Learn How to make Poi - Simple Sock Poi

uhm,, how much weight should i provide for my sock poi?? because i'm just a beginner.. please help me.. and would it be great if i'll use Sock Poi for my practices for the meantime?? pls. respond...tnx.

for me spining with socks is much easier then spining with other type of Poi

My first Poi was tenis ball in socks

isn't it heavy to use tennis balls for beginners?

I found what I think is the perfect weight and size for the Sock Poi. Also, I've been hit numerous times so far, and no bruises, but it's heavy enough to swing comfortably.

I found a really neat pair of thigh-socks and decided I wanted them to be my new Poi. The entire thing consists of the thigh-socks, 2 pair of regular white socks (the cuff goes up about 4 inches from your ankle, and not winter-thick), and 1 pair of short ankle socks (no-show socks).

Ball up the white socks like you would to match them up and put them in a sock drawer (1 pair per ball). Cover 1 ball in 1 ankle sock, repeat with the other. Stuff them inside the thigh-socks.
Before you tie the knots, give them a few twirls, make sure they're evenly weighted.

If you find that one side is heavier than the other, switch 1 white sock in one ball with 1 white sock in the other ("mix-match") to even it out (only applies if the pair are not identical).

I tied the end to have a loop, too. Mainly because the thigh-socks are longer than my arms, but also to give me something to wrap my fingers in to test if I like it better that way (so far, I don't, but I still like to have the option).

I just made my first Poi using a pair of orange and black striped knee high socks. They are a little short, almost reach my armpit when laid out starting at my hand. Is this ok to start with?

my new favorite homemade Poi are two(fifths)Crown Royal bags with racket balls in em. softer then tennis balls and adds weight. but you dont really get the stretch so they're kinda my practice Firepoi. Still...good idea lol

My first Poi were golf balls in socks x
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I just use a tennis ball, you can find them just about anywhere. you can also get somw white ones on HoP for a buck each.
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now I know what I can do with all those extra pairs of army socks I have sitting around my house XD

Glow sticks on the end of shoe strings where my first Poi he he

my first Poi was a tennis ball on a cord. then the tennis ball got a chain and swivels.... however i have recently gone back and mad Sock Poi. I really prefer my Sock Poi. all that i learn on my Sock Poi I can apply to my set with chains.

Would socks/stockings cut off at the same length, filled with rice and sewn shut work well enough?

I figure that would provide decent weight and still be soft.... Would I be wrong in this?

For the chain Poi - do you need to weigh the end of it to do tricks easier?

And I also think that the best weight for inside of a sock is rice works a lot better than macaroni at least
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You can also cut open your tennis balls and fill them with sand

What's the rule of thumb for measuring your poi? Like long as ur arm,? Longer than ur arm by ...? Long as ur leg? Gotta b some simple quick way experienced spinners check their lengths.
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