Construye tu propio Poi de práctica (Ignis 256 HD Match)

Target specs:

• Length: 67 cm (26.4")  Diameter: ~1"  Weight (each): 210 g (7.4 oz)

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Materials

• 1" wooden dowel or PVC pipe, cut to 67 cm

• Sandpaper (120–220 grit)

• Tape: hockey/gaffer + a little electrical tape

• Weights: small washers/coins (for dowel) or sand/rice (for PVC)

• Nylon strap / tubular climbing webbing (loop handle)

• Optional: pool noodle (safety version)

• Nice to have: kitchen scale, measuring tape, zip ties (2–4), drill + 3 mm bit / small screw-eye or bolt, scissors, lighter (to melt strap ends)

Step-by-Step

1. Cut to Length

   • Cut the dowel or PVC to 67 cm (26.4").

   • Mark the center at 33.5 cm and choose one handle end.

2. Smooth the Ends

   • Round/smooth both ends with sandpaper.

   • Add a thin wrap of electrical tape on each tip for a clean edge.

3. Make the Handle Loop (18–20 cm loop)

   • Cut nylon webbing; melt the cut ends lightly so they don’t fray.

   • Aim for a finished loop length of 18–20 cm.

4. Attach the Handle (pick one method)

   • No-drill (quick & strong): Lay 5–6 cm of the webbing tail along the handle end of the rod and wrap tightly with hockey/gaffer tape for 8–10 cm. Add 2 zip ties over the wrap for security.

   • Drill (extra secure): Drill a 3 mm pilot hole ~1 cm from the handle end; install a screw-eye or a through-bolt with washers. Tie a short cord, then lark’s-head your webbing loop to it. (Optional: add a swivel.)

5. Add a Comfortable Grip

   • Spiral-wrap 8–10 cm of hockey/gaffer tape at the handle area.

6. Weight to 210 g (even balance)

   • Weigh the bare rod on a kitchen scale.

   • Dowel: tape washers/coins under the outer wrap near both ends (not only the tips) until total = ~210 g.

   • PVC: pour a small, equal amount of sand/rice into both ends; cap or tape closed; adjust to ~210 g.

   • Goal: even distribution so it spins smoothly (not tip-heavy).

7. Balance Check

   • Balance the rod on a finger at the center mark.

   • If it tips, shift/add/remove a little weight until it balances flat.

8. Identify Ends

   • Add a thin white tape ring at the non-handle end so you can tell ends apart instantly.

9. Optional Safety Version

   • Slide a pool noodle section (cut to 67 cm) over the rod; tape the ends.

   • Re-check total weight and adjust back to ~210 g.

10. Spin Test & Final Wrap

    • Test slow forward/back circles; check for wobble.

    • If wobble: redistribute a little weight and retest.

    • Seal weight areas with a clean outer tape wrap.

Quick QA Checklist

• Length = 67 cm ✔ Weight = ~210 g ✔ Diameter ≈ 1" ✔

• Balanced at center (±1 cm) ✔ Handle loop secure & comfy ✔

• Ends smooth & taped ✔ No rattle, no loose weights ✔

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Next: Practice circles → butterfly → 2-beat/3-beat weave → reels → fountain, in same-time and split-time. Once smooth, you’re ready to step up to the LEDs.