Getting Started

Work in progress...

I think all plastic spintops should be prepped



Winding (right handed)
 * need diagram
 * first few wraps tight

Basic Throw (right handed)

String / Chord management
 * Length: relative to size and weight of the top, not the size of the player.
 * If too long, top will be leaning away from you after a boomerang, leaning towards you if too short.
 * Optional: adjust throw to compensate;
 * throw with tip leaning away from you (underhand) if string is too short
 * twist wrist toward body as you throw if string is too long
 * Testing length - wind extra chord on button before to test before you make the final cut.
 * Thickness: use thicker chord if you want to play with a shorter string and visa-versa
 * Slips out of botton - figure 8 knot / button wrap

Balancing Spin Tops

Throwing Koma
If the koma has a flat top a knot can be captured against it and wound as with a normal top. If it's convace and there is nowhere to secure the knot (Spingear Hayabusa/Mozu etc.) the string can either be pinned against the side rim of the top, or a loop tied into the end of the string. A larger loop increases the chance of it release cleanly after a boomerang.