Forums > Technical Discussion > Zunis have improved

Posted: 27th Mar 2002
Extra stitching? how are the bean bags actually attached to the string.. cos I got some of the buzz poi which I love but the loop of cord that is sewn into the bean bag and connected to a metal clip has caused me grief.. as the cord on one of the first pair I got snapped after about 30 minutes.. Malcolm replaced them for me thank you.. but then a couple of weeks ago one of my new pair broke in exactly the same way I'm still trying to work out how best to fix them.. at the moment I'm thinking to use eyelets but haven't worked out the details..Tom

Posted: 27th Mar 2002
I have the Buzz poi as well, and I have had really great luck with them. My friend has a pair of Zuni's and they have fallen apart. He has only had them for a few months.. glad to see that they have improved. I like them because they are a bit heavier than the buzz poi.------------------I dreamt that I ate a 10 pound marshmellow and then when I woke up, my pillow was gone!

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Posted: 27th Mar 2002
Um i naively thought that the moniker 'Zunni' poi was a reference to something really hippy and cool, but now that I know that it's a brand, a little bit of me is shattered. The point is that I like the word 'Moniker'. It sounds like an intern i once read about.

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Posted: 27th Mar 2002
"Mr. Simpson, my eyes are burning."I have had the (get this) *same* pair of Zunis that I started out with almost 3 years ago! (That's when I bought them. I started spinning before that, just couldn't think of better verbage) With one exception, I traded one with the chick from Tantien so I could have alternating colors. Never had a problem, and they still get played with constantly, especially when I am trying something new. I want some of those buzz poi, though.------------------I feel more like I do now than I did when I got here.~~~Dance as if noone is watching!~~~PLUR(RE) ---J---

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Posted: 28th Mar 2002
Tom, Zuni's and Buzz Poi use fishing swivels as their metal clips. You can purchase these in any dept store or outdoor sporting store fairly cheaply, many to a package and in different gauges, so you can buy heavier ones. I use my Buzz Poi regularly and really beat them up (they are the ones I test new moves on) and mine have held up beautifully.Unlike Buzz Poi, Zuni's do not come apart to wash, do not have tucking in tails (which if you stitch clear snaps onto the "bag" of the Buzz actually secure in nicely.) and are not made of as durable/heavy of a fabric.The choice of handles is nice for any toy, so it is very beneficial that Zuni is doing this. I really can't stand finger loops and am grateful when I can opt to not have them. However, it is not hard to switch handles.Protie, when I heard they had remade/redeveloped the Zuni a friend and I also got sets. They still do not hold up. The stitching came undone, as before. It just took a little longer. And long before that happened the loop attachment came undone. I hope this does not happen to yours as well. My friends set fell apart within a week of her using them everyday.There have been a few sets that ended up doing well, I hope yours are in that category.Much enjoyment to whichever choice you make!------------------Pele Higher, higher burning fire...making music like a choir...https://www.pyromorph.com

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Posted: 29th Mar 2002
Its not the swivels that are the problem.. its the little bit of cord that snapped. I use them quite a lot and think they are great. I guess I'm just unlucky.

Posted: 4th Apr 2002
I got the new Zunis as well. I haven't even had the chance to test the strenghth of the new stiching..... because the new handles broke down on me! They are crap (the handles). Am switching to buzz poi, which i heard lots of good things about.

Nomad

Posted: 4th Apr 2002
::smiling ironically at nomad::

Told ya

sorry ... just could not resist

well... I am also a bit zuni-traumatised and am all for Buzz poi or any other poi, even the tennis ball ones I make !

shine on
Cass

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Posted: 4th Apr 2002
Cassandra Tennis Ball Poi kick Zuni butt anyday.

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Posted: 4th Apr 2002
cant agree more nyc I make my own tennis balll sets and have given sets to quite a few mates.

I am at the moment looking at making some tails though. Does anyone have any opinions on good tail designs as I havent made any before.

Mark P.

Posted: 4th Apr 2002
NYC, thanks sweetie though I know you're saying that cause you want a third pair and what do *I* get in return ??? yeah .. I know I get so much in return

Mark, I use different material for the tails :
kite material is good and resistant. nice colours too. Tip : instead of making a knot around the string (between the tennis ball and the knot of the string itself) make a hole in the kite tails and pass it through the string and THEN make the know on the string (is that any clear ?)
I also use VERY light and slightly transparent ribbons with great colours.
the longer the tail and the heavier the material => the slower the poi will be.

hope this is of any help

shine on
cassandra

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Posted: 4th Apr 2002
Mark P--
Ripstop nylon. Available in fluorescent colors if you look hard enough.

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Posted: 4th Apr 2002
Tails and Tennisball hijinx aside, I like the dingaling of bells on poi too. soo cute. me is happy today.

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