# Strings and whatnot **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [July 11, 2012, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966 "2012-07-11T02:38:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![BadWolfeCo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/badwolfeco/32/99733_2.png) [@BadWolfeCo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BadWolfeCo)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966/21 "2021-06-21T01:58:40Z")
Just curious, do you know about the length you use? I make my strings about 58", which is just under 5’ (60") because I figured that’s more than enough for most people. But if there’s a market for strings even longer than that I might be able to figure something out. Funny thing about yoyo string is even just a few inches can make a big difference, and what looks like a crazy long string could be just a short person with a few extra inches. It seems really relative, from my experience. ---
**Author:** ![Apple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Apple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apple)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2021, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966/22 "2021-06-21T02:00:35Z")
Whatever the kitty fat length is, that’s what I’ve been using. I knew the inches years ago but it’s been a while. I find these strings are just a smidge too long, which is what I need. ---
**Author:** ![BadWolfeCo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/badwolfeco/32/99733_2.png) [@BadWolfeCo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BadWolfeCo)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966/23 "2021-06-21T02:10:23Z")
> **[Kitty String - 100 Count (Fat)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/kitty-string-100-count-fat?variant=18871445060)** > > String tricks evolve and so does the string you use to learn them on. Kitty String is a fantastic yo-yo string brand from the Philippines crafted from 100% polyester and available in a wide array of great styles and colors!Kitty string uses a very... Looks like they’re about 45", if I’ve found the correct thing. So that’s the threshold I’d suggest looking for. I think most string makers list the length somewhere in their “item description” area. ---
**Author:** ![Apple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Apple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apple)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966/24 "2021-06-21T02:13:57Z")
you know though something that’s 42" is alot different than something that’s 45" ---
**Author:** ![TheMidnightThrower](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/themidnightthrower/32/129213_2.png) [@TheMidnightThrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheMidnightThrower)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2021, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966/25 "2021-06-21T10:25:03Z")
Thanks big time for the tip. I don’t know why I didn’t think of trying that lol. I think it was mostly paranoia about possibly throwing my yoyo straight into the floor lol. Before tonight, i would have been lucky to be able to squeeze my hands together enough to land a triple or nothing. Now that I’ve tried a longer length I’m landing them pretty well, and now my boingy-boings and other tricks look supersized in comparison to how they flowed before lol. ---
**Author:** ![Apple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Apple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apple)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2021, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966/26 "2021-06-21T22:36:43Z")
Does any use Eagle strings, and is willing to talk about them? Could anyone tell me about the types fit, wing, beak? ---
**Author:** ![Apple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Apple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apple)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966/27 "2021-06-21T22:47:51Z")
Everybody ding’s the floor every once and a while. I ding it at least twice a day. Some guys could tell you about playing surface that are safe. I hate grass though, the humidity outside changes the string. I’ve pushed on through the years and it’s been worth it. ---
**Author:** ![Apple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Apple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apple)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966/28 "2021-06-22T00:19:40Z")
I could it be wrong, but it appears to me they’ve sheared their string length a bit. I was used to something that stretched longer than 50" which is what the length of plutonium is when stretched… 43-45 sounds kinda short… ---
**Author:** ![BadWolfeCo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/badwolfeco/32/99733_2.png) [@BadWolfeCo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BadWolfeCo)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966/29 "2021-06-22T02:33:50Z")
I throw over a yoga mat, even though they’re thin it’s padding enough that if I hit it the yoyo doesn’t take any damage. ---
**Author:** ![Markmont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markmont/32/66681_2.png) [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966/30 "2021-09-05T00:24:30Z")
Very late pass - there’s 10 formulas that range in tactile touch a good amount from formula to formula. Def consider trying Copernicus and Cumulus Foam good sir. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-whatnot/39966.md?page=1)