"no yoyo is better than the other orpick one you can’t go wrong \>:(. thanks! ;D --- ## [what should i get](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get/17530)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy17)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get/17530 "2010-08-08T13:21:04Z")
what should i get the g5 or 888x help --- ## [i need advice on string type](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-advice-on-string-type/17681)
**Author:** [@yoyonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-advice-on-string-type/17681 "2010-08-08T13:11:05Z")
WELL, i have a yoyojam dark magic, and i am proficient in the 1a style of yoyoing. i want to start on 2a and looping, to branch out a bit. i want to buy the polyester strings for my dm, but i am wondering if it it will a… --- ## [y factor bearing seat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/y-factor-bearing-seat/17645)
**Author:** [@mista8eight8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mista8eight8)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/y-factor-bearing-seat/17645 "2010-08-08T12:30:19Z")
My y-factors bearing seat is incredibly loose, I mean super loose. I can pull it off easily with my fingers. Normally this wouldn’t bother me, except for the fact that the bearing sometimes loosens when the yoyo is spinn… --- ## [888x HELP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-help/17656)
**Author:** [@Y0Y0man3000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Y0Y0man3000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-help/17656 "2010-08-08T03:23:38Z")
I just received my Yoyo Factory 888x today, and right out of the box, the yoyo will only sleep for 30 SECONDS :‘( :’( :'(. This is REALLY making me mad, since I put down 100 dollars for this yoyo. Can anyone help me with… --- ## [I need help again!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-again/17662)
**Author:** [@yydude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yydude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-again/17662 "2010-08-08T03:20:07Z")
Is there anything risky about trading halfs? like, getting vibes or anything like that? thanks. :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: :slight\_smile: --- ## [I need help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help/17628)
**Author:** [@yydude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yydude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help/17628 "2010-08-07T21:08:02Z")
ok. i know this might be a silly and stupid question, but how do i take the caps off my dm2! ??? ??? --- ## [stacked genesis?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacked-genesis/17275)
**Author:** [@mista8eight8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mista8eight8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stacked-genesis/17275 "2010-08-07T19:15:59Z")
I am looking at the genesis for 1A but mostly 5A. Because there are alot of hubstack 5a tricks, I’m looking at the stacked genesis. My question is, Do stacks mess up the stability severely? I don’t mind the weight. --- ## [What is a good 4a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-good-4a-yoyo/17591)
**Author:** [@piggybrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piggybrian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2010, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-good-4a-yoyo/17591 "2010-08-07T11:19:29Z")
I want a cheap good 4a yoyo for beginners that will last to intermediate. pricerange 10-15 --- ## [HELP!! I'm trying to pick a Couple fundaMETAL yoyos!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-im-trying-to-pick-a-couple-fundametal-yoyos/16934)
**Author:** [@HoyBoy97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HoyBoy97)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-im-trying-to-pick-a-couple-fundametal-yoyos/16934 "2010-08-06T20:33:27Z")
I need to decide which 2 YYF fundaMETAL yoyos should get Protege Lunatic Hectic Small bearing tactic California 2010 Mighty Flea (I know the mighty flea isn’t a fundaMETAL) Tell me which two are the best! … --- ## [4a Suggestions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4a-suggestions/17524)
**Author:** [@MrDrProfZach](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrDrProfZach)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4a-suggestions/17524 "2010-08-06T14:52:31Z")
Hey you guys, I’m just getting into 4a and have been using a PGM because it’s slightly oversized. Any suggestions on a real 4a yoyo? --- ## [Pad Assistance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-assistance/17576)
**Author:** [@ledbetter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ledbetter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2010, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-assistance/17576 "2010-08-06T14:46:18Z")
I recently acquired some used yo-yos in BST. Being kind of new to the world of yo-yo maintenance, I wanted to ask what the telltale signs might be for determining you need to change the response system due to use. From… --- ## [Protostar or Grindmachine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-grindmachine/17537)
**Author:** [@Fatstrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fatstrings)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-grindmachine/17537 "2010-08-05T22:32:02Z")
I’m considering it because in a week I’ll be able to afford $35 dollars and I want either one of those, I’m just trying to hear some opinions between the two. I realize the shape is up to personal comfort, but I just st… --- ## [yoyo recomendations please](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-recomendations-please/17516)
**Author:** [@piguy81](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piguy81)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-recomendations-please/17516 "2010-08-05T17:22:24Z")
hi. im new to the world of yoyoing and would like some recomendations to start off on. i would prefer an adjustable yoyo to help with easy tricks to hard tricks. Could someone help me out with some good suggesstions. Tha… --- ## [yo-yos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yos/17557)
**Author:** [@Midnight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midnight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yos/17557 "2010-08-05T16:01:20Z")
hi what’s better, buying one more expensive yoyo, or buying two less expensive yoyos? --- ## [Protegé or Dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protege-or-dv888/16712)
**Author:** [@13cc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/13cc)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protege-or-dv888/16712 "2010-08-05T15:59:01Z")
Which yoyo should i purchase for advanced to expert.Dv888 or Protegé.Both by yoyofactory Please do not consider the price because the dv888 is now on sale, they are orignally the same price-$65. Read the 21th reply by … --- ## [Help me find good yoyo case foam!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-find-good-yoyo-case-foam/17472)
**Author:** [@BuddhaFusion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BuddhaFusion)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-find-good-yoyo-case-foam/17472 "2010-08-05T14:34:05Z")
Hey all I really need to know a good place to get 3inch this black foam that is easy clean cut. any one know? --- ## [Duncan Hayabusa normal or SL](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hayabusa-normal-or-sl/17551)
**Author:** [@rusty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rusty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-hayabusa-normal-or-sl/17551 "2010-08-05T14:32:53Z")
I want to buy the Duncan Hayabusa for offstring and wonder if I should buy the normal version or the soft landing version. I have read on some other forums that the SL version bounces too much, but what is too much. Does… --- ## [Which to choose \>.\<](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-to-choose/17508)
**Author:** [@Lets\_Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lets_Yo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-to-choose/17508 "2010-08-05T06:00:39Z")
Okay so my mom is going to help me and my little brother help us order. Our order limit is 110$. My bro wants a dm2 and a yyj t-shirt. I want the dv888 and protostart but thats over 110 \>.\< But thats the problem. I … --- ## [RTV silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rtv-silicone/17186)
**Author:** [@Nmaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nmaster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rtv-silicone/17186 "2010-08-05T05:47:40Z")
it’s just a minor problem but my rtv silicone seem to run out really quickly. I’m pretty sure that I have left it out long enough but it just tends to run out quickly. Any solutions? ::slight\_smile: --- ## [Tetra Top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tetra-top/17430)
**Author:** [@climber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/climber)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tetra-top/17430 "2010-08-05T04:55:43Z")
Is the duncan tetra top good for a first spintop. If not what? --- ## [Starting 5a and 4a. IDK which yoyos to buy???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-5a-and-4a-idk-which-yoyos-to-buy/17230)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-5a-and-4a-idk-which-yoyos-to-buy/17230 "2010-08-04T20:07:30Z")
Ok i have no idea which yoyos to buy for 4a and 5a heres what i was thinking, tell me if im wrong or right. 4a: 1.Fiesta 2.BigYo 3.Hayabussa SL 4.Throw monkey 5a: 1.Lyn Fury 2.Legacy 3.PGM 4.Pocket Change --- ## [ILYY Torino "defect"?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ilyy-torino-defect/17486)
**Author:** [@icedoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/icedoc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ilyy-torino-defect/17486 "2010-08-04T14:38:02Z")
Was looking at this yoyo, and the favorable reviews of the pre-production and limited edition green models. However, on the production model I noted the disclaimer: “A message from ILOVEYOYO: After finishing the Torino… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=295) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=297)