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Login/Join to ParticipateCarpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
To satisfie my own curiosity I want to find out how many spinners are tail spinners. Tail poi gets alot of flack from people and also there is a perception that our numbers are very small but who knows this might just be an assumption and there might be more of us.
So if your a tail spinner fill in the yes option, if your not fill in the no option, and if you answerd yes let us know who you are and why your a tail fan.
My reason, is that my very first set was a pair of tails and the first time I saw poi spinning on tv was with tails attached.
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big and good and broken
7,330 posts
Location: lunn dunn, yoo kay, United Kingdom
i spin cone poi, sock poi, tail poi, wicks on chains and balls in nets.
a separatist poi mentality is unhealthy for the spinny spirit
cole. x
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- tim westwood
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Cones and balls and nets are preffered.
10,530 posts
Location: They seek him here, they seek him there...
I rarely spin poi, but if I do, its normally sock.
I started off on tails, and got to frustrated with \'em. Thwap thwap thwaping away...
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577 posts
Location: Oregon, USA
poi: sock is favorite, then fire then other forms including tails.
Also now spin staff, meteor, a bit of diabolo and juggle clubs and balls.
Peace through diversity!
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Geek
1,261 posts
Location: Manchester, UK
Joe, you've seen my array of toys. I spin pretty much anything I can get my hands on.
I think spinning different kinds of poi helps you to understand the different possible motions available to you.
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Written by: coleman
i spin cone poi, sock poi, tail poi, wicks on chains and balls in nets.
a separatist poi mentality is unhealthy for the spinny spirit
cole. x
We allready have at least two separatist groups, staff and poi spinners. Not to mention glow stringing. Ide only say it was damaging once taken too far.
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?
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Yes, we do, but thats because one is poi, one is staff
Dont forget all the inbetweeners though.
and aye, but glow stringers are American.
Nuff said
wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA
I like my tails because I learn by seeing things working. I love my socks as they are good for small spaces and windy days, but tails you can see the planes and the moves have to be clean otherwise the tails get tangled. The neon colors are eye catching.
My zuni, I can stall with. I can do reels and ttn. I got my reverse weave with tails when I couldn’t with my socks. I don’t do any neck wraps with them but I do others. I think since as of right now I remain unlit, my tails are my favorite
Faith
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member
129 posts
Location: none, United Kingdom
love my tails! but then again also love my socks (especially my nice 'new' home made ones (old rainbow socks! plus handles
), and flags, and of course fire. got no real preference, but for 'showy off' purposes, tails seem to be better, or flags... more eye catching!
but i agree, socks are great for small spaces/windy days! i tend to learn new things better with socks too!
veteran
1,228 posts
Location: on the wrong planet, United Kingdom
If I had a tail, I'd spin it (any excuse to shake my ass
) You aren't thinking or really existing unless you're willing to risk even your own sanity in the judgment of your existence.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Damit, how do I change it so you dont need to vote to see the results
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?
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
You can only do that when you make the poll.
Theres an option when you are setting it up.
Clique Infiltrator, Cunning Linguist and Master Debator
4,219 posts
Location: Edinburgh burgh burrrrrr, United Kingdom
Written by: UnConvincinglyOvertlyFunny
glow stringers are American.
Nuff said
Am I american then? whoohoo I can vote bush outta office.
I wish
Always use "so's your face" and "only on Tuesdays" in as many conversations possible
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
No.. you're Tinklepants.
Once again, nuff said
old hand
896 posts
Location: Manchester England
I was a glow chainer(Never stringer too many burns), then found my tights becames quite a wonderous thing as they didnt tangle up in my hands or bag unless I wanted them to and I was able to do more with them as I've never seen tails isolated.
*Thats one of my favourite Nurseries over there,*
Roman, Trippie Hippie,On the way back from Play Festival
newbie
14 posts
Location: USA
When I first started spinning, I started with Zuni's (there weren't removable tails on 'em yet.) I ended up cutting them off. Then..I lost them. Right now I'm using plain white tube socks, with tennis balls.
I'm waiting on some Ultra poi, which have removable tails. So yes, I'm a tail spinner
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,533 posts
Location: Hampshire College, MA, USA
I used to spin tails, but as they got worn out I used them less and less, and now I've given them to my protoge.
I think they're lousy for practice, but great for show.
-James
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