{"id":181,"date":"2013-09-20T06:23:20","date_gmt":"2013-09-20T06:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yoyorewind.com\/en\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2013-09-20T06:26:04","modified_gmt":"2013-09-20T06:26:04","slug":"shim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yoyorewind.com\/en\/yo-yo-knowledge\/gimmicks\/shim\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Shims"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to use Shims<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n

A shim is a small metal washer that can be used with certain YoYoJam models to give you greater control over the gap width, letting you adjust the responsiveness of your yo-yo. We carry Shim-compatible yo-yos<\/a> and SolidSpin yo-yos with which you can use shims.<\/p>\n

So what are shims for? As you progress and try more difficult tricks, you may find your yo-yo stopping or returning when it shouldn’t. If your yo-yo is shim-compatible, you’ll find that you don’t need a new yo-yo to level-up your skills.<\/p>\n

So what does a shim do? It basically lets you widen the yo-yo’s gap, which makes it less responsive.<\/p>\n

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\nThis is a stock YoYoJam Kickside. Note how narrow the gap is.<\/p>\n

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\nAfter installing a shim, note how much wider the gap is.<\/p>\n

With these modifications, you can enjoy a number of variations that give a single yo-yo many different flavors, which lets you practice different kinds of tricks.<\/p>\n

So, you’ll need a shim (we carry Red,<\/a> Grey,<\/a> and a KonKave Bearing shim set.<\/a> If you can’t remove the bearing by hand, you’ll also need a pair of pliers.<\/p>\n

0. Open the body and remove the bearing<\/h2>\n

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\nIf you can’t remove the bearing by hand, check our How-To.<\/p>\n

1. Insert the shim<\/h2>\n

Although you can use more than one, start with one shim to see the kind of difference it makes. If you are using a KonKave or Center Trac Bearing, we recommend using shims on each side to keep the balance.<\/p>\n

2. Stand it up and put it all back together<\/h2>\n

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\nKeep an eye on the shim and bearing to make sure they stay aligned as you set everything. If you’re installing two shims, set the yo-yo vertically when screwing it back together.<\/p>\n

3. Removal is easy too<\/h2>\n

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\nThis mod is completely reversible; you can easily remove the shim with a set of tweezers.<\/p>\n

Things to watch out for with shims<\/h2>\n

If you use too many shims, the body won’t close properly, and you won’t be able to use the yo-yo normally. Don’t go over a maximum of 1mm of shims on each side. For maximum gap width, one Red shim on each side, or two Tez shims on each side should be your maximum.<\/p>\n

Are shims necessary?<\/h2>\n

Shims are completely optional. They are just available if you want to try new tricks with a less responsive yo-yo, and if your yo-yo is compatible with shims.<\/a><\/p>\n

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So if you’re game, give it a try and see what settings work best for you. Remember to store your unused shims and other small parts in a Parts Case.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How to use Shims A shim is a small metal washer that can be used with certain YoYoJam models to give you greater control over the gap width, letting you adjust the responsiveness of your yo-yo. We carry Shim-compatible yo-yos and SolidSpin yo-yos with which you can use shims. So what are shims for? As […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":177,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-181","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t