Intro to the Yo-Yo
Quite simply a yo-yo is a toy consisting of two equally weighted discs of wood, plastic, or metal, connected by an axle, which is then connected to a string. A loop knot is used to connect the string to the axle allowing the yo-yo to 'sleep' when thrown. The other end of the string is connected to the middle finger.
Yo-Yos date back to nearly 400-500 bc where the Greeks used them for the exact same purpose they are used for today, entertainment. In the 1990's yo-yoing saw a major resurgences of popularity. Now every year in Florida yo-yo contests are held, where the best of the best are pitted against one another. See the video below where Hiroyuki Suzuki gains the title of champion.
Think you have what it takes to take on this yoyo master? If not just pick it up as a hobby. Once you get the hang of it there are several yoyo tricks you can show off with. The best part about a yoyo is they're cheap and fit right in your pocket. What are you waiting for? Check out our yoyo buying guide below!
Yah this is almost a little bit ridiculous. I mean why would anyone practice yo-yo so much. It serves no purpose, I don’t even think it would work for San Francisco streets. It is kind of like Dance Dance Revolution, a lot of fun, but is pretty much a waste.
hey dude this isn’t a waste of time man it keeps you away from bad things and if you place high in any competition you win money so whatever you were looking for in a hobby site that actually serves a purpose is not on a hobby sit. Thats why it’s called a hobby cuz all it does is fill up spare time.
That kid is amazing! My 5 year old kid was watching it with me and asked me to teach him to do those tricks
In the next couple of days I’m going to post a Yo-Yo buying guide and a couple of links to some basic tricks. Should be pretty useful for someone just learning how to yo-yo.
It’s cool, but .. just that.
LOL @ Brown Baron
Good luck trying to learn those tricks.
Love it!
that must of take him years to learn that
man that man was awsome
yea AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i yoyo and im quite good the othe day i was in dc getting tips and everybodys staring at me like how the
does he do that and i made pretty good money in tips to its so fun i really recommend it u wont be dissapointed 