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Leonardo invented the tank, the helicopter, the double hull, the hang-glider and made major advances in astronomy, geology and physiology, as well as painting the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
More importantly, this...
his 'Vitruvian Man'
is one of the earliest examples of basic poi spinning and mechanics.
Of course, as he did not find time to invent the cotton stripy sock, his inspired work does not feature actual poi. That's why it's basic.
Note the square around the figure in question, clearly demonstrating the concept of planes.
Next, note the perfect circle around the figure, a single, long arm spin in the front wall plain.
Interestingly, the two different positions of the arms suggest an attempt at a long arm butterfly, maybe even a stab at opposite-way flowers. Obviously, during the Renaissance, poi spinning was limited to large, basic arms movements.
Maybe it was Da Vinci's heavy robes restricting the movement.
Finally, notice the inclusion of nakedness. Clearly, even though actual technique is sadly lacking, it seems the need to divest ones' self of clothing was already deeply ingrained in spinning culture.
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Location: Aotearoa (NZ), New Zealand
I like u man! Looks like anti spin 
Damn i need four arms! 
48 posts
Location: Scotland
well if it had to be naked, then the robes would not be a limiting factor. =P
sweet theory though, i like it.
Just call me Pop.
Fool
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Joss, you're so silly, but I love ya anyway.
Better than tesla poi! When are you back in Foulmouth?
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Location: Nashville, TN, USA
i dunno. spinning poi with 4 arms and 4 legs seems far from "basic" to me...
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Location: Scotland
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Joss, you're so silly, but I love ya anyway.
When are you back in Foulmouth?
em.........are you talking to me? or is there someone else called Joss around here?
Just call me Pop.
HOP librarian
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Location: Prague, Czech. Republic
Vitruvian man remake by the point of spinning:
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Mcp, I think they are four.
light,
:R
POI THEO(R)IST
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Location: In your head. (Tasmania, Australia)
Erm. Interesting theory...
I like it!
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Location: London
Robots make everything cooler. FACT.
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Location: without class distinction, Australia
I'm so amused that this thread warns people of illustraed nakedness!
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
Tosser
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Location: Bristol,UK
Monkey, that is F***ing genius, thankyou
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