Poi Lesson 23: The Buzzsaw and Variations (Buzzsaw fountain)

The Buzzsaw and Variations

Lesson Type: Intermediate

Prerequisites: Shortening your poi, basic spinning

In this lesson I'll show you how to do the Buzzsaw, and what you can do with the Buzzsaw. I show you how to do the Buzzsaw Fountain, Buzzsaw Anti-spin Fountains, and Buzzsaw transititions.

This move too will take practice, make sure your planes are clean, and as per usual, if you're finding it hard, try one at a time.

If you are having difficulty with this move, post a video of yourself trying to do it, and I'll help you out.

Enjoy,

Nathaniel Everist

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[tomhed5]

wher do u bye your poi ??????? im realy getting into it x x x xx x

[NathanielEverist]

@tomhed5 These poi are just socks with balls in them.

[littleshoester]

I think the more correct term would be "in-swung" because inverted implies a slightly more specific move-set. Great tutorial though, keep it up.

[NathanielEverist]

Yeah, I'm probably inclined to agree with you, as "inversions", while refering to movements inside the arms, generally involve having the arms crossed also, but even "in-swung" could be confusing, as I've heard the term (and "in-spin/spun" used to describe the portion of the rotation where the poi is coming towards the body, even if the poi is on the outside of the arms. It's kinda hard to describe in words, and would be so easy to show you, but hopefully you get the idea.

[NathanielEverist]

I've even heard the inside of the arms called "negative space", but I think that refers to something more specific also. I think I'm just going to say "inside the arms" from now on, it's longer, but hey, at least there's less room for confusion.

[tenkaris]

this video is super helpful, I'm about to take a week of vacation and I'm not leaving my poi at home, I'll have to keep this in mind

[kaspar12321]

some moves i cant do without rlly short poi cause im a kid... well time to learn better inside plane controle lawl

[QuantumTap]

nice freudian slip there

[miceskin]

@redringer8 Light the sticks on fire, otherwise your just a little boy with his sticks.

[redringer8]

@AlexxisPlata Ahh, well once you think you have poi down you should try the sticks. Or staff either one will make you feel awesome.

[AlexxisPlata]

@redringer8 i wasnt intending to show off. i was trying to say that i had only been doing poi for 3 weeks and hes a good teacher because i learned how to do this in a really short amount of time. ass hole.

[redringer8]

@AlexxisPlata ...try devil sticks if you think your so cool lol

[shoopdawoop3]

Are sock poi even useful i have flowtoys and glowsticks but not really sure if socks give a learning curve care to shed any light?

[tantraqphoria]

Thank you for posting this video! It's very, very helpful, and you're a fantastic teacher. One of the best on here!