Offstring yoyoing is done with the yoyo not attached to the string. This involves learning a new way to wind the string and to throw and bind the yoyo. Once you have the basics down tons of great offstring yoyo tricks like the Offstring Whip are right at your fingertips.
With the right yoyo, offstring (4A) tricks are actually not that difficult to learn. That is why we recommend the Big Yo and the ReXtreme Yoyo by YoYoJam. Both are extra wide, making offstring yoyo tricks accessible and fun to learn.