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Poi Moves :: RE: 3bt weave

eca — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:10:06 GMT

Author: eca
Posted: Tue 16th Mar, 2010 5:10 pm (GMT 0)

I think I got it: http://www.youtube.com/user/mage20022003?feature=mhw4#p/u/0/qlIdc60THkg

It's sloppy, but how does that look otherwise?

Poi Moves :: RE: 3bt weave

eca — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:19:55 GMT

Author: eca
Posted: Tue 16th Mar, 2010 2:19 am (GMT 0)

I'm getting closer to getting this right. I can now nearly successfully switch one hand from top to bottom... The issue I'm coming across now is my poi tangling when I switch.

My goal was to have this learned by next Tuesday (already been working on it for quite a while), and I think I might meet that goal.

Poi Moves :: RE: 3bt weave

eca — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:22:49 GMT

Author: eca
Posted: Sun 14th Mar, 2010 11:22 am (GMT 0)

Thanks.

The Drawing Board :: RE: Twisted chain versus ball chain?

Hogaboam — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:16:38 GMT

Author: Hogaboam
Posted: Fri 12th Mar, 2010 10:16 pm (GMT 0)

Check to see if there is an Ace hardware around where you live, they have a huge variety of ball chain sizes. If you already tried that or there aren't any local stores around you then twisted chain will work. Just make sure you add a swivel joint near your hand and/or the flags (I would suggest just the hand is fine) and you shouldn't have any problems.
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'But I like it
Because it is bitter,
And because it is my heart.'"
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Poi Moves :: RE: Hold poi with 1 finger???

Hogaboam — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:09:03 GMT

Author: Hogaboam
Posted: Fri 12th Mar, 2010 10:09 pm (GMT 0)

Personally I use two fingers, but I have friends that use one. Its all about what you're comfortable with. Also I've seen some strange finger combinations when watching people spin.

So I say, if you like it do it.
_________________
'It is bitter -- [my heart is] bitter,' he answered,
'But I like it
Because it is bitter,
And because it is my heart.'"
� Stephen Crane

General Chat :: RE: I'm new to poi

Hogaboam — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:05:35 GMT

Author: Hogaboam
Posted: Fri 12th Mar, 2010 10:05 pm (GMT 0)

Welcome to the world of poi! My first tip to you is before you get too far into buying anything you might not like using, just get some long socks with tennis balls in them and play around. There's lots of good videos all around the internet, including this site and homeofpoi.com. What I ended up doing since i didn't have any long socks if putting about a cup of rice in two regular sized socks and tying them off with sturdy shoe laces. From there I was able to figure out what length worked best for me, and which finger tab setup i liked best. From there I made my own set with airplane cable instead of chain, and I went to a hardware store and bought a welders blanket to cut up for the poi heads.
_________________
'It is bitter -- [my heart is] bitter,' he answered,
'But I like it
Because it is bitter,
And because it is my heart.'"
� Stephen Crane

Poi Moves :: RE: 3bt weave

Hogaboam — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:57:56 GMT

Author: Hogaboam
Posted: Fri 12th Mar, 2010 9:57 pm (GMT 0)

what I've found that works for me when learning the weave is when you look at people doing it you'll notice that whichever hand they start with, their other hand is doing the exact same motion, just a split second behind. So what I would do is while holding you non-dominant hand at your side with the poi ready to go, start doing the 3bt with your dominant hand. Once you have the motion down to where you can focus on other things, simply focus on your non-dominant hand following behind the dominant hand as if it were on a figure eight track.
_________________
'It is bitter -- [my heart is] bitter,' he answered,
'But I like it
Because it is bitter,
And because it is my heart.'"
� Stephen Crane

Meet Poi Spinners (UK) :: RE: anyone in warwickshire

atomicfragility — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:54:33 GMT

Author: atomicfragility
Subject: SU
Posted: Wed 10th Mar, 2010 2:54 am (GMT 0)

Hey I don't know if this is of any use to you but the student's union at warwick uni have a "juggling society" and there are poi spinners there - I don't know if it's only available to students but if so maybe they can point you in the right direction?x

Meet Poi Spinners (UK) :: Poi North East?

atomicfragility — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:48:40 GMT

Author: atomicfragility
Subject: Poi North East?
Posted: Wed 10th Mar, 2010 2:48 am (GMT 0)

Hi all just wondering where and how I might go about learning how to spin poi? I'll be moving home from uni in a few months back to the north east and am desperate for a new challenge and would love to give this a go but don't know where to start!
Any advice would be really really welcome!
Thanks in advance, all the best!Jo x

Latest News :: Costa Rica Poi workshop with Zan Moore

laescueladelsol — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:01:50 GMT

Author: laescueladelsol
Subject: Costa Rica Poi workshop with Zan Moore
Posted: Wed 10th Mar, 2010 1:01 am (GMT 0)

Just want to let you all know that Zan, creator of "The Encyclo-poi-dia" is bringing a one week workshop to Montezuma, Costa Rica this July 18-24, 2010.

It's in association with poi school, La Escuela Del Sol. Check out http://www.laescueladelsol.com for more info.

Pura vida,

Jeremy

The Drawing Board :: Twisted chain versus ball chain?

corbet — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:14:17 GMT

Author: corbet
Subject: Twisted chain versus ball chain?
Posted: Tue 09th Mar, 2010 9:14 pm (GMT 0)

Hi everyone.

I'm trying to put together a couple sets of flag poi, but can't find big (8mm+) ball chain anywhere in town. I was wondering whether twisted chain would be an okay substitute -- any thoughts?

Thanks!

Poi-Related Chat :: RE: Adding weight

vanzar — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:39:51 GMT

Author: vanzar
Subject: cases
Posted: Sat 06th Mar, 2010 2:39 am (GMT 0)

i brought a set of crystal cases from house of poi and found the weight was just right for spinning.

Introductions :: new to poi

vanzar — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:05:56 GMT

Author: vanzar
Subject: new to poi
Posted: Sat 06th Mar, 2010 2:05 am (GMT 0)

hi all recently started poi and just realised it really hurts lol but gotta say loving it

god damn you mc mc