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Posted:
Tell fire monkey where?
Tell fire monkey where?
Every ones a monkey!
Yes even you!
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Posted:
savour you first burn, and get someone to take a picture.
savour you first burn, and get someone to take a picture.
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Get someone to record it if you can, so that when you get good, you can look back at how much more you hit yourself.
Get someone to record it if you can, so that when you get good, you can look back at how much more you hit yourself.
You don't suck, I'm just really good. -Element
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Are we there yet?
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Posted:
oooh, that's very exciting
one piece of advice? be ready for the fantabulous noise that new fire poi make
oooh, that's very exciting
one piece of advice? be ready for the fantabulous noise that new fire poi make
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Pooh-Bah
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Dont burst into flames.
Dont burst into flames.
Let's turn those old bridges we crossed into ashes.
We'll blaze a new trail,
and torch the rough patches.
-Me
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Posted:
FIRE BLANKET!!! or wet woolen one.
T
yeah, savior it, first burns like nothing else, woooooshwoooooshwooosh YAY!
FIRE BLANKET!!! or wet woolen one.
T
yeah, savior it, first burns like nothing else, woooooshwoooooshwooosh YAY!
This is a post by tom, all spelling is deleberate
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Location: sheffield, United Kingdom
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Posted:
A small bucket of water/wet towel is good for emegencies and for soaking small burns.
quote:If you've got longish hair a wooley hats a good idea as the most common minor emergency for beginners is setting their hair on fire.
Originally posted by )spanner(:
Ooh - today's the day
So on my list is...
*Fire poi
*Paraffin
*Lighter
*Water spray
*Blanket
*Camera
*Film
*Batteries
*Blagging skill to use on kind friend with video camera
*Spontaneous Combustion mode switched off
er...Gosport, FireMonkey, because my friend wants a go too.
By the way...how does one put them out in an EMERGENCY?
A small bucket of water/wet towel is good for emegencies and for soaking small burns.
"You can't outrun Death forever.
But you can make the Bastard work for it."
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Pooh-Bah
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Posted:
You can put flaming poi out using a wet towel. Just put em on the ground and throw the towel over em. If youre using parafin, you can also dunk em in your dip bucket really quick to put em out.
Fire extinguisher is best for extreme emergencies.
You can put flaming poi out using a wet towel. Just put em on the ground and throw the towel over em. If youre using parafin, you can also dunk em in your dip bucket really quick to put em out.
Fire extinguisher is best for extreme emergencies.
Let's turn those old bridges we crossed into ashes.
We'll blaze a new trail,
and torch the rough patches.
-Me
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Location: Chandlers Ford (near Soton)UK
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Location: Chandlers Ford (near Soton)UK
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Every ones a monkey!
Yes even you!
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Location: Chandlers Ford (near Soton)UK
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Location: Chandlers Ford (near Soton)UK
Posted:
Yay for spanner...
O.k let me see,
.. Make sure you've soaked the poi for like 12 hours to make the wick last longer.
.. Wear a Beany hat, you don't wanna wreck those dreads.
.. Have someone to give them to, because your arms will probably wanna fall off and the flames wont wanna stop.
.. Have a relaxing smoke (most important), and a few ales.
.. Don't worry to much if it hits you, it never makes too much damage.
.. If your not near a sink take some baby whipes.
.. If you can dampen you hair/clothes it helps.
.. If your lungs are up to it you can blow them out, and it saves the wicks.
.. If you have parafin you can put them in the jar straight away to save the wick.
Take it easy.
Yay for spanner...
O.k let me see,
.. Make sure you've soaked the poi for like 12 hours to make the wick last longer.
.. Wear a Beany hat, you don't wanna wreck those dreads.
.. Have someone to give them to, because your arms will probably wanna fall off and the flames wont wanna stop.
.. Have a relaxing smoke (most important), and a few ales.
.. Don't worry to much if it hits you, it never makes too much damage.
.. If your not near a sink take some baby whipes.
.. If you can dampen you hair/clothes it helps.
.. If your lungs are up to it you can blow them out, and it saves the wicks.
.. If you have parafin you can put them in the jar straight away to save the wick.
Take it easy.
Every ones a monkey!
Yes even you!
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Posted:
You should get a swimmming cap so you don't burn your hair, arm bands so you can do bicep wraps, swimming goggles so you don't poke yourself in the eye and flippers so you look cool.
Most importantly have fun
You should get a swimmming cap so you don't burn your hair, arm bands so you can do bicep wraps, swimming goggles so you don't poke yourself in the eye and flippers so you look cool.
Most importantly have fun
I live in a world of infinite possibilities.
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Posted:
First burn.....take of the t-shirt ......
so you get the feeling of the fire close to bare skin , best way to go
it will also help you controlling the poi's ....cause if it get's to warm you slow down
First burn.....take of the t-shirt ......
so you get the feeling of the fire close to bare skin , best way to go
it will also help you controlling the poi's ....cause if it get's to warm you slow down
I like Fire.. :)
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Posted:
Speaking of saving your hair... I have long floofy curls, so I braid my hair, tie the braid up, damp down the remaining frizz, and tie a wet bandana over it all. Then I feel completely safe. ^^ (Me, paranoid? Naaaah.)
And more importantly: post photos for us to see afterwards!
Speaking of saving your hair... I have long floofy curls, so I braid my hair, tie the braid up, damp down the remaining frizz, and tie a wet bandana over it all. Then I feel completely safe. ^^ (Me, paranoid? Naaaah.)
And more importantly: post photos for us to see afterwards!
E pluribus unum, baby.
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fire monkey said
my advise, dont trust all the advise you get of the net.
T
fire monkey said
quote:Id leave out the few ales part, and the smoking if you dont do it regularly.
Have a relaxing smoke (most important), and a few ales.
my advise, dont trust all the advise you get of the net.
T
This is a post by tom, all spelling is deleberate
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Posted:
Fire Monkeys list had some good advice on it, but I agree that 'a few ales' are the last thing a fire newbie needs.
Fire spinning is relativly safe, but it can go wrong, you need a clear head.
Fire Monkeys list had some good advice on it, but I agree that 'a few ales' are the last thing a fire newbie needs.
Fire spinning is relativly safe, but it can go wrong, you need a clear head.
"You can't outrun Death forever.
But you can make the Bastard work for it."
--MAJOR KORGO KORGAR,
"Last of The Lancers"
AFC 32
Educate your self in the Hazards of Fire Breathing STAY SAFE!
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Location: Chandlers Ford (near Soton)UK
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Maby i didn't quite exsplain myself....I find the most important thing during fire spinning is to be relaxed. Nearly all incidents that i've had have been due to being nervious/ on edge. Anna has had plenty of practice and i'm sure she knows her limits, i don't exspect anyone to have there first burn pissed. Just the first time with fire can be a bit daunting.
Maby i didn't quite exsplain myself....I find the most important thing during fire spinning is to be relaxed. Nearly all incidents that i've had have been due to being nervious/ on edge. Anna has had plenty of practice and i'm sure she knows her limits, i don't exspect anyone to have there first burn pissed. Just the first time with fire can be a bit daunting.
Every ones a monkey!
Yes even you!
NYC
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Posted:
Lies!
It also happens to be my pet peeve.
As for:
Yeah, I know I'm being a bit sarcastic but there are some really dangerous rumors being spread out there. Wetting clothes is dangerous, spinning after drinks is stupid, presoaking virgin wicks is a waste of time.
Hate me.
Lies!
quote:This is a lie. It is unnecessary and purely a waste of time.
.. Make sure you've soaked the poi for like 12 hours to make the wick last longer.
It also happens to be my pet peeve.
As for:
quote:I'd disagree. Wetting clothes can cause steam burns. If I handcuff myself over dry denim sleeves, leather sleeves, or the kevlar sleeves I wear I know I've got a decent amount of time before I will start doing irreprerable burn damage to my skin. If they were wet, the steam burns will start almost immidiately.
.. If you can dampen you hair/clothes it helps.
quote:Yes, if you spin drunk you'll have hopefully passed out by the time the ambulance arrives and your friends won't have to put up with your screaming.
.. Have a relaxing smoke (most important), and a few ales.
Yeah, I know I'm being a bit sarcastic but there are some really dangerous rumors being spread out there. Wetting clothes is dangerous, spinning after drinks is stupid, presoaking virgin wicks is a waste of time.
Hate me.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
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Can you clarify what they are and how they occur.
as you spoke of handcuffing yourself and of kevlar sleeves I assume you're not talking about straight spinning but possibly some form of escapology act?
If so, does your experience of sustained heat close to your skin necessarily relate to that of damp clothing being hit momentarily by a burning wick?
I'm not trying to be argumentative, I just genuinly want people who have experienced steam burns to share that experience so good decisions can be made about the usefulness of water as a safety precaution.
At the moment the people who bring up steam burns aren't really making it clear what context they are talking about, some clarification would help.
quote:Steam burns are being mentioned a few times on this forum with no explanation of their specifics.
Originally posted by NYC- Live in London:
[QB]
As for:
.. If you can dampen you hair/clothes it helps.
I'd disagree. Wetting clothes can cause steam burns. If I handcuff myself over dry denim sleeves, leather sleeves, or the kevlar sleeves I wear I know I've got a decent amount of time before I will start doing irreprerable burn damage to my skin. If they were wet, the steam burns will start almost immidiately.
Can you clarify what they are and how they occur.
as you spoke of handcuffing yourself and of kevlar sleeves I assume you're not talking about straight spinning but possibly some form of escapology act?
If so, does your experience of sustained heat close to your skin necessarily relate to that of damp clothing being hit momentarily by a burning wick?
I'm not trying to be argumentative, I just genuinly want people who have experienced steam burns to share that experience so good decisions can be made about the usefulness of water as a safety precaution.
At the moment the people who bring up steam burns aren't really making it clear what context they are talking about, some clarification would help.
"You can't outrun Death forever.
But you can make the Bastard work for it."
--MAJOR KORGO KORGAR,
"Last of The Lancers"
AFC 32
Educate your self in the Hazards of Fire Breathing STAY SAFE!
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Posted:
Just done a search on 'steam burns' and got the following: -
https://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi
the last two are really interesting, consensus at the time seemed to be that the pros of wet towels etc outweighed the slight risk of steam burns.
[ 05. August 2003, 01:59: Message edited by: onewheeldave ]
Just done a search on 'steam burns' and got the following: -
https://www.homeofpoi.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi
the last two are really interesting, consensus at the time seemed to be that the pros of wet towels etc outweighed the slight risk of steam burns.
[ 05. August 2003, 01:59: Message edited by: onewheeldave ]
"You can't outrun Death forever.
But you can make the Bastard work for it."
--MAJOR KORGO KORGAR,
"Last of The Lancers"
AFC 32
Educate your self in the Hazards of Fire Breathing STAY SAFE!
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Sorry, that link doesn't seem to work in spite of being a copy and paste from the search results page.
If you want to check it out, do a search in technical discussions using steam burns and it should take you there.
Sorry, that link doesn't seem to work in spite of being a copy and paste from the search results page.
If you want to check it out, do a search in technical discussions using steam burns and it should take you there.
"You can't outrun Death forever.
But you can make the Bastard work for it."
--MAJOR KORGO KORGAR,
"Last of The Lancers"
AFC 32
Educate your self in the Hazards of Fire Breathing STAY SAFE!
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bada-bing!
bada-bing!
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Humm,
NYC is right, and its something i remeber from workin in kitchens. Wet cloth conducts heat very well, try picking up a hot pan with a wet dishcloth and youll see what i mean.
the reason wet cloth puts out poi is cos it cuts off the oxygen better, but wet cloths wont protect you from burns.
T
Humm,
NYC is right, and its something i remeber from workin in kitchens. Wet cloth conducts heat very well, try picking up a hot pan with a wet dishcloth and youll see what i mean.
the reason wet cloth puts out poi is cos it cuts off the oxygen better, but wet cloths wont protect you from burns.
T
This is a post by tom, all spelling is deleberate
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Burn just as it's getting dark. It helps to be able to see what you're doing, as opposed to only being able to see the light from the wicks. Other than that, relax and enjoy it! Don't try anything you're not too sure of and you'll be fine. You're a hell of a lot better than I was when I had my first burn.
J
Burn just as it's getting dark. It helps to be able to see what you're doing, as opposed to only being able to see the light from the wicks. Other than that, relax and enjoy it! Don't try anything you're not too sure of and you'll be fine. You're a hell of a lot better than I was when I had my first burn.
J
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Posted:
I agree with NYC, he covered all the points I would.
OnewheeledDave, I just answered those questions over in Tech in the thread on Safety that you started. A fire blanket or a tight weave wool (like an army blanket) dry is the most optimal.
For your first burn here is my advice...
Don't do any move you aren't absolutely sure you could do in your sleep.
If you vary speeds, your arms will last longer, therefore longer fun!
I agree to do it at night, you get the full effect (and be forewarned...it is loud, hot, kind-of strobe lighty and did I mention loud? )
Wear clothes that do not have fringes or frays. This one gets people quite a bit!
Above all else have fun.
I agree with NYC, he covered all the points I would.
OnewheeledDave, I just answered those questions over in Tech in the thread on Safety that you started. A fire blanket or a tight weave wool (like an army blanket) dry is the most optimal.
For your first burn here is my advice...
Don't do any move you aren't absolutely sure you could do in your sleep.
If you vary speeds, your arms will last longer, therefore longer fun!
I agree to do it at night, you get the full effect (and be forewarned...it is loud, hot, kind-of strobe lighty and did I mention loud? )
Wear clothes that do not have fringes or frays. This one gets people quite a bit!
Above all else have fun.
Pele
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"Oooh look! A pub!" -exclaimed after recovering from a stupid fall
"And for the decadence of art, nothing beats a roaring fire." -TMK
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