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Beaming poi
poi balls with battery operated LED lights in them. See Beaming Poi
Beats in Swinging
A beat is one circle or swing. See Counting
the beats
Black light
or UV, A light common in dance clubs that makes fluorescent colours
glow. see what is UV light
Blowing Fire
The art of blowing and consuming fire. see Fire
breathing guide , fire
eating , what is a Material Safety Data Sheet
Body Paint, Tribal Neon
A paint that glows under UV light. See UV body paint
Bola, Bola's and Bolo's
Hard ball or Balls on string as a weapon and now precussion instrument
. see Bola
Breathing Fire
see Pele's article , what
is a Material Safety Data Sheet
Burningman
A huge annual fire event in Black Rock desert ,Nevada, USA.
see Burningman
Burns, first aid
See burns article
Burn times
see Flame size and duration ,
Comparisons between fuels , other
wick options , , what is a Material Safety
Data Sheet
Butterfly time
Swinging in opposite direction crossing at top and bottom. See
You can go to the ball..
Backward Spin
Related to Staff. See Staff - Backward Spin
Backward swing
Related to POI. See POI - Backward swing
Basic Airwrap (alt. version)
Related to POI. See POI - Basic Airwrap (alt. version)
Basic elbow shoot
Related to Rope Dart. See Rope Dart - Basic elbow shoot
Basic Hyperloop w/ variations (alt. version)
Related to POI. See POI - Basic Hyperloop w/ variations (alt. version)
Basic Hyperloops
Related to POI. Also known as.. tangles. See POI - Basic Hyperloops Related Discussion threads: hyperloop - the basic 4-beat Tangles Galore! (hyperloopairwrap links)
Basic neck wrap
Related to Rope Dart. See Rope Dart - Basic neck wrap
Basic vertical stalls
Related to POI. See POI - Basic vertical stalls
Behind the back Butterfly
Related to POI. See POI - Behind the back Butterfly
Behind the back thread the needle
Related to POI. Also known as.. BTB TTN. See POI - Behind the back thread the needle Related Discussion thread: BTB TTN
Behind the back Weave (3 beats BTB)
Related to POI. Also known as.. BTB Weave, 3beat BTB weave, Behind the back three beat weave. See POI - Behind the back Weave (3 beats BTB) Related Discussion threads: help me with forward btb weave btb forward weave...any tips? tips on spinning forward behind the back weave How to start learning 'btb' moves? weave behind your back help with BTB weave
Behind the back, double elbow shoot
Related to Rope Dart. See Rope Dart - Behind the back, double elbow shoot
Best metal type for Fire Poi?
Related to How to make your own gear. See How to make your own gear - Best metal type for Fire Poi?
Between the legs with figure 8
Related to Staff. See Staff - Between the legs with figure 8
Both hands backwards
Related to Staff. See Staff - Both hands backwards
Both hands different direction - backwards
Related to Staff. See Staff - Both hands different direction - backwards
Both hands different direction - forwards
Related to Staff. See Staff - Both hands different direction - forwards
Both hands forwards
Related to Staff. See Staff - Both hands forwards
Buterfly Hyperloop (Butterfloop)
Related to POI. See POI - Buterfly Hyperloop (Butterfloop)
Butterfly
Related to POI. See POI - Butterfly Related Discussion thread: Help!! I Can't Do Butterfly!! =S
Butterfly Crosser
Related to POI. Also known as.. Huggy, First degree crosser. See POI - Butterfly Crosser
Butterfly Flower
Related to POI. See POI - Butterfly Flower Related Discussion thread: All about flowers
Butterfly Waist Wraps
Related to POI. See POI - Butterfly Waist Wraps Related Discussion thread: What is a waistwrap?
Butterfly Weave
Related to POI. See POI - Butterfly Weave
Buzzsaw
Related to POI. Also known as.. the wheel. See POI - Buzzsaw
Buzzsaw flowers and fountains
Related to POI. See POI - Buzzsaw flowers and fountains
Calendar
What events are happening. See Calendar
Cane twirling
Short stick twirling. see Off
Jazz cane twirling
Carbon monoxide
Is a highly poisonous gas and is undetectable by humans due to
its odorless, tasteless and colorless composition. See
terms in MSDS
Carcinogen
A substance that is believed to cause cancer. See
terms in MSDS
Catalog (products from HOP shop)
We do not have a printed catalog. Please view the online catalog.
See poi shop
Cathedral wick fold
A way of folding wick to make a fire head. see Fire
head construction
Chains
Another name for Fire Poi. Chain is used as the cord. see make
fire chains , Simon
Marquis Poi construction , other wick
options
"Circles of Light" video
A compilation video on Spinning and Twirling from around the world.
See "circles of light" video , "circles of light 2" video
, "circles of light 3" video , "circles of light 4" video
, "circles of light 5" video , "circles of light 5" video
, "circles of light 2006" video , "circles of light 2007" video
Clothing - fire safety
see Flammability of clothing
explained
Club/ Club Swinging
see Floating
on quiddity
Clubbing/party safety
See Staying safe while clubbing
COL 2, COL3, COL4 video
A video on Spinning and Twirling from around the world. See "COL2"
video , "COL3" video , "COL4"
video , "COL5" video , "COL2005" video
, "COL2006" video , "COL2007" video
Colored fire/flame
A process to change the colour of a flame. see
coloured fire page , what is a Material Safety
Data Sheet
Coleman fuel
Fuel used for fire. See Fire safety ,
Fuels , what is a Material
Safety Data Sheet
Competitions, on the HOP site
see monthly draw
Contact Juggling
Manipulation of a ball/s around the body. See contact
juggling
Contact poi moves
poi head or cords in contact with some part of your body but still
moving. See
You can go to the ball..
Copying Graphics on this site
All graphics are subject to copyright by us or others. Although
special permission can be granted in some cases . See legal
Copying Text from this site
Articles can be printed for personal use. See legal
Costumes - fire safety
See Flammability of clothing explained
Counting the beats in swinging
See Counting the beats
Critical Momentum
Swinging below a certain speed and at the top the tension falls
to zero and the poi falls off the circle for about a quarter to a
third of a circle, but still completes the loop around the hand. See
You can go to the ball..
Chase Flower
Related to POI. See POI - Chase Flower Related Discussion threads: Please help!!! How do you actually do flowers?! All about flowers
Chasing the Sun
Related to POI. See POI - Chasing the Sun Related Discussion threads: can ne 1 help me with chasing the sun? chasing the sun. Chase The Sun
Choosing your Fans
Related to Fire Fans. See Fire Fans - Choosing your Fans
Circles of Light 2004 aka COL5
Related to DVD Previews. Also known as.. COL 5. See DVD Previews - Circles of Light 2004 aka COL5
Circles of Light 2005
Related to DVD Previews. See DVD Previews - Circles of Light 2005
Circles of Light 2006
Related to DVD Previews. See DVD Previews - Circles of Light 2006
Circles of Light 2007
Related to DVD Previews. See DVD Previews - Circles of Light 2007
Closed Grip
Related to Staff. See Staff - Closed Grip
Clothing and Costume - Fire safety
Related to Fire Training. See Fire Training - Clothing and Costume - Fire safety
COL History e-book
Related to DVD Previews. Also known as.. Circles of Light. See DVD Previews - COL History e-book
Coloured Flames FAQ
Related to Fire Training. Also known as.. Colored Flames, Colour Color. See Fire Training - Coloured Flames FAQ Related Discussion threads: Coloured flames help Coloured Flames FAQ (First draft)
Conveyor belt
Related to Staff. Also known as.. Elbow rolls, escalator. See Staff - Conveyor belt
Cork Screw
Related to POI. See POI - Cork Screw
FAQ
F requently A sked Q uestions.
Lists the answers to the most common questions. See shop
FAQ
Films/Movies, Cinema
A list of movies where twirling and swinging appear. see Movie
Chat , our video gallery
Fire chains
Another name for Fire Poi. Chain is used as the cord. See Fire poi
Fire, colours
A process to change the colour of a flame. see coloured fire page , what is a Material
Safety Data Sheet
Fire eating/breathing
The art of blowing and consuming fire. see Fire
breathing guide , what is a Material Safety Data Sheet
Fire fingers
Short wires with wicks on the end that come off the fingers.
Fire poi/chains, make
Make your own. See make your own quick
practice poi , make fire chains , other wick
options
Fire rope
A skipping rope that is set on fire. See: Fire Skipping rope
Fire safety
How to be safe with fire. see Fire safety
articles
Fire safety - Clothing
See clothing fire safety
First aid for burns
See burns article
First degree burn
See burns article
Flags
They are rectangles of silk (or similarly strong and lightweight
material) with weighted cord sewn into the hem along the leading edge.
Swung in moves like poi.
Flags, How to Make
Instructions on making your first set of flags. See flagmaking
Flame size and duration
See what effects the flame size and
duration of a fire head
Flash point
The flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid can
form an ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid.
See what is a Material Safety Data Sheet
Flower stick
A short stick that is spun using another stick in each hand. see
devilsticks
Fluorescent poi
A poi set that glows under UV (Black) light. See what
is UV light , UV glow poi
Fuel
A substance that will sustain a flame. See Fire
safety , Fuels , what
is a Material Safety Data Sheet
Follow Time
Swinging same direction 180° apart. like you do in cross follow
or 3 bt weave. See
You can go to the ball..
Forum/s
A place to discuss these topics. see Discussion
group , Frequently asked
questions about the discussion group , Internet
safety
Fan clap and variations
Related to Fire Fans. See Fire Fans - Fan clap and variations
Figure 8
Related to Staff. See Staff - Figure 8
Finger spins
Related to Staff. See Staff - Finger spins
Fire Breathing
Related to Fire Breathing. Also known as.. Breathe, Breath, Breathing, blowing, spitting, Spit, blow, aspirate, aspirating . See Fire Breathing - Fire Breathing
Fire Breathing Accident
Related to Interviews. See Interviews - Fire Breathing Accident Related Discussion thread: Pele and Malcolm's videos
Fire Breathing Accident
Related to Fire Breathing. See Fire Breathing - Fire Breathing Accident
Fire Extinguisher
Related to Fire Training. See Fire Training - Fire Extinguisher
Fire Fans Mentality
Related to Fire Fans. See Fire Fans - Fire Fans Mentality
Fire Safety Test
Related to Fire Training. See Fire Training - Fire Safety Test
Fire Safety Test - Results
Related to Fire Training. See Fire Training - Fire Safety Test - Results
Fire training video
Related to Fire Training. Also known as.. HOP Fire safety video. See Fire Training - Fire training video Related Discussion threads: I did it, it took just a year Pele and Malcolm's videos
Fire training video
Related to DVD Previews. See DVD Previews - Fire training video
First Aid for Burns
Related to Fire Training. See Fire Training - First Aid for Burns
Fishtails
Related to Staff. See Staff - Fishtails
Flower Theory
Related to POI. See POI - Flower Theory
Flowers, Petals, Rhythm, and Beats
Related to POI. See POI - Flowers, Petals, Rhythm, and Beats
Foreword
Related to Fire Fans. See Fire Fans - Foreword
Forward Antispin Weave
Related to POI. See POI - Forward Antispin Weave
Forward Behind the back Weave
Related to POI. See POI - Forward Behind the back Weave
Forward Spin
Related to Staff. See Staff - Forward Spin
Forward swing
Related to POI. See POI - Forward swing
Forward Weave (3 beats)
Related to POI. Also known as.. The Chase. See POI - Forward Weave (3 beats) Related Discussion threads: WEAVE...what AM I doing wrong??? HELP! about to give up Weave Help
Forward Weave (5 beats)
Related to POI. Also known as.. The Chase. See POI - Forward Weave (5 beats) Related Discussion threads: Cleaning up my 5 beat weave... 4 or 5 beat weave/chase help on the 4 beat weave i need help with 5b fwd weave!
Fountain (3 Beats)
Related to POI. See POI - Fountain (3 Beats)
Four Beat Thread the needle
Related to POI. See POI - Four Beat Thread the needle
Paint, Tribal Neon Body Paint
A paint that glows under UV light. See UV glow body paint
Pegasol 3440 special
Fuel used for fire also known as Solvent 3440 special. See Fire
safety , Fuels , what
is a Material Safety Data Sheet
Performers, lists of
List of peoples active in their art. see Meet
others , www.fireperformers.com
Pictures
A gallery of users photos and movies where twirling and swinging
appear. picture/video gallery
Poi
Ball on string for swinging 2, 3 or 4 poi . See history
articles
Pole twirling, Staff, Stick
Similar to Staff twirling. see Staff
animation
Privacy Policy, Home of Poi
see Privacy Policy ,
Internet safety
Product information, FAQ
See shop FAQ
Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs)
Is very dangerous condition of the lungs. See what
is a Material Safety Data Sheet , Fire
breathing guide
Passing behind the back
Related to Staff. See Staff - Passing behind the back
Passing between hands
Related to Staff. See Staff - Passing between hands
Pele - Interview
Related to DVD Previews. See DVD Previews - Pele - Interview
Pendulum weave ("1.5s")
Related to POI. Also known as.. "Not-1.5" as it's not 1.5 beats, it's 1 and 2-half beats.... See POI - Pendulum weave ("1.5s")
Pirouette Rotor
Related to Staff. See Staff - Pirouette Rotor
Pirouette with mini figure 8
Related to Staff. See Staff - Pirouette with mini figure 8
Polish Interview Questions #1
Related to Interviews. See Interviews - Polish Interview Questions #1
Safety, Clubbing
See Staying safe while clubbing
Safety, Discussion group
See Internet safety
Safety, fire
See Fire Poi safety articles
Safety, meeting others
See Internet safety
Sage -behind the flame
Video about the performer Sage. See Sage hehind the flame DVD
Search, Discussion Board
Search for an answer in our previously discussed topics wqithin
the discussion board. See discussion
board search
Second Degree burns
See burns article
Shop information, FAQ
See shop FAQ
Shops
Places to buy equipment. See Our
Shop
Smokey Fuel
Fuel used for fire See Fire safety ,
Fuels which offer less smoke , what
is a Material Safety Data Sheet
Sock poi
A simple poi set made out of socks. See make
your own quick practice poi
Staff, Stick, Pole
Similar to Staff twirling. see Staff
animation
Staff, double
The art of twirling two staff at the same time.
Staff, make
See make fire heads for staff
Stick, Staff, Pole
Similar to Staff twirling. see Staff
animation
Suppliers of equipment
Places to buy equipment. See Our
Shop
Swinging weapons
See Weapons
Sage - behind the flame
Related to Interviews. See Interviews - Sage - behind the flame Related Discussion thread: Sage Video
Sage - Interview
Related to DVD Previews. See DVD Previews - Sage - Interview
Selecting a staff
Related to Staff. See Staff - Selecting a staff
Side Rotors
Related to Staff. See Staff - Side Rotors
Simple Maori bag Poi
Related to POI. See POI - Simple Maori bag Poi
Simple Sock Poi
Related to POI. See POI - Simple Sock Poi
Slow motion close-up of hand positions
Related to Meteor. See Meteor - Slow motion close-up of hand positions
SNES
Related to Staff. Also known as.. SNS. See Staff - SNES
Sock Poi
Related to How to make your own gear. See How to make your own gear - Sock Poi
Spiral Wraps Theory
Related to POI. See POI - Spiral Wraps Theory
Split time swinging
Related to POI. See POI - Split time swinging
Split-time Butterfly variations
Related to POI. See POI - Split-time Butterfly variations
Steel wool sparkly Poi - safety guide
Related to Fire Training. Also known as.. Sparkly Poi, Steel Wool Poi, Wire Wool Poi. See Fire Training - Steel wool sparkly Poi - safety guide