# One question on YYF Protostar **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [November 19, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381 "2012-11-19T03:45:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Zafuri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/51bf81/32.png) [@Zafuri](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zafuri)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/1 "2012-11-19T03:45:11Z")
ill get straight into the point… How long is protostar’s spin time ? why my protostar tilts just after 10 seconds of sleeping !!?? my protostar can only spin a around aminute ☹ LOL ! ---
**Author:** ![yuki\_onitsura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yuki_onitsura/32/1162_2.png) [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/2 "2012-11-19T04:36:40Z")
Two things come to mind: 1. you might need to work on your throw a bit, 2. bearing might need to be cleaned. Yuki ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2012, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/3 "2012-11-19T06:55:07Z")
Okay, first off, what Yuki said. Also, even if the bearing does need to be cleaned, if it isn’t responsive and/or locking up, your throw needs a lot of work. You should start practicing your throw exclusively before you learn bad habits. After a few days going for strong sleepers using the advice in Andre’s videos, you should be able to squeeze quite a bit more out of your throws. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2012, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/4 "2012-11-19T08:18:21Z")
> [@Zafuri](#): > > ill get straight into the point… > > How long is protostar’s spin time ? why my protostar tilts just after 10 seconds of sleeping !!?? my protostar can only spin a around aminute ☹ LOL ! How long have you been at this? You don’t have that many messages on here yet. 27 as of this response. That doesn’t mean you are NEW to yoyo, but you are relatively new to here. I remember when I started, things would tilt fast and I’d be lucky to get 20 seconds of sleep. Now, I can get darn near 3 minutes of sleep on most decent yoyos with a broken in bearing, PROVIDED my throw is decent. My suggestion is work on that throw. I’ve been throwing just over 18 months now, and my throw STILL needs work. It’s constantly improving, but I can always get better. I even have yoyos that help me get that throw better too. The Protostar is an amazing yoyo. Keep it. It’s as good as anything else on the market, and is probably one of the best plastics made ever. Work on that throw. Don’t just throw sleepers though, just pay more attention when you are throwing but also keep working on your tricks at the same time. Keep at it. Don’t give up. Almost all of us have been there. ---
**Author:** ![Zafuri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/51bf81/32.png) [@Zafuri](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zafuri)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2012, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/5 "2012-11-19T08:30:04Z")
> [@](#): > > How long have you been at this? You don’t have that many messages on here yet. 27 as of this response. That doesn’t mean you are NEW to yoyo, but you are relatively new to here. frankly speaking, i just started yoyo 1 and a half months ago xD thx for ur guidance, i really appreciate it from the last time u helped me on the spacers. hope can meet u up if we got the chance to 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![daniel0731ex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/45deac/32.png) [@daniel0731ex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/daniel0731ex)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2012, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/6 "2012-11-25T01:55:27Z")
If you started one month ago, perhaps you shouldn’t be using a Protostar yet. Heck, I learned most of the basic string tricks like the Roller Coaster on a Fireball. ---
**Author:** ![gotricefulsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ccd318/32.png) [@gotricefulsfan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gotricefulsfan)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2012, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/7 "2012-11-25T02:08:38Z")
well actually it depends on the person whose throwing and of what expertise. i asked yoyoexpert the same question ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2012, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/8 "2012-11-25T02:20:57Z")
That’s two questions… ---
**Author:** ![Zafuri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/51bf81/32.png) [@Zafuri](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zafuri)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2012, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/9 "2012-11-25T07:17:44Z")
> [@daniel0731ex](#): > > If you started one month ago, perhaps you shouldn’t be using a Protostar yet. > > Heck, I learned most of the basic string tricks like the Roller Coaster on a Fireball. honestly, i’m at advance level part 2 now, in a month… that’s why i changed to a protostar. LinksLegionaire: Real sorry about, when i was typing i was really worried and forgot i asked 2 instead of one. LOL ---
**Author:** ![gotricefulsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ccd318/32.png) [@gotricefulsfan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gotricefulsfan)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2012, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/10 "2012-12-12T20:09:35Z")
> [@Zafuri](#): > > ill get straight into the point… > > How long is protostar’s spin time ? why my protostar tilts just after 10 seconds of sleeping !!?? my protostar can only spin a around aminute ☹ LOL ! is spins for about 2 min depending on the player and expertise, work on your throws and good luck!!! ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/11 "2012-12-12T20:35:34Z")
> [@Zafuri](#): > > > [@daniel0731ex](#): > > > > If you started one month ago, perhaps you shouldn’t be using a Protostar yet. > > > > Heck, I learned most of the basic string tricks like the Roller Coaster on a Fireball. > > honestly, i’m at advance level part 2 now, in a month… that’s why i changed to a protostar. > > LinksLegionaire: Real sorry about, when i was typing i was really worried and forgot i asked 2 instead of one. LOL Haha I was just messing with ya. If your Protostar is tilting after just 10 seconds, I suspect it’s something to do with your throw. Either not straight or hard enough. Probably both. You’ll just have to practice 😛 ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2012, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-question-on-yyf-protostar/45381/12 "2012-12-12T20:44:32Z")
> [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > > [@Zafuri](#): > > > > > [@daniel0731ex](#): > > > > > > If you started one month ago, perhaps you shouldn’t be using a Protostar yet. > > > > > > Heck, I learned most of the basic string tricks like the Roller Coaster on a Fireball. > > > > honestly, i’m at advance level part 2 now, in a month… that’s why i changed to a protostar. > > > > LinksLegionaire: Real sorry about, when i was typing i was really worried and forgot i asked 2 instead of one. LOL > > Haha I was just messing with ya. > > If your Protostar is tilting after just 10 seconds, I suspect it’s something to do with your throw. Either not straight or hard enough. Probably both. You’ll just have to practice 😛 If we’re talking about just on a sleeper, then yes, I agree. It’s the throw. However, if doing a trick, then it’s probably bad technique. Hitting the side of the yoyo too hard.