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Simple Sock Poi

Very simple sock Poi. As the name implies all you need is some socks. This is a great way to get into Poi spinning, especially if you have some socks with funky patterns on them

To make you will require :

A pair of long socks or stockings
Another pair of socks of any size

1. Do not throw out old socks or stockings just because they have some holes in them. Make some practice poi instead.

2. Roll each smaller sock into a ball shape. If you want you may add extra weight to the inside of these socks like seeds or rice etc..

3. Push the sock ball down into the toe of the long sock.

4. If you want something heavier you could use a tennis ball instead.

5. Repeat process for the other sock.

6. Pull and stretch out the top end of the sock and tie a knot. This makes a knob that you can swing the sock poi from.

You can also sew ribbons onto the ball end of the sock for extra decoration and visual effect once being spun.

Be aware that if you hit yourself you may want it to be soft and light enough not to bruise.

The heavier you make it the slower you can spin and the less likely the Poi will be effected by any wind.

Happy spinning

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Comments/replies: 5

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stranger

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Reged: Dec 2009
Loc: philippines

re: POI, Simple Sock Poi find similar
20th Dec 2009 1:44 AM

uhm,, how much weight should i provide for my sock poi?? because i'm just a beginner.. please help me.. and would it be great if i'll use sock poi for my practices for the meantime?? pls. respond...tnx.

Malcolm
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Reged: Nov 2003
Loc: HOP

re: POI, Simple Sock Poi find similar
21st Dec 2009 10:45 AM

If you want to weight them specifically then try out 60 grams per sock.

Yes nothing wrong with using sock poi no matter how good you are. Especially if you can get some nice stripped socks

Losketh
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Loc: Poland

re: POI, Simple Sock Poi find similar
23rd Dec 2009 9:05 PM

for me spining with socks is much easier then spining with other type of poi

My first POI was tenis ball in socks

Naethe
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Reged: Jan 2010

re: POI, Simple Sock Poi find similar
26th Jan 2010 3:45 AM

isn't it heavy to use tennis balls for beginners?

Malcolm
old hand

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Reged: Nov 2003
Loc: HOP

re: POI, Simple Sock Poi find similar
26th Jan 2010 8:55 AM

Not really. The heavier it is the slower you can do moves.
Although too heavy can cause bruises when they hit.

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