Yoyo

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{DARK MAGIC 2}~Yoyojam
Specs- Weight (g) 67.40
Width (mm) 43.70
Diameter (mm) 55.90
Gap Width (mm) 3.23
Response YYJ silicone pads
Bearings slim bearing and C size bearing

Goods- Overall new feel in hands/play is great
Very smooth with no snag
Long spin times giving long lasting combos
Looks awesome without caps, showing new axle design
Good price
Feels durable
Grinds are nice for yyj plastic/metal
Plays how you want it at your own pace, fast or slow
yyj wobble *barely* there, it's pretty smooooth

Bads- On some throws if you have caps, it has that poppy/floppy cap sound
YYJ box could be a little nicer but that's being picky

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WHAT IS THE BESTEST YOYO!?

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Answer:"Duncan Throw Monkey"Because it is an amazing freehand, offstring, sleeping, and looping~:)

Popular Tricks

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There are 36 popular tricks.
1
Gravity Pull
2
Sleeper
3
Forward Pass
4
Around the Corner/Pop the clutch
5
Breakaway
6
Rock the Baby
7
Double Or Nothing
8
Reverse Double or Nothing
9
Stop and Go
10
Flying Saucer
11
Pinwheel (front)
12
Pinwheel (Side)
13
Walk the Dog
14
Man on the Flying Trapeze
15
Elevator
16
Lariet
17
Around the World
18
World Tour
19
Over The Falls
20
Three Leaf Clover
21
Tidal Wave/Skin The Cat
22
Quickdraw/Gunslinger
23
Warp Drive
24
Time Warp
25
Lindy Loop/Double On Trapeze
26
Brain Twister
27
Ferris Wheel
28
Ferris Wheel Dismount
29
Barrel Roll (front)
30
Barrel Roll (side)
31
Undercut Rolls
32
Roller Coaster (Arne Dixon Style)
33
Split The Atom
34
Atom Smasher
35
Hydrogen Bomb
36
Buddhas Revenge

Winding The String{importaint}

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With the exception of the Brain, the string can be difficult for beginners to wind, especially with transaxle and roller bearing yo-yos. An easy way to wind your yo-yo is to place your index finger over the string gap and wind the string once over your finger. Next wind the string twice more around, this time under your finger and inside the string gap. Now slip your finger out and finish winding your yo-yo.

Oiling Your Yoyo

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Yo-yos with nylon transaxles (such as Brains and Fireballs) require lubrication when they are hard to get back to the hand or make a screeching noise. To oil your yo-yo, unscrew it and remove the transaxle. Place a drop of Teflon oil on the smooth part of the metal axle, being careful to avoid getting any on the threading of the axle (the yo-yo will not stay together if there is). Replace the transaxle and screw the yo-yo back together, being very careful not to damage it by overtightening.

Roller bearing yo-yos rarely require lubrication, if at all, as some use sealed bearings (such as Bumblebees). If you do feel that your bearing yo-yo needs lubrication, place a very small drop of Teflon oil in the groove on the side of the bearing. Normal play will work the oil into the bearing.

Bearing care and maintenance.

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CAUTION
If you use bearings completely dry without lube they can eventually get damaged.
Run them dry at your own Risk!!

Bearings need to be Cleaned and Lubed over time and extended use.
This applies to ceramic bearings as well.
If you're serious about cleaning your bearings I recommend investing in a Sonic Cleaner.
Short of that, here's more info on cleaning and bearing care.

When using Solvents and Compressed air, use all... Safety Precautions ...
associated with Chemicals and use Safety Glasses when using Compressed air.
If you're not sure of what to do, ... find out!
Better safe than Sorry! If you have questions let me know.

Shields need to be removed to clean the bearing properly.
This will help insure foreign particles do not remain in the bearing.
Once I received a bearing back from a customer having a problem
and after opening the bearing found a 3 inch long strand of hair inside
and the bearing simply needed to be cleaned.
Even with the shields on, dirt and string lint can get into a bearing.
Remove the shields and clean the bearing in a solvent such as paint thinner or grease remover such as Gunk .... Engine Degreaser... found in any auto supply store.
There are other solvents that can be used to clean bearings but... some solvents
evaporate too fast and leave dry residue in the bearing that
cause the bearing not to spin freely after cleaning. It may spin free at first but,
can then become responsive and possibly lock up!
Regardless of how you clean a bearing I Highly Recommend using some type of lube
after cleaning the bearing before using it.
Once the bearing has been cleaned it's recommended using compressed air to blow and spin dry the bearing which also helps to remove any particles that may still be in the bearing.
It's also best to put some light oil lube in the bearing after cleaning and before using air to spin it clean.

If you want the bearing to be Unresponsive it should still have some light oil in it.

To Lube the bearings for Unresponsive play.. Ceramic or otherwise.
I recommend Thin YoYo Jam oil and only enough so it's not dry.
A tiny drop of oil worked into the balls inside will be keep it from locking up
and still allow it to spin without affecting the response.

Put some oil on the end of a toothpick or pin.. not even enough so it looks like a drop...
just so it is wet from the oil. Then keep touching it to the balls in the bearing and spin the bearing with your fingers to work it in.
If you put too much it will dissipate the more you play and get unresponsive.

I do NOT recommend using a dremel on a bearing!
If there is any dirt etc. in the bearing when it is used on the dremel...
the particles will be ground up and can get impregnated into the bearing.

Ways to Improve Ball Bearings in Yoyos

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Types of Ball Bearings

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The sleeper yoyo trick{importaint}

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Basic Styles Of Yo-Yo Play

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Getting Ready to Yo-Yo!

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1. String length

The "official" string length for a yo-yo is from the floor to the height of your belly button when the string is on your finger. Measure the length 3" above your belly button. Fold the string over and tie an overhand knot to make the yo-yo loop. Trim off the excess string.
2. Make a slip knot for your finger

Take the loop you just tied and pull the string through it to make a slip knot. Put the slip knot on the middle finger of your dominant (writing) hand and pull it tight. Adjust it so that the loop is located between the first and second knuckle.
3a. Setting your string on a fixed axle yo-yo

double loop/ single loop

Beginners should learn to yo-yo with the string double-looped around the axle. To double-loop, hold the string about 4" above the yo-yo. Untwist the yo-yo in a counter-clockwise direction (to the left) until the string splits in two. Wrap one of the split strings around the axle again so that the yo-yo will not spin at the bottom of the string.
3b. Setting your string on Transaxle Yo-Yos

Transaxle yo-yos can be used with one, two, or three string loops around the bearing depending on th yo-yo. Two or three loops will give a more positive response, but use one loop for smooth, extended string tricks. To adjust the number of loops, hold the string about 4" above the yo-yo. Untwist the yo-yo in a counter-clockwise direction (to the left) until the string splits in two. Wrap one of the split strings around the axle again.
4. Winding the Yo-Yo

For winding, place a finger over the string groove, wind over the finger the first time around, then under the finger the rest of the way up.

5. Holding the Yo-Yo

Hold the yo-yo in your hand palm up with the string wrapped so it comes off your middle finger and goes over the top of the yo-yo as shown.

6. Adjusting the Yo-Yo

If the yo-yo will not sleep (spin at the bottom) or the string bunches on the yo-yo, take the string off your finger and let it hang down to untwist. "Righties" tend to make the string too tight; "Lefties" tend to make the string too loose. You have to adjust your string often.

Yo-Yo Buying Guide

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1.When you’re just getting into a new hobby its always best to do your research. YoYos have been an evolving product and now have different shapes and technologies built into them. This buyers guide will discuss the different yo-yo characteristics and then cover some beginner and intermediate yo-yos.
Yo-Yo Shapes:
1a.Classic Shape:
This shaped yo-yo is where it all began. It is also known as the imperial or traditional shape. It is characterized by the narrow string gap and is known to be the best looping yo-yo of all three shapes. It is by far my favorite as they are sleek and fit well in the palm of the hand not to mention your pocket so you can have your yoyo handy at all times.
1b.Butterfly Shape:
The butterfly yo-yo is essentially the classic shaped yo-yo but its been inverted. This gives the butterfly a very wide string gap and makes it extremely easy to land back on the string which is essential for doing many yo-yo tricks. It’s not a bad idea to start with the butterfly while you’re learning tricks so the frustration factor doesn’t set it. These types of yoyo’s won’t fit in your pocket as easily as a classic yoyo but is certainly worth considering for a beginner.
1c.Modified Shape:
The modified yo-yo is also known as the Modern or Proyo shape. Its really a combination of both the classic and butterfly shaped yo-yos. The rounded rims make for a smooth landing back on the string and its slim profile make to a breeze for looping tricks. The best feature of this shape is its additional weight which increases the sleep time up to 8 minutes in some cases!
2.Yo-Yo Axle Types:
2a.Fixed Axle: Fixed axle yo-yos have absolutely no moving parts. The axle spins on the string. They were traditionally made out of wood or plastic and generally found on only the classic shaped yo-yo.
Transaxle: The transaxle yo-yo has outer and inner parts which move independently from each other. Simply speaking the outer part is the transaxle which spins around the inner fixed axle. The string is then connected to the outer axle. This configuration gives the yo-yo good sleeping characteristics, making tricks easier than the fixed axle yo-yo. Transaxle yo-yos excel at sleeping and string tricks.
Ball Bearing: Ball bearing yo-yos are similar to fixed axle yo-yos but it used ball bearing between the inner and outer axles. This type of yo-yo is more responsive and better for looping tricks.
2b.Clutch Transaxles: These type of yo-yos have a transaxle and a clutch built right into them. This gives them the ability to spin at high speeds, but as it slows down the clutch kicks in and returns the yo-yo back up the string before its out of momentum. The most common clutch transaxle yo-yo is the brain or power brain yo-yo. They essentially do the work for you.