#679850 - 01/06/08 07:21 AM
Re: Making Fire Chucks
[Re: Rellizate]
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Rum-Swilling Combustioneer
Registered: 07/04/08
Loc: Macungie, PA, USA
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I can't imagine there would be that many "combat moves" with chucks that would look even half decent on fire... I've considered making fire chucks... It's a flail weapon, so you're literally limited to flailing around!  Can't do any of the fun grabs and tangles without a victim, though.
Of all the chucks I've used (and that's a lot) I thought the best for just spinning was a related Filipino weapon, called (if I remember correctly) tabak-toyok, that I picked up in Florida. It had 6-inch handles and an 8- or 9-inch chain. Mine was rattan, so it was lightweight. I had an acrylic set of similar proportions but it was not as flowy.
Edited for UBB code...
Edited by Mucky (02/06/08 05:29 AM)
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#679851 - 02/06/08 02:01 AM
Re: Making Fire Chucks
[Re: Mucky]
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Lord High Poobah of Over-inflated Titles
Registered: 02/12/07
Loc: South Africa
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Point to ponder though: what if it is just a hobby?
I mean, I can see why "I am part of a fire performing troupe" or something like that is valid. I spin for fun, so do not see that as a valid reason.
Not that I have nunchucks or plan to get any, just a thought.
Off Topic: Yay! for proofreading. I first wrote "I am prat of a fire performing troupe"....
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#679852 - 02/06/08 04:36 AM
Re: Making Fire Chucks
[Re: Mucky]
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stranger
Registered: 27/08/08
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Written by :Mucky
I can't imagine there would be that many "combat moves" with chucks that would look even half decent on fire... I've considered making fire chucks... It's a flail weapon, so you're literally limited to flailing around! Can't do any of the fun grabs and tangles without a victim, though.
Of all the chucks I've used (and that's a <i>lot</i>) I thought the best for just spinning was a related Filipino weapon, called (if I remember correctly) tabak-toyok, that I picked up in Florida. It had 6-inch handles and an 8- or 9-inch chain. Mine was rattan, so it was lightweight. I had an acrylic set of similar proportions but it was not as flowy.
Wrist rolls and throws with a chain that long would hoooorrrribble, shirley?
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#679853 - 02/06/08 05:26 AM
Re: Making Fire Chucks
[Re: Old-User--36092]
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Rum-Swilling Combustioneer
Registered: 07/04/08
Loc: Macungie, PA, USA
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In fact throws are no more difficult; just requires a slightly different toss, which you'll automatically do to compensate for the long chain; it feels similar to tossing poi with a weighted handle, actually. As far as wrist rolls, you need a more exaggerated arm motion to execute, but again, you should be able to pick it up naturally. I'll see if I can dig them out of storage and take a picture... Is there a way to attach pictures on this forum, or does it have to be posted elsewhere?
I dunno if they'd be all that great for fire, though, since the small sticks mean there's virtually no lee-way for your hand if there's a wick involved...
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#679854 - 03/06/08 03:58 AM
Re: Making Fire Chucks
[Re: aston]
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enthusiast
Registered: 04/07/07
Loc: Perth
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Written by :aston
Point to ponder though: what if it is just a hobby?
I mean, I can see why "I am part of a fire performing troupe" or something like that is valid. I spin for fun, so do not see that as a valid reason.
Well, seeing as I've never performed.. (ok, maybe once or twice) with them.. they're more just me having fun.. As long as you have a reason.
Have you EVER performed? Maybe you'd have to ask about specifics. But it's not like I make a living from them.. I may be part of a troupe but firechucks would be the least used implement and it's not really an income.
Thats just my excuse really.. 
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#679855 - 11/06/08 12:23 AM
Re: Making Fire Chucks
[Re: natasqi]
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Lord High Poobah of Over-inflated Titles
Registered: 02/12/07
Loc: South Africa
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Was just curious. Sounds like you are exploiting a slightly grey area. Written by
But it's not like I make a living from them..
See, that is what I imagine the law is really there for. So that those who do, can. Although you could always say that you are practicing for it and plan to perform. Still strikes me as less than entirely honest. :P
That said, I am on your side here.
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#679856 - 11/06/08 01:05 AM
Re: Making Fire Chucks
[Re: aston]
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enthusiast
Registered: 04/07/07
Loc: Perth
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:P I'm sure if my house gets raided, they'll be so focused on my sai, swords, throwing knives etc, they may not find my chucks  I think the law is there so people don't have weapons hanging around willynilly. So people don't have them because they're 'cool' and kids don't get a hold of ninja stars and fling them around. While IMHO I don't think nunchucks are that dangerous (because hey, a plank of wood would be worse because unexperienced people are quite likely to hit themselves...) I own chucks primarily for a learning/art/performance reason. I have fire and glow chucks and have video of me performing with them. That and the fact I am in a fire troupe to me makes me feel justified in owning them. and maybe one day I WILL make money out of them (once I get bored of my hoop)
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#679857 - 11/06/08 04:35 AM
Re: Making Fire Chucks
[Re: natasqi]
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Lord High Poobah of Over-inflated Titles
Registered: 02/12/07
Loc: South Africa
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True.
Just saying. :P
I honestly feel that I can do more damage with a pen than some of the "weapons" I have seen banned on airlines for example. Like... a 3cm long pocket knife. But that is another rant.
I reckon that as long as you can say that you are a performer, you should be ok. Even if you only perform for them to prove it. :P
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#679858 - 14/06/08 04:56 PM
Re: Making Fire Chucks
[Re: aston]
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enthusiast
Registered: 04/07/07
Loc: Perth
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Written by :aston
Even if you only perform for them to prove it. :P
Haha, has this happened to you too?
So many times we've had firemen/police/sercurity called on us practicing at random parks or beaches...
And we explain who we are and what we do etc etc, and then, without fail everyone says.
"Well, we'd like you to perform for us.. umm, you know, so we know you're telling the truth"
And we have to do a mini show.
I guess that beats getting arrested though!
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