# Your embarrassing confession? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [April 17, 2023, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867 "2023-04-17T22:34:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/82 "2023-10-12T12:28:53Z")
This video helped me immensely [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/1/2/412b3db9d19f8f6c1646955fe6dcb10620d87e6e.jpeg "How To Throw A Yoyo Breakaway (Like A Pro)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtwFWznXJPk) I think of it like throwing a ball on a chain rather than throwing the yoyo directly from your palm. I also like throwing a sideways forward pass sometimes just to change things up. I think it looks cool. ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/83 "2023-10-12T12:37:33Z")
> [@Shapapy](#): > > I think it looks cool. It 100% looks cool and adds fun variety. I used to go that more and stopped but I should start doing it more again bc yo, it does just look cool. ---
**Author:** ![Bobparty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobparty/32/302913_2.png) [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/84 "2023-10-12T12:54:44Z")
It’s good for me because once I know it, I absolutely know it. But sometimes I just wanna move on ya know? ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/85 "2023-10-12T13:47:00Z")
Every time I see this video it makes me self conscious of how I throw my yoyo. I must have learned to do this before seeing brandon vu’s video or my back doesn’t let me do else but every time it makes me think About my throw a bit. ---
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/86 "2023-10-12T13:55:31Z")
It feels kinda awkward at first but eventually you can nonchalantly throw a breakaway like it’s no big deal. I feel like it uses less effort and energy since you’re using the string to gather momentum instead of trying to chuck it to the side as hard as you can. ---
**Author:** ![bigstupidbees](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bigstupidbees/32/210638_2.png) [@bigstupidbees](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigstupidbees)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/87 "2023-10-12T14:51:55Z")
I learned this way by accident sort of. When I first got my Atmos Pomelo I was throwing breakaways like opening a door knob, but that yoyo is too big and wide to do that with so I had to figure out a new technique. I ended up holding it as pictured for breakaways and I just release and bring my hand around, using the string for momentum pretty much just like Brandon does. ![IMG_6517](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/b/8/bb892e92ba2a8a538d4af8dba1cd55e8cd5ec0e4.jpeg) ![IMG_6518](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/6/4/1642267330b69e1bf3c8c2cff6f5246aada179d7.jpeg) ![IMG_6519](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/8/0/c808104baf8aba6f5efc9c69bc88487460306575.jpeg) My index finger has a callus from the string contact in the 3rd pic. ---
**Author:** ![Vess](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vess/32/233521_2.png) [@Vess](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vess)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/88 "2023-10-12T15:57:04Z")
I spy some Befaco modules in that rack. I’m using the same the Tiptop rack ears in my bento box ---
**Author:** ![erickjhons027](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e8c25b/32.png) [@erickjhons027](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/erickjhons027)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/89 "2023-10-12T17:47:31Z")
> [@MEJBelloz](#): > > Ok, what is your embarrassing yoyo confession? > > Mine… In my five years of learning to throw, I still wind the yoyo up after a dead spin. Never learnt any of the fancy ways of starting a dead yoyo. Haha, don’t worry, we’ve all got our quirks in yoyoing! My confession: Sometimes I still struggle with the simplest string tricks. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyomikie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyomikie/32/593857_2.png) [@Yoyomikie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomikie)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/90 "2023-10-12T18:08:05Z")
Very relatable bro! I’m with you! I’m sure I’m not the first to say this but after my 15 years of on n off yo-yoing I still can’t do boingy-boing. Idk why I can’t get that rhythmic up n down motion. It just feels so awkward no matter how hard I try my brain and hands won’t get on the same page ---
**Author:** ![faceplant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e274bd/32.png) [@faceplant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/faceplant)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/91 "2023-10-12T20:19:47Z")
I only know like 1 bind. I should probably take the time to look up some more to learn. ---
**Author:** ![bigstupidbees](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bigstupidbees/32/210638_2.png) [@bigstupidbees](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigstupidbees)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/92 "2023-10-13T00:42:00Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/f/3/3f3d43dac172e839fdff530b848332e7063b4a46.jpeg) It’s actually the noise reap paradox and pams new workout with a swapped panel. Haven’t got any befaco yet though the Rampage has tempted me before! ---
**Author:** ![ice1000](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ice1000/32/250979_2.png) [@ice1000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ice1000)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/93 "2023-10-13T01:09:43Z")
1. I only learned basic front style since last week 2. I failed like 10 times when people on the street asked me to do a DNA 3. I still throw separately for front style, cus if I throw at the same time I may get them unaligned 4. Can’t do any fancy rewinds 5. I learned my first (basic) rail combo last month (cumulatively it’s almost my 3rd year of yoyoing) ---
**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:** [October 13, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/94 "2023-10-13T01:42:05Z")
I use a Yoyofactory whip as my 4a yoyo. Its okayish though but still, I probably should get an actual off string yoyo. When I broke my arm I had to use my thumb for fingerspins cuz I couldnt bend my arm so I use my thumb for DNA now. ---
**Author:** ![IrJosh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/irjosh/32/133214_2.png) [@IrJosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IrJosh)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/95 "2023-10-13T03:11:59Z")
@TheYoyoKid71 Both those things are actually pretty cool 👌 ---
**Author:** ![Augie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augie/32/689542_2.png) [@Augie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Augie)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/96 "2023-10-13T03:40:54Z")
It took me 2 and a half years to land boingy boing. And two years to land iron whip. And chipped three teeth. ---
**Author:** ![bigstupidbees](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bigstupidbees/32/210638_2.png) [@bigstupidbees](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigstupidbees)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/97 "2023-10-13T04:03:56Z")
Me 2 months into beefhook practice throwing it in everywhere I can, just doing them over and over. I am landing it like 75% of the time. I have learned a couple tricks on the side but I am still just on the beefhook grind. ---
**Author:** ![YoyoD3N](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyod3n/32/221602_2.png) [@YoyoD3N](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoD3N)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/98 "2023-10-13T07:01:40Z")
I started yo-yoing ten months ago and I throw for three hours a day most days. There hasn’t been a day that’s went by since I started that I haven’t at least got two hours in. Lil bit addicted over here ---
**Author:** ![Bobparty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobparty/32/302913_2.png) [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2023, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/99 "2023-10-13T10:39:06Z")
Honestly I resolved myself to learn the beefhook after only playing about 5-6 months - which is probably why it took my so long. Whenever I get stressed or bummed trying to learn a hard trick, I think about how hard it was to learn beefhook and 2.0 hook and just figure it out lol ---
**Author:** ![HappyHands](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/happyhands/32/93016_2.png) [@HappyHands](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HappyHands)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/100 "2023-10-15T14:16:13Z")
I love to yo, I love to jam along with my throw. I feel pretty proficient. But my embarrassing confession is, I absolutely flubb at front style. Wind ups, bind a clean one, a little repeater. But I look like I just discovered yoyo 🥴 ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867/101 "2023-10-15T17:18:00Z")
Yoyo Trick Block. Will casually be throwing in public. “Know any tricks?” “Yeah, Maybe 20 or so.” -me “Can I see some?” “Absolutely.”-me Classic Rock the Baby, Eifle Tower, Brain Twister… then I draw a blank. I stand there looking stoopid for a minute staring up at the sky. Oh maybe Trapeeze… Then once they walk away, the full trick list Magically Returns to my noggin. Go figure. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-embarrassing-confession/373867.md?page=6)