# Why Does This Happen? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 9, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925 "2024-06-09T01:58:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Thrower4aCK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aca169/32.png) [@Thrower4aCK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thrower4aCK)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/1 "2024-06-09T01:58:28Z")
My offstring yoyo keeps snagging! I don’t know if it’s the string’s fault or the gap width or I’m just garbage. whenever I land on 2 or more strings it just flies away. ![ThisisconfusingConfusedGIF](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/b/e/0be94eaec37a1ec9a3299ace4220900507321748.gif) ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2024, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/2 "2024-06-09T03:33:16Z")
What string/yo-yo are you using? ---
**Author:** ![Thrower4aCK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aca169/32.png) [@Thrower4aCK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thrower4aCK)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2024, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/3 "2024-06-09T03:59:19Z")
Idk what it’s called I bought it from offset yoyo. it is about 2mm thick. ---
**Author:** ![K1LCr09](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/k1lcr09/32/268600_2.png) [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/5 "2024-06-09T04:13:07Z")
what yoyo are you using? ---
**Author:** ![Thrower4aCK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aca169/32.png) [@Thrower4aCK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thrower4aCK)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2024, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/6 "2024-06-09T05:02:17Z")
the iYoyo/Yotricks SPiRE. ---
**Author:** ![K1LCr09](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/k1lcr09/32/268600_2.png) [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2024, 5:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/7 "2024-06-09T05:07:12Z")
how are you throwing it? ---
**Author:** ![Thrower4aCK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aca169/32.png) [@Thrower4aCK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thrower4aCK)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2024, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/9 "2024-06-09T05:13:12Z")
what do you mean? ---
**Author:** ![Kray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kray/32/92176_2.png) [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2024, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/10 "2024-06-09T08:06:40Z")
> [@Thrower4aCK](#): > > on 2 or more strings I 4A you are normally not landing on more then one string. Not sure which trick you are trying which requires you to string layer in 4A? ---
**Author:** ![Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nic_from_adelaide/32/272038_2.png) [@Nic\_from\_Adelaide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nic_from_Adelaide)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2024, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/11 "2024-06-09T08:44:53Z")
Website says that the Spire has an adjustable gap. And yeah, gap looks setup small in the picture. Did it come with a set of spacers? ---
**Author:** ![yocolas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yocolas/32/592703_2.png) [@yocolas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yocolas)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/12 "2024-06-10T21:22:32Z")
you can adjust the gap with shims (sold separately) or use thinner strings, i only ever thrown a responsive yoyo trying out offstring, but seeing the set of tricks available for 4a, they’re very slack heavy and i recon you would want a thick string for that, just get shims ---
**Author:** ![Thrower4aCK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aca169/32.png) [@Thrower4aCK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thrower4aCK)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2024, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/13 "2024-06-15T05:08:36Z")
I am going to use a thinner string for this. will update when I figure something out! ---
**Author:** ![Sgt1yoyo1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sgt1yoyo1/32/242554_2.png) [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2024, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-this-happen/402925/14 "2024-06-15T13:30:39Z")
Great tips from people on this thread! I agree that the thickness of the string and the thickness of the gap make a huge difference on how the yoyo responds and how likely it is to snag. The length of your string also plays a big part in this. Not sure how long your string is for 4a but try shortening your string. I measure from my throwhand extended until the beginning of my opposite shoulder. Essentially, it should probably be shorter than your 1a string unless you play 1a with super short string. When you put too much string in the gap, you run the risk of snags more frequently. We’ve been discussing this and other ways to improve your offstring throws here! I created a video on it so hopefully this helps! > [@four🅰️ Everyday](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4-everyday-former-4-offtober-2023/385771/245): > > That’s awesome, I’m glad it helped and that your throws are getting more accurate and more spin! It definitely takes some practice and experimentation but I’m proud of you for sticking with it and I’m excited to see your progress! I likely won’t have time to edit the video today so I posted the uncut version unlisted with the link and will eventually post the edited version but I hope this helps as well! Thank you for sharing your journey and asking questions! [https://youtu.be/cIOjEkXdUfg?si=D…](https://youtu.be/cIOjEkXdUfg?si=DjBjArTRJH3LCsSJ)