# New to yoyoing...need inputs **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [August 4, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyoing-need-inputs/41079 "2012-08-04T19:31:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BATMAN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9fc29f/32.png) [@BATMAN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BATMAN)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyoing-need-inputs/41079/1 "2012-08-04T19:31:21Z")
okay so I’m a type of a guy that just has a lot of hobbies and I always have to be doing something and I did magic tricks, got into computers, about to start skateboarding, been doing bodybuilding for 3 years, and did all the science research in college and now studying some math and business I think it’s time for me to learn how to yoyo. So I need to to know what kind of yoyo to get because holy wow they are A LOT of them out there…like darn! I’ve been reading reviews but those guys know what their doing and I don’t. Any inputs would be appreciated 🙂 Until then I’m going to roam around on here and read…maybe reddit has a subsection for yoyos… [b]Admin Edit: Welcome to the forum! Glad you decided to get yourself into this amazing hobby. Just remember that we have a very large portion of members that are of the age between 9 and 14. Lets keep the language to a G level. I know it was censored but don’t like people to use that. Thanks Icthus[/b] ---
**Author:** ![yoyoer8](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoer8/32/963_2.png) [@yoyoer8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoer8)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyoing-need-inputs/41079/2 "2012-08-04T19:53:01Z")
You could jump straight to a dark magic or a dv88 you could get a PSG a one a stackless pgm, lyn fury, kickside and a lot more. Have fun ; ) ---
**Author:** ![SR1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sr1/32/104603_2.png) [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyoing-need-inputs/41079/3 "2012-08-04T19:59:16Z")
> [@BATMAN](#): > > …maybe reddit has a subsection for yoyos… Haha, they do indeed. But I don’t think it’s that active, and for sure not as active as here. But anyways, if you’re interested in learning how to yoyo, I would suggest getting a Legacy II or a Dark Magic II. Both yoyos are relatively cheap, and can take you from the simplest of tricks to the most complex of tricks. They are both great yoyos that I would really reccomend looking into. ---
**Author:** ![BATMAN](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9fc29f/32.png) [@BATMAN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BATMAN)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyoing-need-inputs/41079/4 "2012-08-04T21:28:51Z")
Oh for some reason I didn’t over looked this section…sorry about that! So it seems like Darkmagic II is pretty popular…it’s only $50 but I need a bass drum practice pad and I’m thinking of picking up skateboarding…with bodybuilding life is pretty damn expensive these days. So between the legacy and darkmagic II…it’s the extra $20 worth it? What makes the big difference between them? ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyoing-need-inputs/41079/5 "2012-08-04T21:47:49Z")
> [@BATMAN](#): > > Oh for some reason I didn’t over looked this section…sorry about that! > > So it seems like Darkmagic II is pretty popular…it’s only $50 but I need a bass drum practice pad and I’m thinking of picking up skateboarding…with bodybuilding life is pretty darn expensive these days. > > So between the legacy and darkmagic II…it’s the extra $20 worth it? What makes the big difference between them? Bass drum practice pad? Why not just get a muting kit for the drums instead? I won’t even go there, too many options. Seems you haven’t gotten started yet. The DM2 is great, but do you want to spend $45 and decide you don’t like it? Even under $25 for the Legacy II is a bit much if you’re not sure but way more reasonable. I have both. I like the DM2 better, but the Legacy II isn’t a slacker either. With the 2 bearings, you can start with your tug responsive play/tricks, then pop in the wider bearing to progress into unresponsive play and tricks that require a bind return, which helps you better utilize your investment. ---
**Author:** ![jsell14](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jsell14/32/1030_2.png) [@jsell14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jsell14)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-yoyoing-need-inputs/41079/6 "2012-08-04T23:53:20Z")
If you’re not positive you like it yet, I say got with the YYF ONE. It ships with two bearings, one for responsive play and one for unresponsive. It’s pretty light but it’s a great starters yoyo. Or you could spend an extra $15 and get the Legacy 2. It also comes with two bearings. I’ve never played it, but I’ve heard great things about it. If you want something that can last you a year, go with the Dark Magic 2. It’s a great investment if you’re not somebody that wants to buy new yoyos a lot. It comes with two bearings and is one of the best players out there. I would say get some accesories too. You’ll definantly need them. I say get 100 bulk polyester strings, a bottle of thin lube, and if you want, a YYF multi tool.