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| − | * '''[[Styles Of Play#A|A]]''' - A style of play where you have 1 string trick yo-yo.
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| − | * '''[[Styles Of Play#AA|AA (double A)]]''' - A style of play where you have 2 looping yo-yos.
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| − | * '''[[Styles Of Play#AAA|AAA (triple A)]]''' - A style of play where you have 2 string trick yo-yos.
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| − | * '''[[Styles Of Play#Offstring|AAAA (4A)]]''' - See [[#O|offstring]].
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| − | * '''[[Styles Of Play#Freehand|AAAAA (5A)]]''' - A style of play where you have 1 string trick yo-yo and a counterweight.
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| − | * '''[[String Gap|Adjustable Gap]]''' - A yo-yo that can be made more or less responsive (easier or more difficult to return to the hand) by decreasing or increasing the string gap, usually done by twisting the yo-yo halves.
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| − | * '''[[Styles Of Play#AP|AP]]''' - Artistic performance division. In an AP competition, the player goes not for technical skill but for art. I don't know much about it so I hope someone who does will update.
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| − | * '''[[Axles|Axle]]''' - The whole yo-yo world spins around this.
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| | == B == | | == B == |
| − | * '''[[Ball Bearings|Ball Bearing]]''' - The type of transaxle bearing that usually provides the least friction.
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| − | * '''[[Bind]]''' - Wrapping some extra string into the string gap in order to make a non-responsive yo-yo return.
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| − | * '''[[Shapes|Butterfly (shape)]]''' - Wide yo-yo shape usually chosen for string tricks.
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| | == C == | | == C == |
| − | * '''Chinese yo-yo''' - Chinese variant of the diabolo, traditionally made of wood, but more modern models are usually plastic. Most versions make a whistling noise when spun. Despite its name, it is not a yo-yo in the western sense at all. See the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_yo-yo Wikipedia article on chinese yo-yos].
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| − | * '''[[Styles Of Play#Freehand|Counterweight (style of yo-yoing)]]''' - A style where you tie a [[Counterweights|counterweight]] to the end of the [[string]] where your finger would normally go.
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| − | * '''[[Counterweights|Counterweight]]''' - Used in [[Styles Of Play#Freehand|freehand]] play, tied to the non-yo-yo end of the [[String|string]].
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| | == D == | | == D == |
| − | * '''[[String#Stringing Your Yo-yo|Double Loop(ing)]]''' - Method of stringing your yo-yo.
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| | == E == | | == E == |
| | == F == | | == F == |
| − | * '''[[Axles|Fixed Axle]]''' - An axle that doesn't have a transaxle or ball bearing on it. Just the bare string on metal, wood, etc.
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| − | * '''[[Response Systems#Friction Stickers|Friction Stickers]]''' - Round adhesive stickers that add [[Response Systems|response]] to a yo-yo.
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| − | * '''Freegen''' - A [[Styles Of Play#Freehand|freehand]] manoeuver in which the sleeping yo-yo is caused to begin winding where, when the yo-yo is aproximatly half wound, the counterweight is released and the momentum of the counterweight in synchonation with the winding of the yo-yo causes the spin to be regenerated.
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| − | * '''Frontstyle''' - Tricks and mounts done from a straight sleeper, such as [[Undermount|the undermount]].
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| | == G == | | == G == |
| − | * '''[[String Gap|Gap]]''' - The space between the yo-yo halves.
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| | == H == | | == H == |
| − | * '''[[Halves]]''' - Usually two round discs, in which the yo-yo stores all its inertia.
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| − | * '''[[Response Systems#Hybrid Response Systems|Hybrid (Response)]]''' - Mixture of different [[Response Systems|response systems]].
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| | == I == | | == I == |
| − | * '''[[Shapes|Imperial (shape)]]''' - Classic yo-yo shape
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| − | * '''[[Inner Ring Grind]]''' - A type of grind where a finger, usually the thumb, is inserted into the side of the yo-yo half, allowing the yo-yo to grind on your nail.
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| | == J == | | == J == |
| | == K == | | == K == |
| − | * '''[[Ball Bearings#KonKave|KonKave Bearing]]''' - A bearing with a concave profile to keep the string centered.
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| | == L == | | == L == |
| − | * '''[[Ball Bearings#Lubricating|Lube]]''' - Lubricant applied to a transaxle yo-yo on the ball bearing or bearing sleeve.
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| | == M == | | == M == |
| − | * '''[[Ball Bearings#Special Bearings|Mercury Bearing]]''' - A bearing sold pre-cleaned.
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| − | * '''[[Yo-yos#Modifications|Mod]]''' - A modification made to a stock yo-yo, usually to change its response or looks.
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| − | * '''[[Shapes|Modified (shape)]]''' - This shape is often used to make a yo-yo good for string ''and'' loopin
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| | == N == | | == N == |
| | == O == | | == O == |
| − | * '''[[Offstring]]''' - A style of yo-yoing where the yo-yo is not tied to the string.
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| − | * '''[[Response Systems#O-Rings|O-Rings]]''' - Rubber rings attached to the inner wall of the yo-yo around the axle.
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| | == P == | | == P == |
| − | * '''[[P213]]''' - A yo-yo with the tip of a spin top added to one or both sides.
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| − | * '''[[String#Materials|Poly]]''' - Yo-yo string made with 100% polyester string. Good for high humidity, whiter than cotton.
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| | == Q == | | == Q == |
| | == R == | | == R == |
| − | * '''[[Response Systems#Recessing|Recessed]]''' - A [[Response Systems|response system]] that is inset into the yo-yo half, so that it is flush with the wall.
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| − | * '''[[Response Systems|Response System]]''' - What makes the yo-yo return to your hand.
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| − | * '''[[Rim Protectors]]''' - Rubber Rings that fit around the yo-yo halves, to protect them from scratches, e.g. while [[Walk the Dog|Walking the Dog]].
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| − | * '''[[Rim Weight]]''' - This is the amount of weight found around the outer rim of the yo-yo; generally, the more rim weight that there is on the outer rim, the longer the yo-yo will spin.
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| | == S == | | == S == |
| − | * '''Sidestyle''' - Tricks or mounts done from a [[Breakaway|breakaway]], such a [[Man on the Flying Trapeze|Trapeze]].
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| − | * '''[[Response Systems#Silicone O-Rings|Silicone]]''' - A material used in response systems. Often added as a [[Yo-yos#Modifications|mod]].
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| − | * '''[[Shims]]''' - Little spacers used to widen the string [[String Gap|gap]]
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| − | * '''[[Sleeve bearing]]''' - Usually a plastic sleeve that revolves around a metal axle to reduce friction and increase spin time.
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| − | * '''[[String#Materials|Slick]]''' - String made of polyester and cotton. Depending on thickness also called Slick 6 or Slick 8.
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| − | * '''[[Ball Bearings#Cleaning|Sonic Cleaner]]''' - An ultrasonic bath used for thorough cleaning (in this case for bearings).
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| − | * '''[[Response Systems#Starbursts|Starburst]]''' - A star shaped pattern around the axle which acts as a [[Response Systems|response system]].
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| − | * '''[[String]]''' - The string usually ties the yo-yo to your finger unless you are doing freehand or offstring.
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| | == T == | | == T == |
| − | * '''[[Response Systems#Thick Lubrication|Thick Lube]]''' - Thick lubricant applied to a transaxle yo-yo to make them more reponsive.
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| − | * '''[[Ball Bearings#Lubricating|Thin Lube]]''' - Oil applied to a transaxle yo-yo.
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| − | * '''[[Inner Ring Grind|Thumb Grind]]''' - A type of grind, see Inner Ring Grind for more info.
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| − | * '''Transaxle''' - Any form of bearing that reduces friction. This includes sleeve bearings and ball bearings.
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| | == U == | | == U == |
| | == V == | | == V == |
| | == W == | | == W == |
| − | * '''[[Axles#Waxing|Wax]]''' - Wooden axles can be waxed to reduce friction.
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| − | * '''[[Weight Rings]]''' - Weight rings can be attached to the halves to make the yo-yo heavier, usually in order to make it spin longer.
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| − | * '''[[World Yo-Yo Contest|WYYC]]''' - World Yo-Yo Contest
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| | == X == | | == X == |
| | == Y == | | == Y == |
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| − | * '''[[Yo-yos|Yo-Yo]]''' - Cool little spinning thingy. For detailed info see [[Yo-yos]].
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