# Do you use extra long string? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\ **Created:** [January 5, 2013, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700 "2013-01-05T06:39:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![spectra2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@spectra2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spectra2)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/1 "2013-01-05T06:39:09Z")
Do you guys use extra long string? ??? ??? ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/2 "2013-01-05T07:15:42Z")
I do sometimes for the fun of it. I know Zammy Ickler uses it for just standard play cause he like really long string. And I’m sure anybody that throw tourniquet would use it. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/3 "2013-01-05T08:36:25Z")
I tried the YYF “Super Long String” and I’m all but certain they make it that long as a gag. At full length, I can’t even throw a sleeper with my hand extended all the way in the air! I’m not tall, but at 5’10" I’m not THAT short either. In general, I do not use extra long. The standard length that pre-tied YYE string comes at is perfect for me for the time being. ---
**Author:** ![dynikus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dynikus/32/812_2.png) [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2013, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/4 "2013-01-05T08:38:09Z")
I’ve tried. sometimes use it just for fun. but for any style other than tourniquet, it seems too unwieldy. standard belly button height (or an inch or so above) is what I use for most things. arm length for 2a. ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/5 "2013-01-06T03:40:55Z")
Yes. I like having a lot of string to work with. ---
**Author:** ![anon12742582](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@anon12742582](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon12742582)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/6 "2013-01-06T03:47:06Z")
I have to cut it or the yoyo will hit the ground ---
**Author:** ![Skred300](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5e9695/32.png) [@Skred300](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Skred300)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/7 "2013-01-06T12:43:21Z")
> [@spectra2](#): > > Do you guys use extra long string? ??? ??? Actually, I usually use short string to improve my speed when I’m doing technical tricks but I’ve never really tried long string before ??? ---
**Author:** ![Mughees](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mughees/32/7931_2.png) [@Mughees](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mughees)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2013, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/8 "2013-01-07T17:26:52Z")
> [@M.DeV1](#): > > I do sometimes for the fun of it. I know Zammy Ickler uses it for just standard play cause he like really long string. And I’m sure anybody that throw tourniquet would use it. I use Stock length Toxic strings…it makes it easier for slack and body tricks and I think Zammy does the same ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/9 "2013-01-10T02:32:05Z")
Unless you’re crazy good and use lots of slack or body tricks, overlong string just slows you down and looks awkward. Not a fan. ---
**Author:** ![Shadowz143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shadowz143/32/952_2.png) [@Shadowz143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowz143)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/10 "2013-01-10T02:32:43Z")
One time… I made a string that was like ten feet long… ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/11 "2013-01-10T07:00:19Z")
> [@Shadowz143](#): > > One time… > > I made a string that was like ten feet long… Done it too, makes for some pretty interesting results. ---
**Author:** ![Modern\_yoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/modern_yoyos/32/198255_2.png) [@Modern\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Modern_yoyos)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/12 "2013-01-10T09:06:20Z")
Some advice I’ve heard Alex Hattori say “use long sting for creativity and short string for accuracy”,(not an exact quote but it was something like that). ---
**Author:** ![Shadowz143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shadowz143/32/952_2.png) [@Shadowz143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowz143)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/13 "2013-01-10T17:21:50Z")
> [@M.DeV1](#): > > > [@Shadowz143](#): > > > > One time… > > > > I made a string that was like ten feet long… > > Done it too, makes for some pretty interesting results. Yeah, GIANT gt. ---
**Author:** ![gsimian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gsimian/32/315_2.png) [@gsimian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gsimian)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2013, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/14 "2013-01-10T17:38:19Z")
The longest string I ever made was just over 16 feet long and was a special request for Dr. Yoyo, Chris Allen for an attempt at a “Shoot The Moon” World Record. The ‘long’ string available in web stores is usually intended for inhumanly tall people or, more specifically, for off-string play. I think the thought is, longer string, more spin and easier catches. /paul /yoyoGstring /grandfatherofhomemadeyoyostring ---
**Author:** ![JTemple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c67d28/32.png) [@JTemple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JTemple)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2013, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/15 "2013-01-12T07:12:55Z")
I have more fun with longer string. I’m just under six feet and use default kitty string, which is about 1.15 meters I believe. Short string is significantly easier to land with though, so pick based on your situation instead of writing one or another off s the better. Thickness of the string is fun to play arond with too, I made a type 16 string thats super smooth and makes even your most unresponsive yoyo responsive. ---
**Author:** ![YoBroIYoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a3d4f5/32.png) [@YoBroIYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoBroIYoyo)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/16 "2013-01-13T05:18:08Z")
Short String=Faster Long String=Smoother ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2013, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/17 "2013-01-13T07:23:21Z")
> [@YoBroIYoyo](#): > > Short String=Faster > Long String=Smoother Not necessarily but you can go a bit faster with shorter string. ---
**Author:** ![dryoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dryoyo/32/39_2.png) [@dryoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dryoyo)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2013, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/18 "2013-03-20T01:16:14Z")
> [@gsimian](#): > > The longest string I ever made was just over 16 feet long and was a special request for Dr. Yoyo, Chris Allen for an attempt at a “Shoot The Moon” World Record. The ‘long’ string available in web stores is usually intended for inhumanly tall people or, more specifically, for off-string play. I think the thought is, longer string, more spin and easier catches. > > /paul > /yoyoGstring > /grandfatherofhomemadeyoyostring A string which I still have, which is actually closer to 26 feet, and a record I have yet to break. The only thing I broke was “Skin” on my shoulder from repeated misses. I remember being knocked down from that thing. Miss you Paul. ---
**Author:** ![gsimian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gsimian/32/315_2.png) [@gsimian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gsimian)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2013, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/19 "2013-03-20T03:18:58Z")
Miss you as well buddy. ☹ /paul ---
**Author:** ![\_Z1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/_z1/32/230318_2.png) [@\_Z1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_Z1)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700/20 "2013-03-22T15:11:04Z")
> [@M.DeV1](#): > > I do sometimes for the fun of it. I know Zammy Ickler uses it for just standard play cause he like really long string. And I’m sure anybody that throw tourniquet would use it. This is a fact although I’ve been changing to different sizes. A lot of my arm type tricks/combos require a longer based string. Zack Gormley uses long string due to this reason as well. If you get used to it, it really helps out with slack based tricks and arm combos but its risky to use due to jams up. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-use-extra-long-string/47700.md?page=2)