I,ve been spinning since the mid 90's. Learned from a VHS tape ordered off the early internet=dial up!! LED poi were softball sized monstrosity with 10 pitiful red points of light, you learn real quick not to get hit. I supposed for me it was a valuable skill when I graduated to spinning fire, both poi and staff. You are a true testament that there's always something new! This old dog has some new tricks to learn. I can't wait to binge your playlist! As the years have gone by, technology has completely changed the flow gear on the market. With the new lightweight, brightly lit & safer gear, add the laws of gravity and momentum =Viola!!! Super sick moves like Dauntes flower. I'm subbed after this first vid. Thank you in advance for all your pearls of wisdom !
I have my first poi showing up Sunday, and recently got to try them at my first camping festival that made me fall in love with poi! Thank you so much for everything you do, Drex! Much love from Ohio!
Hi Drex, I'm interested in taking up poi as a hobby, but i have mobility issues and usually struggle to stand for any length of time. Could you please do a video on what beginner techniques one could learn from a seat/wheelchair?
Hi! Have you looked into contact juggling? Another flow art that can be done seated. That being said you can deffo get some poi. Shorten them and do some tricks like isolations, 3beat wave etc. Have fun flowing 😊
Your chair doesn't hinder your flow!😊 Have you tried orbital spinners? You can do some amazing color patterns & hand wrap moves. Sock poi is another option similar to the juggling one earlier. Almost all moves (accept leg wraps) use wrists, arms and brain. Tap into your SuperFlow!
Yay! This channel makes me so much more confident about learning poi!! Thank you😊
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Great video, Drex! I am sharing with my flow arts friends. I actually have to admit one of my worst issues is windmills (despite doing poi and performing with it for over 7 years now) and other 2-beat weaves. But I have found videos to review them, and I love the anti spin steps you provided - will give those a try. Great tips!!
These tricks are so cool thank you for sharing this. Definitely have to practice the windmills more. Plus so want to learn how to do zan's diamond. These tricks you listed are actually really good plus inspiring me to learn all of them.
Wow, Drex!!! This has really gotten to a whole new professional level! Very nice job on the video. I’ve been learning from you for years and I’ve learned a lot of cool tricks. You’re a huge motivation and I’ll continue to to support you.
I always watch your videos...because I inspired how you move your poi and I uses it in every Christmas season in Christmas party...😊I'm dancing with poi...😊
i used to try learn poi and got down the butterfly as my first move it was great but due to life things i put the poi down and never tried again glad to pick them back up now and learn more
I..... Wow. I just had that moment I haven't had in years. I have been very nonchalantly leisurely spinning in basic-land for over a decade, and never quite landed antispins. They kind of happen, but I always accepted the imperfection due to my lack of drilling planes. But I watched the breakdown, rewinded and watched it again, put down my phone and said, "...what?" Dug out a poi, tried it out, and *click*. Man I miss those clicks! What a good feeling. Thanks, Drex! (And I totally had my pitchfork out).
I love all of your videos Drex. Who's the best [by that, I, of course, mean your favorite] hoop tutorial content creator? Please list a few. There's no best at anything, and there's no reason to hurt people's feelings or to single anyone out. Respect and love
You made the last two tricks look much more manageable than I expected, but you were only using one hand. Doing two hands at the same time is where it's difficult.
You can do both in together same and that's a reasonably low impact way to get both hands involved, but yes if you want to do any other timing and direction mode it's going to be a little more of a challenge.
how applicable is the Diamond and the flower (the last two tricks) with Fire poi? just "not using" one of them is not really an option while on fire, is it possible to do these double handed and with two poi?
I,ve been spinning since the mid 90's. Learned from a VHS tape ordered off the early internet=dial up!! LED poi were softball sized monstrosity with 10 pitiful red points of light, you learn real quick not to get hit. I supposed for me it was a valuable skill when I graduated to spinning fire, both poi and staff.
You are a true testament that there's always something new! This old dog has some new tricks to learn. I can't wait to binge your playlist! As the years have gone by, technology has completely changed the flow gear on the market. With the new lightweight, brightly lit & safer gear, add the laws of gravity and momentum =Viola!!! Super sick moves like Dauntes flower. I'm subbed after this first vid. Thank you in advance for all your pearls of wisdom !
I have my first poi showing up Sunday, and recently got to try them at my first camping festival that made me fall in love with poi! Thank you so much for everything you do, Drex! Much love from Ohio!
Thank you so much for your content. Love your work!! Big love from Australia 🇦🇺
Just started poi yesterday an can’t wait to start learning from ya!
Hi Drex, I'm interested in taking up poi as a hobby, but i have mobility issues and usually struggle to stand for any length of time. Could you please do a video on what beginner techniques one could learn from a seat/wheelchair?
I'd say that most poi moves are easy from a chair
Hi! Have you looked into contact juggling? Another flow art that can be done seated. That being said you can deffo get some poi. Shorten them and do some tricks like isolations, 3beat wave etc. Have fun flowing 😊
@@ElizabethFoxy thankyou so much 😁 i've never heard of contact juggling but i'll give it a look. Have a great day!
Your chair doesn't hinder your flow!😊 Have you tried orbital spinners? You can do some amazing color patterns & hand wrap moves. Sock poi is another option similar to the juggling one earlier. Almost all moves (accept leg wraps) use wrists, arms and brain. Tap into your SuperFlow!
Thanks for another great video Drex! Also love the acknowledgement of indigenous traditions that inspired Western poi spinning styles :)
Those windmills are great!
Thank you. I am just a beginner, but i love your Videos. Very good inspiration!
Yay! This channel makes me so much more confident about learning poi!! Thank you😊
Great video, Drex! I am sharing with my flow arts friends. I actually have to admit one of my worst issues is windmills (despite doing poi and performing with it for over 7 years now) and other 2-beat weaves. But I have found videos to review them, and I love the anti spin steps you provided - will give those a try. Great tips!!
These tricks are so cool thank you for sharing this. Definitely have to practice the windmills more. Plus so want to learn how to do zan's diamond. These tricks you listed are actually really good plus inspiring me to learn all of them.
Wow, Drex!!! This has really gotten to a whole new professional level! Very nice job on the video. I’ve been learning from you for years and I’ve learned a lot of cool tricks. You’re a huge motivation and I’ll continue to to support you.
I have recently picked up poi and your videos are extremely helpful
Glad to hear!
At least someone make great videos about poi, merci mec !
Drex, you're incredible!! Thank you so much for the videos!
Hey Drex, thanks for much for these helpful tips!!!
I always watch your videos...because I inspired how you move your poi and I uses it in every Christmas season in Christmas party...😊I'm dancing with poi...😊
i used to try learn poi and got down the butterfly as my first move it was great but due to life things i put the poi down and never tried again glad to pick them back up now and learn more
Great video those poi look so cool!
I..... Wow. I just had that moment I haven't had in years. I have been very nonchalantly leisurely spinning in basic-land for over a decade, and never quite landed antispins. They kind of happen, but I always accepted the imperfection due to my lack of drilling planes.
But I watched the breakdown, rewinded and watched it again, put down my phone and said, "...what?"
Dug out a poi, tried it out, and *click*. Man I miss those clicks! What a good feeling. Thanks, Drex!
(And I totally had my pitchfork out).
Might I add, the click was for not only the flowers, but stalls in general 😅
This story made me so happy! Thank you so much for sharing it 😊
I feel you on the butterfly pain :D
I love all of your videos Drex. Who's the best [by that, I, of course, mean your favorite] hoop tutorial content creator?
Please list a few. There's no best at anything, and there's no reason to hurt people's feelings or to single anyone out.
Respect and love
Thank you so much!
Gracias desde España
What poi are you using in this video? Very nice!
You made the last two tricks look much more manageable than I expected, but you were only using one hand. Doing two hands at the same time is where it's difficult.
You can do both in together same and that's a reasonably low impact way to get both hands involved, but yes if you want to do any other timing and direction mode it's going to be a little more of a challenge.
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OMG.......your poi windmill, just helped me with flexi rods windmill with My Church flagging.😢😅😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
how applicable is the Diamond and the flower (the last two tricks) with Fire poi? just "not using" one of them is not really an option while on fire, is it possible to do these double handed and with two poi?
Hi thank you
Hmmm... gotta get back to spinning. Maybe I can finally learn thread the needle!
I believe in you!
Can I ask how did you made that light-tail effect in the video? Was that in post production or did you use like, shatter speed in your camera?
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Hello I’ll be performing in 15 days and I have zero nowledge doing this do you think I can get it right in just 15 days ?please tell me 😢
Do you do poi still now ?
Did so last night, so yes.
What kind of poi does he use?????
Bro my name drew too. Man ur sick. My style so different.
Wait you learned to do this in the late 2000s ?
whatever I do, my Poi end up right on my face, I wonder where I'm going wrong😢
try holding them farther away and swing more outward! my friend taught me that
Your video has no sound, dude 😢
I just watched it and there is sound