Forums > Social Chat > Regular \'ball\' shaped poi compared to the \'ninja\' type

Posted: 18th Jun 2013
It just takes practice. It almost always takes some time to get used to a new pair.

Are they too long?

Stick with it, you'll get it.

My new podpoi came today.

I'd rather die on paws, than live on feet.

Posted: 19th Jun 2013
I hope i do! How are you finding them?
EDITED_BY: twig (1371624389)

Posted: 19th Jun 2013
Well I've had my first pair of podpoi since last December. They Are the best poi I have ever spun. I tell everyone about them and find them perfectly weighted and easy to learn new moves with.

I am currently working on the matrix move (poi not staff), and meltdowns, as well as wallplane flower hybrids and variations.

The pair of podpoi I just bought I got with the new glow in the dark pomgrip silicone knob handles. They are great. I absolutely love the knobs. Now I am beginning to incorporate throws and catches into my spinning.

The knobs are taking a while to get used to (I've only ever used single and double loop handles before) but I love them already and know that they will add greatly to my spinning abilities.

Best of luck,
-Wolf

I'd rather die on paws, than live on feet.

Posted: 25th Jun 2013
Awesome! I agree abiut podpoi in general, they are so amazing, i love how adjustable tthey are it sounds like you are a natural! Youve learnt alot for only doing poi a year or so, i am moving along like a little bug!

Posted: 25th Jun 2013
Yup they are great.

I wouldn't quite say I'm a natural though. I was always about the most uncoordinated person there could possibly be. Couldn't catch anything, throw anything, or spin anything without hitting myself in the face.

Poi has completely mad me a new person.

Since poi, complete strangers will tell me how coordinated I am. I am calmer, more patient, persistant, and the list only goes on. Poi was the second best thing that has ever happened to me thus far in life.

I'd rather die on paws, than live on feet.

Posted: 25th Jun 2013
Just stick with it. It's taken a lot of practice (and bruises), to get to where I am now.

I'd rather die on paws, than live on feet.

Posted: 8th Jul 2013
Well good for you! I must admit it certainly seems to adding a new dimension to my life, and for some reason if I practice for like a decent length of time, I feel like things look different or they are moving more slowly than they actually are, like the catching you mentioned, before I couldnt even catch a ball on a string but now I can pluck it out of the air like it was obvious and simple all along! That lasts for a few hours. I sound like a fruitcake! lol.

Posted: 9th Jul 2013
That's great twig! I'm so glad your beginning to see the lasting positive effects of the flow arts.

I'd rather die on paws, than live on feet.

Posted: 24th Jul 2013
I'm so sorry that this is becoming my vent/frustration thread but I can only do the 4 beat corkscrew with my right hand leading, when i try with my left hand leading its just sort of a 2-beat mess!! and now my arms are aching GRRRR!!!