Response Compendium (Collected Knowledge of Response)

[sicyo]

See this as an Index for all Response Information threads in this forum. How response works, different types of silicone, etc.

I'll alter this thread as I find more and as more knowledge-base threads are created.


Threads

Guide To Yo-Yo Response
Summary: How yo-yo response works. Tug vs binding & the physics behind it all.
Link
By: eNons3nse

Sicyo's Silicone Index
Summary: Different types of silicone, pros & cons, best type suggested.
Link
By: Sicyo

Needs
Pad Response Guide
Why: We've got a silicone type guide, but not a pad guide.

Guide to tuning No-Jive/Fixed axle yo-yos.
Why: Need to know what different tuning does what to the response. Gap limitations, etc.


Changelog
6/8/2010: Created Thread, Added Needs, Added Sicyo's Silicone Index & Guide to Response by eNons3nse.

[Durfee]

I always have trouble with finding out which size pads my yoyo needs. Maybe someone could make a thread about that.

[sicyo]

Well I know for one thing, the inner diameter doesn't really matter too much (to me) because if you get a smaller inner diameter you sacrifice compatibility between all your yo-yos. I always buy the larger inner diameter because I never have a problem binding and I want pads that will fit anything.

I've only got two pad yo-yos anymore and barely throw them anymore.