Different types of poi

Fire Poi

For extreme visual impact people usually use Fire. The sight of flames flying around someone as they dance is a real crowd pleaser.

The Fire Poi head encompases of a wick and an attachment for your chains. There are different materials that can be used as Wicks, however the most common is a KEVLAR (TM) blended wick. KEVLAR (TM) wicks can be reused many many times if you look after them. Fire Poi heads can be many styles, shapes and sizes like Cathedral , Monkey Fist and Snake to name a few.

Fire adds a lot of danger to the spinning if you are not prepared and follow all safety proceedures. You should make yourself familiar with the online fire training and safety guides.

Fabric Poi

Although Poi traditionally was made using natural fibres like Raupo, the more common traditional Maori Poi are made from soft fabrics.
Plastic bags, sponges and knitting wool are used in making of the Maori 'home made' Poi.
The main objective these days is to provide a user friendly experience with the Poi with a highly visable appearance. Shape can differ from round to egg shaped.
Poi handles take many forms from simple knots in the end of cords, looped handles with swivels, rings and even smaller balls which enable easier throwing and catching of the Poi in more advanced tricks.

Glow, LED lighted Poi

Spectacular swirling light mad for night or indoor spinning. Ideal as a replacement for Fire Poi when Fire is not allowed.

LED (light emitting diodes) provide a very robust and impact resitant light source. LED's also have a life of 50,000+ hours, are very efficient and available as 'ultra bright' making them ideal in the making of LED lighted Poi.
Onlookers are attracted as the floating trail of light chases behind the Poi while you dance.

LED Poi are available in a number of packages, colours and RGB types that can change and cycle through a rainbow of colours.

Crazy moves with fire poi 

I like to call this move the *butterfly*

The *butterfly* in action

Fire poi

What is poi ?

'Poi' is the Maori word for 'ball' on a cord. Poi is a form of juggling where the balls are swung around the body.

From it's beginnings Poi had the purpose of enhancing dance and rhythm. It was soon realised that Poi swinging had several other benefits from wrist strength, flexability and improving co-ordination to name a few. Mastering simple Poi moves can quickly improve self-esteem and gain respect from others. Hence the reason it quickly becomes addictive. And like all performance arts you are only limited by your imagination.