# Tropic Spins Shipwreck likes to eat strings like no tomorrow. **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [February 19, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tropic-spins-shipwreck-likes-to-eat-strings-like-no-tomorrow/72800 "2015-02-19T22:12:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LeDave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ledave/32/1590_2.png) [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tropic-spins-shipwreck-likes-to-eat-strings-like-no-tomorrow/72800/1 "2015-02-19T22:12:05Z")
I find that the Shipwreck’s edges holding the response pads are so sharp that it tends to eat away at the string? At least I think that’s the cause because the response pad sits down deep inside and the edges are exposed and is quite sharp. I had to change the string 3 times now. I find that the string lasts about 8-10 throws before it is in the danger zone of snapping. Any hints or tricks? Someone said rubbing the catch zone on denim helps, I might try that after reading all options. ---
**Author:** ![\_RTD\_alecto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/_rtd_alecto/32/1336_2.png) [@\_RTD\_alecto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_RTD_alecto)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tropic-spins-shipwreck-likes-to-eat-strings-like-no-tomorrow/72800/2 "2015-02-19T22:21:31Z")
the denim would work, just make sure not to do it on a pair of pants you like. ---
**Author:** ![LeDave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ledave/32/1590_2.png) [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tropic-spins-shipwreck-likes-to-eat-strings-like-no-tomorrow/72800/3 "2015-02-19T22:31:53Z")
> [@alecto](#): > > the denim would work, just make sure not to do it on a pair of pants you like. I am guessing rougher denim is better than soft? Also do you know how long the process takes and how do I know it is good to go? ---
**Author:** ![forge55b](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/90db22/32.png) [@forge55b](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/forge55b)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tropic-spins-shipwreck-likes-to-eat-strings-like-no-tomorrow/72800/4 "2015-02-19T22:38:40Z")
I dunno, if you have to do the denim deal, I would have to say borderline defective no? That said, I still own a Bape2 regardless of it being a bit of a string eater. ---
**Author:** ![LeDave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ledave/32/1590_2.png) [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tropic-spins-shipwreck-likes-to-eat-strings-like-no-tomorrow/72800/5 "2015-02-19T23:22:35Z")
The denim trick is a blessing and a miracle. I can’t believe how little it’s eating the string now after rubbing each half for 5 minutes. I am going to do another 5 minutes later tonight, and that’ll hopefully eliminate the problem altogether. ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tropic-spins-shipwreck-likes-to-eat-strings-like-no-tomorrow/72800/6 "2015-02-20T03:18:00Z")
> [@LeDave](#): > > The denim trick is a blessing and a miracle. I can’t believe how little it’s eating the string now after rubbing each half for 5 minutes. I am going to do another 5 minutes later tonight, and that’ll hopefully eliminate the problem altogether. a piece of leather also works as well. ---
**Author:** ![LeDave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ledave/32/1590_2.png) [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tropic-spins-shipwreck-likes-to-eat-strings-like-no-tomorrow/72800/7 "2015-02-20T16:05:46Z")
I just added finishing touch of Scotch Brite Pads just now. The string is not being eaten and not being clipped! Yay.