# DIY Velcro finger protector **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 7, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-velcro-finger-protector/377214 "2023-06-07T17:02:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aeroboi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aeroboi/32/219204_2.png) [@aeroboi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aeroboi)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-velcro-finger-protector/377214/1 "2023-06-07T17:02:53Z")
I was looking at the patent for the Rev-G yoyo and I really liked the idea for the finger protector. I took a velcro “zip tie” off of some cables I ordered and noted it seemed like it might work for this purpose. Advice on other means of finger protection (other than yoyo tape) would be appreciated as well. [Rev-G patent](https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/cf/17/da/2877b4a0a6ddb1/US6113456.pdf) ![IMG_20230607_124817](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/f/1/4f19a79ebf43be43275c3653c0a6135bb6ee7903.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-velcro-finger-protector/377214/2 "2023-06-07T17:10:11Z")
I would be nervous to use that personally because like what if it comes undone? Gloves work super well at protecting the hands and fingers but also take a second to get used too. I’ve used super glue to close up cuts on my fingers after my calluses split but I guess you could do that preemptively for protection. There’s also a bunch of different kinds of tapes to use besides Yoyo tape or just a bandaid or two. Kinda depends on what you want the protection for like is it that the slipknot is too tight and cutting off circulation or do you want callus protection or to be able to play super fast and avoid string burn ---
**Author:** ![aeroboi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aeroboi/32/219204_2.png) [@aeroboi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aeroboi)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-velcro-finger-protector/377214/3 "2023-06-07T17:12:35Z")
what glove would you recommend? I thought the gloves were more for friction than for keeping the finger from losing circulation. ---
**Author:** ![aeroboi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aeroboi/32/219204_2.png) [@aeroboi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aeroboi)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-velcro-finger-protector/377214/4 "2023-06-07T17:13:31Z")
The main reason I made this was the circulation issue. Larger velcro band evens out pull of the string plus no slipknot. ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-velcro-finger-protector/377214/5 "2023-06-07T17:15:18Z")
Yeah they are and to keep strings clean I wasn’t sure what you wanted it for exactly. If losing circulation is the problem there are ways you can tie it that will help with that. I think I remember @Shwa saying he’s got a method that works for him ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-velcro-finger-protector/377214/6 "2023-06-07T17:23:09Z")
Check out this thread > [@String rotating on finger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-rotating-on-finger/368844/6): > > My solution is a double slip knot of sorts. Works great and doesn’t strangle my finger. [image] [image] [image] ---
**Author:** ![aeroboi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aeroboi/32/219204_2.png) [@aeroboi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aeroboi)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diy-velcro-finger-protector/377214/7 "2023-06-07T18:09:50Z")
THAT’S GENIUS! I must try it.