# Do You Prefer Long or Short String? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 20, 2023, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607 "2023-01-20T13:27:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Jace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jace/32/255928_2.png) [@Jace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jace)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/21 "2023-01-20T20:50:20Z")
See, as someone with a long torso and limbs (classic ectomorph), anything under a certain length feels very limiting. Triple or nothings become super tight with less room to move for me; add that extra inch or two and it’s amazing how much more floaty and free my play is. I’ve realized after measuring, my ideal string length is approx 140-160cm. ---
**Author:** ![Jace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jace/32/255928_2.png) [@Jace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jace)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/22 "2023-01-21T09:41:14Z")
Pre-tied drives me CRAZY! Give me a long piece of string let me decide lol. Magic does this with their string and it always feels like such a waste! ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/23 "2023-01-21T17:42:00Z")
> [@Jace](#): > > Pre-tied drives me CRAZY! Now that I think about it, _untying_ 100 knots that were in the wrong place would be the worst. ---
**Author:** ![Jace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jace/32/255928_2.png) [@Jace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jace)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/24 "2023-01-21T18:16:37Z")
I’m just picky as heck, my dude! Give me long string no pre-set knots let me do it LOL 🕶 With all of that said, what brand strings come to mind from anyone when I mention long strings as-is out of box, no pre-loops etc.? Open to any and all suggestions! ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/25 "2023-01-21T18:24:46Z")
Some (all?) Markmont strings are available in 65”. ---
**Author:** ![mable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mable/32/194074_2.png) [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/26 "2023-01-21T18:32:40Z")
This might be an unpopular opinion now, but I think more people should play with significantly shorter strings. In the same way learning on a responsive yoyo builds better form/flow/habits, I feel like there’s so many benefits to short string. It seems like a lot of people now just instantly jump to long string. I swapped over to longer strings to boost my consistency when I started learning more modern tech from my favorite Japanese players. But if I wasn’t doing tricks like that, I’d have no reason to use the string length I do. Simple elements can look good with long string, but it just requires a much higher level of control. Nothing wrong with preferring long string, but I think starting long is kind of a trap in the same way as starting on an unresponsive. A good word of advice on string length is “only as much is required for your longest trick.” ---
**Author:** ![Marioyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marioyo/32/303068_2.png) [@Marioyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marioyo)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/27 "2023-01-21T21:41:53Z")
@mable I tend to agree with this view. I play outside a lot and whether its dingable objects/concrete nearby or even people, I have _so_ much more control with a shorter string. I in turn almost never ding my throws, can stay more relaxed around people, and its generally easier to flow. ---
**Author:** ![Jace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jace/32/255928_2.png) [@Jace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jace)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/28 "2023-01-22T00:24:46Z")
Totally makes sense, peeps! I’m always the odd ball with everything I do; left handed, always like the less popular options by nature etc., lol. One thing that blows my mind is people doing triple or nothing starters with shorter string. I need room for that! ---
**Author:** ![MarioMaker17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@MarioMaker17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarioMaker17)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/29 "2023-01-22T01:15:30Z")
> [@Jace](#): > > One thing that blows my mind is people doing triple or nothing starters with shorter string. I need room for that! Same. I could never seem to get triple or quadruple or nothing unless I have longer string. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/30 "2023-01-22T02:23:16Z")
Prefer Longer String. I can always make it shorter. I cut a string three times and it was still to short. Once… A bunch of times. ---
**Author:** ![Overtinkering](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/overtinkering/32/663225_2.png) [@Overtinkering](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Overtinkering)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/31 "2023-01-22T04:08:46Z")
I prefer short. Just under belly button. just always done that way ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/32 "2023-01-22T12:38:57Z")
I mostly play pretty fast, so shorter string for me. Mine are belly button length, which is about 105cm. Triple or nothing is fine for me, but I don’t think I can do quadruple or nothing. ---
**Author:** ![Jace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jace/32/255928_2.png) [@Jace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jace)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/33 "2023-01-23T14:37:53Z")
Wouldn’t you know who won the string poll in the other thread LOL 🕶. ---
**Author:** ![Sleeper80](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sleeper80/32/257936_2.png) [@Sleeper80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sleeper80)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/34 "2023-01-23T15:34:32Z")
i tend to prefer slightly undersized throws to make more room too. yoyos have gotten really wide… i like a few wider than 40 mm, but still i generally like about the size of fh1 or a pinch smaller. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertEric](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexperteric/32/602379_2.png) [@YoYoExpertEric](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertEric)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/35 "2023-01-23T16:52:58Z")
For me it defiantly depends on what type of mood I am in LOL 🤣 Right now I am loving shorter strings (just below my belly button) - A general rule of thumb is that by playing with shorter strings you play faster and have more control ( at least looking like you do LOL) I also LOVE dabbling in extra long play which I find is a lot more easier to come up with more interesting mounts/ideas. Both sizes have its advantages and disadvantages for sure! ---
**Author:** ![CaptainFoxxButt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captainfoxxbutt/32/197384_2.png) [@CaptainFoxxButt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainFoxxButt)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/36 "2023-01-23T17:39:45Z")
Short all day ---
**Author:** ![Jace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jace/32/255928_2.png) [@Jace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jace)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/37 "2023-01-30T17:29:03Z")
BUMP Yellow = Kitty OG (Philippines) Orange = modern Kitty: ![IMG_6620](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/5/7/c5775b82856cb3e31454b81db7a609d48ca3ff15.jpeg) Turns out the new SOCHI string is very similar to the OG Kitty and is the same length, so that’s what I’ll be going with for bulk strings from here. ---
**Author:** ![QuickAtOm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quickatom/32/230903_2.png) [@QuickAtOm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/QuickAtOm)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/38 "2023-07-27T16:06:09Z")
I’m into long strings I once tried short strings but they r hell for me = no slacks:( ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/39 "2023-07-27T18:11:42Z")
I would say on average that most people standing on ladders prefer longer strings. And people sitting on toilets, prefer shorter strings. And when people aren’t either on top of a ladder or sitting on the toilet, I would suggest a medium string. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607/40 "2023-07-27T18:18:29Z")
This would explain my short string preference. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-prefer-long-or-short-string/368607.md?page=3)