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FyreBRONZE Member
enthusiast
315 posts
Location: Finland


Posted:
so, i just ordered a pair of fire pois.
I`ve tried poi only a couple of times so I havn`t really practised with `em.
My question is what should i learn first, whats the basic steps of poi-ing?

thank you in advance!

If we can`t live in peace then fu*k it, let`s die.
The owner of Chellybeans right arm!


Peace -Fyre-


oliSILVER Member
not with cactus
2,052 posts
Location: bristol/ southern eastern devon, United Kingdom


Posted:
learn to spin socks first, probably the best thing is not to learn with fire poi - becuase they hurt and they smell, and if you set them on fire they burn you. look at the free lessosn on here, learn all that stuff, then go play with fire smile good luck smile

Me train running low on soul coal
They push+pull tactics are driving me loco
They shouldn't do that no no no


ImbalanceGOLD Member
not different, just not the same
263 posts
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA


Posted:
right, the free lessons are a great starting point. also see the sticky thread at the top of this forum (helpful advice)

also, heres some other links if you dont wanna try and find them all through thread searching like i did.

motsplace
domorepoi
sperculism
Feuershow.de (this one you wanna check out the tutorials)

and heres some really good videos on playpoi

I once learned every move that there was,
Every style, Every technique.
Then I woke up, and forgot it all,
So now I struggle to dream.


UCOFSILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales


Posted:
theres a really good site for learning poi.
Its called houseofpoi of something...
I might have a dig later and see if I can find anything.

ubbangel

FyreBRONZE Member
enthusiast
315 posts
Location: Finland


Posted:
ok, thanks for the info... i might never be able to have any kids tho, thanks to "butter fly"

If we can`t live in peace then fu*k it, let`s die.
The owner of Chellybeans right arm!


Peace -Fyre-


Catsmiomember
37 posts

Posted:
Wait till you meet "Mr.3beat weave into the crotch" move.

"Don't be so humble, you are not that great."


thelostSILVER Member
mmm...i feel all warm and fuzzy... 'no dude, that's your hair on fire'
355 posts
Location: Birmingham, Australia


Posted:
ahhh, the 3 beat weave...i think all the guys know that too well for comfort biggrin

don't worry, the more you hit yourself in the crotch, the quicker you learn it..it won't make sense now probably, but you'll see wink

It's better to burn out than to fade away


IgirisujinSILVER Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom


Posted:
I recomend learning the butterflys first with either sock or tailed poi. Dont let these fools tell you tails are bad and they get in the way, tho dont if you learn to spin with them first biggrin, tail tails tails lol



I also recomend not worring about learning moves, basicly get used to spinning and try different things when your comfortable.

Chief adviser to the Pharaoh, in one very snazzy mutli-coloured coat

'Time goes by so slowly for those who wait...' - Whatever Happend To Baby Madonna?


FyreBRONZE Member
enthusiast
315 posts
Location: Finland


Posted:
Yeah ok.
I did meet the "Mr.3beat weave into the crotch" , he`s not a nice guy

If we can`t live in peace then fu*k it, let`s die.
The owner of Chellybeans right arm!


Peace -Fyre-


AsenaGOLD Member
What a Bummer
3,224 posts
Location: Shatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom


Posted:
My worst enemy was mr one handed butterfly to the crotch.... He bought tears to me eyess.... mean mean man, and it was on fire... . ouchy, monkey fists are HEAVY! ooooh

Sporkyaddict
663 posts
Location: Glasgow


Posted:
Mr 5bt weave to the crotch where both heads hit one after the other is pretty bad... thank Zarquan for sock poi!!

My only advice for a beginner is to spin every day for about an hour and to build things up slowly

Have faith in what you can do and respect for what you can't


the_poierSILVER Member
the 1337 poier
346 posts
Location: england


Posted:
eek buzzsaw weave in the crotch...ten minutes of rolling on the floor making moaning noises...

ive got a fuzzbox and im not afraid to use it
R.I.P. gayfest


Skenasisnewbie
5 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia


Posted:
Oooh, you people are all smart....I started out with (and still use to this day) a set of poi I made myself. String, tennis balls, ribbon. But hitting yourself = ouchies.

I'm looking for people in my area to learn poi with, so if you're in the keilor/taylors lakes/sydenham kinda area of Australia, gimme a buzz on MSN.


Bernie_FlameSILVER Member
Poi junkie
75 posts
Location: In your face!, United Kingdom


Posted:
don't be scared, just give it a go. try a figure of 8

man who go bed with itchy bum wake up with smelly finger!


jcrsGOLD Member
the floor is a sea of tigers...
404 posts

Posted:
Written by: Catsmio


Wait till you meet "Mr.3beat weave into the crotch" move.


ah yes, me him too... very familar with him... one mean customer too
probably that's why I spin staff most of the time smile
*clutches staff and runs out of thread*

Sporkyaddict
663 posts
Location: Glasgow


Posted:
Any kind of release that hits you square in between the eyes! They're always fun

Have faith in what you can do and respect for what you can't


FyreBRONZE Member
enthusiast
315 posts
Location: Finland


Posted:
I smacked myself in the face with fire poi (the chain part) earlier today not fun... at all.

Oh yeah, and "mr. 5beat weave in the crotch" did visit me today also. ooohhh the pain ubbcrying

If we can`t live in peace then fu*k it, let`s die.
The owner of Chellybeans right arm!


Peace -Fyre-


DevilsarmyBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,984 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom


Posted:
lol sorry is this a male dicussion or is this girl allowed in?

Actually back on HoP guys ...

Owned By MiG
Owns Fyre and Mods_Stole_My_Name


Zauberdachsenthusiast
220 posts
Location: The village of Edinburgh


Posted:
jeez, a whole world of nut smashing...

The insults of your enemy are a tribute to your bravery wink


DevilsarmyBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,984 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom


Posted:
tell me about it and sorry guys but... i fell off my chair laughing sorry i know its mean but u really do sound so funny

Actually back on HoP guys ...

Owned By MiG
Owns Fyre and Mods_Stole_My_Name


crowley2BRONZE Member
official hop cutie
272 posts
Location: Uk, Essex, Clacton


Posted:
poi sspinning has to be worst for the male learner
when i came home from irelnad and showed my bro poi
he had a go and hit himself so hard in da nuts he was almost in tears on the floor it was so funney he was jus trying a butterfly

The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. ~ Terry pratchett


DevilsarmyBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,984 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom


Posted:
no offence but im almost in tears laughing

Actually back on HoP guys ...

Owned By MiG
Owns Fyre and Mods_Stole_My_Name


GeoffonTour04SILVER Member
enthusiast
360 posts
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom


Posted:
you learn real quick to send em into the side of your thighs or something, I've coshed myself in the nuts a few times with heavier poi & it's rather debilitating

DevilsarmyBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,984 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom


Posted:
mmm i hit myself in th thighs i had a bruise but i was in tears rubbing it, never use rock poi (there my brothers)

Actually back on HoP guys ...

Owned By MiG
Owns Fyre and Mods_Stole_My_Name


artindorilmember
117 posts

Posted:
ubblol oh yeh this thread is hillarious. And oh how I know about Mr 3 beat he needs to be stoped by a something if possible. Oh and tip never let go of the poi before it hits you thinking that's just gona stop it. Cos it isn't, that's just asking for trouble.

DevilsarmyBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,984 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom


Posted:
well men could always wear a metal pare of boxer, that way if they hit u it wouldnt hurt.....

Actually back on HoP guys ...

Owned By MiG
Owns Fyre and Mods_Stole_My_Name


LazyAngelGOLD Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK


Posted:
chafing might be an issue though...

Because ActiveAngel sounds like a feminine deodorant

Like sex, I'm much more interesting in real life than online.

'Be the change you want to see in the world around you' - Ghandi


DevilsarmyBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,984 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom


Posted:
mmm well i really dont know im not a guy so but im sure u can make them feel better......

Actually back on HoP guys ...

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Owns Fyre and Mods_Stole_My_Name


DevilsarmyBRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,984 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom


Posted:
hehe i agree artindoril

Actually back on HoP guys ...

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Owns Fyre and Mods_Stole_My_Name


SeGeeSILVER Member
newbie
12 posts
Location: Sweden


Posted:
Really, if I were U, I would practice with the fire pois and not spend any more money on [censored].

Ive used my fire pois since day one and learnt with them. Ive been doing poi for 4 months. I set them on fire like 1 month ago for the first time, and ok I agree that now I cannot practice with them without getting all shitty. So I had to order a new pair to practice with. BUT, now after so long time, I know what to buy and not to buy. So Id use the fire pois until they get burnt and need to be replaced because they are good in my opinion.

Sure they hurt a bit, but not as much as tennis balls (Which some use).

U can use the tutorials that were posted here before or use the ones on the HOP Website- they are more than enough for u to start with. And make them in that order. They are all important to know in the end anyways.

FyreBRONZE Member
enthusiast
315 posts
Location: Finland


Posted:
i got my first pair of poi like a month ago(fire poi), but it`s cold a s hell here in finland so i havn`t been able to practise too much yet. I havn`t set them on fire yet but i will soon weavesmiley

I will also need a new pair for practising, what would you guys suggest? I`d rather buy non-fire poi for practising.

If we can`t live in peace then fu*k it, let`s die.
The owner of Chellybeans right arm!


Peace -Fyre-


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