Which poi should you buy first?

Short answer: soft practice poi. They are forgiving and safe indoors, and you will keep using them. Everything else is an upgrade you can decide on later, once you know how you like to spin.

Each type, honestly

• Sock poi: soft, quiet and hard to hurt yourself with. The best first pair.
• Tail poi: tails slow the head and show your path, so they are great for learning clean planes. They need more room and tangle if you get lazy.
• Weighted ball poi: more feedback through the cord, and a good everyday pair once your weave is steady.
• LED poi: the long-exposure look without flames. Lovely, but not a good reason to skip the basics, and they cost more when you drop them.
• Fire poi: not a starting point. Get trained in person first, and always spin with a safety person and proper equipment.

What to check

• Length: a common starting point is a cord that reaches from your hand to around your shoulder. A teacher can check it against your arm in a minute.
• Handles: finger loops are simple and secure. Ball or knob handles let you do release moves later.
• Swivels: small rotating links that stop the cord twisting. Worth having.
• Weight: heavier gives clearer feedback but hurts more when you make mistakes.

Buying poi in Egypt

Imported props can be slow and expensive to get here. The Flow Hub orders are confirmed by Sarah and paid on delivery or by InstaPay, with no card needed. See the poi in the shop.