I love you man, I started spinning poi in February of this year and really started to pick it up around april because of quarantine. I'm already doing a few intermediate tricks and making my own planned routines and I credit 90% of it to you :) you're a wonderful teacher
I play with Poi for ages (only the basic moves) but I never once used a Stall like that. I was always using my legs to do so. This is a whole new world for me! Thanks!
Hey drex thank you so much for your videos! I feel like you are truly the only teacher people around the globe have since it’s quite difficult to learn while your at a festival and only very few people give online lessons. So huge gratitude here ♥️
Even when there isn't a lockdown, I can't find a teacher locally, so rely on these. I also have a pet that I can't board out or find a pet sitter, so I can't get to festivals. I did learn a few tricks at one or two festivals years ago, but it's good to have classes inbetween. I have a book and DVD but the tricks in them aren't broken down into easy steps There is the Spin Poi course you have to pay for it though there is one sample trick on their channel that I managed. One advantage of it is no adverts in the videos as you get on TH-cam. I love the Spin Poi's talks about how she researched the benefits of learning poi and the background of it for a doctorate.
This is perfect, because I've been working on trying to get a one-handed stall while my other keeps spinning! Very difficult, especially with my non-dominant hand
I went through your beginner series years ago and got some basics weaves and stuff down but skipped so many important aspects and need to go back and master so many basic concepts (perfect time considering) so these new beginner vids are perfect for me.. Thank you
That's what I like to hear! TBH I've actually long thought the pedagogy I used in those older videos was a little off. Part of how I'm teaching this time around is with the idea that I want to get people moving with the prop sooner rather than later. Let's see how it works!
Okay Drex. I have seen you recommending learning stalls a few times. I was happy once I learned the 3-beat weave and kind of stayed there in my comfort zone for awhile. During this time I've finally started practicing stalls and holy cow they were harder than I thought they would be! This circle/square map of thinking of it is a game changer! thank you for sharing this! I will try it out again.
The sun is setting too fast to get a flow for all the moves... Still need to work on one hand haha... Coffee and poi spinning in the morning it is 😁 GTA say I'm really getting all your explanations... Got to a point where it thought it was going to get all too technical and then you put the circle and box up and hey presto it all clicked for me. Nice one!
Lol I'm spinning potatoes in reusable cloth bags 😂 love these videos! I think I'll make some sock poi tonight so I can keep practicing 😊 my goal is to be able to do a two minute flow by December. If I can do that, I'm going to buy myself some led poi! 😁 Ty for all your videos!
Thank you for the video. The square/circle idea is helpful. However, I will point out that on the down stalls, which I am trying to perfect, your hand doesn't go "straight" to the side, but arcs somewhat in the direction of spin before it reaches the point of square/circle intersection. FWIW, I've played with how much "slack" is in the line (I seem to do better when I make sure there is some "slack" in the line when I move my hand toward the side), and also found that the more I move my hand to the outside of the spin when I'm "dropping" the poi, the better the stall. Notice that Drex's arm is about straight on most (though not all) of his stalls.
Been watching and you're tutoring is really informative and easy to yake in and learn from. 1. Question- how long does the length of line have to be from poi to hand or does it not matter. Please answer if you can. Thanks and keep these tutorials up their really helpful
Total beginner here, and I'm trying to get these clean! Ths is really well explained and my brain gets it all, my body just won't do it haha especially the isolated ones they're so hard T_T
do you have any in-depth videos on mathematical analysis of spinning, ie: biomechanics, trigonometric functions regarding cycloids, inverse functions, as well as Δ of leash length/head mass as it relates to velocity and momentum? I have a general idea of what I'm doing since I use rope darts, but the switch over is not very easy for me to grasp with more complex techniques when time is factored in with the aforementioned changes, and I would like to see the math so it will make more sense.
Where is a good place to buy beginner poi? I bought cheap glow ones on amazon but I don’t feel like those are great to learn on! I’m also into crafting and could make my own
I recommend podpoi from Flowtoys. Use the code "drexfactor" at checkout and you'll help out the channel, too! They're soft and still really durable (I still have my first pair)--best all-around poi I've used in my time spinning!
you’re a great teacher. not just good at teaching us how, but you’re good at making us feel like we’re apart of something
Agreed
Using small steps to get you there aa well.
The square and circle is so helpful!
I love you man, I started spinning poi in February of this year and really started to pick it up around april because of quarantine. I'm already doing a few intermediate tricks and making my own planned routines and I credit 90% of it to you :) you're a wonderful teacher
I play with Poi for ages (only the basic moves) but I never once used a Stall like that. I was always using my legs to do so. This is a whole new world for me! Thanks!
Hey drex thank you so much for your videos! I feel like you are truly the only teacher people around the globe have since it’s quite difficult to learn while your at a festival and only very few people give online lessons. So huge gratitude here ♥️
Even when there isn't a lockdown, I can't find a teacher locally, so rely on these. I also have a pet that I can't board out or find a pet sitter, so I can't get to festivals. I did learn a few tricks at one or two festivals years ago, but it's good to have classes inbetween. I have a book and DVD but the tricks in them aren't broken down into easy steps
There is the Spin Poi course you have to pay for it though there is one sample trick on their channel that I managed. One advantage of it is no adverts in the videos as you get on TH-cam. I love the Spin Poi's talks about how she researched the benefits of learning poi and the background of it for a doctorate.
Loving this - I've just done the first 3 videos in 15 mins!! Super precise and great stepping stones!
This is perfect, because I've been working on trying to get a one-handed stall while my other keeps spinning! Very difficult, especially with my non-dominant hand
My timing is perfect, then! Let me know if you run into any troubles and I'll see if I can help :)
I went through your beginner series years ago and got some basics weaves and stuff down but skipped so many important aspects and need to go back and master so many basic concepts (perfect time considering) so these new beginner vids are perfect for me.. Thank you
That's what I like to hear! TBH I've actually long thought the pedagogy I used in those older videos was a little off. Part of how I'm teaching this time around is with the idea that I want to get people moving with the prop sooner rather than later. Let's see how it works!
Thank you so much for all the great content and spreading the love of flo w. Cheers from France ❤
Word of the day: Poi-strous.
Lolz thanks for the chuckle 😉
Thank you so much for these tutorials. I don't think I would be able to try poi without them
Okay Drex. I have seen you recommending learning stalls a few times. I was happy once I learned the 3-beat weave and kind of stayed there in my comfort zone for awhile. During this time I've finally started practicing stalls and holy cow they were harder than I thought they would be! This circle/square map of thinking of it is a game changer! thank you for sharing this! I will try it out again.
I love the diagram. You are so thorough as well as thought with your explanations. Keep up the great work! ✌️🤙
was just thinking of how i should start practicing stalls, thank you for this! :)
Thank you so much for including the left-handed tutorial!
Thank you for making a series during covid, your continuously keeping me inspired and motivated to be better ❤️
i struggled with the first two tricks but i got this one! not sure why but after this i was able to do reel turns!
The sun is setting too fast to get a flow for all the moves... Still need to work on one hand haha... Coffee and poi spinning in the morning it is 😁 GTA say I'm really getting all your explanations... Got to a point where it thought it was going to get all too technical and then you put the circle and box up and hey presto it all clicked for me. Nice one!
YASSSS! Oh that makes me so happy to hear :)
Lol I'm spinning potatoes in reusable cloth bags 😂 love these videos! I think I'll make some sock poi tonight so I can keep practicing 😊 my goal is to be able to do a two minute flow by December. If I can do that, I'm going to buy myself some led poi! 😁 Ty for all your videos!
Really love your videos and tutorials! Thank you for taking the time to make this content.
You are such a good teacher! Like it’s wonderful!
What a fun video, love your Blood and Ice-cream homage shirt!
Thank you for the video. The square/circle idea is helpful. However, I will point out that on the down stalls, which I am trying to perfect, your hand doesn't go "straight" to the side, but arcs somewhat in the direction of spin before it reaches the point of square/circle intersection. FWIW, I've played with how much "slack" is in the line (I seem to do better when I make sure there is some "slack" in the line when I move my hand toward the side), and also found that the more I move my hand to the outside of the spin when I'm "dropping" the poi, the better the stall. Notice that Drex's arm is about straight on most (though not all) of his stalls.
thank you!!
Big thanks from Egypt
Great lesson thanks.
Thanks Drex, great teacher.
Heyyy fucking thank you man learned the butterfly n what you just showed with the the stalls n the circle n square made mad sense thank b you namaste
Looks like the Fibonacci sequence ❤❤❤
Been watching and you're tutoring is really informative and easy to yake in and learn from. 1. Question- how long does the length of line have to be from poi to hand or does it not matter. Please answer if you can. Thanks and keep these tutorials up their really helpful
That computer visual was mega helpful.
this really helped a lot thanks
is this the same principle if my poi are longer? Im having a little trouble with my longer pois on making it look smooth when I go for a stall
Total beginner here, and I'm trying to get these clean! Ths is really well explained and my brain gets it all, my body just won't do it haha especially the isolated ones they're so hard T_T
Okay guys I’m sorry but that dog in the background! So cute ❤️
Fantastic thankyou
From this day forward I'm going to learn all new poi movements by getting it down with my non-native hand first. That was painful.
Going for the gold star :D
Thank you thank you thank you 🖤🖤🖤
Perfect teatcher
I have a long way to go before I get to here, LOL.
do you have any in-depth videos on mathematical analysis of spinning, ie: biomechanics, trigonometric functions regarding cycloids, inverse functions, as well as Δ of leash length/head mass as it relates to velocity and momentum? I have a general idea of what I'm doing since I use rope darts, but the switch over is not very easy for me to grasp with more complex techniques when time is factored in with the aforementioned changes, and I would like to see the math so it will make more sense.
Yep! th-cam.com/play/PLGRWu2f31dFUm7WGfU7L_DgSYSRY5S6ed.html
does the weight of the poi matter? i really feel like this is easier with a heavier poi XD
Big up that Corneto Trio Simon Pegg shirt!! If you know you know
Nice shirt 👍
Can you perform stalls with the Glofx Poi
They Best!
thank you! it is great exesise
Where is a good place to buy beginner poi? I bought cheap glow ones on amazon but I don’t feel like those are great to learn on! I’m also into crafting and could make my own
I recommend podpoi from Flowtoys. Use the code "drexfactor" at checkout and you'll help out the channel, too! They're soft and still really durable (I still have my first pair)--best all-around poi I've used in my time spinning!
I’ve been stuck doing primarily bottom stalls for the longest time.
I agree the up/down stalls really do add a new level visually. Thank you for this tutorial, I’ll be practicing these
you're awesome
Thats so cute💓💓💓
Youre the bob ross of poi
This one was a little confusing for me. And found myself falling behind by trying to keep up
Gah, these are so hard. I understand the box theory but my arms do NOT.
Nice haircut
How much money Do you make with this tutorials?