There are, in my opinion, 5 main string positions that are the building blocks of every diabolo knots : Understanding these string positions and how you can go from one to another will help you create your own combinations of tricks. The Open String Position The open string position is the basic position you come back […]
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Here is a list of all the documentaries about diabolo that I know of. If I missed any other diabolo documentary, please share it in the comments! Diabolo Dips! (1925) This isn’t really a documentary, but the video has cool footage of what diabolo was like in the 20s, both in terms of gear and
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The chinese suicide is a cool way of exiting the trapeze position. This trick can be done with a trapeze on the right or on the left. You will need roughly the same amount of speed you would need to exit the trapeze the “normal” way. As always the tutorial is described for righties so
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The cat’s cradle is harder to do with a short string as you need space to throw the diabolo between the strings. As always the tutorial is described for righties so if you are left handed switch right and left in the step by step explanation. Prerequisites Trapeze Step By Step Explanation 1. Do a
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This trick is very quick and easy to learn. When you’ve mastered it, the leg orbit will accelerate your diabolo. The leg orbit is a body move, so it helps if your string is not too short. As always the tutorial is described for righties so if you are left handed switch right and left
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The grind is an impressive trick for non-jugglers, it is fairly easy to learn but it requires a lot of speed as the friction of the axle against the stick is great. This trick is easier to learn with a wide axle and even easier with a bearing diabolo, but you can definitely master it
An orbit, as the name suggests, is a trick where the diabolo has a regular, repeating path around something (arm, leg, …). In the case of the simple orbit, the diabolo doesn’t go around anything, but draws a circle in the air. This trick, like any orbits done clockwise for righties and anti-clockwise for lefties,
This technique is not necessary at first, but a good one to work on early on. It allows you to keep your diabolo facing the audience when you’re performing. It will also be a necessary skill to have when you learn the 2 diabolo shuffle to keep your diabolos aligned. I highly recommend to learn
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This trick is an absolute must-know and you should learn the darkside catch on the right AND on the left. As always the tutorial is described for righties so if you are left handed switch right and left in the step by step explanation. Prerequisites Throw and catch Step By Step Explanation 1. Throw the
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The whip acceleration is a more efficient way to gain speed than the basic acceleration and it’s easy to learn. When learning the whip acceleration, your diabolo may fly horizontally on your left or right at high speed, so make sure you have enough space and nothing breakable in the vicinity. As always the tutorial
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