# String length **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [December 15, 2012, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617 "2012-12-15T18:49:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Maddog8011](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/maddog8011/32/41713_2.png) [@Maddog8011](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Maddog8011)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2012, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/1 "2012-12-15T18:49:53Z")
So maybe it’s just me but when I was watching the results for the best trick contest YYE just posted I thought their strings looked long. When I measure my strings I go by the waist to ground measurement. Do more advanced throwers lengthen their strings? ---
**Author:** ![Proboscis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/proboscis/32/135627_2.png) [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/2 "2012-12-15T18:52:07Z")
> [@Maddog8011](#): > > So maybe it’s just me but when I was watching the results for the best trick contest YYE just posted I thought their strings looked long. When I measure my strings I go by the waist to ground measurement. Do more advanced throwers lengthen their strings? It’s really all about personal preference and style. The standard length people go by is the waist to ground. Some people prefer to use longer string for slack tricks, and more advanced tricks where it’s better to have more string to hit. Overall, it personal preference. ---
**Author:** ![G2\_Jake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/g2_jake/32/446_2.png) [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/3 "2012-12-15T19:00:44Z")
I cut mine to 1 finger above my belly button 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/4 "2012-12-16T21:42:23Z")
I pretty much like the stock length of YYE bulk strings, I typically use that length or close to it when I have to adjust strings unless I’m using loopers, but we’re not talking about that right now. I’ve also found that some yoyos behave better with longer or shorter strings. My Decapod seems to work best for me with a shorter string than normal. ---
**Author:** ![aznnboyaZ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aznnboyaz/32/651830_2.png) [@aznnboyaZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznnboyaZ)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/5 "2012-12-16T21:44:07Z")
i Spread my palm open put my pinky on my belly button then do floor to thumb. and the bottom of the loop on my thumb. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/6 "2012-12-16T22:16:46Z")
I use full length YYSL. ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/7 "2012-12-16T22:43:13Z")
> [@Yonut](#): > > I use full length YYSL. I am 6 ft. and I use YYSL with about 5" cut off (fold at belly button, tie and cut). So, assuming Yonut isn’t 6’ 6", it really is preference. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Yoyoguy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mr_yoyoguy/32/922_2.png) [@Mr\_Yoyoguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Yoyoguy)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/8 "2012-12-16T22:45:00Z")
> [@Yonut](#): > > I use full length YYSL. So do I. I like mine reeeeaaally long. ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/9 "2012-12-16T22:55:34Z")
I’m five feet seven inches. ---
**Author:** ![cruton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cruton/32/1227_2.png) [@cruton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cruton)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/10 "2012-12-16T23:01:01Z")
I use YYE bulk poly mostly. I enjoy the length however when I throw things that involve a double or nothing (and similar) i feel like I need some extra length. I bought some YYF superlong string last week and did some testing to see where my sweet spot would be. I only need an extra 8 inches or so. Took me a few throws to get used to it. I feel like I’ll just stick with standard length until I start making string myself. Too expensive otherwise. ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/11 "2012-12-16T23:06:01Z")
> [@cruton](#): > > I use YYE bulk poly mostly. I enjoy the length however when I throw things that involve a double or nothing (and similar) i feel like I need some extra length. I bought some YYF superlong string last week and did some testing to see where my sweet spot would be. I only need an extra 8 inches or so. Took me a few throws to get used to it. I feel like I’ll just stick with standard length until I start making string myself. Too expensive otherwise. Kitty is nice if you want longer string on a budget. ---
**Author:** ![key2007](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/key2007/32/1239_2.png) [@key2007](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/key2007)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2012, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length/46617/12 "2012-12-16T23:21:38Z")
3in. Above the belly butten