# Going off string? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [October 6, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907 "2013-10-06T05:51:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@gart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gart)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/1 "2013-10-06T05:51:39Z")
So im going to start messing around with off string. What yoyo should i use? Here are some i already own: yoyojam surge rec rev f(x) dark magic 2 a bunch of nice metal ones (wont be using these i assume?) Im also about to place an order on yye so if there is one that would be worth buying to start on i would be interested? Looking at maybe flying panda or go big? idk? ---
**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:** [October 6, 2013, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/2 "2013-10-06T11:55:31Z")
YoYoJam Go Big’s a nice beginner friendly offstring 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![PAPO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/papo/32/1415_2.png) [@PAPO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PAPO)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2013, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/3 "2013-10-06T12:04:53Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > YoYoJam Go Big’s a nice beginner friendly offstring 🙂 Just got one myself, and it’s seems pretty easy to learn on, I’ve picked up throw, catch, hops and bind in less than 1/2 an hour ---
**Author:** ![gart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@gart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gart)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2013, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/4 "2013-10-06T17:30:20Z")
I’m looking for something that would be on a really advanced level because I would like to get to that level and dont want to have to get a new one at that point. Would the go big still be a best choice for that? I have played a flying panda before and was able to do some basics like boingy boing and stuff. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2013, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/5 "2013-10-06T17:35:44Z")
> [@gart](#): > > I’m looking for something that would be on a really advanced level because I would like to get to that level and dont want to have to get a new one at that point. Would the go big still be a best choice for that? I have played a flying panda before and was able to do some basics like boingy boing and stuff. Let’s see: Go Big. Ben Conde is kicking butt and taking names with this yoyo at a top level. Enough said. Fiesta XX: Bryan Figueroa’s a top level competitor. A bit bigger than the GoBig, it’s all about the preferences. RexTreme: I’m having some durability issues with this yoyo, but it’s wide, easy to catch. The new YYR has an interesting shape and at $40, it’s gonna be an an upcoming order. The thing is, with off-string, like anything else, preferences always rule. Another thing is there’s really no “Beginner” models because most of the lower-cost off-strings here at YYE are not only good for learning, but are also good for competition. In those regards, it’s like 2A: competition grade stuff is just fine for beginners(and recommended). However, I just don’t recommend spending more than $30 on an off-string to get started. Start with the Go Big or Fiesta XX as they are under $30 and top performers. ---
**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:** [October 6, 2013, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/6 "2013-10-06T18:19:00Z")
> [@Studio42](#): > > Let’s see: > Go Big. Ben Conde is kicking butt and taking names with this yoyo at a top level. Enough said. > Fiesta XX: Bryan Figueroa’s a top level competitor. A bit bigger than the GoBig, it’s all about the preferences. > RexTreme: I’m having some durability issues with this yoyo, but it’s wide, easy to catch. > > The new YYR has an interesting shape and at $40, it’s gonna be an an upcoming order. > > The thing is, with off-string, like anything else, preferences always rule. Another thing is there’s really no “Beginner” models because most of the lower-cost off-strings here at YYE are not only good for learning, but are also good for competition. In those regards, it’s like 2A: competition grade stuff is just fine for beginners(and recommended). However, I just don’t recommend spending more than $30 on an off-string to get started. > > Start with the Go Big or Fiesta XX as they are under $30 and top performers. I’m curious about that YYR… Shoot me a pm about your thoughts once you get one 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2013, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/7 "2013-10-06T19:25:05Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > I’m curious about that YYR… Shoot me a pm about your thoughts once you get one 🙂 Remind me about that. I’m taking a break from YYE for about a month(Starting today) to concentrate back on pro audio as I learn a new console and prepare for upcoming events. However, I will still be buying during the break. I got to see the Aeronut at Nationals at YYE’s table, and I like what I saw. The construction looks like an Ashira Kamui from the top down(bolt and nut axle system), but with a YYR shape noticed in the profile. I think I should enjoy it. I’ll still be around, just mostly lurking and barely posting. ---
**Author:** ![BenM36](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benm36/32/646268_2.png) [@BenM36](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BenM36)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2013, 2:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/8 "2013-10-07T02:07:43Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > I’m curious about that YYR… Shoot me a pm about your thoughts once you get one 🙂 I’m getting an Aeronaut on Wednesday, I can tell you how I like it. Just getting back into 4A though, I’ve only done it for 2 days with my ONE and WHiP (these are actually really nice for offstring if you only have 1A yoyos) but I did it for like a month a while back so I’m still okay. ---
**Author:** ![Finch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/finch/32/904_2.png) [@Finch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Finch)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2013, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/9 "2013-10-08T01:09:29Z")
> [@gart](#): > > I’m looking for something that would be on a really advanced level because I would like to get to that level and dont want to have to get a new one at that point. Would the go big still be a best choice for that? I have played a flying panda before and was able to do some basics like boingy boing and stuff. I have both fiesta xx and go big. Honestly, they are both able to handle most anything you can throw at them. I would personally suggest the go big, but mine broke after only 2-3 months of not very consistent play on nothing but carpet or wood…rather frustrating considering it was made to be dropped. Any ways for that reason I would suggest the fiesta over the go big. It has long spin times, bounces fairly well on hard surfaces and is responsive enough for open binds ---
**Author:** ![jjs77as6533](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/53a042/32.png) [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/10 "2013-10-11T00:44:19Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > I’m curious about that YYR… Shoot me a pm about your thoughts once you get one 🙂 I tried the YYR about a month ago. From the couple throws I took, and my amateur 4a skills, I seemed to like it better than the fiesta xx. However, I may be biased because it was so new and other reasons. ---
**Author:** ![Snafu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snafu/32/1399_2.png) [@Snafu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snafu)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2013, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/11 "2013-10-11T01:22:49Z")
The Darkmagic is awesome in off string play or at least it was in the video I saw sure made it look that way. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/7/b/f7b0ca78f5802557bb7abeac17641f91b4d4227a.jpeg "Operation Dark Magic Two") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LW6NxSFn24) I know there are better options but you mentioned this one and this video really plays it up as a good off string yoyo ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2013, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/12 "2013-10-11T04:06:44Z")
> [@Snafu](#): > > The Darkmagic is awesome in off string play or at least it was in the video I saw sure made it look that way. > > [http://youtu.be/9LW6NxSFn24](http://youtu.be/9LW6NxSFn24) > > I know there are better options but you mentioned this one and this video really plays it up as a good off string yoyo I wouldn’t use a “1A” sized yoyo for 4A. However, if you’re gonna use a DM2, then put the narrow bearing back in it or binds are gonna not be so easy. ---
**Author:** ![Snafu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snafu/32/1399_2.png) [@Snafu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snafu)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2013, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-off-string/59907/13 "2013-10-11T04:10:57Z")
> [@Studio42](#): > > I wouldn’t use a “1A” sized yoyo for 4A. > > However, if you’re gonna use a DM2, then put the narrow bearing back in it or binds are gonna not be so easy. Glad André and his wife aren’t you. They rocked off string with the darkmagic 2 in that video!