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[WaxyAxle]

Does pretty much everyone use a button of some sort on their string?  Is there a reason not to use a slip knot beside maybe certain tricks that require it?

[SpinQueen]

Alan Gray uses slip knots for his big tops.  I find that slip knots tend to twist the string where buttons allow the string to unwind freely....mostly it's just a matter of preference.

[poptop]

Winding also becomes a problem if the string is attached to your finger.  If you dont remove the string from your finger, it gets twists up.  I think this is the same with yo-yos, but you don't have to wind them as often.  Now if you are a proficient snap-starter....

When we were chatting at Nationals, Alan made the good point that one handed laso is also a lot easier if the string is attached to your finger.

[SpinQueen]

I think that may only be true of the big tops because they require ropes which are long and bulky, making them a literal "handful".  I've never experienced any issues doing One Hand Lasso's with buttons, and I would put the One Handed Lasso on the list of my favorite trick to do.

[MarkHayward]

I think it's mostly personal preference, but no matter what you use, you do have to let the string hang down when you're winding so you don't get all twisted up.  As for choice of buttons, I think there is no better button in the world than the Duncan button.  It's a good shape so it doesn't get caught on the string, and it's smooth so that it works great for the button snag without stealing spin from your top.

[robtsou]

I had the same experience using the slipknot as others.  The string would get twisted so you had to take the string off your finger to wind the top.

I'll use whatever is on the end of a string to throw but I do like the Duncan buttons the best too.  It has the best string management system and if you're using the Duncan tops, it has a tip tool also.

Rob

[Pulpowsky]

I prefer button because there are a big gap between my 2º and 3º fingers, and a single knot isn't adequate to me.

When I wrap the string, the button side is leaved free to prevent twisting.

With a slipknot, tricks as "the helicopter" are imposible.

[poptop]

Is "the helicopter" when you drop the button from MGR?  AKA "Hangman" I think?

[Pulpowsky]

Is "the helicopter" when you drop the button from MGR?  AKA "Hangman" I think?

Exactly as you said.

[MarkHayward]

I think that is the same trick that I call "Button Snag"