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Poi: My Toys [11 Jan 2012|04:11pm] kukikoi [ mood | Bouncy ] Ok, so I started off with my home-made sock poi, and home-made glow strings. I now have 3 different store-bought poi, in very different styles. Sock Poi: Sonicso X These are replacing my home-made sock poi now. I was going to send them back because they didn't come with the finger loops they were advertised with, and the bean bags inside made them feel "off". Instead, I replaced the bean bags with my own rice bags and now they feel much better. And the site they came from, Fire Toys, don't have anything in stock that I actually want to swap them with. So I've decided to keep them and just use them as practise poi. They're very nice to look at, but there's no stretch what-so-ever. They feel very restrictive to use. But hey, they're still good for practise. =) Spiral Poi Very pretty, very flowy, very easy to use. There're still some tricks I can't quite do with these yet, as the tails get in the way. But they look so lovely and they're great fun to use. =D LED Poi: Pro Series Multi Function These are my newest toys, and I love them! They have 30 different modes, and they're on Cole Cords, which feels amazing!! I've never felt finger loops so soft. =D They're heavier than my usual practise poi, so I've adjusted the weight in those to match now. And I'm paranoid that the metal links are gonna come undone and send the balls flying in all directions, but that's probably just me being silly, and something that'll fade in time. They look awesome in play, and if I get myself some white sock poi, I can use the balls in those too. The cords are also adjustable, and they came with two packs of batteries, and a screwdriver so you can actually get into them and change the batteries too. =3 8 comments|post comment

Poi Tutotials On YouYube [09 Jan 2012|03:02pm] kukikoi [ mood | Chipper ] The original post date for this was 24th November 2011 (from my own journal): Sometime last week, I was practising the 3 Beat Weave 180, which is the trick I’ve been having trouble with lately, so, to break it up, I went on to learn another trick (basically, if I find I’m getting frustrated, I’ll either take a break or try something else, so that I can come back to the original trick with a fresh mind). I went on to learn the Corkscrew. And I had trouble with it at first. Why? Because the teacher I’ve been using isn’t right for me. I’ve checked out alot of videos on YouTube, and there are a few guys who have alot of trick tutorials on their channels. Now, the channel I use regularly is meenik's. Any moves I've learnt from the interest; I've learn from there. However, when I searched for the 3 Beat Weave 180, I couldn't find one from them at the time, and someone else came up; AquaThane. Now, he breaks down everything for you, and I'm sure alot of people find him useful, but he's just not right for me. The only reason I've started to get the 180 is because I've started to look at it in a completely different way (and if it works out; I'll video it for you). I’ve seen his video on the 3 Beat Weave, which is a move Mary taught me when she was staying over last month. And when I looked at his video, I knew straight away that, had I tried to learn it from him; I’d have gotten nowhere. I also couldn’t get the Corkscrew from him. I gave-up on his video, and went in search of other ones. And I found one that taught the 2 Beat Corkscrew. I learnt that one first, and then brought it down into a Corkscrew. So, I learnt two moves there. And the 2 Beat Corkscrew has also set me up nicely to learn the Windmill tomorrow. So yeah. Two more tricks to add to my list. ^_^ post comment

My Poi So Far [08 Jan 2012|06:43pm] kukikoi [ mood | Chipper ] Technically, I’ve been spinning since 18th August 2011, but my practise times were very split. I’d only do half-an-hour to an hour at most, every week or so. At the time, it was mainly due to space, illness, work, etc. Even now, I still don’t practise as much as I’d like to, but I’ve definitely kicked it up a gear since 8th October 2011, when Mary bought me some spiral poi as a late birthday present, and taught me the 3 beat weave that afternoon. I’m now determined to learn as many tricks as I can, and widen my range of poi toys too. I also have an interest in the staff, nunchaku, hoops, and fans. But I’ve not tried anything with them yet. At the moment, I have my own home-made sock poi, and the uv white spiral poi Mary got me. I usually find it alot easier to learn tricks on the socks first, as I don’t have to worry about the longer strings, or the tails. In fact, the 5 Beat Weave is the only trick (so far) I’ve learnt on the spirals first. And this is because I find that I spin them slower, and this move seemed to benefit from that in the beginning. The tricks I can do right now are: Spinning Together Spinning Apart Butterfly Butterfly (Reverse) Single Weave Single Weave (Reverse) 3 Beat Weave 3 Beat Weave (Reverse) 3 Beat Weave 180 (Left Forward To Right Backward) 3 Beat Weave 180 (Right Backward To Left Forward) Threading Flowers Flowers (Reverse) 5 Beat Weave Butterfly Over The Head Butterfly Behind The Head Skipping Rope Corkscrew 2 Beat Corkscrew Windmill Buzzsaw The next few moves I’m keen on learning are Chasing Sun, Fountain, Angel Wings, Low Reel, and also my Stalls and Turns need some work. 5 comments|post comment

Mechanics - Video Blog 5 [12 Dec 2011|10:13am] joey_tribbiani2 post comment

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Newbie Here [09 Oct 2011|07:47pm] kukikoi [ mood | Headachey ] Heya!! I had an interest in poi for sooo many years, but I never thought it was something I'd ever be able to do myself. But, semi-recently, a friend of mine started learning (she now does fire poi - amoungst other things - at her company shows), and it inspired me all over again. She's taught me a few moves already, and I can't wait to learn more! I started with a pair of home-made sock poi, and my friend bought me some lovely tail poi for my birthday. ^-^ I don't think I'll ever be as good as her, but it's definitely alot of fun. =) 2 comments|post comment

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Tequila & Sea [11 Jul 2011|12:58am] joey_tribbiani2 New video from Russain Skilltoys Video Blog post comment

Тук-тук [02 Feb 2011|04:22pm] kiheci А люди тут есть? :) Иль засрать все можно? post comment

Mechanics - Video Blog 2 [18 Jan 2011|01:11am] joey_tribbiani2  New video from Russain Skilltoys Video Blog post comment

Modern circus UF show Age of Aquarian [10 May 2010|01:33pm] kresiva post comment

Team Poi [21 Mar 2010|12:57pm] catblade I'm starting to get into team poi, and dug up the following videos (besides those I've seen here). These aren't all team poi-some are just examples for us to look at. Does anyone else have a good recommendation of what to look at or resources (besides those listed on the info page for this group)? We wish to specify in poi where we must be perfectly in sync with each other and have developed a couple of moves I haven't seen other people do that are pretty hard (fire, maybe not yet). Anyhow, I'd really like to know if anyone here has resources. Just plain a good soloist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ5UXFRWGeQ A duet, not quite in sync, but very playful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sfih3u6p-Y&NR=1 Mostly together, playful, and interactive with each other: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oag2Fx88GGw More in sync, slightly cabaret? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ8bHgy9gjI Almost perfectly in sync: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI7clSFPeJI&feature=related Thanks! post comment

For those in the New Orleans area... [28 Jan 2010|08:38am] replicantgrrl Spin out being "All Fired Up!" after Krewe de Vieux! Come out to Pravda for Singe! NO COVER! (tips for performers appreciated!) Fire performances by: Replicantgirl Kristian Pedersen II Pierre the Gent introducing Andrew Hermann! Dj Bryan Smith and Dj Traviszty spin Industrial/Ebm/Punk/Goth..whatever their little hearts desire Music Starts at 10..performances starting around 11 ( flyer behind the cut ) We are also looking for more performers to join us..please contact me if interested. post comment

if you're in the new orleans area [09 Jan 2010|04:43pm] replicantgrrl we are starting a new performance night..and would love for you to come check us out. and if interested in performing in future shows, let me know~ ( flyer behind the cut ) post comment

Mechanics [22 Dec 2009|03:14am] joey_tribbiani2  Russian Juggling Video Blog post comment

Poi videos I took myself [09 Dec 2009|11:48pm] theempathogen [ mood | tired ] Wow, it's... rather dead in this community, don't you think? Time to liven things up a bit with three videos of two different spinners. If it's okay, I can start with two glowstringing videos. ( right this way for those other two videos ) I hope that was enjoyable. 4 comments|post comment

Magus from Moscow [25 Oct 2009|12:41pm] m_a_g_u_s 2 comments|post comment

HVBRIS Event: "Walk This Way" fashion show in DC [05 Oct 2009|02:58pm] castalusoria Cross-posted to hubrisfire and firespinners: HUBRIS will be perfoming Tuesday night at the "Walk This Way" Fashion Show, a charity event for Becky's Fund. HUBRIS expects to take the stage at about 8:00 PM. Tickets to the event start at $125/seat. From the event's web site: Washington All-Pro Running Back Clinton Portis and Eric Finn Custom Clothiers present: WALK THIS WAY Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Rooftop of the Liaison, an Affinia Hotel 415 New Jersey Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 6PM - 10PM This signature event will be an evening to remember - bringing together the best of D.C. fashion, sports, and philanthropy. Celebrated guests include Clinton Portis, Jason Campbell, Gary Clark, Santana Moss, DeAngelo Hall, Albert Haynesworth, , and Stephon Heyer of the Redskins, Bryan Namoff, Devon McTavish, Ben Olsen, and Santino Quaranta of DC United along with other former and current professional athletes. It will also mark the beginning of a new strategic partnership between George Washington University Hospital Women's Board and Becky's Fund to work together to spread the message of respect, hope, and empowerment. Come join us in kicking off Domestic Violence Awareness Month! There is limited space on the rooftop so don't wait to buy - we will sell out and you don't want to miss this event! http://www.beckysfund.org/cms/index.php?page=walk-this-way-fashion-show Expect to see ipcookiemonster and Nonpareil Nephalim: Sock Monkey on fire poi and castalusoria on fire fans. post comment

Belarus - trick theatre Kresiva.....fire,black light,german wheel,stilts.... [03 Aug 2009|11:39am] kresiva theatre_kresiva@mail.ru 1 comment|post comment

Question About Poi Spinning Video [29 Apr 2009|01:52pm] briar_witch I was wondering if anyone here has used or has heard about Michelle Joyce's Poi Spinning for Beginners dvd instructional, found here: http://www.amazon.com/Spinning-Beginners-instruction-Belly-Dancers/dp/B000VU2T8U/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1241027532&sr=8-1 . I am especially interested in it because it has a section on voi and incorporates belly dance moves in with the poi. Were it not for that, I would simply stick with learning poi off the many videos on Youtube. So, I'm just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this particular dvd, if they think it's any good, so-on. Thanks in advance! :) 8 comments|post comment

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