I'm have been spinning for about 7 or 8 years now. I spin alpaca. I raise Alpacas and have access to their wonderful fiber. I learned to spin on a Frickie wheel. That is the only wheel I own and love it. I also purchased a Woolie Winder for the wheel. I own a Roberta electric spinning machine. I use it mostly for plying. I just recently upgraded that with a Woolie Winder. I don't do drop spindling and have never learned how to.
Liz