How to Choose a Yo-Yo

Yo-yos make fun for every member of the family. Children enjoy the challenge of making the yoyo simply go up and down and the parents join this fun by learning a few basic tricks. Choose a basic yo-yo or select a more advanced type to perform your tricks. Purchase a yo-yo for each child and don't forget to get one for yourself.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Choose from the two basic types of yo-yos, which are round, also called imperial and the butterfly. The butterfly sort of looks like butterfly wings, which is why they choose this name.

2. Select imperial for looping tricks. These tricks keep the yoyo in motion during the entire trick.

3. Perform more complex tricks with the butterfly type of yo-yo. Create string tricks with the butterfly type of yo-yo. Develop your yo-yo skills first before attempting these advanced tricks.

4. Decide if color is important to you. Children like certain colors better and play longer with toys that appeal to them. Choose the color your child likes best.

5. Consider the weight of the yo-yo when choosing your basic yo-yo type. Weight distribution within the yo-yo affects trick performance so decide what types of tricks you want to perform and buy the appropriate yo-yo type.

6. Purchase a basic yo-yo made of plastic or metal. Plastic yo-yos are more prominent but metal yo-yos are more durable. Decide which is right for you.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are buying a yo-yo just to have fun with it buy your basic round imperial type. Play with it and have fun. If you then decide to upgrade your skills, choose a more advanced yo-yo.