Fountain

Bov · Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 30

I was just wondering how to do the fountain, every1 talks about it but i couldnt find any explanations on it
cheers
James

Invader_Xan · Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 540 Location: In Space

I do a pretty decent looking one in this vid about 1 minute in, and a couple more at about 1:25. Smile

It's basically going from forwards weave to reverse weave and then back to forwards weave -- except you perform the entire move in a large sweeping circle.
It's tricky at first, but it's a great looking move when you get to grips with it! :D

Bov · Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 30

hmm looks confusing Confused

so basically fw 3bt to your left then them weired non turning turn things into be 3bt and come back in a big circle i dunno can you leave some written instructions

Invader_Xan · Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 540 Location: In Space

To start with, get comfy with both forward and reverse 3-beat weaves. Then, when you're confident with those, start practicing 180 weave turns. Get used to how it feels turning into a reverse weave and back again.

A fountain is basically a 180 weave turn, and then another 180 weave turn back to where you started. Smile

Once your're comfy with the 180 turns, you can try and change this into a fountain -- try this:

Start from a normal 3-beat weave.
When you go into the turn (on whichever side feels most comfortable) bring it down low.
Then come up into a normal level reverse 3-beat.
Hold your hands up high for the second turn (it feels a little like a couple of windmill beats).
Then come back down into a regular forwards 3-beat weave.

And that should be a fountain. Smile

Then it's just a matter of practicing the circular motion.

Oh, and start by turning your whole body. You can work on doing it in wallplane (non-turning) when you get the hang of the motion. Smile

Erm... Hope all of that makes sense. If you're still confused, feel free to ask.

LewisM · Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 110 Location: UK > Bristol

ahh but the real question is do you put a windmill in it or not?
I learnt it with no windmill and am now trying to put it back in :(

Invader_Xan · Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 540 Location: In Space

I don't think it really matters. Razz

Actually, IMHO, pausing for windmill beats kinda breaks up the flow of it.

LewisM · Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 110 Location: UK > Bristol

Yea ive always thought the same, but its best to be able to do it both ways, just in case Smile

Invader_Xan · Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 540 Location: In Space

It does make a nice way to transition into windmills actually, it's true. Very Happy

Bov · Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 30

hmmm well if you can put windmills in i think i can do it without knowing coz i can do fw 3bt into windmill into bw 3bt lol

popinman · Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 38

hey ment 2 post this sunday when i learnt the trick but i been swamped, managed 2 get it after less that 5 hours over 4-5 days thanxs for the awsome explanation.

mine has a weird kida wiggel to it that im not sure is ment 2 be there tho i do the 3 beat weave turn when its on my left and carry my right poi in a longer 8 over to my left side then let it loop while i bring my left poi over to the left and turn again nd im bacat the start is that right?

Felixwah · Posted: Tue 02nd Oct, 2007 3:09 pm Post subject:

if you can do fw and bw buzzsaw you can apply the method and do it with them it looks awesome!!

sxylou123 · Joined: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 481 Location: Margate, Kent

I would love to learn buzzsaw fountain, just dont get it......

Felixwah · Posted: Wed 03rd Oct, 2007 10:11 am Post subject:

well all you have to learn is a smooth change over from fw to bw and vise versa. then the swap points are and 12 and 6 o'clock if ya get me Smile

so it goes in a big circle Smile

Daedra · Posted: Wed 03rd Oct, 2007 12:30 pm Post subject:

also pretty much the same principle for Iso Fountains as well with the change points being 6 and 12 o'clock

Felixwah · Posted: Wed 03rd Oct, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject:

lol been trying barrel roll fountains cant keep it inverted from fw to bw tho its been doin my head in for ages!

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