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Location: Philippines
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Location: Philippines
Posted:
Been looking at both the rainbow fade and single color LED poi in the HoP shop, and I've been wondering if either was significantly brighter than the other during performances. I've heard that the rainbow fade eats up batteries pretty fast, but I'm not too concerned with that. Would just like to know which one would be more visible from a large distance.
Thanks in advance!
Been looking at both the rainbow fade and single color LED poi in the HoP shop, and I've been wondering if either was significantly brighter than the other during performances. I've heard that the rainbow fade eats up batteries pretty fast, but I'm not too concerned with that. Would just like to know which one would be more visible from a large distance.
Thanks in advance!
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Poi Master Smurf
343 posts
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Poi Master Smurf
343 posts
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Posted:
THe rainbow do dim pretty good. My poi would never show in picture to well, but I prefer the color fade over a solid color when that is my only options. The pro series ones here are bright but kinda faulty. For the brightest LED poi Flowtoys are generally the most favored by spinners.
All personal preference though
THe rainbow do dim pretty good. My poi would never show in picture to well, but I prefer the color fade over a solid color when that is my only options. The pro series ones here are bright but kinda faulty. For the brightest LED poi Flowtoys are generally the most favored by spinners.
All personal preference though
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
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Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
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Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
Flowtoys Flowtoys Flowtoys...
Flowtoys Flowtoys Flowtoys...
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newbie
34 posts
Location: Philippines
newbie
34 posts
Location: Philippines
Posted:
Checked out the flow toys. They look amazing. I'll probably go with those, but first, what do you guys think about HoP's flowlights? Just checking out all possible options right now.
https://www.homeofpoi.com/shop/productDetails/Flow-Light-LED-Poi-Set
Checked out the flow toys. They look amazing. I'll probably go with those, but first, what do you guys think about HoP's flowlights? Just checking out all possible options right now.
https://www.homeofpoi.com/shop/productDetails/Flow-Light-LED-Poi-Set
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Location: Seattle, WA, USA
owner of the group property
1,277 posts
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Posted:
The flowlights HoP sells are the flowtoys product. I've not used HoP's handle/cord set, but colecord is good stuff.
The flowlights HoP sells are the flowtoys product. I've not used HoP's handle/cord set, but colecord is good stuff.
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newbie
34 posts
Location: Philippines
newbie
34 posts
Location: Philippines
Posted:
Awesome, thanks. I think I'll go with that one then. Just need to decide what color to get them in.
Thanks for the replies everyone!
Awesome, thanks. I think I'll go with that one then. Just need to decide what color to get them in.
Thanks for the replies everyone!
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Poi Master Smurf
343 posts
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Poi Master Smurf
343 posts
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Posted:
I bought my Flowlight stuff from home of poi because I get a discount. As for the cords I am putting everything together from scratch so I just ordered the parts from here. Only thing I actually bought from Flowtoys was 4 rechargeable triple A betteries and a charging dock.
I bought my Flowlight stuff from home of poi because I get a discount. As for the cords I am putting everything together from scratch so I just ordered the parts from here. Only thing I actually bought from Flowtoys was 4 rechargeable triple A betteries and a charging dock.
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Just a few more minutes... zzzzz
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Location: Wales (UK)
Just a few more minutes... zzzzz
16 posts
Location: Wales (UK)
Posted:
Another vote for Flowtoys
I got my first Flowtoys ( duo's, and the tubes/parts to make single flowpoi ) from Flowtoys themselves but bought extra lights for the singles from HoP and will be getting future ones from here as well. Better prices, far better shipping and loyalty discount!
Love the Flowlights. The rainbow fade and solid blue LED poi I have from HoP are still used a fair bit because I like the weight of them, but the Flowtoys are lovely and bright and the programmable modes like beat and blaze are amazing.
Can't wait for payday, ordering a set of fire Flowlights with crystal cases+mass from HoP to add to the collection!
Another vote for Flowtoys
I got my first Flowtoys ( duo's, and the tubes/parts to make single flowpoi ) from Flowtoys themselves but bought extra lights for the singles from HoP and will be getting future ones from here as well. Better prices, far better shipping and loyalty discount!
Love the Flowlights. The rainbow fade and solid blue LED poi I have from HoP are still used a fair bit because I like the weight of them, but the Flowtoys are lovely and bright and the programmable modes like beat and blaze are amazing.
Can't wait for payday, ordering a set of fire Flowlights with crystal cases+mass from HoP to add to the collection!
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shadow stranger
462 posts
Location: Carmi, Illinois, USA
shadow stranger
462 posts
Location: Carmi, Illinois, USA
Posted:
i dont know if they still have it but the hop rgb strobe is pretty nice (if they still have it)
i dont know if they still have it but the hop rgb strobe is pretty nice (if they still have it)
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Location: Philippines
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Posted:
Which reminds me.....anyone know a promotional code for HoP? Haha
Which reminds me.....anyone know a promotional code for HoP? Haha
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694 posts
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
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694 posts
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hyperlights. Flowtoys are weak in comparison
flowlight
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040506.jpg
hyperlight
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040507.jpg
hyperlight2
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040508.jpg
hyperlight
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040509.jpg
flowlight spinning
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/flow1.jpg
hyperlight spinning pics
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040266.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040299.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040287.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040267.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040250.jpg
Hyperlights. Flowtoys are weak in comparison
flowlight
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040506.jpg
hyperlight
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040507.jpg
hyperlight2
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040508.jpg
hyperlight
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040509.jpg
flowlight spinning
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/flow1.jpg
hyperlight spinning pics
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040266.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040299.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040287.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040267.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/geeza1/P1040250.jpg
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
You can use my promo code: Vinny
I've bought quite a bit so it should be a pretty good discount
You can use my promo code: Vinny
I've bought quite a bit so it should be a pretty good discount
The only luck is bad luck.
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Poi Master Smurf
343 posts
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Poi Master Smurf
343 posts
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Posted:
My promo code "Smurf24029" gets you %15
My promo code "Smurf24029" gets you %15
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
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Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
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Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
I'm pretty sure mine does too then
I've bought a large number of things in my time here.
I'm pretty sure mine does too then
I've bought a large number of things in my time here. The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
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Poi Master Smurf
343 posts
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Poi Master Smurf
343 posts
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Posted:
HOP loyalty discount rulez. Especially the fact that HOP supplies most of the best gear for any flow art
HOP loyalty discount rulez. Especially the fact that HOP supplies most of the best gear for any flow art
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34 posts
Location: Philippines
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34 posts
Location: Philippines
Posted:
Oooh, Hyperlights. I've heard of those, but I thought they weren't commercially available yet?
And thanks for the codes guys!
Oooh, Hyperlights. I've heard of those, but I thought they weren't commercially available yet?
And thanks for the codes guys!
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addict
694 posts
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
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694 posts
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Posted:
Originally Posted By: MaurEzekielOooh, Hyperlights. I've heard of those, but I thought they weren't commercially available yet?
They arnt, but get yourself signed up here https://www.hyperlight.co.uk/contact/signup/
for some of the goodness...
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Originally Posted By: MaurEzekielOooh, Hyperlights. I've heard of those, but I thought they weren't commercially available yet?
They arnt, but get yourself signed up here https://www.hyperlight.co.uk/contact/signup/
for some of the goodness...
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Originally Posted By: SpinnerofDetroitYou can use my promo code: Originally Posted By: Smurf24029My promo code ... gets you %15
Discounts etc.
In particular:
Quote:By giving out your unique referral code xxxxxxx to your friends who are first time buyers
xx% of all their purchases will be credited to your account and will be automatically taken off the value of your next order's goods. (excludes shipping)
Do not promote or advertise your referral code or referral link on the "Home of Poi" website,
however please feel free to place the link anywhere else.
The referral code/link will also give them an additional xx% discount off prices displayed in our online shop. If they already have a discount then only the greater discount will be applied.
Originally Posted By: SpinnerofDetroitYou can use my promo code: Originally Posted By: Smurf24029My promo code ... gets you %15
Discounts etc.
In particular:
Quote:By giving out your unique referral code xxxxxxx to your friends who are first time buyers
xx% of all their purchases will be credited to your account and will be automatically taken off the value of your next order's goods. (excludes shipping)
Do not promote or advertise your referral code or referral link on the "Home of Poi" website,
however please feel free to place the link anywhere else.
The referral code/link will also give them an additional xx% discount off prices displayed in our online shop. If they already have a discount then only the greater discount will be applied.
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
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Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
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Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
I completely forgot about that Well he did ask for it, I'm not sure ifthat counts as advertising as much as a topic stating "Hey guy's! I have this referall thingy, will use please use it? I need the cash moneyzz more that these other ppl 
"
Of course, I could be wrong and what we did could be a sentence for execution.
I completely forgot about that
Well he did ask for it, I'm not sure ifthat counts as advertising as much as a topic stating "Hey guy's! I have this referall thingy, will use please use it? I need the cash moneyzz more that these other ppl "Of course, I could be wrong and what we did could be a sentence for execution.
The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
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shadow stranger
462 posts
Location: Carmi, Illinois, USA
shadow stranger
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Location: Carmi, Illinois, USA
Posted:
well then next time i would pm the asking person
well then next time i would pm the asking person
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Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
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Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Posted:
i dont think u'll get the chair for it
i dont think u'll get the chair for it
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newbie
34 posts
Location: Philippines
newbie
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Location: Philippines
Posted:
Haha, sorry guys. Just read up on the ref program. Didn't know advertising codes here wasn't allowed. Whoops.
Haha, sorry guys. Just read up on the ref program. Didn't know advertising codes here wasn't allowed. Whoops.
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old hand
1,174 posts
Location: Great Malvern [UK]
old hand
1,174 posts
Location: Great Malvern [UK]
Posted:
Originally Posted By: GeezaThey arnt
They are, but we're out of stock at the moment
Originally Posted By: GeezaThey arnt
They are, but we're out of stock at the moment
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newbie
34 posts
Location: Philippines
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Posted:
Aww, too bad. How much does a pair cost?
Aww, too bad. How much does a pair cost?
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
A lot o0
A lot o0
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old hand
1,174 posts
Location: Great Malvern [UK]
old hand
1,174 posts
Location: Great Malvern [UK]
Posted:
£300 plus postage... which sounds a lot, but you get what you pay for
£300 plus postage... which sounds a lot, but you get what you pay for
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
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Posted:
I will agree you get what you pay for. But the paying for is the hard part If you have the money GET THEM! If not, I'd say Flowlights are the next best thing.
I will agree you get what you pay for. But the paying for is the hard part
If you have the money GET THEM! If not, I'd say Flowlights are the next best thing. The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
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newbie
34 posts
Location: Philippines
newbie
34 posts
Location: Philippines
Posted:
Yeah, think I'll have to stick with flowlights for the time being and just upgrade to hyperlights after two or three years. Really can't fork over that kind of cash right now.
Yeah, think I'll have to stick with flowlights for the time being and just upgrade to hyperlights after two or three years. Really can't fork over that kind of cash right now.
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old hand
1,174 posts
Location: Great Malvern [UK]
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1,174 posts
Location: Great Malvern [UK]
Posted:
Originally Posted By: SpinnerofDetroitI will agree you get what you pay for. But the paying for is the hard part If you have the money GET THEM! If not, I'd say Flowlights are the next best thing.
I couldn't agree more. Flowlights are fantastic for the price (I hear)
Originally Posted By: SpinnerofDetroitI will agree you get what you pay for. But the paying for is the hard part
If you have the money GET THEM! If not, I'd say Flowlights are the next best thing. I couldn't agree more. Flowlights are fantastic for the price (I hear)
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Poi Master Smurf
343 posts
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Poi Master Smurf
343 posts
Location: Tacoma, Washington, USA
Posted:
Also you can look at this with your level of skill. In my opinion if your not extremely good and still learning alot really expensive poi is not a good choice. Ite best to be novice with nivice gear. As you progress you buy your gear according to your level. My budddy did that with staff. Has a crappy old flowstaff and cant do contact with it, so hes saving up for a nice fire staff.
Still Flowtoys FTW
Also you can look at this with your level of skill. In my opinion if your not extremely good and still learning alot really expensive poi is not a good choice. Ite best to be novice with nivice gear. As you progress you buy your gear according to your level. My budddy did that with staff. Has a crappy old flowstaff and cant do contact with it, so hes saving up for a nice fire staff.
Still Flowtoys FTW
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