delicatessenBRONZE Member
newbie
5 posts
Location: Portugal


Posted:
hello,

I've just started getting myself into firedancing and like everyone else that starts from scratch I'm a complete newbie. I'd ask a few minutes of yer guys time and answer some of my noobish questions along with your opinion on what I should start with, etc..

I'm more the staff type rather than poi.
So I'm thinking of ordering the following set:
- DVD - Fire training video (free one)
- DVD, Art of Staff & Sage behind the flame
- Inner core fire 3 piece CONTACT staff ( Colour: Red - 1420mm, )
What do you guys think for a starter?

now the rly newbie questions:

a) how do I set the wick on fire? I just get a lighter on it or do I need some fuel?
a.1) where to get that fuel? which type of fuel?

b) one wick thingy only lasts 1 burn? is there any trick to detach\attach it?

c) should I buy right away a wick roll or the default one will do for the time being? I don't intend to lit it right now in the beginning.

d) how do I extinguish it?

sorry, I'm sure you are all sick of these rookie questions and some of them probably will make you laugh :x but please answer it.

any more tips would be greatly appreciated!

thanks in advance mates

fake teeth and glueBRONZE Member
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1,972 posts
Location: somewhere, England (UK)


Posted:
a) how do I set the wick on fire? I just get a lighter on it or do I need some fuel?
a.1) where to get that fuel? which type of fuel?

b) one wick thingy only lasts 1 burn? is there any trick to detach\attach it?

c) should I buy right away a wick roll or the default one will do for the time being? I don't intend to lit it right now in the beginning.

d) how do I extinguish it?
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well you'll need some fuel, paraffin (kerosene is another name for it it i think) which you put in a container and and dip the wick in and light it. you can usually get paraffin at your local hardware store.

the wick should last a long time, I've had the same wick on my staff since i bought it.
I'm not aware of any trick where you can detach the wick unless you have a detachable staff type thing.

it usually just goes out after a while of spinning, or in water in you have to put it out.


these are just brief answers to your questions,
you should check out fire safety it has allot of info there.

you just lost the game!!!!!! !!!!!

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animatEdBRONZE Member
1 + 1 = 3
3,540 posts
Location: Bristol UK


Posted:
DON'T put it in water. if your wick is wet, it won't soak up fuel.

smother the flames, or blow them out.

find someone else in your area that spins fire, and watch what they do.

Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.


DurbsBRONZE Member
Classically British
5,689 posts
Location: Epsom, Surrey, England


Posted:
a) Yep, soak it in paraffin, then use a lighter. The fire-training DVD explains all this


b) The kevlar wick is fireproof - only the fuel on the wick burns. Treated well, a wick should last years.

c) Nope, don't buy any extra wick

d) It'll go out after a while of spinning. If you want to put it out sooner, smother it with a fire-blanket or a damp towel. Don't but it in water, it'll ruin the wick.

But honestly, don't rush into fire - learn lots without fire, then take a step back and make sure you're ready for it smile

Oh - and have a good read through of the articles (at the top of this page) and other threads in the forum. There's lots of newbies here (past and present) and they've all been in the same situation and asked the same questions smile

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Spinner of poi
Slacker of enormous magnitude


GnorBRONZE Member
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5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia


Posted:
Its called " Do a Durbs". No it doesnt mean doing rude and possibly enjoyable things to the talented Durbs, it means do a search.

Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?

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UCOFSILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales


Posted:
Just in case you missed it, DON'T put the wick in water!!!
Its very very bad.

spank for Fake teeth and glue for the incorrect advice!

FireTomStargazer
6,650 posts

Posted:
ubblol see how "sick" we are of "newbie questions"?

I just love that bunch ubblove

the best smiles are the ones you lead to wink


delicatessenBRONZE Member
newbie
5 posts
Location: Portugal


Posted:
gotcha.

regarding the staff thingy, you guys think I should start with poi or staff is alright? I kinda like it.. although I'm a bit small in height and a bit skinny dunno if I can handle it softly if it's too heavy.

btw, I never heard of this before.. I don't know of anyone that is into this by my zone.. I'm from portugal.

delicatessenBRONZE Member
newbie
5 posts
Location: Portugal


Posted:
the staffs are all expensive!
not just the staff but the price to europe..
since it can be packed the 3 piece is not as expensive as the others -.-'

DurbsBRONZE Member
Classically British
5,689 posts
Location: Epsom, Surrey, England


Posted:
The concentrate staffs are excellent - i've dropped mine several times from pretty high throws and never had a problem with one breaking...

Burner of Toast
Spinner of poi
Slacker of enormous magnitude


delicatessenBRONZE Member
newbie
5 posts
Location: Portugal


Posted:
so I needa know.. which one is better for me?

https://www.homeofpoi.com/shop/productDetails/257_30_Inner_fire

https://www.homeofpoi.com/shop/productDetails/247_30_Full_length

https://www.homeofpoi.com/shop/productDetails/246_30_Full_length

the cheapest (along with delivery cost) is the 3 piece one (1st link)
the most expensive is the 2nd link.

FireTomStargazer
6,650 posts

Posted:
Oi, I would measure the length of your arm (palm to pit) x2 = optimal length for you. (same applies to poi-chains).

Concentrate staff is pretty good and doesn't break as fast as other collapsible staff... guess you're safe on this one (just watch out - NO sand into the thread)...

Other than that I would advise to take the heaviest available...

the best smiles are the ones you lead to wink


delicatessenBRONZE Member
newbie
5 posts
Location: Portugal


Posted:
gold - 1220 mm - 3 piece staff then

fake teeth and glueBRONZE Member
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1,972 posts
Location: somewhere, England (UK)


Posted:
ok so when i said put in water i meant like in an emergency..."if you have to".

but yeah smothering it is better.



*note to self, don't post advice when tired/fatigued*

you just lost the game!!!!!! !!!!!

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UCOFSILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales


Posted:
Excuses, excuses nana

wink

fake teeth and glueBRONZE Member
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1,972 posts
Location: somewhere, England (UK)


Posted:
no! they're not excuses...they're "reasons" ubblol

you just lost the game!!!!!! !!!!!

knowledge is power, power corupts, study hard, become evil.


faith enfireBRONZE Member
wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA


Posted:
don't rush into fire-it took me a year and a half, just done it a few times.
if you want to practice broom handles are a cheap alternative for the time being. I still don't have my own fire gear
if you want to do staff rather than poi, that's fine too. We have a lot of amazing staffers here

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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