Type of poi more condusive to hyperloops

I'm trying to wrap my head around hyperloops...

so to speak...

but me poi just tangle..

i'm using tennis balls and string.. a pair i picked up in haad rin, thailand about 2 years ago.. they are still my favorite things to practice with.

am i using the wrong kind? what about chains? cable?

peace

r.

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Hey Rheo,

How's tricks?

I wouldn't say you are using the wrong type of poi but there are certainly easier poi to use for hyperloops.

In fact I even changed my beloved 'dog' poi setup in order to practice hyperloops and i haven't looked back. Funnily enough though after practicing with socks I found I could easily do hyperloops with my old poi as well.

http://www.spherculism.com/poiple/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=11

Click the link above and take a look at the poi design and component forums set up by Dub.

I have to say I prefer Sock Poi to any other design. I love that they are so basic and so cheap. No frills, Big skills. But then I'm from around London, where orange sock poi are practically a prerequisite Sphism/gigglesmiley

Sock poi feel super nice if you wrap the end around your wrist and hand so it holds on to you rather than the other way round. This is a good place to start for hyperloops.

If you wanna throw the poi then your best bet is to tie a series of knots (I use loop, through loop, through loop). Then you've just to play around with how many knots and how long you want them.

Hope this helps,

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Heavier ends make for much easier hyperloops. I've got rubber juggling balls in the ends of my sock poi. But I can do basic hyperloop stuff even with my tail poi now.