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"The Thing About String"

Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by Cobikaze, Nov 1, 2016.

  1. lategreat808

    lategreat808 DS Legend

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    Just got those speed strings in the mail. Hope your New Year is going well. Thanks again
     
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  2. theligitchriswhit

    theligitchriswhit Honed Member

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    I use the rainbow strings from learn Kendama.com and they are great.
     
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  3. Sbermea22

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    Kenlab all day everyday. I bought a shit ton back in the day and am starting to run low. But idk where to buy it now :(
     
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  4. theligitchriswhit

    theligitchriswhit Honed Member

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    I think you can get them at Grain theory but I'm not sure.
     
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  5. 7Cabbages

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  6. 7Cabbages

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    My oz string was extremely durable. It was on my first ken and lasted for a year till I changed it bc I wanted a different color.
     
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  7. OEZ

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    HG string all day
     
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  8. lategreat808

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  9. lategreat808

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    What's the HG string like?
     
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  10. Almostgets

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    Got a product name for this? If serious
     
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  11. OEZ

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    its hard for me to explain in english cause its not my mother tongue.
    but they are stiff in the beginning. i like to call them the complete difference than the zen strings from kenco

    maybe @MattSweets can help me out here explaining whats it like.
     
    Jan 6, 2017
  12. Blake W.

    Blake W. Honed Member

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    Ken lab strings for me, perfect combo of silk/nylon
     
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  13. Giulian Tena

    Giulian Tena Honed Member

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    Does anyone know how to make a string longer? I think I saw some people tie two strings together to make it longer idk
     
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  14. htimSxelA

    htimSxelA Moderator Staff Member

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    I don't think there is a way you can make a string longer than it is, you're better off finding a brand that sells long spare strings. Kenlab used to cut em really nice and long, with glued ends you could chop off. Very ideal!

    You could tie two together, but then you'll have weird knot in your string that'll probably catch on things
     
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  15. Giulian Tena

    Giulian Tena Honed Member

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    Are ozora strings long?
     
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  16. htimSxelA

    htimSxelA Moderator Staff Member

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  17. Giulian Tena

    Giulian Tena Honed Member

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    Like 4 fingers. Maybe 3 and a half
     
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  18. htimSxelA

    htimSxelA Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm pretty sure any KUSA string will be that long. Ozora may be as well. It'll depend on how you string your dama as well. Use single slip knots, tie them very short, and hide the knot under the sarado to get max length.
     
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  19. Giulian Tena

    Giulian Tena Honed Member

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    Yeah I'm gonna get some ozora strings. Kusa strings are too expensive :(
     
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  20. Giulian Tena

    Giulian Tena Honed Member

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    How long are speed strings? What do they feel like?
     
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