# Do you? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 26, 2014, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305 "2014-01-26T03:01:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![The\_Yoyo\_Nerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea666f/32.png) [@The\_Yoyo\_Nerd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Yoyo_Nerd)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/1 "2014-01-26T03:01:30Z")
Do you shorten your string before use, if so, by how much? ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/2 "2014-01-26T03:03:32Z")
I shorten my kitty string about an inch Be cause kitty string come’s really long but for regular sized string I don’t shorten it ---
**Author:** ![crococorey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crococorey/32/1380_2.png) [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/3 "2014-01-26T03:41:03Z")
Yeah. My crocostrings are really long (a bit longer than kitty) so I shorten it a bit. I’m 6ft 2, so i only shorten it a little. ---
**Author:** ![SaltySalvador](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saltysalvador/32/1187_2.png) [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/4 "2014-01-26T04:32:04Z")
Yeah. I cut some centimeters off my kitty string. ---
**Author:** ![OSCer2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/oscer2/32/7933_2.png) [@OSCer2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OSCer2)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/5 "2014-01-26T04:38:08Z")
I don’t shorten, I just go with the flowww. By the way, is this Travis? I met you at IL states! ---
**Author:** ![mr.nightshadow95](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mr.nightshadow95/32/1093_2.png) [@mr.nightshadow95](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mr.nightshadow95)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/6 "2014-01-26T05:23:18Z")
Yep, unless you want your yoyo hitting the floor when you throw a breakaway lol ---
**Author:** ![stickman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stickman/32/72733_2.png) [@stickman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stickman)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/7 "2014-01-26T06:45:40Z")
The length of my string is very important to the consistency of the tricks I’ve learned. The odds of a brand new string being just the right length with out having to adjust and cut it are very small indeed. I could not imagine not cutting my string to length. I cut a notch in my desk that I use as a reference for measuring string length, insuring my string length is consistent. ---
**Author:** ![Casey888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@Casey888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Casey888)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/8 "2014-01-26T07:18:57Z")
Depends on the string. I’ve been throwing long enough that I have a pretty high tolerance for string length variance without losing accuracy. So basically, if I have to tie it myself then yeah I take off some length. However, I can play full length kitty and make it look decent if I want to. It’s a matter of style and personal preference. ---
**Author:** ![Kristiawan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kristiawan/32/366_2.png) [@Kristiawan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kristiawan)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/9 "2014-01-26T13:27:55Z")
Most of the time, no. almost all string that I have is kinda too short for me. I’m comfortable with a good 120-135 cm long string (Sorry for metric measure) ---
**Author:** ![naoki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/naoki/32/843_2.png) [@naoki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/naoki)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2014, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/10 "2014-01-26T14:06:35Z")
I cut them too, but only when they are Kitty-long ---
**Author:** ![ChineseMassProductio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/96bed5/32.png) [@ChineseMassProductio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChineseMassProductio)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2014, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/11 "2014-01-28T06:57:14Z")
A little I always have the hardest time getting it to the right length, so i keep a certain string around to show me exactly the length i like my string to be at, and just cut all my string to that size. or i just measure it to the exact length of the last string i used. but i do the first thing just in case i rip the string i was using ---
**Author:** ![YoYoJordan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojordan/32/123867_2.png) [@YoYoJordan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoJordan)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2014, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/12 "2014-01-28T07:00:35Z")
Blueprint is the perfect length for me! ---
**Author:** ![YoRED](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yored/32/1088_2.png) [@YoRED](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoRED)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2014, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/13 "2014-01-28T07:16:13Z")
I play short string for fast play, long string for slow and flowy play. I use kitty mostly. Sometimes ill take an inch off if im going to be playing over concrete at somepoint throughout the day. All my throws are mint and id like to keep them that way. ---
**Author:** ![thehandcoder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thehandcoder/32/1410_2.png) [@thehandcoder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thehandcoder)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2014, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/14 "2014-01-28T14:45:00Z")
In general yes. Blueprint is a little short out of the box, but most of the strings I use need a knot anyway. I use my arm span as measurment(fingertip to opposite shoulder). That way I always know how long to make it no matter where I am. ---
**Author:** ![hobbyman101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/eada6e/32.png) [@hobbyman101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbyman101)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/15 "2014-01-28T15:14:40Z")
I am trying out several different makes of strings and I find I have to shorten them 2 to 6 inches depending on the brand. This is no problem for me as I think of it as just a part of the ritual of playing with my yoyo’s. ---
**Author:** ![Zort\_Commander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/0ea827/32.png) [@Zort\_Commander](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zort_Commander)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/16 "2014-01-29T21:46:48Z")
Depends on the yoyo and the string! Here is the length - o - meter Float----------Medium----------Heft | | | | | | \ \ \ Short Type X Longer Venom Longest Ammo ---
**Author:** ![StrippedAxle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/strippedaxle/32/1163_2.png) [@StrippedAxle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrippedAxle)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/17 "2014-01-29T22:09:04Z")
I shorten my Kitty String. I could use it normal and do sometimes, but I just really like shorter strings. Feels more under control in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![akamj](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akamj/32/156752_2.png) [@akamj](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/akamj)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/18 "2014-01-30T19:28:46Z")
I actually try to keep it as long as I can. Yoyo expert long string is perfect if I’m generous with the knot ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/19 "2014-01-30T20:39:02Z")
> [@The\_Yoyo\_Nerd](#): > > Do you shorten your string before use, if so, by how much? From what I know (and I have not watched YYEs video), you should put your finger on your belly-button, then another finger on your waist-line. Double-up that amount and trim the string there. Now, I go a little above that and just not trim it. I think it works fine either way. But, 1. when you are learning a trick, a smaller string can sometimes help, however, it is then easier to do the trick with a longer string after learning. 2) The longer the string, the better for learning tight tech tricks. ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you/63305/20 "2014-01-30T21:44:52Z")
I like the length of standard YYE poly, and most of my strings are that length. That’s about 2-3 inches above my belly button. But I’m fine with playing string as short as my belly button and as long as my upper chest