Did You Know? String Theory 1

If you are new and uninitiated in the basics of this sport, you'd think that the performance of the yoyo is purely dependant of the yoyo itself and how you maintain the internal mechanisms right? Wrong.

Not only is the yoyo's performance affected by how well you clean and maintain your yoyo, but the string also plays a big role in it too!

String should always be changed when there are signs of wear and tear as the chances of the string snapping and causing a world of trouble increases significantly. You don't want to be doing the Around The World and have it snap midway in say, a shopping mall, right?

So, how do you know when it is time to change? There are several criteria to look at:

1) 'Springy-ness' - Remember when you first touched a brand new string? Remember how it was soft and 'springy'? A worn out string would have none of that; Meaning it can no longer absorb the impact of the yoyo as it reaches the end of the string. The extra shock absorbed could help squeeze out a good amount of extra spin time, very useful if you want to land very long combos or going for that Long Sleeper Record!

2) Color - If your string has become dirty and black-ish from dirt, please, discard it immediately! With continued play the dirt particles might get lodged into the bearing and clog it up! Early detection and corrective maintenance would fix that easily but prolonged use would permanently damage the bearing!

Although these are just guidelines on knowing when to change string, its definitely a good idea to change as and when you feel your yoyo performance is starting to get worse. During competitions, participants can change strings as frequently as once every 5 mins!

That's about it for String Theory 1! More little known facts on String Theory 2 soon!

Over and out!
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New Workshop Launched!

Starting from 5 Dec 2009, I will be conducting a mini 6-day crash course to yoyo-ing for beginners as part of the Learning Centre's holiday extra curricular activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. It will be a fun-filled event whereby I will be passing down some of the basic tips and tricks of this widely-known, yet under-appreciated sport. This event is open to anybody and everybody, from juniors aged 9+ to Moms and Dads!

It doesn't matter if you've been fiddling with the yoyo for weeks or picking up the yoyo for the first time, everyone will be starting on the same platform! Also, for those who're learning for the first time, it is highly encouraged that you purchase one of the high performance beginner's yoyos price at $20 onwards that are already in stock at the Learning Centre!

During this workshop, I will personally be monitoring the participant's progress and at the end of the course, there will be a mini contest lined up for everyone! But, of course, I shall not reveal too much so let's just say that if you are the lucky winner you stand to win really cool prizes! If you want to know more you'd just have to sign up! :)

In case you're wondering if this is just a one-off course, fret not because, as I mentioned above, I will be monitoring everyone's progress and if I feel that there's potential, I might even invite you to our Performance Team where I will personally groom you as a performer and entertainer with the opportunity to tag along with me to perform and teach!

The dates for the Workshop are:

5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 of December.

Saturday timings are: 2pm-4pm

Sunday timings are: 3pm-5pm

Enrolment Fee: $50

If there are any enquiries just contact:

Mr Anthony Tang

(M) 8126 6318

(O) 6343 0594

E-mail: anthonytang@nrichlc.com.sg

If not, just drop me an e-mail and I shall try my best to answer your queries! :)

See You There!!