Hi guys. I have ran into a problem while yoyoing which may have an effect on my competitive play. I need to use a fairly long string so I can execute my tech tricks, but this causes me to go pretty slow on my speed combos, or mess them up altogether. While I did try using shorter string, the tech tricks then became very hard. Is there a way to help this, or will I get better with time? Please leave feedback! Thanks!
try a shorter string, but only shorter by very small amounts. usually an inch is too much. maybe you can find that sweet spot.
I’ve experimented in the past with wrapping some string around my throw finger, or hand to make is shorter.
Make sure the yoyo is always really close to the point where the string connected to your yoyo meets the first finger it touches. I think that’s physics but I dunno. The yoyo will move fastest when there is the least distance between the yoyo and the joint (dunno if that’s the right word) that it’s hinging from.
I think the shorter string will help with accomplishing the faster play on the combos. Â The idea of the last post with distance should also speed things up. Â There may be a way to generate more momentum into the throw and continue into the speed combo.
I had to read the “Long String Struggles” post.  Since I had a few struggles of my own; however they were solved with a face shield and a leather glove.  The string problem was something totally different.  Best wishes on finding the perfect string size for competitive play!
Filmed awhile back with an old camera…
That is really impressive!
Thanks! Side note: I started using a shield after replacing my front teeth a while back.
From hitting your teeth with a yoyo ouch! Bet that hurt!
A little… not as much as the dental bill…
Lol, I bet