Forums > Technical Discussion > Picking first fire poi set, questions about chain and wraps.

Posted: 22nd Mar 2008
ball chain is heavier, but I think it's better for airwraps etc because it moves more freely.

oval link is stronger, and stays slightly cooler because it has greater surface area (but still gets more than hot enough to cause burns)


I prefer oval but that's probably just because I've always used it, try them both if possible.


PS there are many threads on this, try searching

Posted: 22nd Mar 2008
On the glow stick thing.. I used to do that back in my raver days, then quit that scene, and several years later started spinning poi.

We went and bought some glowsticks for fun once to spin, very difficult due to how light they where. I find the heavy poi are much easier to control and think you will find the same thing.

As for chain, thats a personal choice, I have always used ball chain and loved it.

"Runs with Scissors"

Posted: 1st Apr 2008
Ball chain is my preference

At the end of the day it's just your choice and you should go with whatever feels more comfortable.

May my balls of fire set your balls on fire

Posted: 3rd Apr 2008
My first and only fire poi is oval with monkeyfists.

My view that if i get good with them, other sets in future will be easier to use

Posted: 4th Apr 2008
Monkey fists arent what I would recomend learning with *ouch*. Personaly I have allways hated the ball chain. I heard they harbor fuel inside the links. Anyway when it come to wraps take it from me... wear protection-something with thumb holes. Even with long sleeve shirts they can creep back. The metal on the wichs will give you an instant (lasting) burn. You can allso have little kevlar covers that you dip in water and slide down the chain to cover the exposed metal if you dont want to wear protection, but it is still slightly burns.