Hey the axiom is a great yoyo for exp yoists but you need to start out with the easy stuff like most people. i suggest getting a beginner yoyo. like these, http://www.yoyonation.com/product.php?productid=16430&cat=248&page=1
http://www.yoyonation.com/product.php?productid=16188&cat=248&page=1
http://www.yoyonation.com/product.php?productid=16148&cat=248&page=1
http://www.yoyonation.com/product.php?productid=16221&cat=248&page=2
They are all pretty cheep too. also the reason you can’t wind it up is because its a ball bearing yoyo. To wind the yo up just stick your thumb in the gap and wind wile holding the string. really simple.and you need to bind the yoyo to make it come back here is another vid for that.
http://www.youtube.com/v/ym6pAwjNV5c&hl=en&fs=1
Later and keep it spinning.