So BadWolfeCo describes their Slicc strings as very slick, as the name suggests. Does this present issues with binds? I would expect a very “slick” (i.e., slippery) string to produce very slippy binds, which I hate. Does that mean I should probably stay away from them?
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I would avoid any string that has slick (or variants) in the title.
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BadWolfeCo’s medium thickness feels extremely thick, so I had no issues binding with it, even on wide gapped yoyos. The slickness is mostly noticed with the slip knot wanting to slide on your finger, using a double slip knot on your finger helps.
I didn’t like it at all though, I thought the medium thickness I tried was too thick and the torsion of the string was so loose that the string feels extremely light and almost weightless.
I really wasn’t a fan of it, but lots of other people seem to swear by it so your mileage will vary. A lot more expensive than bulk string and imo feels worse to play.
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Yes. While their sliccs are great, they can create slippy binds on wider gap yoyos. I like them for slimmer gaps. Usually on older throws.
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I use BadWolfeCo Goldilocks Sliccs on several throws, including Banshee SS, Project Ti, and a few others, and I don’t have problems with binds, unless the yoyo already has issues with binds with other like-sized strings.
I’ve even had to switch to the Slim thickness on my TiRAMiSU D-bearing to keep it from snagging on the Goldilocks thickness.
There are a couple of throws for which I’ve had to use the Dummy Thicc thickness, but not very many.
Like @mable said, though, they’re a little slippery on the finger. I use ZipLine or Airetics rosin on the string and that helps a lot.
I love BadWolfeCo Sliccs, they’re my go-to string next to ZipLine Prestige or Diamond Blend, or LegitYoYoStrings TripWires.
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If you don’t like slippery I would stay away. They are 100% nylon.
Super slicc!!
They feel so nice and last a good while. Knots are sometimes difficult to remove.
Binds take some getting used to and yes can be slippery…. That is until you get it down and they SNAP! The sound on a nice clean bind cannot be matched. So nice and crisp.
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My experience is also that the bind is not noticeably more slippy than other string, but the fingerloop is a little more slippy so you might want a little tar on there. I love the colors and the feel, but I actually found the goldilocks best on wider gaps because it’s a bit thicker than a lot of “fat” string. @mable mentioned that the string feels light, but to me it whips well and has pretty normal weight feeling. I’ve tried another 100% nylon that actually feels like air until it’s broken in, but I like that string also. I got a pack of Badwolf Slicc Slim to try out and so far have only used them on the Furn, but they’re great/perfect for that yo-yo (I like a moment of engagement on binds though).
One issue I have as a relative beginner is that if I don’t have neutral tension, I get a tucked-under-the-loop axle knot on a high percentage of sky binds. This happens with all string types, but thicker string and more so nylon string seems to make it more frequent. Been meaning to start a thread about that. Maybe tomorrow.
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damn, that description of the SNAP makes me wanna try nylon lol
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Hmmm… Never noticed an issue with binds personally using these nylon strings or any others really. Usually a pretty satisfying bind including, yes, the occasional distinct ‘snap’ of nylon. The main issue with them being slick or ‘slicc’ is that the fingerloop needs some attention, especially if one has dry skin. The slickness is an asset - and quite nice - when having to slide fingers across the string during tricks - so much smoother than the vast majority of polys and poly/nylon blends.
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I’ve been used the Goldilocks thickness slicc on everything from big gap unresponsive and 0a responsives. Never had an issue with binds. I just double loop the finger knot to keep it from sliding on my finger.
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