Sarah Brown
Keeping a mushroom spinning can refer to a few different things. In the video game Kingdom Hearts, players are tasked with defeating Mushroom IX, a character that spins and must be kept in the air. In figure skating, a mushroom spin is a sit spin variation, also known as a sit back. Finally, in the context of growing mushrooms, pinning is a critical step in preparing for harvest, and maintaining high humidity is crucial for successful mushroom pinning.
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What You'll Learn
Keep the upper body forward
Keeping the upper body forward is crucial for executing a successful mushroom spin, a sit spin variation in figure skating. Here are some tips to help you maintain this forward position:
Firstly, ensure that your centre, which can be visualised as a line extending from your jacket zipper, is directly over your skating foot. This alignment is essential to maintain balance and stability during the spin. It is a common mistake for skaters to lean backwards or towards the inside edge during forward sits, so focus on keeping your upper body forward and centred.
To get a feel for the correct body positioning, you can try the two-foot-flat-back exercise. This exercise will help you understand how much you need to bend your knees and how to position your upper body over your skating foot. It might feel uncomfortable at first, as many skaters have the urge to square off their bodies, which disrupts balance. However, with practice, you will develop a better sense of the required body alignment.
When entering the spin, you can start from a front sit or a back sit spin position. The front sit spin position is generally easier for achieving the mushroom spin, as transitioning from the back spin position can be slower, giving the skater more time to swing their leg around. Remember to keep your upper body forward during the transition from the standard front sit spin to the mushroom spin.
By focusing on keeping your upper body forward, you will be able to maintain balance, alignment, and control during the mushroom spin. This technique will help you master this challenging figure skating element and improve your overall spinning abilities.
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Mist the kit with a spray bottle
Misting your mushroom kit with a spray bottle is an essential part of maintaining your mushroom kit. The humidity within a mushroom grow kit must remain high to encourage pinning and for the growing mycelium to retain as much water as possible. Misting the kit with a spray bottle is a great way to increase the humidity level.
The ideal spray bottle will produce an ultra-fine mist, which can be absorbed by the substrate and the mushrooms. You can adjust the nozzle of the water spray bottle to produce a fine mist. The water spray should hold around 0.5L of water, which is ideal for misting your mushroom kit.
It is important to use cooled, disinfected water in your spray bottle. Boil water and let it cool before using it in your spray bottle. This will ensure that your mushrooms are not contaminated.
You can buy spray bottles specifically designed for misting mushroom kits online. However, you can also purchase a cheap spray bottle from a dollar store, which will work just as well.
In addition to misting your mushroom kit, you can also create a humidity tent to help maintain high humidity levels. Take a trash bag or other large loose bag and cut lots of ½” holes throughout. Drape the bag over your mushroom kit and mist the inside of the bag every day. Once you start to see baby mushrooms form, you can remove the bag and continue misting the kit.
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Equip Reflega and Ether
To keep the mushroom spinning, you should equip Reflega and Ether. Reflega is a move that creates a barrier of light in front of you, reflecting any enemy attacks. It is particularly useful against bosses who have large attack ranges and can be used to protect yourself while you attack the mushroom. Ether is an item that restores your MP, allowing you to use Reflega more often and keep the mushroom spinning.
To effectively use Reflega, you'll want to position yourself in such a way that you can reflect the boss's attacks back at them while also being able to attack the mushroom. This may require some practice and experimentation to find the best angles and distances. Keep in mind that the timing of your Reflega is crucial; you'll need to anticipate the boss's attacks and use Reflega just before the attack hits you to ensure a successful reflection.
Additionally, managing your MP is essential to maintaining the spinning mushroom. This is where Ether comes in. Ether will help you restore your MP, allowing you to use Reflega more frequently. Make sure to keep an eye on your MP bar and use Ether as needed. You can also try to conserve MP by using Reflega only when necessary and by prioritizing your attacks on the mushroom to maximize damage output.
Another strategy to consider is coordinating with your allies. If you're playing with others, communicate and establish a strategy where you take turns using Reflega to protect the team. This way, you can focus on attacking the mushroom while also ensuring your team's survival. Effective teamwork can greatly increase your chances of keeping the mushroom spinning and defeating the boss.
Lastly, practice and familiarity with the boss's attack patterns are key. The more you fight the boss, the better you'll understand their behavior and the timing of their attacks. This will allow you to anticipate their moves and use Reflega more effectively. With enough practice and the proper use of Reflega and Ether, you should be able to consistently keep the mushroom spinning and achieve success in your battles.
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Shoot the mushroom while trying to keep it directly in front of Sora
To keep the mushroom spinning while shooting, you must first enter Wisdom Form. This will allow Sora to shoot the mushroom while keeping it directly in front of him, eliminating the need for Sora to turn and saving time.
Begin by casting Thundaga until Sora's MP is drained, then switch to the Shoot command to keep the mushroom spinning. This should be enough to reach 75 hits. Go into Final Form to land a high number of hits and keep your distance so that no mushroom goes off-screen.
Make sure to stay locked on to the mushroom at all times. If it jumps too close, try to create some distance between you and it. You will want to be moving at all times while firing so the mushrooms don't get close enough to hit you.
One strategy is to use the Fatal Crest Keyblade and its Berserk Charge ability. You can also use Curaga to eat up all of Sora's MP before starting the duel, and then begin with an attack by Fatal Crest. The Horizontal Charge also comes in handy with this strategy.
Another strategy is to use Wisdom Form, which is a bit simpler as it does not require you to change up any of Sora's equipment or abilities. An alternative way of doing this is to enter Wisdom Form and use the Shoot command repeatedly until its finisher is reached, then use the Thundaga finisher once or twice to complete each combo.
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Spin from a front sit or a back sit
Spin specialist Charyl Brusch offers tips for the sit spin variation commonly known as the mushroom or “sit back”. She notes that you can do a mushroom spin from a front sit or a back sit. She places the skater into the desired position at a standstill. Notice how the skater’s centre (jacket zipper) is directly over her skating foot. Common errors are for skaters to lean backwards or drop way to the inside edge (on forward sits). They must instead really keep the upper body forward in this spin and focus on the alignment over the skate. Notice how the demonstrator transitions from the standard front sit spin (sit front) to the mushroom. Charyl notes that the mushroom tends to be easier on a front sit rather than a back sit. From a back sit, it often takes too long to swing the leg around and the skater will slow down.
To perform a mushroom spin from a front sit, the skater should begin in a standard front sit spin position, with their centre (jacket zipper) directly over their skating foot. Keep the upper body forward and maintain alignment over the skate. To transition into the mushroom spin, the skater will need to lean slightly backwards while maintaining their edge and spin rotation. This will shift their weight onto the back of the skating foot, creating the characteristic "mushroom" position.
For a mushroom spin from a back sit, the skater starts in a standard back sit spin position, with their centre over the skating foot and their upper body slightly forward. To enter the mushroom position, the skater will need to shift their weight onto the heel of the skating foot while maintaining their edge and spin rotation. This will require good balance and a smooth weight transfer to avoid slowing down or losing momentum.
It's important to note that the mushroom spin is typically easier to execute from a front sit position, as transitioning from a back sit can be more challenging due to the time it takes to swing the leg around. However, with practice and proper technique, it is possible to master the mushroom spin from both front and back sit positions.
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Frequently asked questions
To keep the mushroom spinning, you must keep it directly in front of Sora at all times.
You must keep a lock on the mushroom to track it and only use Reflect once your opponent has fired a shot.
To keep the mushroom spinning, you must keep your upper body forward in this spin and focus on alignment over the skate.
