# String Length

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861>\
**Category:** General Yo-Yo\
**Created:** [December 3, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861 "2018-12-03T22:26:16Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 4, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/295861/5 "2018-12-04T01:06:04Z")

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We had a poll here

> [@Preferred string length poll](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preferred-string-length-poll/292843):
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> 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 …

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