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A frustrated HI from south london

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coi parp



Joined: 28 Mar 2007
Posts: 18
Location: SWlondon

PostPosted: Wed 28th Mar, 2007 1:36 pm    Post subject: A frustrated HI from south london Reply with quote

Hi there,

Just been perusing for a while now so i thought i would sign up and get some help!!
I've only been spinning for a couple of months but im soooooo useless at it!! Its getting to the point where they'll soon be making an appearance on ebay ;-(
Anyone in SW london able to give me some tips??
Thanx in advance xx
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Felixwah
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Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Posts: 1883
Location: Northwich/manchester

PostPosted: Wed 28th Mar, 2007 2:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dont give up!!!! stick at it. look at the tuition on here and ask anyone anything on here n they will all help cos there a lovely bunch of chaps and chapettes like that Smile but anyway im sure there will be some spinners near you Smile
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coi parp



Joined: 28 Mar 2007
Posts: 18
Location: SWlondon

PostPosted: Wed 28th Mar, 2007 2:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wont give up, i'm far too stubborn Smile
I have been looking at the tuition, and i have the michal kahn book........ still think i shouldnt?!

"wails" i cant even do reels ffs!!

Thanx for your kind words tho, much appreciated xx
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Felixwah
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Location: Northwich/manchester

PostPosted: Wed 28th Mar, 2007 2:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nah it will happen, try practicing with one hand at a time to get the feel for it, but its just practise ive been doing it for 1 and a half years and i have practised everyday for at least an hour give or take a few days but yeh its soooo rewarding when you finally nail something well good feeling Smile
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ajclarke
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Joined: 07 Nov 2006
Posts: 926
Location: Preston, Lancashire

PostPosted: Wed 28th Mar, 2007 4:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey mate.

I can 3bw reverse 3bw, butterfly, airwrap, etc and I have been spinning about 6 months.

But I also can not do reels. I think its a VERY hard trick, people find different things easy. So dont be put off if its called a beginner move because everyone is different.

Keep at it, and if its bugging you, swap to a new trick, then go back to reels later on Smile
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Tony Doodles
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Joined: 16 May 2006
Posts: 517
Location: Brighton

PostPosted: Wed 28th Mar, 2007 4:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

also..... I could have kahns book for 3 years and still not be able to spin, learning from still images is very difficult for some (definitely me) and books do NOTHING in helping me learn....moving tuition, that was the key for me, maybe you too????

!!!!WeL<oM£!!!!!

tony

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coi parp



Joined: 28 Mar 2007
Posts: 18
Location: SWlondon

PostPosted: Wed 28th Mar, 2007 5:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok, you're all making me feel slightly better Wink after all, even i can do a butterfly!! (thats about it tho lol)

I'll try something new and see what happens......

Watch this space!! xx
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ajclarke
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Joined: 07 Nov 2006
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Location: Preston, Lancashire

PostPosted: Wed 28th Mar, 2007 6:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you can do butterfly try learning angel wings next then mate. I wrote a step by step description for them.

Its not on the tutorial page yet, but if you go to Poi-Related Chat forum its the top thread entitled Announcement: ****PoiPoi® Discount Vouchers up for grabs!****

Or for ease click Here

Its a nice trick to learn if you can do a butterfly
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coi parp



Joined: 28 Mar 2007
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Location: SWlondon

PostPosted: Wed 28th Mar, 2007 11:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just thought i'd let you know......

Tonight -in the space of a couple of hours- i've learnt how to 3bw and angel wings!! looks messy of course but blow me i've only gone and done it!!

So, thanx for your advice, i'm now happier than a happy thing from the land of happiness Very Happy Yay! xx
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ajclarke
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Joined: 07 Nov 2006
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Location: Preston, Lancashire

PostPosted: Thu 29th Mar, 2007 3:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sweet dude. Feels good when you learn summat new dont it :P
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Psychotic Neurotic
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Joined: 24 Jul 2006
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Location: Brighthelmstone

PostPosted: Thu 29th Mar, 2007 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

THATS CAWZ WE RAWK!!
Yeah, I agree with our Tony up there. Books do little to help. Like Origami. I had about 3 books, totalling around 90 shapes, and i can do about 3, just because i need to see the fluid movements between each step.
I SIGNED UP FOR ORIGAMI - NOT THINKING!
Same with poi - I love it!
Keep at it. Try thread the needle?
Jayne
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ajclarke
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Location: Preston, Lancashire

PostPosted: Thu 29th Mar, 2007 4:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah thread the needle is kewl. But surprisingly a little harder than it looks at first Smile

Books are ok. The one you sell on here is great. Taught me the bw 3bw Smile
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mcphatty



Joined: 28 Mar 2007
Posts: 35
Location: Hampshire (Home) / Sheffield (Uni)

PostPosted: Thu 29th Mar, 2007 9:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Woo welldone with the 3bw! It seems me and you started at the same time, how about a challenge... first to nail the backward 3bw?
Winner sets the next bar, first to 3.. er, wins! Wink
Kie
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coi parp



Joined: 28 Mar 2007
Posts: 18
Location: SWlondon

PostPosted: Thu 29th Mar, 2007 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rolling Eyes Sounds like a challenge, your on!!

Tho please dont hold your breath, i've tried just one handed backwards and can safely say im utter s***e, given myself concussion help xx

(my name is kerry btw)x
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Daedra
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Joined: 02 Oct 2006
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Location: Canterbury, Kent

PostPosted: Thu 29th Mar, 2007 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lol! awesome competitions! evening people! welcome to the forums and yeah dont give up hope just yet lol, i was shaz at poi for far to long and sustained more injuries than i should have! but by god it was all worth it!!
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