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shadow stranger
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Posted:
it might be cool to have spin off competitions anyone else think so?
it might be cool to have spin off competitions anyone else think so?
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able, and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" - Epicurus
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I do!
I do!
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That's a tall order! I'm game...
That's a tall order! I'm game...
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Describe for those of me that do not understand spin-off comp please?
Describe for those of me that do not understand spin-off comp please?
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How would this be set-up? How would the winner(s) be decided? Would it be head-to-head? Tournament?
I would imagine head-to-head competitions judged by non-competitors would be the easiest way to go.
How would this be set-up? How would the winner(s) be decided? Would it be head-to-head? Tournament?
I would imagine head-to-head competitions judged by non-competitors would be the easiest way to go.
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shadow stranger
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well because of the distances it would have to be by video so tournament could possibly be easier it could be judged by vote on forums but this is something that is just an idea feel free to brainstorm on ideas and such
well because of the distances it would have to be by video so tournament could possibly be easier it could be judged by vote on forums but this is something that is just an idea feel free to brainstorm on ideas and such
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able, and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" - Epicurus
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There are inexpensive flights across the pond
The UK would be a great place for an international competition.
There are inexpensive flights across the pond
The UK would be a great place for an international competition.
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Just start a poll with a link to each video on here?
Just start a poll with a link to each video on here?
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I must agree it would be fun
I must agree it would be fun
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We could do challenges. One person challenges (publicly, in the forum) another person to a spin off, they each make a video, and then a poll is put up along with the two videos, and the rest of the forum makes the decision.
Could give, say, a week to vote.
We could do challenges. One person challenges (publicly, in the forum) another person to a spin off, they each make a video, and then a poll is put up along with the two videos, and the rest of the forum makes the decision.
Could give, say, a week to vote.
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"What's a pussy-weevil?"
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Ranked matches would be pretty dope!
Ranked matches would be pretty dope!
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I'm in.
I'm in.
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Originally Posted By: ecaWe could do challenges. One person challenges (publicly, in the forum) another person to a spin off, they each make a video, and then a poll is put up along with the two videos, and the rest of the forum makes the decision.
Could give, say, a week to vote.
Good idea but i rekon challenges should be initiated with a GLOVE SLAP
Originally Posted By: ecaWe could do challenges. One person challenges (publicly, in the forum) another person to a spin off, they each make a video, and then a poll is put up along with the two videos, and the rest of the forum makes the decision.
Could give, say, a week to vote.
Good idea but i rekon challenges should be initiated with a GLOVE SLAP
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I'm totally in.
I'm totally in.
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I thought a Glove Slap was a little old place where we could get together. I must be thinking of something else... Maybe if go to the beach with my towel I'll remember.
(I really couldn't help it. Sorry, everyone.)
I thought a Glove Slap was a little old place where we could get together. I must be thinking of something else... Maybe if go to the beach with my towel I'll remember.
(I really couldn't help it. Sorry, everyone.)
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shadow stranger
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sorry for my terrible memory i have forgotten about this since the last time i posted in this thread well yes there are inexpensive plane tickets but unfortunately my rights to getting a passport have been taken as i am a felon
so i am confined to the us unfortunately cuz yes i am american but i wish i could be elsewhere and about the glove slapping i suggest someone make a 
for one i cannot remember the name of the term for the animations like this smiley but someone should make one that is a glove slapping a face as to challenge people would probably be best to post the glove slap with there name on this thread and as a pm to the person you wish to challenge as well but the only problem with this is people who do not have camera's or tripods or even camera people on hand
sorry for my terrible memory i have forgotten about this since the last time i posted in this thread well yes there are inexpensive plane tickets but unfortunately my rights to getting a passport have been taken as i am a felon
so i am confined to the us unfortunately cuz yes i am american but i wish i could be elsewhere and about the glove slapping i suggest someone make a for one i cannot remember the name of the term for the animations like this smiley but someone should make one that is a glove slapping a face as to challenge people would probably be best to post the glove slap with there name on this thread and as a pm to the person you wish to challenge as well but the only problem with this is people who do not have camera's or tripods or even camera people on hand "Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able, and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" - Epicurus
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Question: What is the basis for doing well? Are we looking at artistry, technical skill, nice location, overall appeal?
Just trying to clarify, because videos may be quite different....
Question: What is the basis for doing well? Are we looking at artistry, technical skill, nice location, overall appeal?
Just trying to clarify, because videos may be quite different....
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
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shadow stranger
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well that is up to everyone i would say all of that but its not just my decision
well that is up to everyone i would say all of that but its not just my decision
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able, and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" - Epicurus
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Or down to whoever is challenging.
Or down to whoever is challenging.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
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Originally Posted By: astonDescribe for those of me that do not understand spin-off comp please?
"spin off" aka "burn off" - throwing the the staff up into the air with high velocity spin along it's own axis, creating a rotation that causes excess fluid to spray off the freshly lighted staff (combustible liquid that expands when exposed to heat)... the spray lights up from the flame and creates a fireball, similar to a firebreath...
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it originates from times where people noticed that kerosene expanded when lit and that the audience and environment was getting sprayed with paraffin. it was intended to protect bystanders and respect nature.
And then came spin off cans.
imo it is a rather environmentally unfriendly act, which is avoided by environmentally conscious spinners. It generally is performed by people who do not use spin off cans, nearly all staff and poi will spray if no spin off can is used.
some performers experience the effect of expanding kerosene, when lighting their fire fans and immediately holding them up in the air (burning kerosene dribbling on their fingers (at best))
though it certainly is a spectacular opening for a fire show/ performance - due to it's excessive use of kerosene - I personally would rather not see HoP sponsor a competition which is purely based on the burning of excess Kerosene. As it would be the main and only objective of the competition, people who participate end up dipping - spin off - extinguishing (at best) - dipping again - spin off... [/sanctimonious, condescending post]
could call it the Monster Spin Off competition...
Originally Posted By: astonDescribe for those of me that do not understand spin-off comp please?
"spin off" aka "burn off" - throwing the the staff up into the air with high velocity spin along it's own axis, creating a rotation that causes excess fluid to spray off the freshly lighted staff (combustible liquid that expands when exposed to heat)... the spray lights up from the flame and creates a fireball, similar to a firebreath...
Non-Https Image Link
it originates from times where people noticed that kerosene expanded when lit and that the audience and environment was getting sprayed with paraffin. it was intended to protect bystanders and respect nature.
And then came spin off cans.
imo it is a rather environmentally unfriendly act, which is avoided by environmentally conscious spinners. It generally is performed by people who do not use spin off cans, nearly all staff and poi will spray if no spin off can is used.
some performers experience the effect of expanding kerosene, when lighting their fire fans and immediately holding them up in the air (burning kerosene dribbling on their fingers (at best))
though it certainly is a spectacular opening for a fire show/ performance - due to it's excessive use of kerosene - I personally would rather not see HoP sponsor a competition which is purely based on the burning of excess Kerosene. As it would be the main and only objective of the competition, people who participate end up dipping - spin off - extinguishing (at best) - dipping again - spin off... [/sanctimonious, condescending post]
could call it the Monster Spin Off competition...
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shadow stranger
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Posted:
well thanks for the info but a bit off topic we are not discussing the spin off for a staff or poi but rather a competition for spinning
well thanks for the info but a bit off topic we are not discussing the spin off for a staff or poi but rather a competition for spinning
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able, and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" - Epicurus
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me and where would that be any different from CoL?
me and where would that be any different from CoL? the best smiles are the ones you lead to
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well i guess not much different just user created and for funsies and also there probably wont be a dvd made from it
well i guess not much different just user created and for funsies and also there probably wont be a dvd made from it
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able, and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" - Epicurus
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sounds great
sounds great the best smiles are the ones you lead to
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Sort of like a dance-off, now that the concept has been explained to me.
Sort of like a dance-off, now that the concept has been explained to me.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
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Who's gonna get served first? Let's get this show on the road and off the hizzy!!! *yes that's why everywhere but here I'm the epitome of lame
*
Someone needs to bring it SON!!!
Does the serving involve video or not BTW???
EDITED_BY: EpitomeOfNovice (1281214250)
Who's gonna get served first? Let's get this show on the road and off the hizzy!!! *yes that's why everywhere but here I'm the epitome of lame
*Someone needs to bring it SON!!!
Does the serving involve video or not BTW???
EDITED_BY: EpitomeOfNovice (1281214250)
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that is up to you whom you wish to challenge first
that is up to you whom you wish to challenge first
"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able, and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?" - Epicurus
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Yeah, going first is totally not my scene... but I would like to see how exactly this works! My inner B-girl is curious!
If no one serves anyone by the 22nd of this month (August) someone will be getting served round these parts!
*hates going first but will do so if required*
NOTE: If I have to get this party started myself I will be challenging someone in or near my "weight class" (skill level) to a glow or fire match. If everyone could list where they think they are on the scale it would make things easier. The classes I think are easiest to use would be Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, and Pro.
My rank: Intermediate
Class: Dancer-Funky/Modern (NOT a tech spinner)
Will challenge/battle: Advanced Beginner through Advanced
Please state your rank, preferences in match ups, and have some fun with this! I wanna see a good clean bout!
EDITED_BY: EpitomeOfNovice (1281377107)
EDIT_REASON: specs: cause y'all included class which I did not last time
Yeah, going first is totally not my scene... but I would like to see how exactly this works! My inner B-girl is curious!
If no one serves anyone by the 22nd of this month (August) someone will be getting served round these parts!
*hates going first but will do so if required*
NOTE: If I have to get this party started myself I will be challenging someone in or near my "weight class" (skill level) to a glow or fire match. If everyone could list where they think they are on the scale it would make things easier. The classes I think are easiest to use would be Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, and Pro.
My rank: Intermediate
Class: Dancer-Funky/Modern (NOT a tech spinner)
Will challenge/battle: Advanced Beginner through Advanced
Please state your rank, preferences in match ups, and have some fun with this! I wanna see a good clean bout!
EDITED_BY: EpitomeOfNovice (1281377107)
EDIT_REASON: specs: cause y'all included class which I did not last time
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AND IN THE BLUE CORNER WE HAVE EPITOME OF NOVICE WEIGHING IN AT A MODEST INTERMEDIATE...:)
AND IN THE BLUE CORNER WE HAVE EPITOME OF NOVICE WEIGHING IN AT A MODEST INTERMEDIATE...:)
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^^^
Haha I love it! You're a great "LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!" guy!
^^^
Haha I love it! You're a great "LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!" guy!
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If you really want to do this... (puts on her cocky hat)
Rank: Advanced
Class: Tech Spinner
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
I choose Fire as my medium. Epitome, consider yourself served
If you really want to do this... (puts on her cocky hat)
Rank: Advanced
Class: Tech Spinner
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
I choose Fire as my medium. Epitome, consider yourself served
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