Top 5 Ronan McLoughlin Poi Tricks You Should Know!

Learn some of the most innovative poi tricks Ronan McLoughlin has brought to the flow arts world! Ronan McLoughlin was one of the earliest and most influential tech poi spinners in addition to literally inventing the entire genre of contact poi. He's presented a lot of different poi moves to the world over the years and I wanted to pay homage to the man by showing off 5 of my favorite poi spinning tricks that I've learned from him over the years. He didn't invent all these, but they are all tricks that I learned from him or that he popularized.

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[MrKanemusic]

What a great video drex! I would love to see top 5 Vojta Stolbenko tricks!

[DurbsBT]

Ah, the nostalgia is strong :)
I've not spun poi for years, but way back when (Mid 90's!) it was always a pleasure and an education hanging with Ronan.

[thenayancat]

I always loved his videos, and when I first got to meet him and see him spin in person I was just blown away! Very nice guy too

[Thor]

Idk if these tricks are specifically Ronan's but he's the first one I saw doing them(also not sure exactly what they're called). But his work with isolations would have been an awesome addition! The way he moves isolation across his body and can make it look like a fully isolated 4 beat fountain is one of the most mesmerizing tricks I've ever seen. Still haven't gotten it down myself but anytime I want inspiration I watch his performance at "Play 2013". Such an amazing sequence. Awesome video drex! I think Yuta would be another awesome pick for this series!

[MermanFL]

Ronan is a legend!
I thought this was a great list, especially your break down of each trick and the variations. I had no idea he invented contact rolls either! Mind blown!

[ButtersDClown]

Videos like this are so cool! I think you could capitalize on doing this for guests from the poidcast and i think rather than stealing any light from the show, it would help to highlight the great talent we have in our community as well as bringing the cool tricks/knowledge that videos like this bring us

[omerlewy]

I'd add his wallplane antispin flower into wallpane extension or inspin flower.
As for others, thinking about Mel, Vojta both are still active in the community.

[James-pxhp]

Hi Drex, I was trying to find Ronan's night time Burning Man performance from 2010 (I think?). From memory I am pretty sure it was uploaded to your channel. Either way I can't find it which is a shame because it has always been my favourite night time burn video, as well as featuring many of the tricks you talk about here in their pristine glory. I'm sure you know the one I'm talking about and was wondering if you knew why happened to it. Thanks!

[casterboarderfiend]

Great choices for top moves from him.
*note: the word graphics at 1:47 when you introduce vertical stacking say "basic 3d"

[LordTrolled]

Top 5 Jonathan Alvarez tricks. Wish he still posted stuff

[sunshine]

Awesome list of tricks. Would you ever consider doing a breakdown of Gandalf's tricks?
Link to video below:

[Prettysunshine]

Looking for some recommendations 🔥 ✈️ 🎪

I am going to travel in January in search to improve my flow arts

What flow arts festivals/conventions are happening around the world between January- March?

Understanding of the current circumstances some counties have opened up quicker than others

I currently have my eye on to return to asia and know a selection of people who will be there doing workshops etc north Thailand but if anyone has any suggestions…or even ideas of what may come up let me know 🙂 open to all countries