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normally i spin in jeans, headscarf and...... yeah thats it.
there are some videos of guys (which are oretty good) which are wearing loose clothing. i would like to wear more loose pants, but i am afraid that my (fire) pois will get caught and set my pants on fire.
does someone has some (safety) tips for loose pants?
you are also welcome to post ideas for costumes (i am always searching for something, which makes my shows more interesting)?
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Rancor
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Location: Right Here, USA
I would say the only safety tip is to know where your planes are, if you don't, no baggy pants for you. If you hit them a lot practicing then there is nothing to do but work harder perfecting those planes, until then avoiding the loose clothes.
Mayhaps have a read on clothing for spinning.
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Rancor
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You could do it naked, but wrap some KEVLAR around anything you don't want burned if you know what I mean
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On nudity, if you twirl naked and use a fuel with a high flashpoint it should be fairly safe, so long as you behave safely.
On the topic of loose clothing, the people you tend to see twirling in quite loose clothing have clean planes, but most of all a very specific style, if lots of pirouettes, between the leg movements and other close poi, maneuvers are your thing, loose clothing isn't for you.
Try practicing with the loose clothing on and see how you go. Also be very sure to check what the fabric is made of before lighting up with it on.
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i would say less important than tight/baggy is the fabric used to make the clothes. in conjunction with choice of fuel of course.
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Clothing should not restrict you in movement.
I have similar in blue.
ideally naked,
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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I prefer close fitting tops with loose trousers, as I find that allows the greatest range of movement will offering most protection/warmth (often an issue in the UK)
my favourite clothes to spin in are thai pants and a tank top (cos I have a slightly hairy chest and I don't like the idea of nipple burn)
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Holy cow....
What are those heads? Looks like fairly massive fire there....
Cool pants too. I tend to wear tightish clothing.
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this picture is awesome. how did you make that? i never get the flames so clear....
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My guess is they are deathstars, and a good camera.
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looks like a virgin burn to
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I'd always go for tight top and baggy trousers... as long as you're happy with the materials (shell-suits are a no!)
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I just love it when cute spinner guys get their shirts off..
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Who is this beautiful young man then??
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those trousers they remind me of these / these
although the ones in the link look a bit thinner.
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that would be Kael I think.. he who 'got Rice'
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It is indeed - nice shot to, but 2 words spring to mind:
Spin
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u read my mind mr durbs
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Originally Posted By: Richee
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this picture is awesome. how did you make that? i never get the flames so clear....
Mmmm I had a look at the Marco Sanchez website Clarity seems to be a major yum of his photos. Worth a look.
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I think I should point out that men and women differ for how well spinning naked works for them, personally I always try to have at least boxers on when spinning, but I guess naked spinning applies the same philosophy as baggy clothes.
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i actually think that those are paint can poi, they give a big flame effect without using huge ammounts of fuel. They're basically paint cans with a layer of kevlar wrapped around them.
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Originally Posted By: DurbsIt is indeed - nice shot too, but 2 words spring to mind:
Spin
Off
The more pics I see the more I think just those two words.
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How about that roll on latex
. Im sure you would have to be very very precise but that could be cool I would assume maybe even a black light reactive color. I know its fire but still would be wicked looking to see a guy that looks like he ran away from the "blue man group" spinning fire 
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Rampant whirler.
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Mm, the flames do get hotter than you'd think. If I ever spin in a jumper I always regret it, no matter how cool the air outside is.
How about this one?
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I tend to wear a pure cotton poloneck and denim jeans.
I really should tie my hair up. Or try. It is at an awkward length though....
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"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
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Rampant whirler.
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aston, I wear a headband to keep my hair in check. Its constantly not QUITE long enough to be tied back.
https://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii14/paddockyaks/nightyaks.jpg
Its there around my neck it wraps twice around my head.
https://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii14/...nt=plains01.jpg
Theres one on my head, usually if I'm using fire, you can adjust the second layer so it sits to cover more. ^_^
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I usually wear a bandana.
It works well enough.
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