Gear (types of poi, other tools, and their uses)
Practice Poi
I have several pairs of both chain/tennis ball and fabric poi for sale. Stay tuned for photos.
The chains are fire-ready, meaning they won't fly apart if you swap the tennis ball out for a fire head. The handles are a peach-colored leather, they include rated swivels that will last forever, and the chain is end-welded, which means it won't ever come open. Each pair is $30.
Fabric poi range in cost from $15 to $25. I'm almost out, but more are on their way!
Art Poi - Made Here in Vancouver!
Here they are, and only in Vancouver - Art Poi. Handmade by a local poi spinner, Art Poi are sock poi, fabric poi, or cone poi taken to another level of texture, colour, and aesthetic design. No worn out socks here! They still serve the basic purpose of spinning two weighted lengths of fabric in all the possible patterns of poi, but they're oh-so-much-prettier to behold!
Types of Poi
Here are the types of poi we have experience using, with notes about the benefits and drawbacks of using each. In some cases we have provided information about where to buy the materials and how to make the poi themselves.
Other Tools
I can't wait to share this information with everyone. I've expanded way beyond poi, and now have experience with torches, staff, sword, palm torches, and a few other interesting tools. I'll start writing about them soon, so stay tuned!
Where to Buy Poi and Other Gear
Local Fire People
Some local fire spinners have gear and parts for sale, and it helps to ask around if you're looking for something specific. If you want to make your own, you can find chain at hardware stores, swivels at camping/fishing goods stores like 3 Vets, and fabric at places like Dressew and Textile Clearance House. Contact us if you need helping finding something!
Home of Poi - a little of everything
This website covers almost everything: fire and LED poi, staffs and other gear, parts, DVDs, online lessons, a community forum, and more. This is where most people in Vancouver buy their gear online, same with us! Again, if you purchase through the above link, we'll earn some points, and that will help us buy more gear for classes, workshops, and performances.
Flowtoys - LED Poi and More
LED poi, staffs, and other gear, and incredibly nice people. They're a small company just like us, so we love being able to support them. Any purchases you make through the above link or with the code "nightanddaydance" will help us build our business too!
Other Sources
Other sources that we have used include:
- Luxotica - "Buy fire poi, glow and fire toys and props, isis wings, fire dancing equipment, and fire spinning and fire eating supplies, including kevlar wicks."
- Salza Fire Gear in Sweden
- Serious Juggling in Oregon
- Hoopnotica in San Francisco
- Psihoops in California
