Shuriken Fire Poi

Some fire poi are built for endurance. The Shuriken Fire Poi are built to steal the show. Featuring oversized, multi-blade Kevlar heads that maximize exposed wick surface area and airflow, these fire poi produce enormous flames for performers who prioritize visual impact over extended burn times.

Unlike traditional fire poi heads that concentrate their wick into compact knots or bundles, the Shuriken features multiple exposed Kevlar blades extending outward from the center. This distinctive construction allows more air to circulate around the wick, creating larger flames and a dramatic fire effect.

Available in 5, 6, or 7 blade configurations, the Shuriken Fire Poi can be customized with your choice of relaxed or semi-static Technora tethers, adjustable tether lengths, direct-connect or quick-link attachments, and optional PX3 Poi Knobs.

Important: The Shuriken is designed for short, high-impact fire performances. Its exposed wick construction is more susceptible to heat damage during prolonged burns, making proper fuel selection and burn duration especially important.

Designed for Maximum Flame Size

The Shuriken’s distinctive multi-blade construction sets it apart from traditional fire poi. Instead of concentrating the wick into a compact head, its blades extend outward to expose more Kevlar to the surrounding air.

This design creates several performance advantages:

• Massive Flame Profile: The exposed blades increase airflow around the wick, helping produce larger, more dramatic flames.
• High Surface Area: The multi-point construction exposes more wick material to oxygen, supporting an intense fire effect.
• Substantial Momentum: The oversized heads provide significant weight for traditional spinning, stalls, tosses, and other poi techniques.
• Three Blade Configurations: Choose between 5, 6, or 7 blades depending on your preferred weight and visual profile.
• 100% Kevlar Wick: Constructed using pure Kevlar wick without fiberglass blended into the fibers.

The Shuriken is particularly well suited for experienced fire performers who want a substantial spinning feel and maximum visual impact. Its larger size and weight require greater control when accelerating, redirecting, and stopping the poi.

Choose Your Shuriken Heads

All three Shuriken configurations measure approximately 6 inch (15.2 cm) across and 3 inch (7.6 cm) thick. The number of blades determines the overall head weight and wick configuration.

• 5 Blade: 8.30 oz (235 g) per head. The lightest configuration, offering substantial flames with less weight than the larger versions.
• 6 Blade: 9.70 oz (275 g) per head. A middle-ground option for performers who want additional wick material and spinning momentum.
• 7 Blade: 11.10 oz (315 g) per head. The heaviest configuration, featuring the greatest number of exposed wick blades.

Each pair includes two matching Shuriken heads in your selected blade configuration.

Choose Your Technora Tethers

Customize how your Shuriken Fire Poi handle with two different Technora tether options. Technora is a high-performance aramid fiber known for its strength, durability, and resistance to elevated temperatures.

• Relaxed 5 mm Technora: A thinner, more flexible tether that moves freely and provides a soft, fluid spinning feel. Ideal for spinners who prefer natural rope movement with minimal structure.
• Semi-Static 8 mm Technora: A thicker, firmer tether that maintains more of its shape during movement. The additional structure provides greater feedback and predictability during tosses, stalls, and other technical movements.

Both options provide a durable alternative to traditional metal chain tethers, eliminating the long sections of metal chain that can become dangerously hot during fire spinning.

Not sure which tether fits your style? Check out our Guide to Relaxed, Semi-Static, and Static Poi Tethers.

Connection Options

Choose how your Technora tethers attach to the Shuriken heads:

• Quick Link: A removable metal connector that allows you to detach or swap your fire heads without replacing the tether. Ideal for spinners who frequently change heads or prefer a modular setup.
• Direct Connect: The Technora tether attaches directly to the fire head without an intermediate quick link. This creates a cleaner connection with less unwanted movement, making it a great option for spinners who prioritize precision.

Optional Poi Knobs

Complete your Shuriken Fire Poi with a pair of PX3 Poi Knobs, or select no knobs if you already have handles you prefer.

PX3 knobs provide a comfortable grip for traditional spinning while supporting tosses, catches, and other handle-based techniques. They’re available in multiple colors to match your setup.

Choosing Your Poi Length

We recommend starting with a tether length measured from your palm to your shoulder crease. This provides a comfortable, versatile length for most spinning styles, although personal preference may vary.

For more detailed sizing instructions, check out our What Length Should My Poi Be? Guide.

Important Fuel & Burn Time Guidelines

The Shuriken Fire Poi are designed for short, high-impact performances. They are not intended for extended-duration fire spinning.

Because the Shuriken’s blades expose a large amount of Kevlar to the surrounding air, they generate substantial flames and heat. Prolonged burning can cause the wick to overheat, accelerate Kevlar degradation, and significantly shorten the lifespan of the heads.

• Recommended Fuel: White gas is our preferred fuel for the Shuriken because its relatively short burn duration is better suited to the exposed wick construction.
• Alternative Fuels: If white gas is unavailable in your country or cannot reasonably be sourced, a suitable lighter fluid may be used as an alternative, provided it is compatible with your fire equipment and local safety requirements.
• Avoid Oil-Based Fuels: We strongly discourage using oil-based fuels such as kerosene or lamp oil. Their prolonged burns can expose the Shuriken’s wick structure to excessive heat, causing accelerated degradation and potentially premature failure.
• Maximum Burn Duration: When using an alternative fuel that burns longer than white gas, extinguish the Shuriken within 2 to 3 minutes. Never intentionally continue a burn beyond 3 minutes.
• Extinguish Before Burnout: Regardless of fuel type, we recommend extinguishing the Shuriken before it burns out naturally. Even with white gas, this may mean putting it out after approximately 2.5 minutes or sooner, depending on the burn.
• Monitor Wick Condition: If the flames diminish significantly, the wick begins glowing excessively, or the heads show signs of overheating, extinguish them immediately rather than waiting for the remaining fuel to burn away.

Important: The 3-minute limit is a maximum, not a recommended target. Actual safe burn duration depends on the fuel, environmental conditions, wick condition, and flame intensity. Extinguish the prop sooner whenever necessary.

Due to their exposed wick construction and intense flames, Shuriken heads will generally have a shorter service life than more compact fire poi heads. Proper fuel selection, shorter burns, and regular maintenance are essential for preserving the wick.

Key Features

• Multi-Blade Shuriken Design: Exposed Kevlar blades maximize airflow and create an impressive flame profile.
• Performance-Oriented Construction: Designed for large flames and visual impact rather than extended burn times.
• Three Blade Options: Choose between 5, 6, or 7 blades to match your preferred weight and configuration.
• 100% Kevlar Wick: Pure Kevlar wick without fiberglass blending.
• Substantial Spinning Momentum: Heavyweight fire heads provide momentum for traditional poi spinning and technical movements.
• Two Technora Tether Options: Choose relaxed 5 mm or semi-static 8 mm Technora to match your preferred spinning style.
• Customizable Connections: Select direct connect for a streamlined setup or quick links for easy head removal.
• Customizable Tether Length: Choose the length that best fits your body proportions and spinning style.
• Optional Poi Knobs: Add PX3 knobs for a comfortable grip and additional handle-based techniques.
• No Metal Chain Tethers: Enjoy durable rope tethers without long sections of hot metal chain.

What’s Included

• 2 Shuriken Fire Heads in your selected blade configuration
• 2 Technora Poi Tethers in your selected thickness and length
• Your selected connection type: Direct Connect or Quick Link
• 2 PX3 Poi Knobs (optional)

Fire Safety & Maintenance

The Shuriken produces particularly large flames and should only be used by performers with appropriate fire safety training, equipment, and adequate spinning space. Its exposed blades are more vulnerable to prolonged heat exposure than traditional compact fire heads.

• Fuel Selection: White gas is recommended. Avoid oil-based fuels, which can cause prolonged burns and accelerate wick degradation.
• Burn Duration: Extinguish the Shuriken before it burns out naturally. Never exceed 3 minutes of continuous burning.
• Prevent Overheating: Extinguish immediately if the wick begins glowing excessively, shows signs of heat damage, or produces unusually intense localized heat.
• Fuel the Wick Only: Never soak Technora tethers in fuel.
• Remove Excess Fuel: Properly remove excess fuel before lighting to reduce the risk of burning fuel being thrown during spinning.
• Inspect the Blades: Check each wick blade for fraying, deterioration, loose construction, or other damage before every use.
• Inspect the Tethers: Check the Technora ropes, connections, and optional quick links for wear or damage before every use.
• Protect the Tethers: Keep Technora away from direct flames whenever possible. Although heat resistant, Technora is not fireproof.
• Secure Connections: Ensure all quick links are fully closed and securely tightened before spinning.
• Practice Unlit: Master new techniques without fire before attempting them with a burning Shuriken.
• Use a Safety Spotter: Always have an appropriately trained safety person and suitable extinguishing equipment available during fire performances.

Before lighting up, review our Safety Disclaimer, Fire Safety for Flow Arts Guide, and Fire Prop Maintenance Guide for additional safety information and care instructions.

Big flames, sharp looks, and absolutely no interest in being subtle. The Shuriken is built to make an impression.