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Location: Manchester UK
55 posts
Location: Manchester UK
Posted:
Please forgive me if this has been discussed before.. be gentle with me.. im a newbie.
I'm just interested in where people practise spinning? 
Ok so some of you may never need to practise coz ur already DAMN good anyway.. but hey!!
For instance, when I'm at home I spin in my front room, or when I'm at my Grandparents I spin outside.. got LOADS of space...
Still not sure which is easier.. at my Grandparents the dog pesters me to just let go of the poi so he can go n run after it.. *silly thing*
Please forgive me if this has been discussed before.. be gentle with me.. im a newbie.
I'm just interested in where people practise spinning? Ok so some of you may never need to practise coz ur already DAMN good anyway.. but hey!!
For instance, when I'm at home I spin in my front room, or when I'm at my Grandparents I spin outside.. got LOADS of space...
Still not sure which is easier.. at my Grandparents the dog pesters me to just let go of the poi so he can go n run after it.. *silly thing*
Thats Mr Poi-ro!
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the floor is a sea of tigers...
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the floor is a sea of tigers...
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Posted:
i've got a very narrow hallway that i spin in to clean/tidy up my planes.
i'm glad i haven't broke anything *yet*
i've got a very narrow hallway that i spin in to clean/tidy up my planes.
i'm glad i haven't broke anything *yet* GOLD Member
Member
10 posts
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Member
10 posts
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Posted:
I spin outside as much as possible, I have difficulty finding locations with high enough ceilings. Only problem is spinning in winter, I was fire spinning as it was snowing last night and it was beautiful but I kind of frost burnt my hands.
My recommendation for indoor spinning is look into local schools or YMCA's that sometimes have some time availible for performers to practice in.
I spin outside as much as possible, I have difficulty finding locations with high enough ceilings. Only problem is spinning in winter, I was fire spinning as it was snowing last night and it was beautiful but I kind of frost burnt my hands.
My recommendation for indoor spinning is look into local schools or YMCA's that sometimes have some time availible for performers to practice in.
veteran
1,328 posts
Location: Bendigo, Vic, Australia
1,328 posts
Location: Bendigo, Vic, Australia
Posted:
usually in my front or back yard, but sometimes at Venturers depending what is going on. Every spin I do is practise
usually in my front or back yard, but sometimes at Venturers depending what is going on. Every spin I do is practise
Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
I like to spin in my kitchen - to really have a motif spinning consciously...
But for training, I prefer like next to or in front of a wall...
I like to spin in my kitchen - to really have a motif spinning consciously...
But for training, I prefer like next to or in front of a wall...
the best smiles are the ones you lead to 
member
55 posts
Location: Manchester UK
55 posts
Location: Manchester UK
Posted:
EEK!!
I couldnt possible imagine doing it in my kitchen.. there is hardly enough room to swing a pan at the person that dares enter the kitchen when im cooking never mind spinning.. HAHA
I dont spin with tails on indoors.. seems to be more difficult grr..
EEK!!
I couldnt possible imagine doing it in my kitchen.. there is hardly enough room to swing a pan at the person that dares enter the kitchen when im cooking never mind spinning.. HAHA
I dont spin with tails on indoors.. seems to be more difficult grr..
Thats Mr Poi-ro!
Qualified SCUBA Diver.. Not worked out how to fire spin and dive at the same time yet.. grr
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Posted:
It is isnt it. I spin outside we have a golfclub across from us so at night I walk out onto the grass away fromm all the light polution and spin with my glowbalz
It is isnt it. I spin outside we have a golfclub across from us so at night I walk out onto the grass away fromm all the light polution and spin with my glowbalz
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21 posts
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
newbie
21 posts
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Posted:
Oh my god!! if i spun inside my parents would kill me!! I live in swindon so they make me go up to lidyard park, but at this time of year it's muddy and cold
.
Jess
xxx
Oh my god!! if i spun inside my parents would kill me!! I live in swindon so they make me go up to lidyard park, but at this time of year it's muddy and cold
.Jess
xxx
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Location: In a warm bed with me teddy!!, United Kingdom
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Location: In a warm bed with me teddy!!, United Kingdom
Posted:
I had been praticing inside but it is costing me too much in replacing the light bulbs i keep hitting
I was gonna spin near the beach with fire but my mates got told off at halloween by the council.
My neighbours dont like me spinning in garden I'm doomed
lol
I had been praticing inside but it is costing me too much in replacing the light bulbs i keep hitting
I was gonna spin near the beach with fire but my mates got told off at halloween by the council.
My neighbours dont like me spinning in garden
I'm doomed lol
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old hand
898 posts
Location: Binstead, Isle of Wight
898 posts
Location: Binstead, Isle of Wight
Posted:
I spin in parks but it's getting too cold now so we spin at University. I also love spinning at parties. (in or outdoors)
I spin in parks but it's getting too cold now so we spin at University. I also love spinning at parties. (in or outdoors)
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181 posts
Location: Derbyshire
181 posts
Location: Derbyshire
Posted:
In my Lounge, Ive broke 3/5 light bulbs now, hehe, but i need the windows to see my reflection and its too cold outside. I compesate by putting extra padding on the ends of my staffs.
In my Lounge, Ive broke 3/5 light bulbs now, hehe, but i need the windows to see my reflection and its too cold outside. I compesate by putting extra padding on the ends of my staffs.
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663 posts
Location: Glasgow
663 posts
Location: Glasgow
Posted:
I spin in my front room mostly although there is a weekly juggling society at my uni that is great.
I spin in my front room mostly although there is a weekly juggling society at my uni that is great.
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HOP librarian
1,841 posts
Location: Prague, Czech. Republic
HOP librarian
1,841 posts
Location: Prague, Czech. Republic
Posted:
18.12 Spinning homie, it will be could outside until I pick up a place, where we could spin evryday, till than,
light,
:R
18.12 Spinning homie, it will be could outside until I pick up a place, where we could spin evryday
, till than,light,
:R
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577 posts
Location: Oregon, USA
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Location: Oregon, USA
Posted:
I guess I'm lucky..
At home, we have a full wall mirror/sliding door for our closet, so I sometimes turn off the lights and spin there.. Also have a open landing at the bottom of the stairs, with some reflective picture frames that I'll use when just needin a quick fix :P. And, of course, I spin in my car port, since my yard is wonky and eats ankles.
At work, on break I'll spin in the parking lot when the weather is nice (get lotsa odd looks). We also have a large exercise area with a full wall mirror and hardwood floors at work, so I spin there in bad weather (until the yoga ppl kick me out)..
I guess I'm lucky..
At home, we have a full wall mirror/sliding door for our closet, so I sometimes turn off the lights and spin there.. Also have a open landing at the bottom of the stairs, with some reflective picture frames that I'll use when just needin a quick fix :P. And, of course, I spin in my car port, since my yard is wonky and eats ankles.
At work, on break I'll spin in the parking lot when the weather is nice (get lotsa odd looks). We also have a large exercise area with a full wall mirror and hardwood floors at work, so I spin there in bad weather (until the yoga ppl kick me out)..
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,895 posts
Location: Cambridge UK
Posted:
In the park. At home when it gets dark. In the Kitchen with oven gloves. Anytime anyplace there's an opportunity to spin without getting in trouble
In the park. At home when it gets dark. In the Kitchen with oven gloves. Anytime anyplace there's an opportunity to spin without getting in trouble
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Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
once i spun on a 2ft wide wall, seperating two swimming pools - it was fun to concentrate - but recently i got away from the karate-kid action as my big bro told me that i was fake...
once i spun on a 2ft wide wall, seperating two swimming pools - it was fun to concentrate - but recently i got away from the karate-kid action as my big bro told me that i was fake...
the best smiles are the ones you lead to
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6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
Last night I had a dream of playing fire in bed (not alone) (*contrib. to fire safety rules*: with the extinguisher standing on hold next to us...)
you know, like mixed double (one staff, two poi... )
has this been done before?
Last night I had a dream of playing fire in bed (not alone) (*contrib. to fire safety rules*: with the extinguisher standing on hold next to us...)
you know, like mixed double (one staff, two poi...
) has this been done before?
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360 posts
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
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360 posts
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Posted:
Span in my college lesson earlier while we were waiting for some people to turn up. I lost one of my beanbag poi & my firepoi reek of paraffin so I made myself some practice glowsticks out of a small bit of dowel and some string, they fit in any of my pockets which is a bonus.
People who break lightbulbs - get a discreet lampshade perhaps? I accidentally hit mine frequently never done anything to it.
Span in my college lesson earlier while we were waiting for some people to turn up. I lost one of my beanbag poi & my firepoi reek of paraffin so I made myself some practice glowsticks out of a small bit of dowel and some string, they fit in any of my pockets which is a bonus.
People who break lightbulbs - get a discreet lampshade perhaps? I accidentally hit mine frequently never done anything to it.
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Posted:
I practice at the juggling club that I'm part of. Loads of people do different things, and poi happens to be one of them. We practice in the lobby of the phys ed building of the university (also known as our treehouse, depending on the day), or at one of the parks if it's lovely and nice out. We go out to the beach and have fire parties sometimes as well. Since burning has picked up in the club, bonfires will never be the same... =)
I practice at the juggling club that I'm part of. Loads of people do different things, and poi happens to be one of them. We practice in the lobby of the phys ed building of the university (also known as our treehouse, depending on the day), or at one of the parks if it's lovely and nice out. We go out to the beach and have fire parties sometimes as well. Since burning has picked up in the club, bonfires will never be the same... =)
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1,627 posts
Location: In your head. (Tasmania, Australia)
1,627 posts
Location: In your head. (Tasmania, Australia)
Posted:
If I'm spinning inside then it will be in the circus room
If I'm spinning outside then it will be on the circus lawn
If I'm spinning inside then it will be in the circus room
If I'm spinning outside then it will be on the circus lawn
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Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
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Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
Posted:
its madness! i cant actually believe this thread has gone so long without anyone mentioning its a chat thread in the discussion board! *head explodes!*
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its madness! i cant actually believe this thread has gone so long without anyone mentioning its a chat thread in the discussion board! *head explodes!*
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please do a search next time "but have you considered there is more to life than your eyelids?"
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Location: semaphore, south australia
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Location: semaphore, south australia
Posted:
i really love this man.
but he still has to go down.
viva la cous cous!!!
i really love this man.
but he still has to go down.
viva la cous cous!!!
no mummy, please dont make me go to millyways again.
i hate the way it all ends!
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4,696 posts
Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
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Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
Posted:
thanks simeon, but your attempts for cous cous shall be in vein my friend!
thanks simeon, but your attempts for cous cous shall be in vein my friend! "but have you considered there is more to life than your eyelids?"
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15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
Very nice work Mr Majestic.
Very nice work Mr Majestic.
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Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
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Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
Posted:
thanks, as you may have noticed i now have search skills.
"i've got no skills!, nunchuk skills, bow hunting skills........"
thanks, as you may have noticed i now have search skills.
"i've got no skills!, nunchuk skills, bow hunting skills........"
"but have you considered there is more to life than your eyelids?"
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15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
Fancy writing the searching FAQ?
*nods his head*
Fancy writing the searching FAQ?
*nods his head*
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Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
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4,696 posts
Location: home of the tiney toothy bear, Australia
Posted:
maybe, if i were to be made say, a mod how cool would that be?
but seriously, i still dont know how to use key words correctly and such. maybe i should do a goolge search on how to properly search? *runs off to google*
and where would i put it? or would i send it to the mods?
maybe, if i were to be made say, a mod how cool would that be? but seriously, i still dont know how to use key words correctly and such. maybe i should do a goolge search on how to properly search?
*runs off to google*and where would i put it? or would i send it to the mods?
"but have you considered there is more to life than your eyelids?"
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enthusiast
213 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
enthusiast
213 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Posted:
I'd like to point out that the 'where do you spin' thread, although quite useful, refers to fire whereas this seems to be practice-based. The 'where do you practice spinning' thread fits the bill but it's just a list of people telling eachother where they spin, which is all very nice but that's all it does, despite having been going for nearly three years. This thread, however, hit 2 months yesterday and already there's been some advice on making practice glowsticks from Geoffon and some actual advice from The Misguided Oracle, about where's best to practice to sort out your planes. Seems to me there's a lot more of interest here than in the other threads I'd second what TMO said anyway. I usually practice in the corridor at our halls. It's really narrow so at first you're bouncing off the walls all the time but after a while you get conditioned out of it, which is handy
I'd like to point out that the 'where do you spin' thread, although quite useful, refers to fire whereas this seems to be practice-based. The 'where do you practice spinning' thread fits the bill but it's just a list of people telling eachother where they spin, which is all very nice but that's all it does, despite having been going for nearly three years. This thread, however, hit 2 months yesterday and already there's been some advice on making practice glowsticks from Geoffon and some actual advice from The Misguided Oracle, about where's best to practice to sort out your planes. Seems to me there's a lot more of interest here than in the other threads
I'd second what TMO said anyway. I usually practice in the corridor at our halls. It's really narrow so at first you're bouncing off the walls all the time but after a while you get conditioned out of it, which is handy Will those capable of telekinesis please raise my hand?
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