Every beginner should start its poi journey with training poi. It’s so much easier to practice with it. There are a lot of advantages to sock poi. They don’t tangle like chains of the fire poi do. Tangles can be frustrating and they are making it harder to learn the poi basics. Sock pois are also recommended, because you won’t hurt yourself by hitting you, because they are much softer than the actual fire poi. Sock poi stretches and this helps in the beginning to feel the tricks. There is also one more benefits of having sock pois – they are clean and you can carry them with you anywhere. So you can grab them anytime and practice for a while.
You can buy sock pois. They usually that option has more color varieties and they have loop handle, so it’s easier to hold it. But why you need to wait and not try to do your own sock poi?
- Find 3/4 of the socks and turn them upside down.
2. Get a scale, a cup, rice or lentils (with which to fill them). You will need 100 grams per sock. That’s 3.5 oz. If you prefer them to be heavier, you can always add more.
3. Pour the contents of the cup into the sock and tie it.
4. Then turn the socks over and you’re ready to spin! You can make small knots at the top of the poets to make them easier to hold.
This option for making socks is quite practical, because where the weight of the rice or lentils is, it is also the place with the greatest tension. Because the fabric of the socks is double, it will last longer. And you will be able to use your socks for a long time.
Have a happy flow!