Help me choose a yoyo please!

[ThaGreanMenace]

Im a beginner yoyoer and i want to buy a yoyo that will last me for a long time so i dont have to buy a new one until i get really good. i heard that the journey and kickside are good beginner yoyos. i already kno basic tricks like the sleeper, walk the dog, gravitypull, foward pass, etc. which yoyo should i buy? is there another yoyo anyone recomends that isnt too expensive?

[Kim-Lan]

The Velocity, Kickside, or Lyn Fury will probably be the best for you. All of them are good yo-yos, but the one you should get will depend on your personal preference and what you'd like in a yo-yo.

[EvanB]

Lyn Fury would be good. It is a Good begginger but you could use it for more advanced tricks also. Maybe a Journey also. 

[ThaGreanMenace]

im thinking of buying a velocity is that good?

[Samad]

im thinking of buying a velocity is that good?

Probably the best choice.

Have Fun Throwing,

~Samad

[ThaGreanMenace]

should i get any strings? or are the stock strings fine

[Kim-Lan]

You should get a 100 pack of string, because you will need to change it often. Probably once every few days when you are starting out and maybe even a couple times a day when you are experienced.

100% Polyester or 50/50 Cotton/Polyester String will be fine.

[ThaGreanMenace]

You should get a 100 pack of string, because you will need to change it often. Probably once every few days when you are starting out and maybe even a couple times a day when you are experienced.

100% Polyester or 50/50 Cotton/Polyester String will be fine.

which do you prefer?

[Kim-Lan]

I use 100% Polyester, but I've never tried Slick (50/50) string. Some people say that 100% poly lasts longer, but I don't really know. 100% poly is the most popular string used for string tricks, though.

[ThaGreanMenace]

i have to make up my mind and i think im going to go with the velocity

[Wylmryk]

I'm a relatively new player myself. I played about 10 years ago when the Yomega clutch yoyos were big, but I didn't do much other than sleeper/walk the dog/around the world back then, and I only played for about 6 months. I just very recently got the itch to pick yoyoing back up, and due to impatience, i went and picked up a Duncan Speed Beetle to mess around with while I waited for my YYJ Legacy to arrive.

While I love my Legacy, I'm very lucky I had a little experience under my belt. In retrospect, I wish I'd gotten the Velocity. I've never thrown one, but the adjustable gap will definitely make that one that will last quite a long time, probably until you're ready to move up to something like a Dark Magic or an all metal. Being able to start 1A with some response and widening the gap as you learn more and more is something I wish I'd had when picking a yoyo back up.

I would also highly suggest a 100 pack of 100% poly strings, and some thin lube as well. You're not going to want to order some lube by itself after you've started practicing, if you're anything like me anyway, because a $5 bottle of lube will turn into a $100+ order after browsing a bit. 

[ThaGreanMenace]

I'm a relatively new player myself. I played about 10 years ago when the Yomega clutch yoyos were big, but I didn't do much other than sleeper/walk the dog/around the world back then, and I only played for about 6 months. I just very recently got the itch to pick yoyoing back up, and due to impatience, i went and picked up a Duncan Speed Beetle to mess around with while I waited for my YYJ Legacy to arrive.

While I love my Legacy, I'm very lucky I had a little experience under my belt. In retrospect, I wish I'd gotten the Velocity. I've never thrown one, but the adjustable gap will definitely make that one that will last quite a long time, probably until you're ready to move up to something like a Dark Magic or an all metal. Being able to start 1A with some response and widening the gap as you learn more and more is something I wish I'd had when picking a yoyo back up.

I would also highly suggest a 100 pack of 100% poly strings, and some thin lube as well. You're not going to want to order some lube by itself after you've started practicing, if you're anything like me anyway, because a $5 bottle of lube will turn into a $100+ order after browsing a bit. 

Thanks i just ordered a yyf velocity and a ten pack of strings
I guess when my strings run out ill get the 100pack and lube.
how often should i lube it?

[Starscreem88]

Get a kickside, its a best yoyo for you. 

Happy Throwing! =]

[Kim-Lan]

He (I'm assuming your a he) already ordered a Velocity which will be fine.

[yoyoman]

the F.A.S.T. 201 is the yo-yo that I first started with and I used it from Gravity Pull to Spirit Bomb on it. and the Velocity is a very good yo-yo too.