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Posted:
hey,
this is the first time ive seen anything like this and im really interested in it and im considering buying myself a pair to get started with it.
is it a lot of fun? can you guys give me some feedback.
i love to go to raves and people are always giving lightshows and this looks like the perfect skill to have to give lightshows.
also what setup do you guys reccomend i get?
hey,
this is the first time ive seen anything like this and im really interested in it and im considering buying myself a pair to get started with it.
is it a lot of fun? can you guys give me some feedback.
i love to go to raves and people are always giving lightshows and this looks like the perfect skill to have to give lightshows.
also what setup do you guys reccomend i get?
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in a beautiful daze....
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in a beautiful daze....
134 posts
Location: Liverpool, England
Posted:
Hey man,
All those questions you've asked have been asked a million times before. Do a search through the old threads to find out loads of info about all the different types of poi. Depends on what you want to do too, fire, uv, tails, glow etc...
In answer to your main question though RIDICULOUSLY GOOD FUN
Hey man,
All those questions you've asked have been asked a million times before. Do a search through the old threads to find out loads of info about all the different types of poi. Depends on what you want to do too, fire, uv, tails, glow etc...
In answer to your main question though RIDICULOUSLY GOOD FUN
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Posted:
Neh. It's boring.
That's why we do it.
Neh. It's boring.
That's why we do it.
-Mike
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Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Classically British
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Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Posted:
I just do it to get chicks
I just do it to get chicks
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Scientist of Fortune
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1,189 posts
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Posted:
Don't knock it, it works.
Written by: Durbs
I just do it to get chicks
Don't knock it, it works.
According to Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle of Quantum Dynamics, we may already be making love right now...
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Posted:
But can you prove that it works, jeff?
But can you prove that it works, jeff?
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Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Posted:
No... i was being serious
No... i was being serious
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Location: Edinburgh
Posted:
Yup, with my current girlfriend.
Now quit being a smart alec.
Written by: simian
But can you prove that it works, jeff?
Yup, with my current girlfriend.
Now quit being a smart alec.
According to Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle of Quantum Dynamics, we may already be making love right now...
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Posted:
He is not Alec though...
simian surely...
He is not Alec though...
simian surely...
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Posted:
Guys guys, at least let mapleleaf get his/her first set of poi before you start bamboozling them with HoP's peculiar brand of lunacy
Mapleleaf - your best bet is to have some practice poi as well as some lights cos you'll need to do a lot of that. little mouse poi or short tails are good - or just make some yourself with cord and tennis balls. Once you've learnt a few basics (from the excellent lessons on HoP) get yourself some long socks with juggling balls in so you can move onto the more advanced moves.
The more you can meet up woth other HoPpers, the more you'll learn about moves and types of poi and get to try other people's so you know what works for you so get on to the Events bit and see where there's any meets near you
And get involved with the community cos you'll make lots of friends that way and they'll all help you - so go do an intro thread right now! But I warn you - you'll end up chatting more than learning if you're not very careful
enjoy 
e
x
Guys guys, at least let mapleleaf get his/her first set of poi before you start bamboozling them with HoP's peculiar brand of lunacy
Mapleleaf - your best bet is to have some practice poi as well as some lights cos you'll need to do a lot of that. little mouse poi or short tails are good - or just make some yourself with cord and tennis balls. Once you've learnt a few basics (from the excellent lessons on HoP
) get yourself some long socks with juggling balls in so you can move onto the more advanced moves.The more you can meet up woth other HoPpers, the more you'll learn about moves and types of poi and get to try other people's so you know what works for you so get on to the Events bit and see where there's any meets near you
And get involved with the community cos you'll make lots of friends that way and they'll all help you - so go do an intro thread right now! But I warn you - you'll end up chatting more than learning if you're not very careful
enjoy
e
x
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Posted:
its true though, any type of manipulation (like poi, staff, juggling, uni) is a great way to get chicks interested, doesnt mean you dont have to try though
its true though, any type of manipulation (like poi, staff, juggling, uni) is a great way to get chicks interested, doesnt mean you dont have to try though
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Location: London, UK
Posted:
its great fun...
not that we're biased or anything
light stuff is worth getting but get used to spinning first as it can cost a fair bit depending what you get also they tend to hurt or get damaged
practise with short tails or sock poi
there are a few lessons on making cheap ones on here i think
its great fun...
not that we're biased or anything
light stuff is worth getting but get used to spinning first as it can cost a fair bit depending what you get also they tend to hurt or get damaged
practise with short tails or sock poi
there are a few lessons on making cheap ones on here i thinkback
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Are you up for it??
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Are you up for it??
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posted:
other option for home made poi to practice with - roll up some newspaper into tight balls, wrap the end of a plastic bag around it & tie some string on - that's what we used to do at school (years ago) to make the maori type poi, works with practicing these moves as well
as far as fun goes, well it must be pretty obvious that everyone enjoys it or else they wouldn't be doing it. gets out energy, exhilerating, strengthens wrists & there's something about spinning a lit ball (or staff) around your body
other option for home made poi to practice with - roll up some newspaper into tight balls, wrap the end of a plastic bag around it & tie some string on - that's what we used to do at school (years ago) to make the maori type poi, works with practicing these moves as well
as far as fun goes, well it must be pretty obvious that everyone enjoys it or else they wouldn't be doing it. gets out energy, exhilerating, strengthens wrists & there's something about spinning a lit ball (or staff) around your body
Are you up for it?;)
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Posted:
... but only if they see you doing it once or twice, or at a performance.
Anything more and they'll think you're obsessed.
Written by: Mr Majestik
its true though, any type of manipulation (like poi, staff, juggling, uni) is a great way to get chicks interested, doesnt mean you dont have to try though
... but only if they see you doing it once or twice, or at a performance.
Anything more and they'll think you're obsessed.
Willy - is bad for your health...
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what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
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Location: Bali, Australia
Posted:
well they'd better realise that you probably are....
well they'd better realise that you probably are....
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
"they'll think you're obsessed."
I wish people warned me that when I started....
"they'll think you're obsessed."
I wish people warned me that when I started....
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