Akitoshi Tokubuchi’s Yo-Yo Setting & Maintenance at 2023 Japan National Yo-Yo Contest.

Akitoshi Tokubuchi (Team YoYoFactory)

Yo-Yo Setting & Maintenance

• Yo-Yo: Will
• String: Sōchí String (Fat / Yellow)
• String Length: 117.5 cm
  1) Cut the string at 117.5cm and make a finger hole.
  2) To avoid damaging the bearing, attach the string to another yo-yo and finger and pull hard about 7 times at the position behind the back.
  3) Remove the string from the other yo-yo and reattach the streched string to the yo-yo which will be used.
• Bearing: NSK Curved Bearing
• Pad: REWIND Japan Pad (Slim) Regular Clear
  
• Other Tips:
  This setting is designed to return firmly, slide smoothly, and prevent accidents like unexpected returns when binding.
  I highly recommend Sochi fat string, which, pulled tight for stability, meets my very high standards for slippage, durability, and string movement.
  About bearings:
  Degreasing → Dry coating → Very small amount of oil → Degreasing with alcohol spray (a little)
  Each of the above processes is performed using an air duster.
  I had been searching for a balanced string length and setting that works with all types of tricks I do in my freestyle, and strikes a good balance of being comfortable and not hindering any of the tricks. This is what I have settled on.

Akitoshi’s Social Media Account

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akitoshi1a44/

Please check the setting and maintenance of other players from the link below.

https://yoyorewind.com/en/news/2023/06/12/10983/