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discoverer of phat and poigling
292 posts
Location: North London.. England
discoverer of phat and poigling
292 posts
Location: North London.. England
Posted:
i was just reminissing
over all the things i have broken while poi/jug/staffin and stuff..
3 pairs of glasses
a large ammount of light bulbs
a slightly smaller ammount of light shades
drinkin glasses
my mates nose
6 devilstix
several swivels, chains and clips
my bloddy aerotech's
dented my van standing on the roof playing
what have you broken/damaged while playing
i was just reminissing
over all the things i have broken while poi/jug/staffin and stuff..3 pairs of glasses
a large ammount of light bulbs
a slightly smaller ammount of light shades
drinkin glasses
my mates nose
6 devilstix
several swivels, chains and clips
my bloddy aerotech's
dented my van standing on the roof playing
what have you broken/damaged while playing
its all about the fun fun fun fun and more fun...
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,750 posts
Location: Europe,Scotland,Both
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,750 posts
Location: Europe,Scotland,Both
Posted:
woo, hoo! back on topic (I see what flas was onnabout now!)
ok, I havent broken all that much with poi, not really many lightbulbs either. Ive thrown acrylics through a few wine glasses and broke a solid wooden table with an 85, oh and a remote controle, but the biggest breakages for me are other peaples poi
see Im well rough with poi, and my settup is always very rugged but let me see....
two pairs of tennis poi when learning.
Kicked the head off some fire poi, repaird them, then kicked the handles off.
2 pair of electroglow poi.
That guy at synergy in all the black leather, i took the head off doing fast wraps.
Morphs fire poi. and maybe flids, im not shure.
some girl in italily who had nice glowstick holders, I creamed them (why do you need a holder for glowsticks? they got holes in the top already!)
some guys 'experimental' glowstaff
a couple of pairs of other peaples sock poi. (good!)
oh and i once broke my own staff into three bits, but it wasnt really about spinning.
My own poi are nearly broken from a year of soild use, but they are hanging on by a thread.
so, if you want to test how rugged your new poi design, give them to me!
T
p.s. I also managed to break 3 clubs in 4 months
woo, hoo! back on topic (I see what flas was onnabout now!)
ok, I havent broken all that much with poi, not really many lightbulbs either. Ive thrown acrylics through a few wine glasses and broke a solid wooden table with an 85, oh and a remote controle, but the biggest breakages for me are other peaples poi
see Im well rough with poi, and my settup is always very rugged but let me see....
two pairs of tennis poi when learning.
Kicked the head off some fire poi, repaird them, then kicked the handles off.
2 pair of electroglow poi.
That guy at synergy in all the black leather, i took the head off doing fast wraps.
Morphs fire poi. and maybe flids, im not shure.
some girl in italily who had nice glowstick holders, I creamed them (why do you need a holder for glowsticks? they got holes in the top already!)
some guys 'experimental' glowstaff
a couple of pairs of other peaples sock poi. (good!)
oh and i once broke my own staff into three bits, but it wasnt really about spinning.
My own poi are nearly broken from a year of soild use, but they are hanging on by a thread.
so, if you want to test how rugged your new poi design, give them to me!
T
p.s. I also managed to break 3 clubs in 4 months
This is a post by tom, all spelling is deleberate
-><- Kallisti
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veteran
1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
veteran
1,459 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
well i think you win 1st prize for most breakages! 
but would you mind telling me..... how do break sockpoi?
i threw a pair away a few weeks ago coz they were so old and dirty and threadbare, they really couldn't be seen in public any more, but they were far from broken.....
well i think you win 1st prize for most breakages! but would you mind telling me..... how do break sockpoi?
i threw a pair away a few weeks ago coz they were so old and dirty and threadbare, they really couldn't be seen in public any more, but they were far from broken.....
My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely 
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,750 posts
Location: Europe,Scotland,Both
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,750 posts
Location: Europe,Scotland,Both
Posted:
sparking them off the ground.
the upside is you could still use them as socks, if you dont have any toes...
T
sparking them off the ground.
the upside is you could still use them as socks, if you dont have any toes...
T
This is a post by tom, all spelling is deleberate
-><- Kallisti
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discoverer of phat and poigling
292 posts
Location: North London.. England
discoverer of phat and poigling
292 posts
Location: North London.. England
Posted:
maby use them as fingerless gloves
I have also broke 2 radical fish clubs and about 10 devilstix and the same in handsticks...
gonna start a sister thread.... what juggling/poi toys have you lost... and where and how..
maby use them as fingerless gloves
I have also broke 2 radical fish clubs and about 10 devilstix and the same in handsticks...
gonna start a sister thread.... what juggling/poi toys have you lost... and where and how..
its all about the fun fun fun fun and more fun...
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sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
Posted:
ok let me think
4 ashtrays.
roomates nose.
2 lamps.
killed christmas tree over short amout of time.
dishes like mad.
coffee pot.
and probly alot more i dont rember
ok let me think
4 ashtrays.
roomates nose.
2 lamps.
killed christmas tree over short amout of time.
dishes like mad.
coffee pot.
and probly alot more i dont rember
SLEEP WITH ANGELS muckieha
addict
508 posts
Location: manchester, uk
508 posts
Location: manchester, uk
Posted:
coupla pars of specs, a mirror, knocked out a tooth, lightshade. grrrrrrrrrrr
coupla pars of specs, a mirror, knocked out a tooth, lightshade. grrrrrrrrrrr
It's smashing to be back x
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discoverer of phat and poigling
292 posts
Location: North London.. England
discoverer of phat and poigling
292 posts
Location: North London.. England
Posted:
i know its got nothing to do with poi... but i once shot my yellow stereo to tiny peices with just air pistol pellets... i used 2000... it was the most boring time after the first 4 hours... but it was distructive.... and i was young...
er.... thats just odd... sorry
i know its got nothing to do with poi... but i once shot my yellow stereo to tiny peices with just air pistol pellets... i used 2000... it was the most boring time after the first 4 hours... but it was distructive.... and i was young...
er.... thats just odd... sorry
its all about the fun fun fun fun and more fun...
activist for HoPper liberation.
1,643 posts
Location: ffidrac
1,643 posts
Location: ffidrac
Posted:
grrr.... i just broke my poi, poiing....
i had monkey fists, and they've just sort of fallen apart, i've only had them a couple of weeks and am not in the least bit impressed... grrr.
Grrrrrrr....... *sits in a corner to fume and sulk*
grrr.... i just broke my poi, poiing....
i had monkey fists, and they've just sort of fallen apart, i've only had them a couple of weeks and am not in the least bit impressed... grrr.
Grrrrrrr....... *sits in a corner to fume and sulk*
Aurinko freedom agreement reached 10th Sept 2006
if it makes no sense that's because it's NOn-sense.
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ARRRR!
529 posts
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
ARRRR!
529 posts
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Posted:
That's why I make my own stuff. If or when it breaks, I have nobody to be mad at except myself.
Then, you can rebuild them.
You have the technology.
You have the capability to build the world's first bionic poi.
You can make them better than they were before.
Better... Stronger... Faster...
That's why I make my own stuff. If or when it breaks, I have nobody to be mad at except myself.
Then, you can rebuild them.
You have the technology.
You have the capability to build the world's first bionic poi.
You can make them better than they were before.
Better... Stronger... Faster...
"My skin is singed but it heals my heart and with glowing pride I'll wear my scars." -Davey Havok
activist for HoPper liberation.
1,643 posts
Location: ffidrac
1,643 posts
Location: ffidrac
Posted:
or you can completely cack it up... (if you're me that is)
but i see your point, other people can equally cack it up.
and bionic poi sounds good, i could make retractable ones that i store in my forearm when not in use!
or you can completely cack it up... (if you're me that is)
but i see your point, other people can equally cack it up.
and bionic poi sounds good, i could make retractable ones that i store in my forearm when not in use!
Aurinko freedom agreement reached 10th Sept 2006
if it makes no sense that's because it's NOn-sense.
BRONZE Member
member
155 posts
Location: moston, manchester, England (UK)
member
155 posts
Location: moston, manchester, England (UK)
Posted:
i managed to knock a lightbulb and knock the electric in my whole house!
i managed to knock a lightbulb and knock the electric in my whole house!
this apple juice is a bit milky isnt it?!
Member
84 posts
Location: Richardsbay, South Africa
84 posts
Location: Richardsbay, South Africa
Posted:
Greetings from the new guy.
I've broken the standard light bulbs, lampshades etc.
But I recently gave my boss's wife a black eye with practice poi, and then dropped my acryllic C-Juggling ball (being used to cheer her up) and broke her toe.
Dogbox for me!!!
Greetings from the new guy.
I've broken the standard light bulbs, lampshades etc.
But I recently gave my boss's wife a black eye with practice poi, and then dropped my acryllic C-Juggling ball (being used to cheer her up) and broke her toe.
Dogbox for me!!!
Where the mind goes,
The body will follow...
SILVER Member
Pooh-Bah
1,750 posts
Location: london, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,750 posts
Location: london, United Kingdom
Posted:
Um
I remember, making a REALLY loud smashing noise, in jons front room, three times, good thing the mantle piece was made of some kind of strong metal....
I clouted someone under the chin the other night at spitz....ooh sowy
hmm several more loud bangs on kitchen surfaces, thouse things are strong too......
come to think of it i do not think i have broken anything ........i mean
Um
I remember, making a REALLY loud smashing noise, in jons front room, three times, good thing the mantle piece was made of some kind of strong metal....
I clouted someone under the chin the other night at spitz....ooh sowy
hmm several more loud bangs on kitchen surfaces, thouse things are strong too......
come to think of it i do not think i have broken anything
........i mean Never assume
Always Acknowledge
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Skinny poi maker
313 posts
Location: Moscow, Russia
Skinny poi maker
313 posts
Location: Moscow, Russia
Posted:
hey there =)
I broke:
A few lamps at the office (told my boss i was taking a mirror from one place to another)
An iron
several cups
almost killed one of my rabbits She could have died from fear
a video-proector at a nightclub (Ups =))
hey there =)
I broke:
A few lamps at the office (told my boss i was taking a mirror from one place to another)
An iron
several cups
almost killed one of my rabbits
She could have died from feara video-proector at a nightclub (Ups =))
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,533 posts
Location: Hampshire College, MA, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,533 posts
Location: Hampshire College, MA, USA
Posted:
.:bump:.
i knew this was around somewhere! now we can get rid of that other thread that's something like this one
remember, kids: search before you post!
.:bump:.
i knew this was around somewhere! now we can get rid of that other thread that's something like this one
remember, kids: search before you post!
-James
"How do you know if you're happy or sad without a mask? Or angry? Or ready for dessert?"
analytic
503 posts
Location: bristol
503 posts
Location: bristol
Posted:
two lights, several cups, one glass, several bits of plants, and a finger on my right hand
two lights, several cups, one glass, several bits of plants, and a finger on my right hand
ture na sig
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Mumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Mumma Hen
6,391 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posted:
*appluades sparkey*
*appluades sparkey*
TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"
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playing the days away
7,263 posts
Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
playing the days away
7,263 posts
Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
Posted:
I broke all three lights in the living room, so we bought one that's almost flat on the ceiling. Day before yesterday I broke that too
So I had to spend another £30 buying a replacement...grrr...
Also, various cups and glasses, a candle holders, an ornamental ganja leaf, and I've hit George or more times than I could count but I don't think I actually 'broke' her, well not in that way
[/unecesary double entendre]
I broke all three lights in the living room, so we bought one that's almost flat on the ceiling. Day before yesterday I broke that too
So I had to spend another £30 buying a replacement...grrr...Also, various cups and glasses, a candle holders, an ornamental ganja leaf, and I've hit George or more times than I could count but I don't think I actually 'broke' her, well not in that way
[/unecesary double entendre]
Let's relight this forum 
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
8,428 posts
Location: Wales
Posted:
Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
Clubbles Jugs
1,687 posts
Location: Manchester
1,687 posts
Location: Manchester
Posted:
broken one lightbulb in my poi-spinning days
two plates with bouncing balls
And knocked over a bowl of duck fat also with bouncing balls - the clean up was rank!!
broken one lightbulb in my poi-spinning days
two plates with bouncing balls
And knocked over a bowl of duck fat also with bouncing balls - the clean up was rank!!
ah wah wah wah a wah wah
Living life to the full!
177 posts
Location: Rural South
177 posts
Location: Rural South
Posted:
I've lost a really expensive ring my Mum and Dad bought me for my leavers present while poi-ing in London one evening! Not exactly breaking but.....
I've lost a really expensive ring my Mum and Dad bought me for my leavers present while poi-ing in London one evening! Not exactly breaking but.....
Life is short!
So lets leave a mark,
for people to remember!
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chemical attraction
1,097 posts
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
chemical attraction
1,097 posts
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
Posted:
also many light bulbs,mugs,cups and a reallyb expensive ornament....
also many light bulbs,mugs,cups and a reallyb expensive ornament....
BRONZE Member
A Fire Inside
191 posts
Location: portsmouth and sometimes oxford, United Kingdom
A Fire Inside
191 posts
Location: portsmouth and sometimes oxford, United Kingdom
Posted:
a poi handle and my face, one combined incident.
a poi handle and my face, one combined incident.
::: I LiKe pLeAsUrE sPiKeD wItH pAiN - MuSiC iS mY aErOpLaNe :::
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chemical attraction
1,097 posts
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
chemical attraction
1,097 posts
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
Posted:
that doesnt sound pleasant
that doesnt sound pleasant
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A Fire Inside
191 posts
Location: portsmouth and sometimes oxford, United Kingdom
A Fire Inside
191 posts
Location: portsmouth and sometimes oxford, United Kingdom
Posted:
nah it wasnt too bad, but the poi were brand new and i was well in the groove of a spin when the handle snapped and the poi hit me in the face all in one go! i managed to get home after 10 minutes of eye watering lol. bring on future carnage...
nah it wasnt too bad, but the poi were brand new and i was well in the groove of a spin when the handle snapped and the poi hit me in the face all in one go! i managed to get home after 10 minutes of eye watering lol. bring on future carnage...
::: I LiKe pLeAsUrE sPiKeD wItH pAiN - MuSiC iS mY aErOpLaNe :::
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chemical attraction
1,097 posts
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
chemical attraction
1,097 posts
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
Posted:
sounds like you like the pleasure followed by pain so you must have liked it lol...the pleasure of playing with the new poi followed by the pain of them hitting you in the face..
sounds like you like the pleasure followed by pain so you must have liked it lol...the pleasure of playing with the new poi followed by the pain of them hitting you in the face..
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
the downstairs in my house has no more light shades and a lot of the time no light bulbs either! Someone needs to develop poi proof bulbs!
i also broke my glasses, lots of crockery, ash trays, my very expensive led poi, ooh and my parrots peace of mind! ( he squarks continuously whilst i'm doing poi, maybe he saw what happened to the lampshade!)
It felt like i broke my shoulder when i decided to learn the btb weave! could hardly move my arms for days after.
EDITED_BY: starpoi (1113421581)
the downstairs in my house has no more light shades and a lot of the time no light bulbs either! Someone needs to develop poi proof bulbs!
i also broke my glasses, lots of crockery, ash trays, my very expensive led poi, ooh and my parrots peace of mind! ( he squarks continuously whilst i'm doing poi, maybe he saw what happened to the lampshade!)
It felt like i broke my shoulder when i decided to learn the btb weave! could hardly move my arms for days after.
EDITED_BY: starpoi (1113421581)
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Posted:
i just had the scariest lightbulb/poi incident!!
i was happily spinning away in my living room (i know...don't spin indoors but you all do it too i bet!!) and i hit the lightbulb out of the socket..it looked fine so i popped it back in and it worked...i was thinking yeay don't have to go to the shop and buy yet more lightbulbs..anyway about ten minutes later the lightbulb exploded and missed my eye by about an inch even though it had been working fine
......and so i conclude..... don't put lightbulbs back in if they have been hit by anything because it could all end in tears..and a lot of pain!!
i know a lot of people would say that i shouldn't have put it back in the first place but i'm sure I'm not the only one silly enough to do it and i don't want it to happen to anyone else!
i just had the scariest lightbulb/poi incident!!
i was happily spinning away in my living room (i know...don't spin indoors but you all do it too i bet!!) and i hit the lightbulb out of the socket..it looked fine so i popped it back in and it worked...i was thinking yeay don't have to go to the shop and buy yet more lightbulbs..anyway about ten minutes later the lightbulb exploded and missed my eye by about an inch even though it had been working fine
......and so i conclude..... don't put lightbulbs back in if they have been hit by anything because it could all end in tears..and a lot of pain!!i know a lot of people would say that i shouldn't have put it back in the first place but i'm sure I'm not the only one silly enough to do it and i don't want it to happen to anyone else!
Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
*bump*
My glasses, almost my balls/ my trust (in my physical abilities)...
*bump*
My glasses, almost my balls/ my trust (in my physical abilities)...
the best smiles are the ones you lead to 
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wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA
wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posted:
a lamp, car dent
nothing special
i need to find something orignal to break...
a lamp, car dent
nothing special
i need to find something orignal to break...
Faith
Nay, whatever comes one hour was sunlit and the most high gods may not make boast of any better thing than to have watched that hour as it passed
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