# What is yo-yoing? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [November 11, 2011, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529 "2011-11-11T18:53:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kipp556](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b77776/32.png) [@Kipp556](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kipp556)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/1 "2011-11-11T18:53:49Z")
I think of yo-yoing as manipulating the spin and reacting to what happens fastly, and smoothly. So if you would… describe yo-yoing in about a sentence or less. thanks, Kipp ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_oyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/troy_oyo/32/340_2.png) [@Troy\_oyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Troy_oyo)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/2 "2011-11-11T20:10:11Z")
Art, swag, creativity, concentration, relaxation, individuality, silly, serious, flashy, simple, hobby, sport, collecting, playing, interacting, and befriending. Something like that maybe? ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/3 "2011-11-11T20:34:25Z")
YoYoing: A generally enjoyable activity that is suitable for many ages, boys and girls, young and old, and encourages creativity and reinforces dexterity. ---
**Author:** ![JeiCheetah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeicheetah/32/612192_2.png) [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/4 "2011-11-11T20:45:48Z")
Tethered Gyroscope Manipulation. ---
**Author:** ![Rika-chan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rika-chan/32/767_2.png) [@Rika-chan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rika-chan)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/5 "2011-11-11T20:52:10Z")
> [@Jayyo](#): > > Tethered Gyroscope Manipulation. ah, but what of 4a? (i think 2a also applies as it is generally not used as a gyroscope) ---
**Author:** ![JeiCheetah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeicheetah/32/612192_2.png) [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/6 "2011-11-12T02:23:26Z")
> [@CarlG](#): > > > [@Jayyo](#): > > > > Tethered Gyroscope Manipulation. > > ah, but what of 4a? (i think 2a also applies as it is generally not used as a gyroscope) Untethered free flying gyroscopic balance and manipulation. And what you just said about 2A proves to me that you don’t know whats involved in 2A tricks. J ---
**Author:** ![bonesraphs](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bonesraphs/32/43_2.png) [@bonesraphs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bonesraphs)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/7 "2011-11-12T02:36:34Z")
Fun ---
**Author:** ![JeiCheetah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeicheetah/32/612192_2.png) [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/8 "2011-11-12T02:38:06Z")
> [@Raphael](#): > > Fun Whats your favorite ice cream, cause Im gonna buy you a ton. ---
**Author:** ![nobody](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nobody/32/845_2.png) [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/9 "2011-11-12T02:53:32Z")
Art on a string. ---
**Author:** ![ccn411](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ccn411/32/192885_2.png) [@ccn411](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ccn411)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/10 "2011-11-12T04:51:00Z")
What I’m doing right after this post. ---
**Author:** ![Moise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moise/32/955_2.png) [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/11 "2011-11-12T04:55:34Z")
That thing you get in trouble for in school when your teacher takes it away in class. Then you see him try it behind his desk and ding up your brand new catch 22. Good times. ---
**Author:** ![Rika-chan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rika-chan/32/767_2.png) [@Rika-chan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rika-chan)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/12 "2011-11-12T05:15:41Z")
> [@Jayyo](#): > > > [@CarlG](#): > > > > > [@Jayyo](#): > > > > > > Tethered Gyroscope Manipulation. > > > > ah, but what of 4a? (i think 2a also applies as it is generally not used as a gyroscope) > > Untethered free flying gyroscopic balance and manipulation. > > And what you just said about 2A proves to me that you don’t know whats involved in 2A tricks. > > J whatevar ---
**Author:** ![ronster234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@ronster234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ronster234)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/13 "2011-11-12T06:13:42Z")
Yoyoing- (v.) the action of playing with an untethered free flying gyroscopic balance and manipulation… or a yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![xaix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xaix/32/766_2.png) [@xaix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xaix)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/14 "2011-11-12T08:55:28Z")
yoyoing: A spinning weight at the end of a string ---
**Author:** ![Cream9000](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cream9000/32/601_2.png) [@Cream9000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cream9000)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/15 "2011-11-12T09:45:18Z")
Anythin you want it to be silly. For me its fun hobby and cool ---
**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/16 "2011-11-12T12:40:29Z")
1. A special moment of the day to relax. 2. The opportunity for self expression. 3. Exploring and moving into new and exciting styles of play. 4. The time of day when hard work, practice, and dedication come together. 5. A daily ritual of joy. 6. Living in the present while planning for the future. 7. Boredom reliever. 8. A toy that keeps me happy. 9. A beautiful piece of art with a great and long history. 10. It’s classic and classy! 11. It’s always smiles and happiness. 12. It’s perfect for filling the gaps between the days activities. 13. It’s special. 14. It’s for me! ---
**Author:** ![yoyodanny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodanny/32/639_2.png) [@yoyodanny](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodanny)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/17 "2011-11-12T14:06:36Z")
yoyoing’s what we do, not who we are. ---
**Author:** ![turtleyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@turtleyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtleyo)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/18 "2011-11-12T19:17:34Z")
Amazing. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/19 "2011-11-12T20:10:05Z")
> [@yoyodanny](#): > > yoyoing’s what we do, not who we are. I don’t know about that. Many days I feel like I have a string tied around my mid-section and I’m spinning around and being pulled up and down and thrown about. Oh wait, I’m married. My bad. I got confused for a second there. ---
**Author:** ![Rika-chan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rika-chan/32/767_2.png) [@Rika-chan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rika-chan)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529/20 "2011-11-12T20:10:41Z")
> [@Studio42](#): > > > [@yoyodanny](#): > > > > yoyoing’s what we do, not who we are. > > I don’t know about that. Many days I feel like I have a string tied around my mid-section and I’m spinning around and being pulled up and down and thrown about. Oh wait, I’m married. My bad. I got confused for a second there. \<3 studio42 [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-yo-yoing/31529.md?page=2)