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stranger
12 posts
Location: Canada
stranger
12 posts
Location: Canada
Posted:
but I'm not (sometimes)
Hey everyone, it's nice to be on a site that can help me a lot with a new hobby that I've wanted to do for years. Since I took the time to read your FAQ/Readme, I figured it would be good to fill it out. Feel free to ask questions!!
Name:
Trina
Location:
Canada
Hometown:
Edmonton
Birthday (sign?):
July 29, 1988 - Leo the mighty Lion
Age:
20
Sex:
I'm defined as female by my culture
Occupation(s):
Currently I'm a student, girlfriend, house cleaner, homework doer, kitty litter changer, iron operator, kitty food and water dispenser, front desk personnel, laundry doer/folder, granddaughter, daughter and dishes cleaner. I have about 25 heads to put all these hats on. I'm also known to be a smartass.
Favorite Food(s):
Edible usually covers this catergory, but since my boyfriend made me try dried squid, I've thought twice. I like pasta, pudding, roast, cheese, corndogs, spring rolls, poutine, cheese buns, grapes, strawberries, melons, cakes, muffins, cookiesand lots of other yummy edible things.
Favorite Color(s):
Silver, dark blue, red, black, purple, green, brown
What is the wing speed of an unladen swallow?
Should ask the man on the bridge.
Toys:
Hmm... what a dirty question.
Hobbies other than the obvious:
Reading texts, some horticulture, cooking, pet care
Education:
Currently in college
Favorite Book(s):
The giver, the poisonwood bible, a million little pieces, some of my texts from school.
Favorite Movie(s):
Boondock Saints, Speed racer, Horton Hears A Who (I <3 Katie so much!), 28 days, Saw 1-4, the crow, In Pot we trust, freedom writers
Godzilla vs. a Star Wars Star Destroyer. Who wins? Why?
Godzilla wins when he headbutts the annoying thing flying around his head. He also manages to squish a troll doll.
Favorite TV show(s):
House, Bump in the night, Naruto, death note, blood+
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up)
I want to be a teacher, I'm currently majoring in English and minoring in drama. I also want to get married, have a few children to run around and help my hair turn grey.
Favorite Music Artists/Composers:
Infected Mushroom, ABBA, Eminem, Tupac, Mary J. Bilge, Sphongle, Guns and Roses, Sublime, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson
Do you think these pants make my butt look too big?
I think your butt is as big as you want to think it is.
Favorie ice cream flavor(s):
Mint chocolate chip, Neapolitan, vanilla, cookie dough
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella:
I would have to say Nutella since it's the only one that I have had.
but I'm not (sometimes)
Hey everyone, it's nice to be on a site that can help me a lot with a new hobby that I've wanted to do for years. Since I took the time to read your FAQ/Readme, I figured it would be good to fill it out. Feel free to ask questions!!
Name:
Trina
Location:
Canada
Hometown:
Edmonton
Birthday (sign?):
July 29, 1988 - Leo the mighty Lion
Age:
20
Sex:
I'm defined as female by my culture
Occupation(s):
Currently I'm a student, girlfriend, house cleaner, homework doer, kitty litter changer, iron operator, kitty food and water dispenser, front desk personnel, laundry doer/folder, granddaughter, daughter and dishes cleaner. I have about 25 heads to put all these hats on. I'm also known to be a smartass.
Favorite Food(s):
Edible usually covers this catergory, but since my boyfriend made me try dried squid, I've thought twice. I like pasta, pudding, roast, cheese, corndogs, spring rolls, poutine, cheese buns, grapes, strawberries, melons, cakes, muffins, cookiesand lots of other yummy edible things.
Favorite Color(s):
Silver, dark blue, red, black, purple, green, brown
What is the wing speed of an unladen swallow?
Should ask the man on the bridge.
Toys:
Hmm... what a dirty question.
Hobbies other than the obvious:
Reading texts, some horticulture, cooking, pet care
Education:
Currently in college
Favorite Book(s):
The giver, the poisonwood bible, a million little pieces, some of my texts from school.
Favorite Movie(s):
Boondock Saints, Speed racer, Horton Hears A Who (I <3 Katie so much!), 28 days, Saw 1-4, the crow, In Pot we trust, freedom writers
Godzilla vs. a Star Wars Star Destroyer. Who wins? Why?
Godzilla wins when he headbutts the annoying thing flying around his head. He also manages to squish a troll doll.
Favorite TV show(s):
House, Bump in the night, Naruto, death note, blood+
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up)
I want to be a teacher, I'm currently majoring in English and minoring in drama. I also want to get married, have a few children to run around and help my hair turn grey.
Favorite Music Artists/Composers:
Infected Mushroom, ABBA, Eminem, Tupac, Mary J. Bilge, Sphongle, Guns and Roses, Sublime, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson
Do you think these pants make my butt look too big?
I think your butt is as big as you want to think it is.
Favorie ice cream flavor(s):
Mint chocolate chip, Neapolitan, vanilla, cookie dough
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella:
I would have to say Nutella since it's the only one that I have had.
GOLD Member
Rancor
253 posts
Location: Right Here, USA
Rancor
253 posts
Location: Right Here, USA
Posted:
Welcome. Most of us swing our toys
Although...
Welcome. Most of us swing our toys
Although... Human
SILVER Member
stranger
12 posts
Location: Canada
stranger
12 posts
Location: Canada
Posted:
Well, if that's what you meant, then I have none at the moment, but I'm looking to start with some LED socks then moving up to ball chain and led/glowsticks then eventually flame. Are the socks a good start?
Well, if that's what you meant, then I have none at the moment, but I'm looking to start with some LED socks then moving up to ball chain and led/glowsticks then eventually flame. Are the socks a good start?
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Rancor
253 posts
Location: Right Here, USA
Rancor
253 posts
Location: Right Here, USA
Posted:
Originally Posted By: velvettearsWell, if that's what you meant, then I have none at the moment o.O You may look innocent...
I would say they are the perfect start, however, mine seemed to elongate unequally after spinning for awhile, which made them extremely annoying to use. I ordered a pair of "cone" poi from here a few days back; have not used them yet, but I suspect overall they will be easier to practice with. Also, because they have loop handles instead of nothing I am reasonably sure that practicing with them will be more constructive via the transition to leather handles on a chain you generally have with fire poi.
Now that I think about it though, the cone poi will not allow you to see the LED inside... But one review on them said this:
Quote:
First impression: Love the single loop handle, very colorful, light shines through them very well, and you can wash them.
It all boils down to what you like, maybe rocks attached to slinky's?
Originally Posted By: velvettearsWell, if that's what you meant, then I have none at the moment o.O You may look innocent...
I would say they are the perfect start, however, mine seemed to elongate unequally after spinning for awhile, which made them extremely annoying to use. I ordered a pair of "cone" poi from here a few days back; have not used them yet, but I suspect overall they will be easier to practice with. Also, because they have loop handles instead of nothing I am reasonably sure that practicing with them will be more constructive via the transition to leather handles on a chain you generally have with fire poi.
Now that I think about it though, the cone poi will not allow you to see the LED inside... But one review on them said this:
Quote:
First impression: Love the single loop handle, very colorful, light shines through them very well, and you can wash them.
It all boils down to what you like, maybe rocks attached to slinky's?
Human
SILVER Member
stranger
12 posts
Location: Canada
stranger
12 posts
Location: Canada
Posted:
I actually just finished ordering my first pair of LED sock poi, and I'm excited to get them. I think I want to work on arm/wrist movement then get into straps and chains. Seems like a more logical change to me, but I guess only experience will tell us that.
And yeah, I look innocent haha. A lot of people are surprised when they learn more about me
I actually just finished ordering my first pair of LED sock poi, and I'm excited to get them. I think I want to work on arm/wrist movement then get into straps and chains. Seems like a more logical change to me, but I guess only experience will tell us that.
And yeah, I look innocent haha. A lot of people are surprised when they learn more about me
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Rampant whirler.
2,418 posts
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
Rampant whirler.
2,418 posts
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
Posted:
For practice I always used rice in balloons in colourful, non-stretchy socks. You probably don't want to use LEDs to practice with right from the get go, truth is you'll probably break them.
The cone poi I'm sure are quite fine also.
Welcome to HoP! Feel free to ask lots of questions.
For practice I always used rice in balloons in colourful, non-stretchy socks. You probably don't want to use LEDs to practice with right from the get go, truth is you'll probably break them.
The cone poi I'm sure are quite fine also.
Welcome to HoP! Feel free to ask lots of questions.
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Rancor
253 posts
Location: Right Here, USA
Rancor
253 posts
Location: Right Here, USA
Posted:
I still say rocks and slinky's...
I still say rocks and slinky's...
Human
SILVER Member
stranger
12 posts
Location: Canada
stranger
12 posts
Location: Canada
Posted:
Originally Posted By: Mother_Natures_SonFor practice I always used rice in balloons in colourful, non-stretchy socks. You probably don't want to use LEDs to practice with right from the get go, truth is you'll probably break them.
The cone poi I'm sure are quite fine also.
Welcome to HoP! Feel free to ask lots of questions.
Hmm... I can certainly try that method, I have a lot of mismatched socks at home!
Originally Posted By: Mother_Natures_SonFor practice I always used rice in balloons in colourful, non-stretchy socks. You probably don't want to use LEDs to practice with right from the get go, truth is you'll probably break them.
The cone poi I'm sure are quite fine also.
Welcome to HoP! Feel free to ask lots of questions.
Hmm... I can certainly try that method, I have a lot of mismatched socks at home!
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Rampant whirler.
2,418 posts
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
Rampant whirler.
2,418 posts
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
Posted:
If you end up going and buying some, toe socks can work a treat! They tend to be just the right length, all the others you'd have to trim or wrap around your hands.
If you end up going and buying some, toe socks can work a treat! They tend to be just the right length, all the others you'd have to trim or wrap around your hands.
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Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Posted:
Rice balloons? I've never heard of anyone using that combination. I've made my own poi filled with bird seed. They are the size and weight of my fire poi so practicing is close to actually spinning with fire .... close ... remember I said close.
Welcome to HoP Trina.
Rice balloons? I've never heard of anyone using that combination. I've made my own poi filled with bird seed. They are the size and weight of my fire poi so practicing is close to actually spinning with fire .... close ... remember I said close.
Welcome to HoP Trina.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
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Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Posted:
I use pearl barley. About 200grams in each sock.
Death Note and Blood+. Yay!
Also, cookie dough flavoured ice-cream?
And you have not lived until you have tasted marmite.
I use pearl barley. About 200grams in each sock.
Death Note and Blood+. Yay!
Also, cookie dough flavoured ice-cream?
And you have not lived until you have tasted marmite.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
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stranger
12 posts
Location: Canada
stranger
12 posts
Location: Canada
Posted:
Originally Posted By: astonI use pearl barley. About 200grams in each sock.
Death Note and Blood+. Yay!
Also, cookie dough flavoured ice-cream?
And you have not lived until you have tasted marmite.
Thanks for all of the suggestions guys. I made a pair with rice and balloons, along with two of my knee high socks. Seems to be working alright.
And you should find/try some of that ice cream! It's just awesome.
Anime is probably one of the most interesting things to me. It's part of experiencing another culture totally. What are your favorites?
if anyone wants to get me some marmite or vegimite, i'd be up for trying it.
Originally Posted By: astonI use pearl barley. About 200grams in each sock.
Death Note and Blood+. Yay!
Also, cookie dough flavoured ice-cream?
And you have not lived until you have tasted marmite.
Thanks for all of the suggestions guys. I made a pair with rice and balloons, along with two of my knee high socks. Seems to be working alright.
And you should find/try some of that ice cream! It's just awesome.
Anime is probably one of the most interesting things to me. It's part of experiencing another culture totally. What are your favorites?
if anyone wants to get me some marmite or vegimite, i'd be up for trying it.
Firedance Philosopher
79 posts
Location: Vancouver BC Canada
79 posts
Location: Vancouver BC Canada
Posted:
Amusing intro =]
Very nice comment on butts.
Personally for sockpoi I like a bit of stretch, I know plenty of people who simply can not work with stretch after having solid for so long, but I think it has a nice feel for beginners and def. lessens the impact of hook hits as well as keeping a wider frame which allows more air drag = slower moves = easier practice.
For weights the best thing I've found so far are:
Non-Https Image Link
These are silicone stress/yoga balls you can find at your local department or fitness store, they are wrapped in spandex like a baseball and have a very dense core yet a great diffusing but not hugely elastic repulsive force so even though it shies away from hits it doesn't feel like something like a tennis ball would.
Light, big grainy material like beans usually work very well, but remember that the smaller the material the more compact it gets, which makes for a harder weight. (EG. Sugar turns into a wooden block.)
Big balloons filled with a small amount of water also work very well.
As for LED ball poi from home of poi, I've not broken mine yet (though they are very riddled with scuffs) but I can imagine the loop handles on the ball themselves eventually degrading as the plastic gets older, in which case I'd put them in socks.
---
For LED vs socks.
This is a very tricky question because I use poi as meditation, the light itself triggers a clarity within my mind that allows me to think freely.
The thing you should realize is that there is no such thing as soft LED poi, and you def. want soft weights for a long time when you begin because even with soft weights if you practice a tricky move the same way until you get it for as long as that takes you'll get big bruises from repetitive hits even with soft weights... so yeah thats what I'd recommend.
On the other hand, I'd also get some glow poi as soon as you think you're ready, it enhances the entire experience greatly and if you already have a move down then why not go celebrate it by showing it to the night? =]
Amusing intro =]
Very nice comment on butts.
Personally for sockpoi I like a bit of stretch, I know plenty of people who simply can not work with stretch after having solid for so long, but I think it has a nice feel for beginners and def. lessens the impact of hook hits as well as keeping a wider frame which allows more air drag = slower moves = easier practice.
For weights the best thing I've found so far are:
Non-Https Image Link
These are silicone stress/yoga balls you can find at your local department or fitness store, they are wrapped in spandex like a baseball and have a very dense core yet a great diffusing but not hugely elastic repulsive force so even though it shies away from hits it doesn't feel like something like a tennis ball would.
Light, big grainy material like beans usually work very well, but remember that the smaller the material the more compact it gets, which makes for a harder weight. (EG. Sugar turns into a wooden block.)
Big balloons filled with a small amount of water also work very well.
As for LED ball poi from home of poi, I've not broken mine yet (though they are very riddled with scuffs) but I can imagine the loop handles on the ball themselves eventually degrading as the plastic gets older, in which case I'd put them in socks.
---
For LED vs socks.
This is a very tricky question because I use poi as meditation, the light itself triggers a clarity within my mind that allows me to think freely.
The thing you should realize is that there is no such thing as soft LED poi, and you def. want soft weights for a long time when you begin because even with soft weights if you practice a tricky move the same way until you get it for as long as that takes you'll get big bruises from repetitive hits even with soft weights... so yeah thats what I'd recommend.
On the other hand, I'd also get some glow poi as soon as you think you're ready, it enhances the entire experience greatly and if you already have a move down then why not go celebrate it by showing it to the night? =]
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Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Posted:
Hmmm.... Not been watching much recently, but Nodame Cantabile and Ghost in the Shell are recent watches and both good in different ways....
Hmmm.... Not been watching much recently, but Nodame Cantabile and Ghost in the Shell are recent watches and both good in different ways....
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
old hand
965 posts
Location: London
965 posts
Location: London
Posted:
Welcome!!! Sad to hear you a Nutella fan, but I guess it takes all sorts to move the world!
Hope you have fun! And that stuff is good
Have a slice of chocolate cake and relax
Welcome!!! Sad to hear you a Nutella fan, but I guess it takes all sorts to move the world!
Hope you have fun! And that stuff is good Have a slice of chocolate cake and relax
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A:"One, but another 99 others saying,'I could do that if I only practised more'" 
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