# Classic 888 or Skyline? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [February 16, 2010, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419 "2010-02-16T08:00:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jshlee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8c91f0/32.png) [@Jshlee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jshlee)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2010, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/1 "2010-02-16T08:00:32Z")
As the topic states, which one would be a better choice? ---
**Author:** ![jbowers07432](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbowers07432/32/407_2.png) [@jbowers07432](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbowers07432)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2010, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/2 "2010-02-16T21:15:20Z")
i think a classic 888 is better for people with smaller hands the skyline is a much larger yoyo and it does not have as long as a spin time compared to the 888 ---
**Author:** ![amanojakumo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/amanojakumo/32/173_2.png) [@amanojakumo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/amanojakumo)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2010, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/3 "2010-02-16T21:21:43Z")
> [@jbowers07432](#): > > i think a classic 888 is better for people with smaller hands > the skyline is a much larger yoyo and it does not have as long as a spin time compared to the 888 ??? There’s so much misinformation in this post that it’s almost fascinating. ---
**Author:** ![Chonitoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e95f7d/32.png) [@Chonitoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chonitoe)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2010, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/4 "2010-02-20T15:54:57Z")
Both the 888 and the skyline are great yo-yos. They are both undersized. The 888 has a more rounded shape while the skyline has a more angular shape. Look at your yo-yos right now and based on all of them which is your favorite type. Based on that does your favorite resemble the 888 or skyline? You can’t go wrong… \*By the way im just saying that you should go for the 888x… its cheaper and less flaws Hope this helps! ---
**Author:** ![Jshlee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8c91f0/32.png) [@Jshlee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jshlee)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2010, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/5 "2010-02-21T00:36:49Z")
so if I like the superstar, then I should get the skyline, since it has the same angular shape? ---
**Author:** ![Batryn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/batryn/32/78_2.png) [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2010, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/6 "2010-02-21T19:44:32Z")
The shape is similar, but look at the shape, decide which you like. Rounded or angular. Also, does price matter? Skyline is $20 more. ---
**Author:** ![BrickM3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f17d59/32.png) [@BrickM3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BrickM3)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/7 "2010-02-21T19:54:39Z")
Skyline. Everyone and their mother has an 888. ---
**Author:** ![anon17117379](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/58956e/32.png) [@anon17117379](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon17117379)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2010, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/8 "2010-02-22T10:07:50Z")
I have to be transparent and honest here, Never have tried a skyline in my life. The 888 however is an amazing yo-yo. One of the BEST I’ve ever had, it feels amazing, and has so much potential. The reason ‘everyone and their mom’ has one is because they are great yo-yos. Sure some people may be ‘conforming’ to get the cool expensive yo-yo the good yo-yoers have, but the 888 is a great throw. I’d recommend it to anyone who was looking to start doing freestyles. ---
**Author:** ![rasengan-00](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rasengan-00/32/281_2.png) [@rasengan-00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rasengan-00)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2010, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/9 "2010-02-22T11:38:42Z")
I have both of them and they’re both very good throws ;D For me the thing they’re pretty different is the weight and shape, if you want a light throw but not too light go for the skyline if you think you want a yoyo who’s not too light nor too heavy go 888. Whatever your choice you can’t go wrong with either one. Hope this helps 😃 ---
**Author:** ![amanojakumo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/amanojakumo/32/173_2.png) [@amanojakumo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/amanojakumo)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2010, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/10 "2010-02-22T22:14:13Z")
> [@Jshlee](#): > > so if I like the superstar, then I should get the skyline, since it has the same angular shape? I switched from Superstar to Skyline and I’m really happy. Play your Superstar stackless and you’ll have a ball park idea of what a Skyline would feel like. Ultimately, you’ll lose a bit of spin time & stability (not much, just a bit) to gain smaller-more maneuverable size, better grinding, & overall feeling of more control (maybe due to slightly smaller gap and pads that protrude into the gap ever so slightly). Skyline is my current favorite yo, but I’ve never played 888 to compare it to. ---
**Author:** ![Jshlee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8c91f0/32.png) [@Jshlee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jshlee)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/11 "2010-02-23T12:03:25Z")
Thanks, everyone. I guess I shall start saving up for a skyline as my next yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo_yo_ma_x/32/187_2.png) [@Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_Ma_X)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2010, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-888-or-skyline/11419/12 "2010-02-26T00:59:55Z")
yes i would recomend that. to me, the 888 just felt too slow