# better string

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-string/6055>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews\
**Created:** [August 31, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-string/6055 "2009-08-31T03:45:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![polloyoyo12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dec6dc/32.png) [@polloyoyo12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/polloyoyo12)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-string/6055/1 "2009-08-31T03:45:59Z")

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i started making string by following xelas guide and i was wondering am i doing this right:

1. i put it on the door knob and i go for times away from the door then for times back so its 8 single strings in a long one then i fold it so the string is 16 single strings thick

is this good or should i try thicker

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**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jm1/32/135_2.png) [@JM1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JM1)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2009, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-string/6055/2 "2009-08-31T03:47:24Z")

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It all depends on how thick the thread is to begin with, honestly. Experiment with different thicknesses to see what you like best!

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**Author:** ![polloyoyo12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dec6dc/32.png) [@polloyoyo12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/polloyoyo12)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2009, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-string/6055/3 "2009-08-31T03:48:46Z")

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yea im starting to do that but i was just wondering if you guys do something like this or what do you guys do

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**Author:** ![JM1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jm1/32/135_2.png) [@JM1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JM1)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2009, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-string/6055/4 "2009-08-31T03:49:31Z")

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> [@polloyoyo12](#):
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> yea im starting to do that but i was just wondering if you guys do something like this or what do you guys do

When I make my own strings, I go around 6 times and that works for me.