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stranger
2 posts
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
stranger
2 posts
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posted:
Hi everyone! I'm just getting started. I've been interested in this for a while. I see people doing the fire twirling at festivals that I go to and always wanted to learn. Then I found the Home of Poi! I'm actually going to make my Poi today while I am waiting for the cable repair man to get here (ugh).
Name: Vicky
Location: Orlando, FL (UCF Area)
Hometown: St. Pete, FL
Birthday (sign?): Pisces
Age: 32
Sex: Female
Occupation(s): Proposal Coordinator at UCF
Favorite Food(s): Vegetarian Sushi,white spinach lasagna, Veggie Orange Chicken, Brownies (special ones)
Favorite Color(s): Black, purple
What is the wing speed of an unladen swallow? faster than a laden swallow.
Toys: Too many, I have a 7 year old son. His stuff is everywhere.
Hobbies other than the obvious: reading, swimming
Education: Master's in Interdiscplinary Studies (emphasis on sociology and women's studies). I work at UCF, so I get free tuition, so why not...
Favorite Book(s): Freakamonics, Dracula, anything Patricia Cornwell
Favorite Movie(s): Fight club, V for Vendetta, The Departed, Dazed and Confused
Godzilla vs. a Star Wars Star Destroyer. Who wins? Why? Star Wars destroyer becuase it can fly and it shoots lasers.
Favorite TV show(s): House, Fringe, Bones, Weeds, US of Tara, Dexter, True Blood
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up: I have no idea yet, other than have fun!
Favorite Music Artists/Composers: Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Social Distortion, Gogol Bordello, Metallica prior to them selling out (Black album and prior), Guns and Roses
Do you think these pants make my butt look too big? Never
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): Vanilla, Strawberry, Good chocolate
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella?* I have never tried any of them. :-( sorry
Hi everyone! I'm just getting started. I've been interested in this for a while. I see people doing the fire twirling at festivals that I go to and always wanted to learn. Then I found the Home of Poi! I'm actually going to make my Poi today while I am waiting for the cable repair man to get here (ugh).
Name: Vicky
Location: Orlando, FL (UCF Area)
Hometown: St. Pete, FL
Birthday (sign?): Pisces
Age: 32
Sex: Female
Occupation(s): Proposal Coordinator at UCF
Favorite Food(s): Vegetarian Sushi,white spinach lasagna, Veggie Orange Chicken, Brownies (special ones)
Favorite Color(s): Black, purple
What is the wing speed of an unladen swallow? faster than a laden swallow.
Toys: Too many, I have a 7 year old son. His stuff is everywhere.
Hobbies other than the obvious: reading, swimming
Education: Master's in Interdiscplinary Studies (emphasis on sociology and women's studies). I work at UCF, so I get free tuition, so why not...
Favorite Book(s): Freakamonics, Dracula, anything Patricia Cornwell
Favorite Movie(s): Fight club, V for Vendetta, The Departed, Dazed and Confused
Godzilla vs. a Star Wars Star Destroyer. Who wins? Why? Star Wars destroyer becuase it can fly and it shoots lasers.
Favorite TV show(s): House, Fringe, Bones, Weeds, US of Tara, Dexter, True Blood
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up: I have no idea yet, other than have fun!
Favorite Music Artists/Composers: Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Social Distortion, Gogol Bordello, Metallica prior to them selling out (Black album and prior), Guns and Roses
Do you think these pants make my butt look too big? Never
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): Vanilla, Strawberry, Good chocolate
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella?* I have never tried any of them. :-( sorry
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2 words "Laser Poi" The conversation just ended .
25 posts
Location: Orlando Florida, USA
2 words "Laser Poi" The conversation just ended .
25 posts
Location: Orlando Florida, USA
Posted:
Hi there! I am new here too..... I am actually at UCF as a student though! Good luck with making your poi today! I bought some socks at target to make my first pair with some balloons filled with 100grams of rice.
There seems to be some strong debate here about marmite, vegemite, and nutella.... I recomend you try nutella....its the best!
Hi there! I am new here too..... I am actually at UCF as a student though! Good luck with making your poi today! I bought some socks at target to make my first pair with some balloons filled with 100grams of rice.
There seems to be some strong debate here about marmite, vegemite, and nutella.... I recomend you try nutella....its the best!
We who know chaos do not fear it. We Embrace it and control it.
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Wind Dancer
126 posts
Location: USA, east coast
Wind Dancer
126 posts
Location: USA, east coast
Posted:
Hiya Vicky! And welcome to HoP!!
I highly suggest the Nutella, goes great with... well with everything
Enjoy your stay and beware of... Well I'll let aston explain
Hiya Vicky! And welcome to HoP!!
I highly suggest the Nutella, goes great with... well with everything
Enjoy your stay and beware of... Well I'll let aston explain
Impermanent are all created things;
Strive on with awareness.
- Buddha
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Cooler than bubblegum!
2,501 posts
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Cooler than bubblegum!
2,501 posts
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted:
Nutella is always the right answer to the last question but you will likely hear a protest from Captain Marmite along with his serious warning about the evil creatures that inhabit HoPland.
Welcome to HoP, where it is always October. Enjoy the insanity Miss Anarchy.
Nutella is always the right answer to the last question but you will likely hear a protest from Captain Marmite along with his serious warning about the evil creatures that inhabit HoPland.
Welcome to HoP, where it is always October. Enjoy the insanity Miss Anarchy.
The popcorn extends life... The popcorn expands consciousness...
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UFO Spotting
350 posts
Location: Queensland, Australia
UFO Spotting
350 posts
Location: Queensland, Australia
Posted:
Dont forget the rosey cheeked vegemite ambassador. Welcome to the boards enjoy the fun and frivolity
Dont forget the rosey cheeked vegemite ambassador. Welcome to the boards enjoy the fun and frivolity
would rather have a bottle-in-front-of-me than a frontal lobotomy
"The dangers of life are infinate and among them is safety"(geothe)
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Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Posted:
Welcome! Nice taste in music and movies.
And Nutella is a bad thing, since it attracts squirrels. Squirrels are eeeevil.
Feel free to ask questions if you have any.
Welcome! Nice taste in music and movies.
And Nutella is a bad thing, since it attracts squirrels. Squirrels are eeeevil.
Feel free to ask questions if you have any.
'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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stranger
2 posts
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
stranger
2 posts
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Posted:
Thanks All. I've wanted to try Nutella and the others. They are big in vegetarian circles.
I did make my poi from a pair of orange and black striped socks and tennis balls. It is working pretty well. I'm finding that the left is harder to control than my right.
@Khaos - Small World!
Thanks All. I've wanted to try Nutella and the others. They are big in vegetarian circles.
I did make my poi from a pair of orange and black striped socks and tennis balls. It is working pretty well. I'm finding that the left is harder to control than my right.
@Khaos - Small World!
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Wind Dancer
126 posts
Location: USA, east coast
Wind Dancer
126 posts
Location: USA, east coast
Posted:
Your dominant hand will nearly always be easier than your other. So if you're right-handed, expect that left hand to fight against you quite a bit Just takes a bit of practice though and you'll get there!
I suggest you watch Nick's documentary on skill toys and your health. The stretches will definitely help you out, not to mention prevent serious injury (beyond the bruises you are almost sure to get).
Happy spinning!
Your dominant hand will nearly always be easier than your other. So if you're right-handed, expect that left hand to fight against you quite a bit
Just takes a bit of practice though and you'll get there!I suggest you watch Nick's documentary on skill toys and your health. The stretches will definitely help you out, not to mention prevent serious injury (beyond the bruises you are almost sure to get).
Happy spinning!
Impermanent are all created things;
Strive on with awareness.
- Buddha
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2 words "Laser Poi" The conversation just ended .
25 posts
Location: Orlando Florida, USA
2 words "Laser Poi" The conversation just ended .
25 posts
Location: Orlando Florida, USA
Posted:
I totally recommend https://www.playpoi.com/poi-basics
for starting out. Nick is amazing and his videos are very good for learning. Threw him I learned how to control my poi much better.
I totally recommend https://www.playpoi.com/poi-basics
for starting out. Nick is amazing and his videos are very good for learning. Threw him I learned how to control my poi much better.
We who know chaos do not fear it. We Embrace it and control it.
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Wind Dancer
126 posts
Location: USA, east coast
Wind Dancer
126 posts
Location: USA, east coast
Posted:
Originally Posted By: KhaosI totally recommend https://www.playpoi.com/poi-basics
for starting out. Nick is amazing and his videos are very good for learning. Threw him I learned how to control my poi much better.
Agree !!! Though, as Nick also says, don't just rely on the videos. The first thing you should do with your poi is play with them. No guidance, just you and your poi and the great outdoors (or a really big room with high ceilings, whichever). Teach yourself as often as others teach you, and most importantly -- have fun!
Oh, and don't be afraid to learn things in a different order than, say, Nick's video's show you. Everyone has different styles of learning, so really just do whatever you feel like doing and enjoy the flow
Originally Posted By: KhaosI totally recommend https://www.playpoi.com/poi-basics
for starting out. Nick is amazing and his videos are very good for learning. Threw him I learned how to control my poi much better.
Agree !!! Though, as Nick also says, don't just rely on the videos. The first thing you should do with your poi is play with them. No guidance, just you and your poi and the great outdoors (or a really big room with high ceilings, whichever). Teach yourself as often as others teach you, and most importantly -- have fun!
Oh, and don't be afraid to learn things in a different order than, say, Nick's video's show you. Everyone has different styles of learning, so really just do whatever you feel like doing and enjoy the flow
Impermanent are all created things;
Strive on with awareness.
- Buddha
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Eternal Student of all things Skill
110 posts
Location: Kansas City, KS, USA
Eternal Student of all things Skill
110 posts
Location: Kansas City, KS, USA
Posted:
Originally Posted By: Miss_AnarchyI'm finding that the left is harder to control than my right.
That's usually the way it goes buy if you try to learn new things with your left to start with before trying it with your right then you may be able to learn the right side quicker as some of the movement will carry on to your dominate hand.
Originally Posted By: Miss_AnarchyI'm finding that the left is harder to control than my right.
That's usually the way it goes buy if you try to learn new things with your left to start with before trying it with your right then you may be able to learn the right side quicker as some of the movement will carry on to your dominate hand.
Happiness runs in a circular motion!!
G4dget
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2 words "Laser Poi" The conversation just ended .
25 posts
Location: Orlando Florida, USA
2 words "Laser Poi" The conversation just ended .
25 posts
Location: Orlando Florida, USA
Posted:
Laasya yes I agree on finding a really big area. I go outside to learn new moves and I use a small area to get control over the moves.... lol that video is a great resource. I used to use glowsticks will I took one to the temple.... yeah that was bad.
Dont feel bad about your left not going as well. It took me a week to get split time down
Laasya yes I agree on finding a really big area. I go outside to learn new moves and I use a small area to get control over the moves.... lol that video is a great resource. I used to use glowsticks will I took one to the temple.... yeah that was bad.
Dont feel bad about your left not going as well. It took me a week to get split time down
We who know chaos do not fear it. We Embrace it and control it.
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