What Length Should My Poi Be?
Let’s get one thing straight: there’s no perfect poi length for everyone. But there is a right length for you—based on your height, style, goals, and how often you like to dramatically drop into a warrior lunge mid-flow. Poi tether lengths typically range anywhere from 12 inches to 30 inches, and each length affects your […]
What’s the ideal length for a rope dart?
Let’s talk about rope length. Not in a vague, “whatever feels good” kind of way—but in the actual, functional, don’t-make-your-life-harder-than-it-needs-to-be way. Because when it comes to rope dart, getting the length right is the difference between a smooth flow and spending your entire session untangling yourself from a rope rebellion. Here’s how to measure your […]
How to Install Spokes into Dragon Staff Hubs
Installing dragon staff spokes should be easy. And it is—as long as you know how to do it right and don’t overtighten things like you’re arm-wrestling your gear into submission. This guide breaks it down step-by-step, so your dragon staff doesn’t shoot flaming spokes into the void mid-spin. Most commercially available dragon staff hubs (think […]
How to Maintain LED Flow Props
Keeping your LED props in tip-top shape is crucial for safety, performance, and getting the most out of your flow sessions. Let’s dive into some essential maintenance practices to ensure your LED beauties stay shining bright! General Care: Battery Safety: Manufacturer Magic: Every prop is unique! Always refer to the specific care instructions ad warnings […]
3, 4, or 5 Spoke Dragon Staffs?
Most dragon staff configurations have 3 to 5 spokes, but what is the difference? Let’s delve into it! 3 and 4 spoke dragons are pretty self-explanatory. That’s the number of spokes on each end. When we refer to 5 spoke dragons though, it is a 4 spoke dragon staff with an extra end wick (or […]
V3 vs Ultra Dragon Staff Hubs
So you wanna start flowing with a dragon staff, but now you realize there are a ton of options for size, grips, and then hubs too?! Well let’s go over some of the key differences of the Fusion Dragon Staff Hubs that are some of the most versatile and well known IN THE WORLD! Note: […]
Fire Safety for Flow Arts
Fire spinning is inherently dangerous. Even when following these safety precautions and protocols, there are dangers that cannot be completely avoided. We cannot assure you that nothing will go wrong even if you follow all these precautions. If you are not willing to assume full risk and liability as outlined in the safety disclaimer, DO […]
How to Maintain Fire Prop Wicks
As a fire performer, your props are the lifeblood of your art. Proper maintenance of these tools is critical, not only to ensure their longevity but also to guarantee the safety of you and the audience. This guide will help you understand the best practices for maintaining your fire props. Understanding Your Fire Props Before […]
Aluminum vs Carbon Fiber in Flow Props
With some minor exceptions (some LED props especially), almost all stick based flow props use a shaft made of either aluminum or carbon fiber. Although carbon fiber is generally seen as the superior choice for flow props, aluminum comes in many different alloys that can be strong enough for many applications where carbon fiber could […]
What Is the Best Staff Grip?
There are a ton of grips used in flow arts for staffs and stick props. This can be an overwhelming decision to make if you’re trying to pick up dragon staff or contact staff. Sometimes the right grip can make the difference between easily learning new moves and struggling to do the most simple things. […]
How to Use the Fusion Pressure-Fit Connectors
One of the most common issues people have with the Threeworlds products they get from us is regarding the pressure fit connectors that Threeworlds Fusion products use. This is the best collapsible and modular system available for contact and dragon staffs so hopefully this article sheds some light on how to correctly use the system […]
Flat Wick vs Knotted Wick Fire Props
Most fire props will generally either have flat wicks or knotted wicks. If you’ve ever wondered what the difference between these two are, you’ve come to the right place. Skip to conclusion Flat Wick Fire Props Flat wick fire props are the most common and budget friendly props you can find. They are used in […]