What is the best string for offstring?

General Yo-Yo
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I have just started offstring and my string catches a lot then I haave to take my yoyo apart to get it off. Is there a type of string that wont catch or is there something I could do to keep it from catching?

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I use regular Kitty String. I find that for the first half hour the string needs to break in a bit. Once it smooths out it runs through the yoyo much better.

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Any type of string works for offstringā€¦ Just make sure it is not a thick type. The yoyo may snag thenā€¦

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Unless your using a protostar, then you need thick.

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The thing is. Youā€™re not supposed to use protostars for 4a.

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Why?

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Too small and if a solid heavy plastic yoyo hits you chances are youā€™ll be seeing everything purple, and wake up in the hospital

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They were meant for 1a 3a or 5a.

You might damage it if you use it for 4a.

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Most people just use regular polyester string. (like the string bought here in bulk packs of 100)
mostly yellow or white.

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Although Iā€™m not into 4A, Iā€™ve been told Type 1 is the best out of the YoYoStringLab strings for 4A compared to the other types. I donā€™t know how it compares to basic poly though. PM if you are willing to receive a free sample, test and report back.

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How do I PM?

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Click my name and on my profile screen at the bottom click the link to send me a personal message and send me the U.S. address where you want it sent to.

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What yoyo are you using?

Iā€™m finding stuff of the regular type 6 thickness to be best for me in my yoyos. For some reason if I use something thicker, I get lots of snags, some of which are hard to come out. Itā€™s almost like the yoyo did a flip. I know some of this was due to me being sloppy on my binds though. Either way, I prefer Type 6 100% polyester strings. Typically, YYE bulk strings work just fine for me.

I also find on some A-bearing off-strings, the gap is really narrow and may need different spacers or other adjustments to widen the gap a tiny bit UNLESS I am using standard type 6 thickness string.

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I sent it (I think) did you get it,ā€¦ If not send me a message and ill reply

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Got it. See reply.

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I think I sent three

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Thanks I use the yoyojam go big.

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In that case, I can relate. I have the Go Bigl. I find YYE 100% poly works just fine for me.

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Ok great thanks :slight_smile:

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MattB was correct he sent me samples and by far I liked them best for off string

The string was slightly thicker that normal so it helped with one hand binds and Ben CondĆ©ā€™s crazy regenerations the whip opened up wider (the nylon strings I use close up very sensitive tension) best of all the string was soft, fast flowing in your hand and had some impressive speed while whipping really recommend the type 1 its awesome!!!