New to the world of yo!

[lordfungus]

Greetings all,
I'm new to yoyoing and wondering what is a good yo to start with and get a practice routine with. I'm interested in starting off on 1a but hope to play in all formats. Thanks all in advance!

[Connor1]

Velocity.

[tboy]

Velocity.

QFT...   and lots of string

[fzzyrn]

the velocity is indeed quite adequate
as are the lyn fury, journey, and kickside.

[Jack14]

velocity or fast 201

[tkdlaxer]

I didn't care for the velocity for long after I used it, and soon found my self upgrading. My brothers Kickside on the other hand seems to be a great throw for beginners.

[icthus]

So far the choices are

Velocity
Kickside.

There are so many variables to a good starter yoyo. I'd asy the velocity is probably going to be the best pics due to its response changability.

[eNons3nse]

The YYF Velocity is probably the best beginner yo-yo on the market right now.  It's a great and inexpensive yo-yo to learn with.  The width of the response area is adjustable so learning to bind is much easier.  It's great for advanced players as well.  Here's David Ung using one.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/MbLhccYa7Zg&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/MbLhccYa7Zg&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18&amp;rel=0</a>

Buy one here.

http://www.yoyonation.com/product.php?productid=16831

You'll also need a big pack of strings.  You may not think so, but you'll be switching your string out for a new one at least once a week if not more.  Fresh strings are much easier to use.  Either get 100% White Poly, which is nice but doesn't last as long, or YYN Highlights which are also really nice and will last longer in your yo-yo.  They are also bright dayglow colors so they are easier to see when you're playing.  I like the green ones.

http://www.yoyonation.com/home.php?cat=297