# String Length **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [December 3, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861 "2018-12-03T22:26:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jhonaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhonaker/32/49024_2.png) [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861/1 "2018-12-03T22:26:17Z")
Not sure if this is the right category for the topic. I am also sure that this topic has been discussed in the past, I just didn’t find it while searching. Regardless, what is your preferred string length? How do you measure? I see alot of the “pros” put a string on and tie it with a couple inches at most still hanging off the slip knot. I tried that with my Kitty Fat and Normal, and it seems so long. Just looking for some opinions and reasons why you choose that length. I realize it will vary. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861/2 "2018-12-03T22:33:16Z")
I had these strings that I bought off eBay back in July and they just happened to be a length I liked, where the yoyo is not quite touching the ground and the knot around my finger sits about an inch or so above my belly button. I use one of these as a reference for any new string that I need to cut to be the same length. Also, I pre-stretch new strings a little before measuring for cutting. ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2018, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861/3 "2018-12-04T00:17:36Z")
I’m 5’6 and go belly button length but that’s definitely shorter than what most people use. ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861/4 "2018-12-04T00:22:07Z")
When I first started I found something that said to go from your belly button to a couple inches from the ground. As I got more comfortable, I found I needed more string. I’m 6’2 and go from about my chest to the ground. So maybe about 4 1/2 to 5 feet long? ---
**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:** [December 4, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861/5 "2018-12-04T01:06:04Z")
We had a poll here > [@Preferred string length poll](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preferred-string-length-poll/292843): > > So “everyone” knows that the magic general recommendation for yo-yo string length is sparkles belly button length sparkles The “official” string length for a yo-yo is from the floor to the height of your belly button when the string is on your finger. Measure the length 3" above your belly button. Fold the string over and tie an overhand knot to make the yo-yo loop. Trim off the excess string. [image] However I find that as I get better over time I am preferring slightly longer strings … ---
**Author:** ![Jhonaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhonaker/32/49024_2.png) [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861/6 "2018-12-04T01:13:52Z")
That you for the link. I was sure it had to have been discussed already. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861/7 "2018-12-04T01:26:37Z")
I like mine a little bit longer than belly button length. I like to hold my hand at a right angle from my elbow; from there, to the ground. It’s just a couple of inches longer than belly button length ---
**Author:** ![NoT\_ATHROWER](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/not_athrower/32/14242_2.png) [@NoT\_ATHROWER](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NoT_ATHROWER)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861/8 "2018-12-04T01:41:54Z")
i go about 2.5 inches or about 6.5 cm above my belly button ---
**Author:** ![stevejspins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861/9 "2018-12-04T01:45:15Z")
Loop above belly button. Loop at the naval feels too short.