Fire Poi handmade by The Spinsterz in Bend, Or. Our fire poi come in three different sizes, from the first time twirler to the advanced poi spinner.
Small fire poi = 2 feet of 2"1/8" Kevlar® and Fiberglass blend wick per head. This is a good size for beginners and first time fire twirlers, the flame is smaller and not too intimidating.
Medium fire poi = 3 feet of 2"1/8" Kevlar® and Fiberglass blend wick per head. This is the most common size of fire poi head, it is the one that probably came with your set of poi, if you have the cathedral style fold.
Large fire poi = 4 feet of 2"1/8" Kevlar® and Fiberglass blend wick per head. This is a good upgrade from your smaller size. It burns longer and produces a bigger flame. This one will tire you out more due to its increased weight. Experienced poi artist only.
- Fire poi are sold in pairs
- Every set is handmade for dependable quality
- Fire poi is inspected for flaws before being shipped
- Tested to be safe and secure
Build your own fire poi! Choose from the options
below to customize your own set of fire poi.
History of poi
Poi, or ball on cord, originated from the Maori people of New Zealand thousands of years ago. This was traditionally practiced by women as an exercise to increase flexibility of the wrists and hands, and by men to increase strength in the arms and coordination. It was also thought to have been practiced by men to keep strengthen and loosen their muscles for battle. It developed into a traditional performance art practiced mostly by women.
Today, poi swinging is seeing wide popularity. Poi swingers use everything from rolled-up socks to expensive devices with light-emitting diodes and combine swinging with body moves. Fire Poi is just another extension of this. Fire poi is made from a kevlar like material at the end of some type of chain and is soaked in fuel which allows it to be ignited and swung around the body in a variety of moves and dances. It is a popular form of tribal fire dancing.
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