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Posted:
Ok, i been doing poi for abit and i wanna try something new, but i
really dnt wanna do staff or anything like that
and i wanna try
something really original. I thought bout fire fan but my mate just
started that up and i dnt wanna seem that im copying him. Ive
been taking a look through some of the threads but none seem
that interesting. Any help? I can juggle so fire juggling kinda
looks cool but i dnt really no how 2 start! any ideas?
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Ok, i been doing poi for abit and i wanna try something new, but i
really dnt wanna do staff or anything like that
and i wanna try something really original. I thought bout fire fan but my mate just
started that up and i dnt wanna seem that im copying him. Ive
been taking a look through some of the threads but none seem
that interesting.
Any help? I can juggle so fire juggling kinda looks cool but i dnt really no how 2 start! any ideas?
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Posted:
Rope dart
Why not staff?
Rope dart
Why not staff?
The existance of flamethrowers says that someone, somewhere, at sometime said "I need to set that thing on fire, but it's too far away."
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Posted:
Cus every1 does staff, and its no longer original, Sumthing really
really cool. I had a look at fire umbrella but it looked v.hard 2
make. Wats rope dart neways?
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Cus every1 does staff, and its no longer original, Sumthing really
really cool. I had a look at fire umbrella but it looked v.hard 2
make. Wats rope dart neways?
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Everyone?
Not really everyone. A lot of people do it, but its nowhere near as mainstream as poi.
Staffers are one of the "indie-manipulators"
Rope Dart is a martial art type job where you have a long piece of rope with a wight on one end. You swing it around some, and wrap it around ya neck.
A good example would be in Kill Bill. Remeber Go-Go, that Japanese girl with the ball and chain? That's rope dart.
There's aslo some cool rope dart in a Jet-Li movie called Romeo Must Die. He uses a fire hose to kick some serious ass
Everyone?
Not really everyone. A lot of people do it, but its nowhere near as mainstream as poi.
Staffers are one of the "indie-manipulators"
Rope Dart is a martial art type job where you have a long piece of rope with a wight on one end. You swing it around some, and wrap it around ya neck.
A good example would be in Kill Bill. Remeber Go-Go, that Japanese girl with the ball and chain? That's rope dart.
There's aslo some cool rope dart in a Jet-Li movie called Romeo Must Die. He uses a fire hose to kick some serious ass
The existance of flamethrowers says that someone, somewhere, at sometime said "I need to set that thing on fire, but it's too far away."
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Posted:
Oh yeah also jackie chan does it in Shang Hai Noon i fink with a
rope and horse shoe dat looks awesome, I fink ill giv that a go.
do u have to make that or can u buy it? also i think my m8s
gettin me sum fire devil sticks for my birthday, any place i can
get tips on moves nd stuff???
cheers for the rope dart tho
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Oh yeah also jackie chan does it in Shang Hai Noon i fink with a
rope and horse shoe dat looks awesome,
I fink ill giv that a go.do u have to make that or can u buy it? also i think my m8s
gettin me sum fire devil sticks for my birthday, any place i can
get tips on moves nd stuff???
cheers for the rope dart tho-----------------------------
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What you need to do is [Old link] for "Devil stick" and "rope dart"
What you need to do is [Old link] for "Devil stick" and "rope dart"
The existance of flamethrowers says that someone, somewhere, at sometime said "I need to set that thing on fire, but it's too far away."
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Posted:
mmmmm sticky...
theres a few good sites for wholesome sticky goodness.
https://www.devilstick.nl/
is a forum for devilstickers. Its not too busy but hasnt been up that long.
https://www.devilstick.de/english/home.htm
has loads of tricks to learn.
https://www.stixguru.com/home.html
has loads of tricks - they are done with a flowerstick but pretty much all are possible with a devilstick with some serious practise.
If you are getting a devilstick it should keep you busy for a while. Just be inventive with that. I've been playing with contacty staffy stuff with my sticks recently. So far the result has mostly been pain but I'm sure it will come together.
Written by: Midget_with_a_stick
also i think my m8s
gettin me sum fire devil sticks for my birthday, any place i can
get tips on moves nd stuff???
mmmmm sticky...
theres a few good sites for wholesome sticky goodness.
https://www.devilstick.nl/
is a forum for devilstickers. Its not too busy but hasnt been up that long.
https://www.devilstick.de/english/home.htm
has loads of tricks to learn.
https://www.stixguru.com/home.html
has loads of tricks - they are done with a flowerstick but pretty much all are possible with a devilstick with some serious practise.
If you are getting a devilstick it should keep you busy for a while. Just be inventive with that. I've been playing with contacty staffy stuff with my sticks recently. So far the result has mostly been pain but I'm sure it will come together.
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Posted:
Here's an idea...
Take your poi and attach them to either end of a, let's say, 20" sitck.. does anyone ever do this?
I've been thinking it would be fun to make one with shorter chains and play like devilsticks..
If you wanted to play it like a staff, just make it longer...
what d' ya think??
Here's an idea...
Take your poi and attach them to either end of a, let's say, 20" sitck.. does anyone ever do this?
I've been thinking it would be fun to make one with shorter chains and play like devilsticks..
If you wanted to play it like a staff, just make it longer...
what d' ya think??
Hmm, isn't it about time??
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I saw someone spinning staff and poi on the end.
Wasn't impressed that much. It basically looks like a staff with four wicks.
I saw someone spinning staff and poi on the end.
Wasn't impressed that much. It basically looks like a staff with four wicks.
The existance of flamethrowers says that someone, somewhere, at sometime said "I need to set that thing on fire, but it's too far away."
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Posted:
yeah, you'd have to make completly original tricks, that's the problem... changing axis a lot and mixing it up..
yeah, you'd have to make completly original tricks, that's the problem... changing axis a lot and mixing it up..
Hmm, isn't it about time??
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Posted:
Lol any1 no wer u can buy shuricians (not sure bout spelling) for
cheapish??? My mate wants to buy like 25 any1 no wer 2 get
them from?
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Lol any1 no wer u can buy shuricians (not sure bout spelling) for
cheapish??? My mate wants to buy like 25 any1 no wer 2 get
them from?
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eBay?
eBay?
The existance of flamethrowers says that someone, somewhere, at sometime said "I need to set that thing on fire, but it's too far away."
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if you mean throwing stars (with 3 or more spikes) then not legally in this country unfortunatly, same goes for push daggers, butterfly knives, blowpipes, sword canes, gravity knives (similar to flick knives), knuckle dusters (inc. knives and other weapons with knuckle duster style handles) and some martial arts equipement
if you mean throwing stars (with 3 or more spikes) then not legally in this country unfortunatly, same goes for push daggers, butterfly knives, blowpipes, sword canes, gravity knives (similar to flick knives), knuckle dusters (inc. knives and other weapons with knuckle duster style handles) and some martial arts equipement
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can u buy rope dart anywer or do u hav 2 make it? and if you can buy it any 1 no the cost?
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can u buy rope dart anywer or do u hav 2 make it?
and if you can buy it any 1 no the cost?-----------------------------------
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Rope dart
That took me the best of three seconds to find.
Rope dart
That took me the best of three seconds to find.
The existance of flamethrowers says that someone, somewhere, at sometime said "I need to set that thing on fire, but it's too far away."
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LOL read the only reviewer
"Ok, after an accident by busting one of my "Meteor Hammers", I thought I was through, until I ordered the "Rope Dart". It's small, but also heavy. Easily hidden in your pocket, just pratice pulling it out velociously.
This thing is bad and I enjoy it. Unfortunatly, I haven't used on anybody yet, but it's something good to have walking by yourself, since we all know I hate guns.
If you're into Chinese Martial Arts, Check out the rope dart."
LOL read the only reviewer
"Ok, after an accident by busting one of my "Meteor Hammers", I thought I was through, until I ordered the "Rope Dart". It's small, but also heavy. Easily hidden in your pocket, just pratice pulling it out velociously.
This thing is bad and I enjoy it. Unfortunatly, I haven't used on anybody yet, but it's something good to have walking by yourself, since we all know I hate guns.
If you're into Chinese Martial Arts, Check out the rope dart."
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had a great idea a minute ago, get a rubber door wedge with a loop on the end and tie a rope to it, voila a practice rope dart!!! ok so it doesnt have the weight, but it doesnt have the sharp edges either
had a great idea a minute ago, get a rubber door wedge with a loop on the end and tie a rope to it, voila a practice rope dart!!! ok so it doesnt have the weight, but it doesnt have the sharp edges either
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Posted:
I just got a load of rope and tied a monkey fist knot at the end as a weight, that worked pretty well.
As an aside, writing posts like this:
makes it really difficult for people to understand if english isn't their first language, so it'd be great if you could type your posts out with complete words. The keyboard has a key for every letter for a reason
EDITED_BY: TheBovrilMonkey (1128828921)
I just got a load of rope and tied a monkey fist knot at the end as a weight, that worked pretty well.
As an aside, writing posts like this:
Written by: Midget_with_a_stick
looks cool but i dnt really no how 2 start!
do u have to make that or can u buy it? also i think my m8s gettin me sum fire devil sticks for my birthday, any place i can get tips on moves nd stuff???
Lol any1 no wer u can buy
can u buy rope dart anywer or do u hav 2 make it? and if you can buy it any 1 no the cost?
makes it really difficult for people to understand if english isn't their first language, so it'd be great if you could type your posts out with complete words. The keyboard has a key for every letter for a reason
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Damn!! You beat me to it, bov!!
Shurikens. No. Be careful with martial arts weapons. They are just that. Weapons. and very dangerous if used either correctly or incorrectly. A lot of martial arts weapons are illegal to take out in public.
I can do a bit of nunchaku. I had to make sure that the person who runs my student halls knew I did this, and that I owned such things, so that if I was seen with them in my room or in the grounds, I wouldn't get in trouble for owning/using such a thing. It only takes one person to say 'he was using such and such weapon' or 'he had such and such weapon' and you get a visit from armed police. As far as I'm aware (and I may be wrong) on private property is ok (such as halls/home etc) as long as the person 'in charge' knows about it and is ok with it. Carrying on the street (unless with valid reason, ie on way to martial arts lessons, and even then, carrying openly on the street) is illegal, and you will be arrested and have it confiscated. Be careful with laws. They can land you in trouble.
Damn!! You beat me to it, bov!!
Shurikens. No. Be careful with martial arts weapons. They are just that. Weapons. and very dangerous if used either correctly or incorrectly. A lot of martial arts weapons are illegal to take out in public.
I can do a bit of nunchaku. I had to make sure that the person who runs my student halls knew I did this, and that I owned such things, so that if I was seen with them in my room or in the grounds, I wouldn't get in trouble for owning/using such a thing. It only takes one person to say 'he was using such and such weapon' or 'he had such and such weapon' and you get a visit from armed police. As far as I'm aware (and I may be wrong) on private property is ok (such as halls/home etc) as long as the person 'in charge' knows about it and is ok with it. Carrying on the street (unless with valid reason, ie on way to martial arts lessons, and even then, carrying openly on the street) is illegal, and you will be arrested and have it confiscated. Be careful with laws. They can land you in trouble.
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Learn anything.
Bolt Kevlar to it.
Light it.
Congrats, new toy.
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Learn anything.
Bolt Kevlar to it.
Light it.
Congrats, new toy.
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Posted:
Why is there this aversion to making your own stuff? Why do some people just HAVE to buy it instead of spending a bit of time to make it (and no money)?
Why is there this aversion to making your own stuff? Why do some people just HAVE to buy it instead of spending a bit of time to make it (and no money)?
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Some people just are not artisitic or able to make something without making it into a complete and utter mess (I am one of these wonderfully talented people) so it is easier to buy it or get someone else to make it instead of it all ending up in frustration...
Some people just are not artisitic or able to make something without making it into a complete and utter mess (I am one of these wonderfully talented people) so it is easier to buy it or get someone else to make it instead of it all ending up in frustration...
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:claps:
luv the way u think, you rock nyc!!!
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luv the way u think, you rock nyc!!!
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Posted:
Pardon my pedantic-ness, but surely the whole point of using an "original" prop is that it's something you've come up with.
Isn't this destroyed somewhat by asking people what to do?
Oh, and Midget - Learn to do a search Every single one of your questions has been asked here before...
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Pardon my pedantic-ness, but surely the whole point of using an "original" prop is that it's something you've come up with.
Isn't this destroyed somewhat by asking people what to do?
Oh, and Midget - Learn to do a search
Every single one of your questions has been asked here before...*Is having a bad day...*
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Posted:
for Durbs
Fire roller skates?
Fire skateboard?
Fire bicycle - oh no, wait
ermm, does it really have to be an original prop - or just something that hasn't been done before?
for Durbs Fire roller skates?
Fire skateboard?
Fire bicycle - oh no, wait
ermm, does it really have to be an original prop - or just something that hasn't been done before?
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all of the above have been done!
was going to say somthing amusing, but cant think!
nyc, ur fire plate is a prime example of "rubbish" lol
all of the above have been done!
was going to say somthing amusing, but cant think!
nyc, ur fire plate is a prime example of "rubbish"
lol passing through, this world still lives.
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Posted:
I was going to say something similar, but then I realised that as long as no-one actually uses the prop that you come up with, it's still original.
So, my suggestion is a bright red gimp suit with parrots on strings tied to the shoulders, poi tied to the wrists, elbows and groin, a bucket full of worms strapped to the back, and golden retrievers tied to the feet.
I hope that's helpfull
Written by: Durbs
Pardon my pedantic-ness, but surely the whole point of using an "original" prop is that it's something you've come up with.
Isn't this destroyed somewhat by asking people what to do?
I was going to say something similar, but then I realised that as long as no-one actually uses the prop that you come up with, it's still original.
So, my suggestion is a bright red gimp suit with parrots on strings tied to the shoulders, poi tied to the wrists, elbows and groin, a bucket full of worms strapped to the back, and golden retrievers tied to the feet.
I hope that's helpfull
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*Goes out shopping*
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Posted:
Just to play devil advocate, if you want to do some thing original then starting with rope dart is a bad idea as it's been around for hundreds if not thousands of years and as such is hardly original. I like the other approch, like mine too, buy or make anything and add fire to it. This is far more likly to produce an original style.
Also on the stick with two poi on the end idea, this can be used very similar to a three section staff (another chinese weapon). It can be flung straight round so it looks like a staff or the ends of the stick can be held and the cahin ends rotated like poi (with wide hands) and moves like butterfly done, body wraps and even high throws. I made one a few years ago when I was on a Thai island for 6months, it does work and various moves or styles are possable but to be honest I didn't like it that much and would rather use a three section staff which can do the same things but other moves too as the end sections can be used for control too as theyre solid. My friend used to do three section staff on fire as well, looked very cool. Fire nunchuku can look cool if well done (and thats not me folks).
if anyone knows where I can find more rope dart moves then PLEASE post.
ta
Just to play devil advocate, if you want to do some thing original then starting with rope dart is a bad idea as it's been around for hundreds if not thousands of years and as such is hardly original. I like the other approch, like mine too, buy or make anything and add fire to it. This is far more likly to produce an original style.
Also on the stick with two poi on the end idea, this can be used very similar to a three section staff (another chinese weapon). It can be flung straight round so it looks like a staff or the ends of the stick can be held and the cahin ends rotated like poi (with wide hands) and moves like butterfly done, body wraps and even high throws. I made one a few years ago when I was on a Thai island for 6months, it does work and various moves or styles are possable but to be honest I didn't like it that much and would rather use a three section staff which can do the same things but other moves too as the end sections can be used for control too as theyre solid. My friend used to do three section staff on fire as well, looked very cool. Fire nunchuku can look cool if well done (and thats not me folks).
if anyone knows where I can find more rope dart moves then PLEASE post.
ta
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Posted:
Hmmm oh I had a thought!
Try a length of rope (or something) with poi balls at each end sort of like a floppy staff. Hows that for orrgional?
Or what about a large shuriken looking frame, with poi balls attached to the ends (where the sharp killing bits would be) and spin thema bit like a fire fan, difference is this one goes round in full circle not just a semi circle.
Hmmm oh I had a thought!
Try a length of rope (or something) with poi balls at each end sort of like a floppy staff. Hows that for orrgional?
Or what about a large shuriken looking frame, with poi balls attached to the ends (where the sharp killing bits would be) and spin thema bit like a fire fan, difference is this one goes round in full circle not just a semi circle.
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Something like THIS?
Written by: Brit_Joe
Hmmm oh I had a thought!
Try a length of rope (or something) with poi balls at each end sort of like a floppy staff. Hows that for orrgional?
Something like THIS?
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