What fire tool should I start with

It’s often said that you should start with poi because it gives you the basics of other items. It’s a bit like saying you should learn to walk before you run. While this isn’t bad advice, maybe you just want to do something else.

Ultimately, you need to choose something that interests you. Unless you have a very strong desire for something special, you should probably start with a more generic prop. You will have more options and it will be easier to find people to help you.

Poi:

The Poi is simply a wick ball that is tied together or folded together to hold its shape. The poi is called a “head” and is then attached to a chain or some type of fireproof cord attached to a handle. Poi, is simple to state with a start, but difficult to master. It’s easy to learn some quick moves and incorporate them into a performance. The poi handle wraps around your fingers, making it less likely that you’ll accidentally drop it. They don’t require a lot of space to practice, which makes them an ideal product for indoor practice. Add some fuzzy wick cover to your fire poi and you have a set of instant practice poi. Pois are also small and compact, making them easy to pull out when you have 10 minutes to spare.

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Fire staff:

Fire dancer are more of a martial arts type. Once upon a time, this was a male-dominated prop, however, it is now commonly used. Performers have a similar learning curve with poi and are a great foundation builder. Because of space requirements, it’s harder for performers to practice indoors and more likely to break things if you lose control. In most places, fire poi are outnumbered in popularity. It is a very common prop, suitable for many styles of performance. The standard fire staff is rotated by hand in the traditional way. A newer form of rotation uses a contact bar, weighted at the end, to “maneuver” around the body without the use of hands. You should decide which style you prefer to use to determine whether you want a weighted or unweighted scepter.

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Dragon Staff:

The Dragon Staff is growing in popularity. It has spines that protrude the ends to slow the rotation. This is a variation of the contact person. Typically, we start with regular fire staffs and then move on to dragon staffs. One option is to buy a regular stick, through some clamped on to the dragon thorn, so you can have both. There’s no reason you can’t start with Dragon staff, but remember that you’ll need a large space to practice.

Dragon staff:

Hoop:

Hula hoops have surpassed all other items in popularity, but fire hoops are only a small part of it. For most dancers, there’s no question it’s their pillar of fire. There are tons of tutorials online, and if you already know how to jump through hoops, you’re one step closer to success.

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Fire Fans:

For a lot of people, a set of fans isn’t their first prop. For dancers and techno-twirlers, however, there is no substitute. Also at home flowing with dance moves and technical mastery, this prop can showcase your grace and finesse. While not as small as the poi, the fire fan is small enough to carry and practice in a small space. The fan is a natural transition technology for poi rotation and body hooper.

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Other Props:

If you’re dead set on an item that isn’t listed, go for it, but there will be a small amount of guidance to get you started. On the plus side, however, it’s easier to become a rock star using props that most people don’t have.

 

Once you have an idea of which props you like, check out our fire staff page to help narrow down your choices.