# Off-String question

**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-string-question/47621
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation
**Created:** [January 4, 2013, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-string-question/47621 "2013-01-04T03:00:52Z")
**Posts on this page:** 5
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### Author: ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)
#### Post date: [January 4, 2013, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-string-question/47621/1 "2013-01-04T03:00:52Z")

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Hi,  
I’ve been wondering what the best string to use for 4a yo-yoing is. Whenever I use 100% poly it’s too slippy. Is 50/50 the best? ??? I’m also using an ORIGINAL Fiesta so that might make a difference.

Thanks 🙂

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### Author: ![TheOneInOrange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8c91f0/32.png) [@TheOneInOrange](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheOneInOrange)
#### Post date: [January 4, 2013, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-string-question/47621/2 "2013-01-04T04:53:59Z")

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For all my 4a throws I use regular kitty string. If your binds keep slipping you can try thick kitty string. It takes a bit to get perfect binds at first, make sure your binding according to the spin on the yoyo to make it easier also.

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### Author: ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)
#### Post date: [January 4, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-string-question/47621/3 "2013-01-04T04:54:35Z")

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I hear 50/50 is used because it offers more response.

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### Author: ![yoyo\_creep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_creep/32/908_2.png) [@yoyo\_creep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_creep)
#### Post date: [January 6, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-string-question/47621/4 "2013-01-06T17:59:19Z")

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I have a new fiesta so, were as close as it gets here. 100% poly works for me. Just work on your binds. Make sure your having enough string going into the gap, and you have a sort of rotation of the yoyo as you’re binding. Ben condes tutorial has helped me help some people.

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### Author: ![dynikus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dynikus/32/812_2.png) [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)
#### Post date: [January 7, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-string-question/47621/5 "2013-01-07T05:47:09Z")

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regular poly should work fine. I’ve occasionally had trouble doing one hand binds using it, but it’s not impossible. Thick kitty is also great.