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Devil May Cry
327 posts
Location: Manchester / London, United Kingdom
Devil May Cry
327 posts
Location: Manchester / London, United Kingdom
Posted:
So after a month of poi i went straight to fire poi...and now im getting into fire staffs!
obviously safety is a must but the fears totally gone! what was your 1st time like!? injuries, memories....burns and bruises....share n tell ! 
memo to self...next time do not clamp my own leg around a burning staff...jeans wont resist fire for long
So after a month of poi i went straight to fire poi...and now im getting into fire staffs!
obviously safety is a must but the fears totally gone! what was your 1st time like!? injuries, memories....burns and bruises....share n tell ! memo to self...next time do not clamp my own leg around a burning staff...jeans wont resist fire for long
I give hope to others but I keep none for myself.
member
56 posts
56 posts
Posted:
my first staff burn was interesting, i had been spinning staff for a few months, but had taken about a month break, do to the weather, and then we burnt....it was fun, but moves i was confident that i could do with an unlit staff i was not confident at all with a lit staff....
i can snes....still cant do it on fire....
it will come with time.
my first staff burn was interesting, i had been spinning staff for a few months, but had taken about a month break, do to the weather, and then we burnt....it was fun, but moves i was confident that i could do with an unlit staff i was not confident at all with a lit staff....
i can snes....still cant do it on fire....
it will come with time.
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Devil May Cry
327 posts
Location: Manchester / London, United Kingdom
Devil May Cry
327 posts
Location: Manchester / London, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hoodies offer the ultimate protection
even when they are alight!...if only they made a hoodie with protective detachable arms and fire proof hooded part
Hoodies offer the ultimate protection
even when they are alight!...if only they made a hoodie with protective detachable arms and fire proof hooded part
I give hope to others but I keep none for myself.
member
117 posts
117 posts
Posted:
First time I ever fire spun, I have my hand in plaster from where I'd broken a bone and so had to get my mate to burnoff for me.
First time I ever fire spun, I have my hand in plaster from where I'd broken a bone and so had to get my mate to burnoff for me.
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*Tickles pretty strangers*
610 posts
Location: Australia
*Tickles pretty strangers*
610 posts
Location: Australia
Posted:
hmm. flaming hula hoop, doing step throughs with big BAGGY pants on, wick gets tangled in trousers... ouchies. It was really stupid of me to be twirling in such inapropriate gear, though at least the trousers were cotton so my legs didn't get too singed, just the inside of my wrists from trying to untangle thw wick. I ended up with a few nasty scrapes from the burning hot wire that the wick was mounted on too - still have a mark on my arm.
hmm. flaming hula hoop, doing step throughs with big BAGGY pants on, wick gets tangled in trousers... ouchies. It was really stupid of me to be twirling in such inapropriate gear, though at least the trousers were cotton so my legs didn't get too singed, just the inside of my wrists from trying to untangle thw wick. I ended up with a few nasty scrapes from the burning hot wire that the wick was mounted on too - still have a mark on my arm.
What if I should fall right through the centre of the Earth and come out the other side where people walk upside-down?!
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Devil May Cry
327 posts
Location: Manchester / London, United Kingdom
Devil May Cry
327 posts
Location: Manchester / London, United Kingdom
Posted:
Respectfully I always respect the fire and I keep it moving no matter what and I also move my body in unison to avoid getting burnt.
no polyester is also a good place to start
Respectfully I always respect the fire and I keep it moving no matter what and I also move my body in unison to avoid getting burnt.
no polyester is also a good place to start I give hope to others but I keep none for myself.
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member
116 posts
Location: Calgary, Canada
member
116 posts
Location: Calgary, Canada
Posted:
you can never take the danger out of spinning fire so i have accepted the fact that at some point i will get burned, its just a matter of when and how badly!
you can never take the danger out of spinning fire so i have accepted the fact that at some point i will get burned, its just a matter of when and how badly!
we were somewhere near barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold...
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Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Pirate Ninja
3,882 posts
Location: Galway/Ireland
Posted:
I still have the scar from my first burn. Literally. First burn, First injury...
learned a valuable lesson though...
I still have the scar from my first burn. Literally. First burn, First injury...
learned a valuable lesson though...
Love is the law.
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Clique Infiltrator, Cunning Linguist and Master Debator
4,219 posts
Location: Edinburgh burgh burrrrrr, United Kingdom
Clique Infiltrator, Cunning Linguist and Master Debator
4,219 posts
Location: Edinburgh burgh burrrrrr, United Kingdom
Posted:
i'm sure there's an injury thread in existence round here...Maybe in chat
i'm sure there's an injury thread in existence round here...Maybe in chat
Always use "so's your face" and "only on Tuesdays" in as many conversations possible
BRONZE Member
1 + 1 = 3
3,540 posts
Location: Bristol UK
1 + 1 = 3
3,540 posts
Location: Bristol UK
Posted:
and a first burn thread too...
and a first burn thread too...
Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.
newbie
8 posts
Location: Shetland
8 posts
Location: Shetland
Posted:
My first time was last night Staffs are so much fun! I want to learn poi now!
At first I was nervous but after a few burns I was well going for it
Not doing any contact with my head/kneck yet but was doing arm wraps, hand wraps to elbow stall to up in the air .
Its sooo fun and the sound is unbelievable, truly mesmerising. Best of all I didnt get burnt My hand got bit hot when it touched the aluminium tubing but apart from that it was sound :)
Mabs
EDITED_BY: mabster (1147428743)
My first time was last night
Staffs are so much fun! I want to learn poi now!At first I was nervous but after a few burns I was well going for it
Not doing any contact with my head/kneck yet but was doing arm wraps, hand wraps to elbow stall to up in the air .Its sooo fun and the sound is unbelievable, truly mesmerising. Best of all I didnt get burnt
My hand got bit hot when it touched the aluminium tubing but apart from that it was sound :)Mabs
EDITED_BY: mabster (1147428743)
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Devil May Cry
327 posts
Location: Manchester / London, United Kingdom
Devil May Cry
327 posts
Location: Manchester / London, United Kingdom
Posted:
lol u didnt get burnt yesterday....i did...want me to explain how hot it is when u accidentally jam the wick into your crotch?
lol u didnt get burnt yesterday....i did...want me to explain how hot it is when u accidentally jam the wick into your crotch?
I give hope to others but I keep none for myself.
enthusiast
210 posts
Location: new zealand
210 posts
Location: new zealand
Posted:
i wrapped a poi around my neck and burnt the end of my nose!, thats been about the funniest moment my friends have seen me do
i wrapped a poi around my neck and burnt the end of my nose!, thats been about the funniest moment my friends have seen me do
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Devil May Cry
327 posts
Location: Manchester / London, United Kingdom
Devil May Cry
327 posts
Location: Manchester / London, United Kingdom
Posted:
u did a neck wrap with fire poi......well I could say something but i wont... it would be offensive
u did a neck wrap with fire poi......well I could say something but i wont... it would be offensive
I give hope to others but I keep none for myself.
newbie
21 posts
Location: Adelaide, SA
21 posts
Location: Adelaide, SA
Posted:
first time i lit up, i was deprived of a real staff. I had a broomstick, two rags on the end, doused with shellite. Shellite i found out is not a great fuel to burn with.
Anyhow, i was at a friends beach house. The fire burnt through the rags and they flew off and onto the balcony on the second story of his house. We tried to get back in but it was conveniently locked. Long story short, [censored] got burned, got into [censored], didnt get burned myself though.
bought a staff soon after
first time i lit up, i was deprived of a real staff. I had a broomstick, two rags on the end, doused with shellite. Shellite i found out is not a great fuel to burn with.
Anyhow, i was at a friends beach house. The fire burnt through the rags and they flew off and onto the balcony on the second story of his house. We tried to get back in but it was conveniently locked. Long story short, [censored] got burned, got into [censored], didnt get burned myself though.
bought a staff soon after
BRONZE Member
Me
607 posts
Location: London/Bristol, United Kingdom
Me
607 posts
Location: London/Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
I think I'd get in trouble if I told you the situation I first played with fire but I haven't stopped scence
I think I'd get in trouble if I told you the situation I first played with fire but I haven't stopped scence
Maybe I should change this too something abit nicer, humm no I still think your all C
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Member
23 posts
Location: Harrogate, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Member
23 posts
Location: Harrogate, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Posted:
I used to love harnessing the sun with a magnifying glsas when i was little. you know, burning leaves, trana write patterns in paper -that sort of stuff! OK granted, this aint much to do with spinning but it is the same idea. Controlling the fire!!
I used to love harnessing the sun with a magnifying glsas when i was little. you know, burning leaves, trana write patterns in paper -that sort of stuff! OK granted, this aint much to do with spinning but it is the same idea. Controlling the fire!!
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compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
Posted:
i went from non-fire to fire pretty much straightaway
ive been playing with fire for over a year now, fire breathing/fire ds/fire staff/fire poi and ive only had one burn on the inside on my left arm when i went to trap the staff instead of catchin it with my ankle n flickin it back up
i think ive done alrite, altho temptin fate n all tht, but yeh jeans n hoodies r the way forward to reduce burns
i went from non-fire to fire pretty much straightaway
ive been playing with fire for over a year now, fire breathing/fire ds/fire staff/fire poi and ive only had one burn on the inside on my left arm when i went to trap the staff instead of catchin it with my ankle n flickin it back up
i think ive done alrite, altho temptin fate n all tht, but yeh jeans n hoodies r the way forward to reduce burns
"the geeks have got you" - Gayle
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newbie
3 posts
Location: United Kingdom
newbie
3 posts
Location: United Kingdom
Posted:
I saw someone doing fire staff at a music festival i went to. When i came back i brought one off the intenet straight away, with an instruction vid. Watched the vid and promised myself i wouldnt light up till i'd had a good long practice. five mins later i had flames whizzing past my head face and all sorts. smitten. anyway, never actually been burnt, a few singed hairs but apart from that nothing,
as far as clothing goes i wear a black wool vest and chef trousers which are great cos theyre not to tight that they restrict movement, not to baggy that you get caught up and they have about a 20second burn resistance. also i wear army boots with steal toes, theres a nice dip after the caps finish between ankle and toe to rest the staff in when kicking.
I saw someone doing fire staff at a music festival i went to. When i came back i brought one off the intenet straight away, with an instruction vid. Watched the vid and promised myself i wouldnt light up till i'd had a good long practice. five mins later i had flames whizzing past my head face and all sorts. smitten. anyway, never actually been burnt, a few singed hairs but apart from that nothing,
as far as clothing goes i wear a black wool vest and chef trousers which are great cos theyre not to tight that they restrict movement, not to baggy that you get caught up and they have about a 20second burn resistance. also i wear army boots with steal toes, theres a nice dip after the caps finish between ankle and toe to rest the staff in when kicking.
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Pooh-Bah
1,762 posts
Location: York University, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,762 posts
Location: York University, United Kingdom
Posted:
Dude, my mother was the person who always let me play with the fire in the first place! Fireworks, Bonfires, Candles... a right little pyro family we were!
Dude, my mother was the person who always let me play with the fire in the first place! Fireworks, Bonfires, Candles... a right little pyro family we were!
After much consideration, I find that the view is worth the asphyxiation.
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newbie
23 posts
Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia
newbie
23 posts
Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia
Posted:
Talk about the shameful truth... but then I always respect my roots.
Stargate inspired me to use PVC piping to master the art of polevaulting while attempting to decapitate an opponent.
Now I SHOULD be dead. If it hadn't been for Tae-kwon-doe, I would be.
I spent about 3 years learning how to manipulate aluminium / PVC piping in this way, and the entire history I remained uninjured.
I only decided to light up this year, after observing some of my fire twirling friends in action for the first time, and I built my own fire staff, out of aluminium curtain rods and PVC. Out of this I got two months of firetwirling, some highly singed shoes, a burn underneath one eye... and a heap of stories to tell. It also earnt me the sense to buy a REAL fire staff... now I'm as happy as vegimite comes.
Good fun
EDITED_BY: shadows_shaded (1150121700)
Talk about the shameful truth... but then I always respect my roots.
Stargate inspired me to use PVC piping to master the art of polevaulting while attempting to decapitate an opponent.
Now I SHOULD be dead. If it hadn't been for Tae-kwon-doe, I would be.
I spent about 3 years learning how to manipulate aluminium / PVC piping in this way, and the entire history I remained uninjured.
I only decided to light up this year, after observing some of my fire twirling friends in action for the first time, and I built my own fire staff, out of aluminium curtain rods and PVC. Out of this I got two months of firetwirling, some highly singed shoes, a burn underneath one eye... and a heap of stories to tell. It also earnt me the sense to buy a REAL fire staff... now I'm as happy as vegimite comes.
Good fun
EDITED_BY: shadows_shaded (1150121700)
The voices told me to say it. No really...
Ask them.
Part-time genius
59 posts
Location: Netherlands
59 posts
Location: Netherlands
Posted:
Been spinning poi for just over a month, though my experience with them is limited to glow. I lit my home-made staff after a week of basically solid practicing, I'm taking it fairly slowly, feeling my confidence build but not getting cocky
While I put a lot of care and though into the construction of my own staff it is made of wood and starting to scorch underneath the foil shielding i've put on, so I'm getting myself a pro-made one!
Joe
Been spinning poi for just over a month, though my experience with them is limited to glow. I lit my home-made staff after a week of basically solid practicing, I'm taking it fairly slowly, feeling my confidence build but not getting cocky
While I put a lot of care and though into the construction of my own staff it is made of wood and starting to scorch underneath the foil shielding i've put on, so I'm getting myself a pro-made one!
Joe
Good Ol' Yarn For Hair
422 posts
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
422 posts
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Posted:
:::snicker:::
I laid down on the driveway immediately afterwards and proceeded to tell Havocangel that I "wasn't expecting it to be that hot." I think I said the word "hot" close to six hundred times after that. Havocangel tells me it was "adorable."
Fire has been uneventful for me.
I'm worse for not going to the doctor when Mum tells me to.
:::snicker:::
I laid down on the driveway immediately afterwards and proceeded to tell Havocangel that I "wasn't expecting it to be that hot." I think I said the word "hot" close to six hundred times after that. Havocangel tells me it was "adorable."
Fire has been uneventful for me.
I'm worse for not going to the doctor when Mum tells me to.
"So long and thanks for all the fish."
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