What is a diabolo?

Answer 1

a diabolo is a Jugglingprop consisting of a spool which is whirled and tossed on a string tied to two sticks held one in each hand. A huge variety of tricks are possible using the sticks, string, and various body parts. Multiple diabolos can be spun on a single string.

Diabolos come in different shapes and materials. Diabolos with more weight tend to retain their Momentumfor longer, whereas small, light diabolos can be thrown higher and are easier to accelerate to high speeds. Rubberdiabolos are less prone to breakage. One-sided diabolos are also available but are more difficult to use.