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harp New user Oklahoma 71 Posts |
Which rings are most effective for the 4 ring routine and what are the advantages or disadvantages of a locking key? I would like to have the rings in hand before ordering the routine.
Thanks. Harp |
TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
The advantage is obvious. The disadvantage is that you need to learn to work it smoothly. If I did whit's routine I would not use a locker.
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Dave V Inner circle Las Vegas, NV 4824 Posts |
12" non locking rings are fine. Whit is currently using 15" Owens rings that(I think) were a gift.
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FunTimeAl Special user 987 Posts |
I just got Whit's rings DVD last week. It's awesome. After seeing the free video, I thought "Well, it's all right there...no need to buy the DVD". But I went ahead and bought it anyway because I did plan on using the routine in my act and I thought that was well worth 35 bucks...
Then I watched the DVD and realised how much isn't on the free video. He's got every possible participant reaction layed out...live throughout his years of performing the rings. He's got 'outs' for any misshap. AND his handling of the rings was way better than mine (which surprised me because I thought I knew how to do the rings) The amount of live performance on this DVD is incredible. I bought the DVD to basically keep my Karma in balance...but ended up getting a new favorite video! It's really, really good. Buy it Harp. You'll love it. |
Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
The premise is such that it almost DOES NOT MATTER what size rings are used, as long as all the physical requirements are met.
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jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts |
I agree - the Whit's ring DVD is the best instructional video I ever bought. Any size rings will work, but I wouldn't go smaller than 10" or 8". Don't get a locking key - you'll be sorry.
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harp New user Oklahoma 71 Posts |
Thank you one and all, Okay now thay I am comfortable with ordering the routine. How do you order the rings? Can you order only 4 or do you have to break up a set?
I prefer to buy better quality on the front end instead of upgrading later, without being extravagant. Thanks again, this sounds like fun. Talk about fun, was able to attend a Fielding West lecture Sunday, very nice guy, super lecture. Harp |
Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
You can order custom quantities of rings from http://www.porperoriginals.com (use the email link) or http://www.owenmagic.com These will be of the highest quality.
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marty.sasaki Inner circle 1117 Posts |
I would probably buy a full set of 8 rings. You can start with Whit's routine and then experiment with different routines. Having a full set also means you have an extra single which you can swap out with the key to hand the rings out for examination.
I like the Pro-line rings. I'm pretty sure that you can order whatever rings you want from them if you decide not to get a full set. The larger diameter rings can be more impressive. I think that Whit's 15 inch rings look really nice, and I prefer my ProLines (13-1/2 inch) over the 10 inchers.
Marty Sasaki
Arlington, Massachusetts, USA Standard disclaimer: I'm just a hobbyist who enjoys occasionally mystifying friends and family, so my opinions should be viewed with this in mind. |
marty.sasaki Inner circle 1117 Posts |
I would probably buy a full set of 8 rings. You can start with Whit's routine and then experiment with different routines. Having a full set also means you have an extra single which you can swap out with the key to hand the rings out for examination.
I like the Pro-line rings. I'm pretty sure that you can order whatever rings you want from them if you decide not to get a full set. The larger diameter rings can be more impressive. I think that Whit's 15 inch rings look really nice, and I prefer my ProLines (13-1/2 inch) over the 10 inchers.
Marty Sasaki
Arlington, Massachusetts, USA Standard disclaimer: I'm just a hobbyist who enjoys occasionally mystifying friends and family, so my opinions should be viewed with this in mind. |
Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
At lunch the other day Whit commented that his routine could make good use of the new Locking K ring that Joe Porper has just created.
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jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts |
Perhaps I stand corrected.
Jim |
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