# Problems with string tension? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [November 21, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489 "2012-11-21T16:12:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yoknight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/85e7bf/32.png) [@yoknight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoknight)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/1 "2012-11-21T16:12:20Z")
Hey everyone! I seem to be having some problems with string tension. I’ve been throwing for a some time now; I finished all the tricks here on yoyoexpert a long time ago and learned any others I could get my hands on. Over time, I’ve noticed that every couple of throws my string tension gets seriously messed up and after observing several other players, it seems that this problem with tension isn’t as apparent. The string gets ‘really’ twisted, as in about ten loops when I slacken it. I have to loosen the tension every four or five throws to get some decent slack. Any suggestions as to what’s wrong? Is it my throw? The string? My tricks? Any help is appreciated ;D Thanks in advance! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/2 "2012-11-21T16:49:12Z")
Some strings are going to be affected more than others, but they are ALL affected. Lately it doesn’t matter which string I use, if there are slacks involved it’s like, adjust before EVERY throw. I can’t imagine there’s any way around this but if there’s a superstring out there that makes it more manageable, I’m also all ears. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/3 "2012-11-22T00:16:23Z")
It’s a natural occurrence. Every time you throw you introduce twist into the string. Read this: > **[String Tension](https://yoyo.fandom.com/wiki/String_Tension)** > > String tension is crucial to performing tricks, especially when you're learning new tricks. Tricks like iron whip can be particularly hard to master if your string twists when you try to do the whip. If you notice your string wants to twist up when... ---
**Author:** ![Indecision](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/d2c977/32.png) [@Indecision](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Indecision)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/4 "2012-11-22T00:35:03Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > I can’t imagine there’s any way around this but if there’s a superstring out there that makes it more manageable, I’m also all ears. :wink: Well you could always get a fishing swivel and cut the loop off your string, tie the other end of the loop around one of the ends of the swivel and tie the cut string to the other. Not sure how well it would work and i imagine that someone would have tried this in the past. ---
**Author:** ![SkyHighYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skyhighyo/32/234_2.png) [@SkyHighYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkyHighYo)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/5 "2012-11-22T20:25:44Z")
> [@Indecision](#): > > > [@GregP](#): > > > > I can’t imagine there’s any way around this but if there’s a superstring out there that makes it more manageable, I’m also all ears. :wink: > > Well you could always get a fishing swivel and cut the loop off your string, tie the other end of the loop around one of the ends of the swivel and tie the cut string to the other. Not sure how well it would work and i imagine that someone would have tried this in the past. I always thought about doing this. Can anyone post some results? ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/6 "2012-11-22T21:18:07Z")
Y’know? I’m just curious enough to give this a go. :wink: More than anything, I anticipate that before long you will be doing a trick and realize “man, that contraption sure gets in the way.” But I’mma try it anyhow. For the giggles of it all. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2012, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/7 "2012-11-23T07:09:30Z")
Fishing swivels have been suggested and tried numerous times over the years. The idea never really seems to come to fruition and dies off. It periodically resurfaces from time to time. But go for it. Maybe you will be able to make it a main stream item. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/8 "2012-11-23T07:14:48Z")
Here’s a thread: [http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,51729](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,51729) No point waiting for me to post my results, though if he’s been using it since last year’s BAC maybe it has staying power for some people. I’m even more inclined to give’er a given’er after seeing those videos. If nothing else, it will scratch my “farting around with stuff that’s not strictly necessary” itch. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2012, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/9 "2012-11-23T07:20:37Z")
Saw that. My comment stands. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2012, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/10 "2012-11-23T07:35:55Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Saw that. My comment stands. No doubt. Was only referring back to my own previous statement that I would give it a try; if anyone was waiting for me to come back with results, they needn’t do so since someone else just posted a video. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![yoknight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/85e7bf/32.png) [@yoknight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoknight)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2012, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problems-with-string-tension/45489/11 "2012-11-24T19:27:41Z")
Thanks for the help guys! I didn’t find the fishing swivel to be too feasible though… The mechanism is, as you pointed out, uncomfortable and i think it would get in the way of complex and delicate tricks. I’m just gonna keep adjusting after every throw; well at least for slack tricks 😛 Good throwing! 😃