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bastard child of satan
1,113 posts
Location: Raanana, Israel
bastard child of satan
1,113 posts
Location: Raanana, Israel
Posted:
First off, I don't mean this to be a popularity contest, more of an analysis of people others find inspiring, and what makes them stand out for you.
I blame Meg for giving me the idea for this thread, with her great post on the "what makes poi beautiful" thread where she described Ronan, Jade and Thomas' styles in detail. It really helped me understand a few of the things that made me and lots of others like them.
I'll start with one of my many favourites, Thomas (Nevisoul).
There's something about his style that shows you just how dedicated he is, every move he does seems under total control and he seems to be thinking 2 steps ahead of himself. You'll sometimes see him break into some difficult tech move and blend it with ease into his spinning.
His body movement is the same as his spinning - very controlled and flowing. He's one of the people who've inspired me to improve my footwork.
I have some more in my head but I'll keep them for later.
First off, I don't mean this to be a popularity contest, more of an analysis of people others find inspiring, and what makes them stand out for you.
I blame Meg for giving me the idea for this thread, with her great post on the "what makes poi beautiful" thread where she described Ronan, Jade and Thomas' styles in detail. It really helped me understand a few of the things that made me and lots of others like them.
I'll start with one of my many favourites, Thomas (Nevisoul).
There's something about his style that shows you just how dedicated he is, every move he does seems under total control and he seems to be thinking 2 steps ahead of himself. You'll sometimes see him break into some difficult tech move and blend it with ease into his spinning.
His body movement is the same as his spinning - very controlled and flowing. He's one of the people who've inspired me to improve my footwork.
I have some more in my head but I'll keep them for later.
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owner of the group property
1,277 posts
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
owner of the group property
1,277 posts
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Posted:
More and more, G is becoming my primary inspiration. His control is spotless, and I love the way he travels through his planes. I watch his performances and feel like the fire is dancing with him, not like he's spinning things on chains.
More and more, G is becoming my primary inspiration. His control is spotless, and I love the way he travels through his planes. I watch his performances and feel like the fire is dancing with him, not like he's spinning things on chains.
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
I'm liking G more and more, but my favorite 2 are still Nick and Thomas is #1 in my book
but G is still currently #3 
after 3, I couldn't say.
I'm liking G more and more, but my favorite 2 are still Nick and Thomas is #1 in my book
but G is still currently #3 after 3, I couldn't say. The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
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Fire Artist and Hooper
181 posts
Location: U.S.A
Fire Artist and Hooper
181 posts
Location: U.S.A
Posted:
A few additions to my last post. The Fakyrai group out of Lithuania is INSANE!!!! They are so inspiring, work VERY well together and are just so amazing. I get goose bumps every time I watch them. Here's a link to one of their videos. The fire breath off the buzzsaw is SIIICK!
Also my cousin is a HUGE inspiration to me. Mainly because she just got me started with all this plus she just kinda rocks!
A few additions to my last post. The Fakyrai group out of Lithuania is INSANE!!!! They are so inspiring, work VERY well together and are just so amazing. I get goose bumps every time I watch them. Here's a link to one of their videos. The fire breath off the buzzsaw is SIIICK!
Also my cousin is a HUGE inspiration to me. Mainly because she just got me started with all this plus she just kinda rocks!
If you can't stand the heat, get out of my way.
stranger
11 posts
Location: Prague, Czech Republick
11 posts
Location: Prague, Czech Republick
Posted:
Nick Woolsey, his style is the best on this Earth (no offense, guys)
Nick Woolsey, his style is the best on this Earth (no offense, guys)
Be the silence, surrounded by magic, and you will know what it is to be free.
"Because the people crazy enough to believe they can really change the world are the ones who actually do."
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
My favorite of him is in this video if you haven't seen it. It's so amazing!
My favorite of him is in this video if you haven't seen it. It's so amazing!
The only luck is bad luck.
Shut up before I stall my poi up your ass
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newbie
34 posts
Location: Philippines
newbie
34 posts
Location: Philippines
Posted:
Yuta, easily. He's been a massive inspiration for me, and my goal is to reach his level in less than a year ("good luck with that", you're probably thinking, haha).
Nick Woolsey and Nathaniel Everist have been massively helpful with their tutorials, so I'm very grateful to them too.
Yuta, easily. He's been a massive inspiration for me, and my goal is to reach his level in less than a year ("good luck with that", you're probably thinking, haha).
Nick Woolsey and Nathaniel Everist have been massively helpful with their tutorials, so I'm very grateful to them too.
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Putting the "FUN" in fundamental since 1981
787 posts
Location: Dover, Delaware USA
Putting the "FUN" in fundamental since 1981
787 posts
Location: Dover, Delaware USA
Posted:
I really love Fire Groove because of their style and approach to poi, it's very refreshing and very metro!
I really love Fire Groove because of their style and approach to poi, it's very refreshing and very metro!
~Rock on!~
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