Glowstringing vs. Poi

Muryllis · **Glowstringing vs. Poi -** 11-12-07, 07:05 PM

I'm on my fifth week of glowstringing practice, and I've already managed to find a lot of differences between poi and stringing, since, whenever I want to learn a new trick or just fool around, I pull out a pair of uber-crude sock poi. Well, let me rephrase that: I've found a single difference, but it is so all-encompassing that it creates a hella ton of other differences, if that makes any sense.

Glowsticks are too light; almost annoyingly so. In fact, it's gotten to the point that it's easier to use my sock poi - not just because they're soft and don't hurt nearly as much, but because you get a hella ton more control. It seems like poi simply win out in every case; what to do?

How do you guys deal with the annoying lightness of your glowsticks? I'd assume that long-term LED sticks (like Flowlights, especially considering the additional pieces you can buy (/sigh) and put on for added weight) make a bit of a difference, but I don't want to spend the money for the set just yet. Any thoughts?

/ramble :P

DjWrath · 11-12-07, 07:22 PM

You know? I have to agree with the whole weight thing. Poi is so much easier than glowsticks. Personally I havn't done anything for the weight problem, but I've wanted to for a while now.

**jareblue** · 11-12-07, 08:01 PM

i like the weight too.. i practice with 2 stricks per string for muscle conditioning and find i can swing slower with more control, altho more tangles when they hit.. helps train the muscles to do the moves correctly and then it's easier to spin w/ lighter stuff.. idk, seems 2 b working 4 me tho..

Corbin Dallas · 11-12-07, 08:36 PM

I agree with what Muryllis is saying i have found that while practicing with sticks i like to get like 5 nickels and tape them to the bottom of the stick, it give just that extra weight to learn new things and slow some down.

**dancefloor** · 11-12-07, 08:51 PM

I've noticed the weight difference too, and get annoyed by it. I'd been glow stringing for 2 months when I got some led ball poi. The poi itself is amazing, and whatnot... but after using it and going back to glowsticks I noticed how much of a pain in the ass it was because they're so damn light... but I'm used to it now! =)

Log!c · 11-12-07, 09:00 PM

ive never used poi, but hear alot ppl talk about it... but its def tru that glowsticks are a tad on the light side... hmmm maybe ill make some poi....

My Stick Glows · 11-12-07, 09:38 PM

well its hard fro me to slow down no matter what, even WITH poi

adidas2007 · 11-13-07, 12:38 AM

i dont mind how light the sticks are, it doesnt bug me at all
i do notice it when i go from a heavier weight to a lighter weight but i find myself doing alot better with the light weights

Glintor321 · 11-13-07, 09:52 PM

The only time I really feel the weight difference affecting my performance is with isolations and stalls. Heavier is easier when it comes to those I think.

Muryllis · 11-13-07, 10:18 PM

That's probably what my main concern is - I'm still learning isolations (doing the stirring motion practice thing from Nick's tutorial), and it's pretty much impossible with glowsticks. I'm gonna go with the nickel idea - I made two gorilla-glued stacks of five nickels just for that purpose ^.^

As for other things, whenever I go from sock poi to glowstrings, it usually just takes me a few minutes of weaving to re-adjust to the weight difference. Meh