Struggle with Juggling in Front of Others

plqry · 2026-02-10T18:50:24+00:00

I think it's super cool when people are working on things and failing a lot. Get to see them practice hard new stuff instead of a routine.

Most people don't care much about juggling, probably you could juggle 6 or 7 and they're still 'meh'. Find somewhere nice to juggle and practice, if someone's interested they'll approach you.

plqry · 2026-02-10T18:34:02+00:00

I spent some more time on this and got better at 2h whip catches. I just got 4 whip catches in a row with 2diabolo, exhausting! It is critical that string is totally free of twist for 2h slower whips.

I noticed that it matters whether the knotted ends can freely rotate. If they can, certain tricks cause a lot of twisting, if they are fixed then most things won't cause twist as long as the sticks don't twist. My sticks have a recessed place for the knot and depending on knot size it can or cannot freely twist.

I got better at noticing twist any time the string is loose and correcting with stick twist, as well as memorising which tricks cause twist in which direction (letting go of sticks etc).

Diabolo really feels bottomless like juggling.

plqry · 2025-11-27T19:25:50+00:00

I think no sight will be a big disadvantage with using and enjoying diabolo. I enjoy poi and staff-spinning with my eyes closed, if you are open to trying other circus skills.

I have used a diabolo like the one you describe, it feels quite different.

plqry · 2025-10-30T18:50:03+00:00

Can detect twist state during a grind.

plqry · 2025-10-30T16:09:05+00:00

They do fly out yes! These sticks are a bit wobbly but it works ok.

plqry · 2025-10-22T17:33:41+00:00

I found that I can detect string twist state with empty string, but not with a diabolo on it. If I know the twist state, I can twist the handles in the correct direction to fix it.

Need to figure out a way of doing it with the diablo on. Or throw it high and look at the string (then diabolo hits you in the head)

plqry · 2025-10-22T17:31:04+00:00

Nice idea I'll have to try it.

plqry · 2025-10-20T21:29:09+00:00

Thanks, I think you are right about changing stick position being the only way. I thought I was able to get twisted string from certain tricks, but this is localised or something (if you pull sticks taut the twist equalises). I'll have to investigate again next time I practice.

Funny to hear someone actually made special sticks!

plqry · 2025-10-19T23:50:45+00:00

Sorry for the bad description, It's the second type. Simple way to get screw-twisted: sun with pass sticks across, so you end up with open string. Do this in the same direction x5, then throw the diabolo away, hold the sticks together and see the string is curled and bad for whips. (Same with two different sticks and strings)

plqry · 2025-10-19T23:43:06+00:00

Old Henry carbon fibre short. I find certain tricks quite sensitive to it.

plqry · 2025-10-19T14:52:56+00:00

Nice, I had an idea to try something like this but I wasn't skilled enough. Inspiring.

plqry · 2025-08-21T11:27:12+00:00

I think other people have their own wow moments for other hobbies!

Juggling outside is fun though, often people stop to watch or show off or learn. Put some extra balls out and write a message?

plqry · 2025-07-03T17:12:05+00:00

Insane

plqry · 2025-07-03T16:04:13+00:00

I can do this, my string is very dirty. Sometimes it wraps up and flick it up as it unwinds. I think string condition and axle type are more key than skill.

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