Defined ~ Low Turn
Define ~ Low Turn
I'd like to hear some definitions for this term, then we'll refine the definition and finally once poiple are agreed we'll add it to the Poidia.
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Defined ~ Low Turn
Hmm...let's see.
Low turns are a way to turn your body while spinning. You turn when the poi reach the bottom of a forward spin and let them swing out behind you. They'll come up spinning in reverse.
Defined ~ Low Turn
It's almost like a reel behind your back then turning 180 degrees with it.
Defined ~ Low Turn
Sounds good to me
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You could add that if you stop halfway through the turn (i.e. 90 degrees) you will be doing a low reel...
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again.. I've always heard low turn as when you turn while the poi are in their bottom arc of their swing..
Defined ~ Low Turn
Low turn
A 180 degree turn where you go from spinning forwards to backwards as the poi are in the bottom arc of their swing.
Defined ~ Low Turn
I seem to remember a big debate about high turns and how direction didn't matter. Seems like the same thing applies here.
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Funny, I just recently discussed this with my sister.
It doesnt actually change direction. To the spinner it does but not to the outside eye. Well they see its going reverse on the spinner but if you watch just the poi they dont change
Defined ~ Low Turn
Low turn
A 180 degree turn where you turn as the poi are in the bottom arc of their swing.
Defined ~ Low Turn
[quote="poikid"]Funny, I just recently discussed this with my sister.
It doesnt actually change direction. To the spinner it does but not to the outside eye. Well they see its going reverse on the spinner but if you watch just the poi they dont change
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Hehe true
Defined ~ Low Turn
hmmm -
so,
lets see. Why can one not really define those turns.
Ok, here we go:
The problem with those in general:
Low turns and high turns and all the basic moves work perfect to explain Poi to a beginner. And this way he understands Poi and gets his own picture . . . BUT Poi is so much more. And we dont tell beginners in order not to confuse them. You can for example play low turns from backwards to forwards in different variations. Inverse the whole move etc... But if you would tell this (the whole truth) to one who just started - he would drop Poi and play staff
I would compare it to Physics - in school we learn that all the laws of physics are unalterable and settled - only to learn later that every law we learned is relative and has its exceptions, the speed of light not the fastest and that cornstarch has a soul.
To sum it up:
I think it is good to have an easy explanation but to keep in mind that variations and exceptions are out there to make the whole thing interesting.
I would suggest one EO for commons and one for our secret society :twisted:
Defined ~ Low Turn
I agree with you BHBTBZS, which is why I've tried to give definitions for things that capture their essence and don't overly complicate things. Once we have definitions I'd like to see each one accompanied by a set of instructions, hints, tips and variations which users can contribute to... so they can get the basic idea, learn how to do it and then find out all of the different ways it can be used.
Defined ~ Low Turn
Ah yes, I do agree man.
However
Every single part of poi has infinite variations and tweaks you can put into it. I consider this poidia as getting the set things like a 4bt weave, the kungfu move, throws stuff like that
But within each of these sure, a 4bt weave can have a slight bit of isolation in it and look totally differant or the throws can within that family have releases and half tosses , accelerated, isolated, it goes on and on and more stuff is being discovered.
So again I consider the poidia to be setting the generics, and indeed poi is waaay more than that, but theres absolutely no way we could document it all which is why I come to the forums and stuff....
Hm, that was abit of a rant.
I think what I'm getting at is that we can definitally define this so that they know the basis, and then the spinner can grow in their own ways.
Ok looking back I dont think I understood what you meant...hmmm... ah well , even if this doesnt have anything to do with your post...I'm posting it anyway.
-Poikid-
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It is not about the little tweaks and variations - it is about the big tweaks and variations which just turn evrything you know upside down - and they always do that when you think you finally know how Poi works . . . I hate it
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I'm confused I think we're talking about dif things here
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I like to confuse - it makes you think
Sorry for always insisting about these differences. But they are important and I dont want you guys to write your Encyclopedia only to realize that once you are done it is all relative and you have to start again.
Defined ~ Low Turn
Hey man
No worries at all, keep pointing 'em out! I'm still a padawan poister so I dont always get the more intimate details. I'm thoroughly enjoying your posts just gimme time to swallow it all
Catch ya later
Defined ~ Low Turn
Try this one and analyze the differences to normal spinning. That should be enough for Low-Turn posts . . .
Defined ~ Low Turn
seeing as the high turn was done.. perhaps this on eshould go to?
is a turn made during the bottom arc of the swing
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Sounds good to me...
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