Peg Stilts custom made and ready for you

Peg Stilts custom made to fit YOU

Spring is almost, here! That means more time outside. More time outside means more time to get “high”… high on Peg Stilts that is!  What a perfect time then to introduce you to our newest toy here at The Spinsterz.

We just developed a new lightweight, Performance Peg Stilt! These new stilts are what people have been asking for and we have built them to last and be super comfortable. Something we all need nowadays, quality matters now more than it used to! They are made with strong, but light oak uppers, and are reinforced with aluminum bars. The calf cuff that holds your leg securely in place is lined with soft, dense foam that can also move, just a bit to allow for the different contours of peoples legs. The calf cuff along with the shoe plate has Velcro cinch straps that hold you snugly into the calf support and give you extra security on your shoe.

In our style of Peg stilt, your shoe is bolted directly onto the foot plate. With this way of stilt making, there are 2 options: we will pre-drill the foot plate, and send you the hardware and instructions for you to complete the project at home, or send us the shoes that you will be stilting in and we will attach them to your new stilts for you. If you choose to do it on your own you will need a power drill.

You can get the Standard Model Peg Stilt or you can choose the Acrobatic Stilt Design, for a heavier person, or for a more acrobatic stilter. The standard Model can be used by anyone. A great Stilt for a beginner. They are very strong and are again, built to last.

We will need different measurements to ensure the proper fit of your stilts. We need calf size, the distance from the floor to the bottom of your knee cap, shoe size and the distance from the floor to the thickest part of your calf, and remember we need the measurements in inches.

So, how tall do you want to be? There are different heights to choose from. It’s up to you; the sky’s the limit… well within reason!

Thanks for reading; I hope this sparked your interest into the world of Stilt-walking.

So don’t be short any longer, head on over to http://www.thespinsterz.com/stilts/peg-stilt.html and get into a new pair of stilts today!

Melissa Magic
          

Fire Hoops

Fire Hoops seem to be a very talked about subject these days and more and more people are looking to buy one. I see a lot of talk about which fire hoops are the best, which are the lightest, heaviest, most portable, etc. So what should you look for when you are buying a fire hoop?

• Weight 
• a heavier fire hula hoop is going to travel a bit slower and give you more of a workout, it will also give your internal organs a nice massage.
• a lighter fire hoop is going to be faster, easier to do tosses with, not tire you out as fast, but might also be harder to hoop with.
• Size
• The size you pick for your fire hoop should be close to what you hoop with already. The spines do make the hoop feel like it is much bigger than it actually is. I recommend that you get a fire hoop that is slightly smaller than the hula hoop you normally hoop with. The added weight of the spines will compensate for for the size difference.
• Tape or Sanded?
• This is a new feature in the hooping world. The people that like sanded hoops are those that like a super duper uber light hoop. You can get a sanded hoop here http://www.thespinsterz.com/hoops/build_a_hoop.htm 
• a taped fire hoop still seems to be the way most people are going as it just looks so much nicer than a bare black hoop.
• Collapsible or not?
• Getting a collapsible Fire Hoop seems to be what most people buy these days, although if you are not planning on traveling much , then you shouldn't really need for it to be collapsible. You are not going to really notice any difference between a collapsible hoop and a non collapsible hoop. Both react the same and have the same qualities. Some people may say that a collapsible fire hoop is wobbly, but that all depends on the manufacturer of the hoop. 
• Flexible Spines or Rigid?
• The idea behind flexible spines is that when the spine hits the ground it will bend to absorb the impact, a rigid spine will not and bend or break. Flexible is becoming the industry standard for most beginning fire hoopers. If you are more advanced and never drop your hoop or let your spines hit the ground. Then a rigid spine should be just fine for you.
  

Hopefully this will help a little bit in your search for the perfect fire hoop. Remember that all fire hoops are going to have different features, benefits and draw backs, so take your time and find the right one for you.

You can find a variety of fire hoops here http://www.thespinsterz.com/hoops/fire-hoop-types.htm

New site design

Well, after about 1 month, the new site redesign is finally finished....wheeew (sigh of relief) . I chose to do this to make an easier to navigate site, while trying to bring you what you want to see in less clicks.

There will still be some site changes throughout the next week or so, including a new review system for all the products I sell. You will be able to see what others are saying about an item before you decide to make the purchase.

If you have any feedback for me on the design, I would love to here it.

Thanks,
Brandon

Circus Foundations

New Circus Foundations classes with The Spinsterz. I am offering up the skills I have to the community. Offering workshops and classes in Poi, Hooping, Stilting, Acro-balance an partner yoga and more. Check out the flyer for all the info.

Join the Circus!

Have you always wanted to run away with the circus?

Well, now is your chance!
Spark Volunteer circus needs you!

SPARK! is a group of 20 spectacular international volunteer circus performers who have come together for the last five years to bring joy and play to  groups of disadvantaged children in refugee camps, migrant schools, hospitals and orphanages along the Thai Burmese border. When we visit schools, part of our group is composed of Thai and ethnic Burmese hill tribe teachers, who share their experiences with their own communities to help create positive change. We reach over 4,000 children each year as we go into the local communities, refugee camps and hidden migrant schools  to perform a circus-style fire show, teach playshops and offer donations of toys, art supplies,  and tools.

In addition to all the FUN that the children have learning circus skills, this project is designed to develop their creativity, physical fitness, communication skills, teamwork, confidence and cultural awareness. Play is a fundamental part of childrenʼs development and we bring a big spark of joy, love, amusement and entertainment into these children's lives ,and  the lives of those who work in the camps and orphanages. Every year, we travel to them to lighten their days and to bring some magic.

SPARK! is completely volunteer based, and relies entirely on your generous donations and community support . Your contribution  will help provide the spark of life for these children in Thailand!  You can chose to help by a donation of money that will go towards the kits of creative supplies to be donated at each school and orphanage, or perhaps you may chose to specifically sponsor a performer for their travel/ accomodation during the project. Every dollar helps! We also welcome  donations of goods for the children; clothes, blankets, socks shoes, book, art supplies of all types, if they can be shipped to our  address in Thailand. Also of great use are donations of costumes and circus props for use in our performances. These are passed on to the children after the seasons tour. They love the red clown noses!

As a donor company, your generousity  will be acknowledged in all our media, and both individual donors and companies will receive photos and email updates from our performers  as the project is happening. So that you will know exactly how your donation helped, we will offer a summary update including photos, video and personal comments at the conclusion of the this yearʼs project. If one of our volunteers lives in your city, we would be happy to have them do a personal presentation for your company at the conclusion of the project.

Your donation   will help us light the SPARK!

Please go to http://www.thespinsterz.com/spark-circus.htm for more information and to donate

Poi Tricks, Free Shipping and Acrobatic Yoga

Learn a new Poi Trick

I started a Poi Tricks Blog about 1 week ago. This blog is in addition to my poi tricks page on The Spinsterz. On the Poi Tricks Blog you will find a frequently updated blog with lots and lots of instruction and poi video tutorials. It is focused to all ranges of poi, beginner to super techy poi geometers. I update is almost daily and will continue to do so as long as there is something new to learn, which will always be the case. So go check out http://poitricks.org and make sure to subscribe to the rss feed or twitter so you get all the new updates.

Partner Acrobatic Yoga

Cultivate trust, open communication, playfulness and connection in this two-hour workshop that integrates partner stretching, counter balancing, partner acrobatics and flying transitions. We will move through a partner flying sequence creating our own graceful dance while deepening our self awareness and our relation to others.

This workshop is open to all levels of practice. Come by yourself or with a partner. Bring a mat, water, and comfy yoga clothes, and be ready to have some fun.

Nov. 21^st, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Namaspa Yoga Studio 1135 NW Galveston
$20/person or $35/couple

More info/RSVP: 503. 737.7842 (Brandon) or 541.550.8550 (Namaspa)

FREE SHIPPING 
Free shipping on all fire hoops, both regular and custom made, now through Christmas. If you have been wanting to get a new Fire Hoop and save some money, now is the time.
 

This Festival sounds real cool and unique

I just came across this festival and it sounds real great. Check out all the workshops they have
Yoga – Crossfit and Parour – Aerial and Acro Training – Hula Hooping/Superhoopers – Anda Mandala/Stop Motion Animation – Kitchen Sink Film Making – Accordion –Why would you want to? – Discover What’s Stopping You – Recycled Art Making/Art Ninjas – GAGA Clothing Swap – Shire/eco workshops – WonderCraft/craft making


Art Outside 2009

Art Outside 2009 | 3-Day Art & Music Festival Lineup

Texas’ most unique art and music event, ART OUTSIDE, is pleased to announce the full lineup for the upcoming 2009 festival .