# Explained in video **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\ **Created:** [February 12, 2022, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/explained-in-video/352433 "2022-02-12T04:20:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![shreddingtheyodawg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shreddingtheyodawg/32/177046_2.png) [@shreddingtheyodawg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shreddingtheyodawg)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2022, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/explained-in-video/352433/1 "2022-02-12T04:20:23Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/b/7/3b7b41dfc208138f527b5d2a21280bd438a057f0.jpeg "Yoyo slipknot problem") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SoFcYOO_bg) ---
**Author:** ![Chriscatastrophe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chriscatastrophe/32/111769_2.png) [@Chriscatastrophe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chriscatastrophe)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2022, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/explained-in-video/352433/2 "2022-02-12T05:05:29Z")
What brand/kind of string are you using ? You can buy some rosin which will help a it get a better grip. If you are using nylon it can get very slippery. Which is a big reason why I avoid it. I usually like a full polyester . I am not 100% sure but I also think that string thickness can make it hard to get a good grip . I usually use normal thickness rather than fat like everyone else. The last thing I would say is maybe try and see if a smaller or larger loop will give it enough space for a tighter grip. Hope that helps ---
**Author:** ![shreddingtheyodawg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shreddingtheyodawg/32/177046_2.png) [@shreddingtheyodawg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shreddingtheyodawg)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2022, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/explained-in-video/352433/3 "2022-02-12T05:39:43Z")
I am using [■■■■■■■■■■.com](http://yoyotricks.com) 100% polyester type 6 thin string. Its thin and pretty rough which I like. It bites into my skin better than the fatter and softer strings but still having this problem sometimes. It could also be partially due to dry winter making my hands dry. I have also tried smaller and larger loops but doesnt seem to make a difference. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo\_slacker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_slacker/32/89203_2.png) [@Yoyo\_slacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_slacker)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2022, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/explained-in-video/352433/4 "2022-02-12T06:13:15Z")
> [@Keeping the slip knot from rotating while on the finger?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/keeping-the-slip-knot-from-rotating-while-on-the-finger/305659): > > I’ve recently switched to nylon strings and I’m finding that the part connected to my finger is very slippy. It wants to rotate constantly is getting in the way of combos. Are there any known remedies for this? I’ve tried switching directions the loop is facing with no luck. ---
**Author:** ![shreddingtheyodawg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shreddingtheyodawg/32/177046_2.png) [@shreddingtheyodawg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shreddingtheyodawg)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2022, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/explained-in-video/352433/5 "2022-02-12T07:00:12Z")
Ah very cool thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/explained-in-video/352433/6 "2022-02-13T14:51:32Z")
slipping is why I wrap like this… I started to do this cause I like to play 100% nylon and it’s very slippery. Now it’s just habit cause it works so well. String doesn’t move. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/d/0/bd03be938358d8b533402413ce2628cba26ba4d9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ChrysaeThrows](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrysaethrows/32/122572_2.png) [@ChrysaeThrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrysaeThrows)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2022, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/explained-in-video/352433/7 "2022-02-14T10:06:32Z")
Here’s a suggestion if you’re looking for grip: Try to set up a double slipknot like the one here. On the left you see a normal slipknot, on the righthand side is a double one. It is made by taking the “A” string and getting it into the loop not once but twice. I use this since years, never had any loosing issue. Not sure if the picture is clear, I can film a short video. ![20210423_113506](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/7/d/a7d9681451d3659a8c38130e40040903e2badd41.jpeg)