# Fingerspins with Center Bump/Spike **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\ **Created:** [January 9, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199 "2019-01-09T17:05:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jhonaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhonaker/32/49024_2.png) [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2019, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/1 "2019-01-09T17:05:04Z")
Who is successful with fingerspins on these types of yoyos? The Edge, K-Edge, YYT/YYF Canon, etc. How do manage to utilize the feature? Mine just woobles around them. ---
**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 9, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/2 "2019-01-09T17:37:14Z")
The bump/spike is just for aesthetics or part of the design, they’re not used for fingerspins. When you do fingerspins on those yoyos your finger should be going around the outer surface of the cup. The yoyo isn’t supposed to be centered like with a Horizon or Skyva ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/3 "2019-01-09T18:23:11Z")
You can finger spin on spikes, but takes a bit more practice. I mainly used them for pullstarts. Something to remember: you dont have to dead center a finger spin. Few tricks (actually 0 I can think of) require it to center. ---
**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 9, 2019, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/4 "2019-01-09T18:36:29Z")
I’ve always heard people say you can fingerspin on spikes but I’ve never actually seen a video of it other than a fingerspin from a pullstart I’ve done multiple fingerspins on axle nuts before like the Markmont and Valor but I’ve never done one on a spike before ---
**Author:** ![Marm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marm/32/46204_2.png) [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/5 "2019-01-09T19:26:31Z")
I can finger spin with my Chief, Edge beyond, BvMr2 to name a few. But with yo-yos such as those you want to land it on your finder at an angle and whip the string right as the yo-yo goes completely sideways and starts to orbit ---
**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 9, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/6 "2019-01-09T19:29:00Z")
If you get good you don’t have to throw at an angle. It looks better that way too ---
**Author:** ![Marm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marm/32/46204_2.png) [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2019, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/7 "2019-01-09T19:32:22Z")
Agreed. I can do just fine landing it fully sideways with consistency. But I figured that way might help him ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/8 "2019-01-10T01:27:22Z")
If I get a spiked yoyo sometime again, I’ll make a video :+1: ---
**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 10, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/9 "2019-01-10T01:39:29Z")
Ok now I have to try it again. Time to grab my Lunar Wind Edit: No. Just no. This has to be fake news :joy: After over 100 attempts I couldn’t even get close to a spike fingerspin. Back when I had a Theory, I could land fingerspins on that pretty consistently. I can fingerspin on the dimple of the Hummingbird and Movitation(even though they’re not intended for fingerspins), I can fingerspin on axle nuts like the Valor, but spike is a complete no go. I can do a horizontal throw and grab the spikes with my thumb and index but that’s about it. ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/10 "2019-01-10T02:26:47Z")
> [@Marm](#): > > But with yo-yos such as those you want to land it on your finder at an angle… I think this really does help a lot. It can be just slightly off horizontal. It helps control the yo-yo, and gets it started on its orbits. Also try to relax your finger. It should have some flex in it, especially the tip. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/3/1/031cd1722feb70f8550028722982d70e26481c63.jpeg "Fingerspins explained by Paul Kerbel") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPvvCVtBzYk) I know the Horizon doesn’t have a hub or spike, but I think it still is essential for yo-yos that don’t center. ---
**Author:** ![Drakkar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drakkar/32/230080_2.png) [@Drakkar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drakkar)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/11 "2019-01-10T02:29:06Z")
You can definitely finger-spin on yo-yos with a center spike. I wasn’t aware of this until I read this post, but I just tried it on my Madhouse - Compulsion, a few minutes ago, and I can confirm that it works. On the edge, it’s more difficult because the bump will not allow your finger to stay centered for too long. But I only tried for about a minute or so on that one. So I can’t say for sure. Now, regarding yo-yos with spikes, what you want to do to get it to work is to use the rims to help you center your finger. Also, try using the middle point of your finger and not the tip. Gloves help a lot. Hope this helps! ---
**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 10, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/12 "2019-01-10T02:43:33Z")
You can fingerspin on a yoyo with spikes but I’m wondering if you can fingerspin ON the spike :thinking: without a pullstart or anything of that nature of course ---
**Author:** ![Drakkar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drakkar/32/230080_2.png) [@Drakkar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drakkar)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/13 "2019-01-10T02:47:07Z")
Oh, sorry if I wasn’t clear enough, I meant ON the spike. And, yes, it can be done without a pull-start. ---
**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 10, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/14 "2019-01-10T02:53:15Z")
Okay so if I land a fingerspin and use the edges to center my finger on the spike then yeah it works but I can’t just hop straight into a fingerspin on the spike like I could on a dimpled yoyo. Man, I thought fingerspins were the one thing I was actually good at 😅 ---
**Author:** ![Jhonaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhonaker/32/49024_2.png) [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/15 "2019-01-10T03:08:44Z")
Thanks for the help and support everyone. I am staying somewhere with zero signal so very limited access. Yes my original question was referring to spinning on the spike. I just can’t get it. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/16 "2019-01-10T03:13:32Z")
Isn’t that called a Toro spin or something? ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/17 "2019-01-10T03:15:57Z")
If someone has an OD with spikes that they would sell for $20 or less, I’ll put up a video :+1: ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/18 "2019-01-10T03:19:22Z")
Or an old spyy ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/19 "2019-01-10T03:19:57Z")
I have plenty of extra OD spike side effects if you want some. Just cover postage. ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199/20 "2019-01-10T03:21:29Z")
I have 0 OD yoyos. I could put them in my spin worthy but that would be cheating :joy: [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspins-with-center-bump-spike/297199.md?page=2)