We carry a huge selection of diabolos at JugglingStore.com.
Daily we get phones calls with questions from diabloist, diabolo
enthusiasts and parents shopping for the best diabolo for
them. We are going to attempt to talk about the different
diabolos available and which one would be the best choice
for you. There are several factors we are going to explore;
size, weight, design and the application for the diabolo.
Diabolos are made by several different manufacturers and come
in various sizes. There are four sizes available at JugglingStore.com;
Small, Medium, Large, and Performers. By far the two sizes
most diabloist choose is either the medium or large.
Medium:
This is the most common size and is
around 4 Inches (100mm) diameter and generally weighs around
7 ounces (200g). This size is great for learners and for most
diabolo tricks. Due to the smaller size they are also preferred
for 2 or more diabolos on one string. We have them available
in a large range of models, colors and prices.
Large:
Another very popular size is the 5
Inch (130mm) diameter diabolo. The Large diabolo is preferred
by performers due to the weight and visibility. Many of the
tricks are easier to do with the larger diabolos, but they
are also much harder on your arms because they are heavier.
Large diabolos are great for tricks because they have good
balance and are easier to control.
Over the years, diabolos have
became a very popular item for children, this is due to the
fact that many schools, camps and clubs have started using
diabolos in their educational and recreational activities.
The diabolos we recommend for children range in price from
around $20 to $40 dollars. If you feel your child is going
to stick with the diabolo and their showing coordination,
patience, dedication, and interest in following instruction,
we would recommend the higher end diabolos. If you feel it
is going to be a short lived phase, you might want to consider
the less expensive diabolos.
We also want to mention that all
the diabolos we sell at JugglingStore.com are excellent quality,
and you really can't make a bad decision.
Our most common question is what diabolo
should I buy my child? We would suggest getting either a Medium
or Large diabolo, those are the ones with are 4-5 inches in
diameter.
If you want to invest in the best diabolo,
we would recommend the Finesse.
We like this diabolo because it is a large diabolo, yet has
the weight of many of the medium sized diabolos. This makes
using the diabolo easier on your arms and it still has all
the benefits a large diabolo.
Of the medium diabolos we've found
that the Millennium
and the Athena
to be a very popular choice. Both of these diabolos have a
great spin, made of quality materials and have been extremely
popular with kids and camps.
We sell a complete line of diabolos for advanced diabolist,
professionals and those looking for superior quality of diabolos.
These diabolos are going to have all the features of a great
diabolo; Professional design, quality components and accurate
balancing. We consider the top two manufactures of diabolos
to be Henrys and Mister Babache.
Henrys is known for their
Circus and Jazz
diabolos. Many performers use their strings, which have now
become an industry standard by which all other strings are
measured. They are also known for their quality handsticks,
the most popular being the Henrys
Aluminum and Carbon
Handsticks Short.
Mister Babache is best known for theirFinesse
diabolo. This diabolo has been engineered and re-engineered
and now proven to be one of the best diabolos in the world.
Another popular diabolo is their Millennium
and Harlequin
models. Mister Babache has now put our two very popular handsticks,
the Energy
(a flexible handstick) and the Xtreme
(a stiff handstick).
String length this largely a personal preference, however
most people have the strings from chest to nose height. What
we recommend is shoulder height. Here is how you can accomplish
this; Stand on one stick and how your arm in front of you.
Then you measure this length and cut the string, this method
should make your string about shoulder height.
There are several ways to tie diabolo string which are effective.
We've put together a little illustration of the way we suggest.
First, put the diabolo string through the hole on the diabolo
stick. Then tie a knot at the end of the stick. Once this
is done, follow the illustrations and pull tight.
We are proud to announce that all our diabolos come with our
deluxe handsticks, stings and instructions. Many customers
choose to purchase advance handsticks and extra string, but
it is not necessary.
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