# Give one piece of advice **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [March 1, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527 "2019-03-01T22:37:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/21 "2019-03-03T21:30:46Z")
I’ve given enough yo-yo advice for a lifetime. If I were gonna give MYSELF some advice, it’d be “shut up and let people figure it out however they want to.” ---
**Author:** ![French](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/french/32/70748_2.png) [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/22 "2019-03-04T17:27:14Z")
lots of great advice given. All I can add to this conversation is “have fun.” The yoyo is a toy, enjoy playing with it. Don’t take the toy or yourself too seriously. ---
**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:** [March 4, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/23 "2019-03-04T21:23:55Z")
My one piece of advice is… _throw angry!_ Remember that yo-yo is your enemy and you gotta fling it as hard and as fiercely as you can! Don’t let that little piece of junk get the better of you! Show it who is boss! Beat it up! Punch it and put it in a headlock if necessary! Shout and scream and yell at it to demonstrate your superiority over that dumb yo-yo! nobody said it had to be _good_ advice ---
**Author:** ![TheYoyoer27](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoer27/32/49058_2.png) [@TheYoyoer27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoyoer27)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2019, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/24 "2019-03-05T00:34:52Z")
Watch more freestyles. ---
**Author:** ![ThrowButcher](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwbutcher/32/54388_2.png) [@ThrowButcher](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThrowButcher)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/25 "2019-03-05T13:40:45Z")
Throw in the middle of the night, in the dark. By your wife’s side of the bed… ---
**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:** [March 5, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/26 "2019-03-05T23:01:06Z")
I have some advice about using the BST. For the most part, the BST is pretty safe, but it’s always a good idea to do your homework. If you are dealing with someone who you are not familiar with, it is a good idea to look at their history to see what kind of involvement they have with the community. You can also do a public rep check. Just tell them that you want to make a post asking if people have dealt with this person before. You don’t have to give any details about the actual transaction that you’re trying to do, but this can be a good way to cross check someone’s reliability. You should never feel pressured into doing anything, especially when money or assets are involved. It is always a good idea and it is always acceptable to do your homework first when dealing with the BST. ---
**Author:** ![Chronjon2k](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chronjon2k/32/41110_2.png) [@Chronjon2k](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chronjon2k)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2019, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/27 "2019-03-05T23:08:17Z")
I use a vial to carry toothpicks ---
**Author:** ![ThrowButcher](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwbutcher/32/54388_2.png) [@ThrowButcher](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThrowButcher)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/28 "2019-03-05T23:15:17Z")
Sound advice 🥇 ---
**Author:** ![Kingwasabi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kingwasabi/32/48136_2.png) [@Kingwasabi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kingwasabi)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/29 "2019-03-06T01:06:52Z")
little story was trying to buy off some one but the seller was very agro about certain terms, users accountant was very new. eventually sellers mother jumped in and settled deal and trustworthiness with lots of extra little goodies. she was a community user before even yoyo expert was yoyo expert. so definitely do a activity/history check with anything your buying. that goes for anything in life. ---
**Author:** ![Niekro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/niekro/32/1541_2.png) [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/30 "2019-03-06T01:24:48Z")
I bought a metal camping toothpick(with cylinder) that can attach to a key chain. Kinda pricey but worth every penny. ---
**Author:** ![Chronjon2k](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chronjon2k/32/41110_2.png) [@Chronjon2k](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chronjon2k)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/31 "2019-03-06T01:25:13Z")
Where did u get that? ---
**Author:** ![Niekro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/niekro/32/1541_2.png) [@Niekro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Niekro)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/32 "2019-03-06T01:25:28Z")
Amazon ---
**Author:** ![jrodriguez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jrodriguez/32/7914_2.png) [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/33 "2019-03-06T03:07:58Z")
A paperclip also does the trick, and it fits easily in a wallet. 😄 My advice - don’t forget that’s it’s about the friendships and the fun! ---
**Author:** ![ClaytonDM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c37758/32.png) [@ClaytonDM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ClaytonDM)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/34 "2019-03-08T21:08:10Z")
This advice is primarily for younger players and it’s not true in every situation, but most people are not going to “get” what you’re doing. Don’t let your motivation for throwing be to look cool or impress people, because it won’t. Without a personal interest in yo-yo’s, the average person is going to either ignore you, or stare at you blankly for a minute and then move on. Remember that yo-yo’ing is all about you having fun. The personal satisfaction of learning new tricks should be all the motivation you’ll ever need. ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2019, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/35 "2019-03-08T22:08:01Z")
> [@jrodriguez](#): > > A paperclip also does the trick, and it fits easily in a wallet. 😄 Ive put scratches in my yoyo with a paperclip before, so I prefer using my fingernails or something wooden if possible. > [@ClaytonDM](#): > > Don’t let your motivation for throwing be to look cool or impress people, because it won’t. When I got back into throwing last year, I told myself that I really only wanted to get good enough to throw a 1A combo flashy enough to impress non-yoyoers. Turns out I was wrong on multiple levels. For one, I was not satisfied with learning just a couple tricks, and two, people are generally not impressed with a 30+ year old doing yoyo tricks. Kids like it, but they are also easily impressed because even a basic bind looks fun to do. ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/36 "2019-03-08T22:22:20Z")
Wear shoes in the house. Safety first, then teamwork. ---
**Author:** ![ClaytonDM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c37758/32.png) [@ClaytonDM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ClaytonDM)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/38 "2019-03-08T22:49:14Z")
> [@eternalmetal](#): > > For one, I was not satisfied with learning just a couple tricks, and two, people are generally not impressed with a 30+ year old doing yoyo tricks. Yup, that about sums it up for me. ---
**Author:** ![jrodriguez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jrodriguez/32/7914_2.png) [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/39 "2019-03-09T03:55:28Z")
I’ve never scratched a yoyo with a paperclip, but some of my yoyos are a bit scratched up. I dinged the red one today (I marked the ding with an arrow) … boy was I bummed. 😄 ![57%20PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/2/b/02bba0be608964e526dd8a9c4710afd27664e8ad.png) ---
**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:** [March 9, 2019, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/40 "2019-03-09T04:19:53Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/6/9/569202be18a13a42889b7b7e0509c50433ea76a9.png) 🤣 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527/41 "2019-03-09T04:43:47Z")
Yea well, id rather not scratch up a newer yoyo if I don’t have to, but lol. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-one-piece-of-advice/299527.md?page=3)