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#791207 - 26/10/06 10:59 PM Where can i find good sock poi?!?!
little_harriet Offline
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Registered: 24/08/05
hello :-)
i really want to get some sock poi but i don't know the best place to get them. ideally i want blue & white ones & i'd like some with the weight already in them (i know - fussy aren't i?!) so they're just ready to go as soon as i get them but i just don't know where to look - any suggestions? thank you

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#791208 - 27/10/06 12:43 AM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: little_harriet]
alien_oddity Offline
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Registered: 31/12/04
Loc: in the trees
try the HoP shop i know they do sock poi

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#791209 - 27/10/06 12:52 AM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: alien_oddity]
the_mods_stole_my_name Offline
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Registered: 09/05/06
Loc: Maghull, Liverpool
try making your own, they're cheaper, and they can be any colour, length or weight you want!
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#791210 - 27/10/06 03:17 AM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: the_mods_stole_my_name]
thombre Offline
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Registered: 06/10/06
Loc: Nottingham
I made my own about a year ago with just some knee socks and a couple of juggling balls and they're the only ones I like practicing with today.

Also, if you want glow socks the ones HoP sells rock.
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#791211 - 27/10/06 03:26 AM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: thombre]
newgabe Offline
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.

Registered: 03/03/05
Loc: Bali
Indeed. Sock poi are usually made from... socks....
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#791212 - 27/10/06 05:53 PM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: newgabe]
Pogo69 Offline
there's no charge for awesomeness... or attractiveness

Registered: 06/04/06
Loc: limbo
my last set of sock poi (parts sourced from k-mart):

1 pair of pastel stripey toe socks (very attractive)
3-pack of tennis balls

total cost: $6.12

and I even had one tennis ball left over!! absolute bargain. if you want more weight, sew rice into the end of the socks...
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#791213 - 27/10/06 06:44 PM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: Pogo69]
~Leah~ Offline
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Registered: 26/09/04
Loc: Sunshine Coast
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#791214 - 28/10/06 12:16 AM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: ~Leah~]
jo_rhymes Offline
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Registered: 10/04/05
Loc: Telford, Shrops
buy a pair of socks...put your own weights in, stop being so fussy!!

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#791215 - 28/10/06 12:18 AM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: jo_rhymes]
Skulduggery Offline
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Registered: 12/08/04
Loc: Wales
I'll make you some , but I'll charge you £20 for a pair + postage and packing <----- yes I'm a cheeky cow "Moooooo"
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#791216 - 30/10/06 06:38 AM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: Skulduggery]
faith enfire Offline
wandering thru the woods of WI

Registered: 27/01/06
Loc: Wisconsin
if there is a target by you

very cool socks (more expensive $4-$7)

i want matching socks to wear and poi
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#791217 - 30/10/06 07:40 AM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: faith enfire]
kash Offline
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Registered: 22/05/06
Thuds (juggling balls) make lovely weights, looks a bit nicer than a bag of peas.

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#791218 - 30/10/06 09:21 AM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: kash]
pricklyleaf Offline
with added berries

Registered: 07/03/05
Loc: Manchester
Making them is definately the best and cheapest option. Then you can put in the weight that suits you best, from heavey to light.

Things I have known people to have in sock poi include... bouncy balls (my personal fave), juggling balls, tennis balls, balled up socks, rice, pasta, lentils (all sealed in bags or, yes, you've guessed it, more socks).

Also, many people find the Hop socks too stretchy for their liking, some like them, some don't, all down to personal choice.
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#791219 - 31/10/06 05:03 AM Re: Where can i find good sock poi?!?! [Re: pricklyleaf]
faith enfire Offline
wandering thru the woods of WI

Registered: 27/01/06
Loc: Wisconsin
(once you get used to poi, the stretchiness makes it more fun)
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