#561655 - 06/08/06 11:47 PM
Re: Holding the Poi
[Re: Fishtankalpha]
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Dangerous cynic
Registered: 22/05/06
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My fluffy poi, fire poi and flags have double loops, I put them over my index and ring finger (1st and 3rd) so the poi come off the back of my hand. After watching scales of poi I am inclined to try it facing off the palm though.
I had huge issues with my sock poi, they kept slipping and flying across the garden (I really didn't want to have to go to the neighbours and ask for my poi back). I tried tying a knot, but it was never big enough and I had to grip too hard which led to cramp. I tried tying a loop, but it tightened as I span and then...... I applied my sailing knowledge and tied a bowline in the end (it's a knot you use for tying up boats, notorious for not slipping http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Bowline.htm )it's ace, holds really well. I put it aroud my 3 fingers, then put my middle finger over it like figure 2 here http://www.homeofpoi.com/lessons_all/teach.php/3_7_7) which gives a level of consistency in the way I handle my different poi.
Edited by kash (06/08/06 11:50 PM)
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#561656 - 06/08/06 11:48 PM
Re: Holding the Poi
[Re: kash]
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Silly Chavs
Registered: 17/04/02
Loc: Whales
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I dont like fingerloops.. or handles.
I like cones.
preferably with ice cream in.
and a flake.
Im with the thumb and forefinger posse. Keeping it real. 
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#561657 - 09/08/06 07:00 PM
Re: Holding the Poi
[Re: UnscrupulousChavOffersFoot]
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member
Registered: 06/10/05
Loc: Chicago
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When I have double loop handles, I use second and third fingers, coming off the back of the hand.
With socks, I hold the very end between my 3rd and pinky fingers, then wrap the poi around my hands once, then grip it with the key method. This ensures that the poi stay at the right length, and reduces the cramping work my thumb and forefinger have to do.
My preference, though, is to use one larger loop. I hang it from my 2nd and 3rd finger, pointing down towards my palm, then split these fingers apart and feed the cord back up through them, so it pokes out of my fingers around the second knuckle bone. I believe I have heard this grip referred to as the kite grip. It allows for comfortable control, and it requires no effort to keep it on your fingers; as the poi spin, they tighten the handle around your fingers, ensuring a firm, easy grip.
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#561659 - 25/12/07 04:51 PM
Re: Holding the Poi
[Re: kash]
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Member
Registered: 27/11/07
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Written by: kash
My fluffy poi, fire poi and flags have double loops, I put them over my index and ring finger (1st and 3rd) so the poi come off the back of my hand. After watching scales of poi I am inclined to try it facing off the palm though.
I had huge issues with my sock poi, they kept slipping and flying across the garden (I really didn't want to have to go to the neighbours and ask for my poi back). I tried tying a knot, but it was never big enough and I had to grip too hard which led to cramp. I tried tying a loop, but it tightened as I span and then...... I applied my sailing knowledge and tied a bowline in the end (it's a knot you use for tying up boats, notorious for not slipping http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Bowline.htm )it's ace, holds really well. I put it aroud my 3 fingers, then put my middle finger over it like figure 2 here http://www.homeofpoi.com/lessons_all/teach.php/3_7_7) which gives a level of consistency in the way I handle my different poi.
Hey, thanks a lot kash! i just got my first pair of sock poi this week and have been having issues holding them securely, especially after using my flag poi with already made handles. I found this knot to be the most effective and its way easy to take out and adjust ---so thanks! I would definitely recommend using this method to anyone having the same difficulties. Also, i found it really comfortable to use the bowline to make a really small knot at the end and put my pinkie through that and put the sock in my palm then hold the poi with my index and thumb (i think this is sometimes called the front door key method)
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#561661 - 31/01/08 02:59 PM
Re: Holding the Poi
[Re: Būzrael]
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newbie
Registered: 30/12/07
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Hmm. With chains, I nearly always use the loops, middle finger and ring finger.
With fabric, I usually either wrap it around my hand or just kind of grab it.
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#561662 - 31/01/08 05:10 PM
Re: Holding the Poi
[Re: WikidLikwid]
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newbie
Registered: 28/01/08
Loc: Lancaster
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I just grab the handle between my thumb and my forefinger. I find this is the most natural way for me to hold my poi but sometimes I let go slightly and a poi goes flying! >.<
Sometimes I will also use the finger loops on my forefinger and middle finger, depending on how I feel and the move I am doing.
The string on my poi sometimes rubs against my forefinger making it sore, so I am still experimenting with the best way of holding my poi.
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#561663 - 01/02/08 06:04 AM
Re: Holding the Poi
[Re: Shaemon]
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stranger
Registered: 27/08/08
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In a similar method to the playdoh one I've tied bouncy balls into the end of my socks for use as handles. I think that's my suggestion to anyone who gets cramp from holding between thumb and forefinger; make sure you've got bulky enough handles, so you really don't have to close your fist very hard at all. 
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#561664 - 02/02/08 03:35 AM
Re: Holding the Poi
[Re: Būzrael]
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enthusiast
Registered: 16/07/05
Loc: Gothenburg in Sweden
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Three different ways of holding the poi is what I use.
1: One finger in each loop. (I use salza`s dubbelloop handless)
2: The chain in the bottom of and between your point finger and long finger, with straight arms.
3: One finger in each loop and the chain around your hand and hold it between your thump and the point finger for nice precicion,.......
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