# Looking for Nylon string that lasts longer than 3 days of intense play

**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-nylon-string-that-lasts-longer-than-3-days-of-intense-play/299393
**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [February 27, 2019, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-nylon-string-that-lasts-longer-than-3-days-of-intense-play/299393 "2019-02-27T21:42:24Z")
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### Author: ![Damb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/damb/32/44045_2.png) [@Damb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Damb)
#### Post date: [March 9, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-nylon-string-that-lasts-longer-than-3-days-of-intense-play/299393/21 "2019-03-09T21:51:43Z")

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Happy to hear that you got some! 😍

I hope they live up to the hype 😈

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### Author: ![feryuweryu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/feryuweryu/32/42092_2.png) [@feryuweryu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/feryuweryu)
#### Post date: [March 9, 2019, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-nylon-string-that-lasts-longer-than-3-days-of-intense-play/299393/22 "2019-03-09T22:22:29Z")

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I got some samples from a trade sometime ago and it really feels different!

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### Author: ![beherenow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beherenow/32/125309_2.png) [@beherenow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beherenow)
#### Post date: [March 9, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-nylon-string-that-lasts-longer-than-3-days-of-intense-play/299393/23 "2019-03-09T23:49:00Z")

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> [@Damb](#):
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> Does anyone have any recommendations for a Nylon string that:
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> 1. Holds tension well
> 2. Isn’t too thick (I’m worried too thick of a string will cause the yoyo to snag)
> 3. Reasonable longevity (at least compared to Kitty)

**Kevlar!** Nylon = polyamide - Kevlar = superpolyamide!

Of course it’s stiff and will probably burn like poly but it isn’t wearing out fast!

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### 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, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-nylon-string-that-lasts-longer-than-3-days-of-intense-play/299393/24 "2019-03-09T23:57:16Z")

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Well these have carbon fiber in them…

> **[Eagle String](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/eagle-string?variant=22117315076)**
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> Eagle Yo-Yo String is an innovative new premium string designed to meet the needs of professional and recreational yo-yo players alike. These strings have been developed by experts with more than 35 years of experience in string manufacturing. They...

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### Author: ![feryuweryu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/feryuweryu/32/42092_2.png) [@feryuweryu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/feryuweryu)
#### Post date: [March 10, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-nylon-string-that-lasts-longer-than-3-days-of-intense-play/299393/25 "2019-03-10T00:15:32Z")

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I dunno, won’t the poly still die out first?

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### 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 10, 2019, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-nylon-string-that-lasts-longer-than-3-days-of-intense-play/299393/26 "2019-03-10T00:23:17Z")

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Historically yes

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### Author: ![beherenow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beherenow/32/125309_2.png) [@beherenow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beherenow)
#### Post date: [March 10, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-nylon-string-that-lasts-longer-than-3-days-of-intense-play/299393/27 "2019-03-10T02:54:59Z")

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Oh cool. Won’t stop a bullet like kevlar, but at least they still glow in the dark don’t they? 🥺

Twisted Stringz kevlar do. (prob luminous X without kevlar in the pic)

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