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Hula Hoop in Germany Leipzig mit Libelle Melanie :)

2013-05-08T16:55:47Z

Hoop Dance in Leipzig mit Melanie Schembritzki und Jacqueline Schreiber in der Etage in Leipzig, Infos zum Veranstaltungsort und zur zeit folgen :)

Unter den Namen Hula-Hoop-Leipzig geben wir Anfänger Kurse für Hoopbegeisterte.
Wir, das sind Jacqueline Schreiber und Melanie Schembritzki.

Unsere Angebote

Hula-Hoop-Tanz
Hula Hoop-Tricks
Hula-Hoop-Bau
Hula-Hoop für Groß und klein (Mami/ Papi und Kind)

Was ist Hula-Hoop?
Der Trendsport Hooping ist aus den USA zu uns geschwappt und findet unabhängig von Geschlecht und Alter immer mehr Anhänger. Ohne großen Aufwand kann zu jeder Zeit, an jedem Ort, ein tolles Ganzkörpertraining absolvieren werden, was außerdem noch riesigen Spaß macht. Um mit dem Hooping zu beginnen benötigen man lediglich einen passenden Hula-Hoop und genügend Platz (mind. 2 x 2 m) um ihn kreisen zu lassen.
Die Basisübungen sind schnell erlernt und bilden die Grundlage für Hoop-Dance oder ein tägliches Workout. Wenn Sie aber so wie wir mit dem Hooping-Virus infiziert werden, wollen Sie bald mehr, und das ist beim Hooping ohne Weiteres möglich. Neue Moves ausprobieren und sich nach Lust und Laune an Tricks, verschiedene Tanzstile und Choreographien heranwagen. Es wird nie langweilig.

Wirkungen auf den Körper:

Stärkt Lebenslust und Freude
fördert die Beweglichkeit
verbessert Koordination und Rhythmusgefühl
regt die Verdauung und Fettverbrennung an
inspiriert und steigert die Kreativität
entspannt – man bekommt den Kopf frei
unterstützt den Muskelaufbau
steigert Ausdauer und Leistungsfähigkeit
beschleunigt die Rückbildung nach einer Schwangerschaft

Über mich:
Ich bin Projektleiterin auf der Naturinsel Drachenmühle, Schmuckdesignerin und Hula-Hoop-Tänzerin.
Schon vor meiner Entdeckung des Hoop-Dance habe ich mich in verschiedenen Tanzrichtungen ausprobiert (z. B. Bauchtanz, Salsa…). Ich mache gerne Yoga und genieße es, unter freien Himmel tätig zu sein. Die letzten Jahre habe ich hauptsächlich im Bereich Erlebnispädagogik (Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung) auf der Naturinsel Drachenmühle gearbeitet.
Seit ich mir meinen eigenen Hula-Hoop gebaut habe, ist meine Freude daran beständig gewachsen. Im Spiel mit meiner Tochter und kleinen Gruppen entstanden viele Tänze und Spiele, die ich in meinen Kursen weiter geben möchte. Der Schwerpunkt in meinen Hula-Hoop-Kursen liegt auf dem Tanzelementen (flüssige Bewegungen, bewusstes Körpergefühl).
Hula-Hoop ist meine liebste Art zu entspannen und mich aus zu toben. Es gibt mir Kraft, stärkt meinen Körper und macht immer wieder Spaß. Achtung Suchtgefahr!

Über Jacqueline Schreiber
Ich bin Mutter einer wunder vollen Tochter und gelernte Floristin. Wer noch nicht Hula-Hoop begeistert ist kann in meiner Umgebung nicht widerstehen. Achtung Männer auch ihr werdet bestimmt bald mit einem Hula-Hoop um die Hüften gesehen. Neben dem Hoopen hat die Musik einen großen Platz in meinem Leben. Ich liebe es zu singen und in geselliger Runde und auf den Straßen zu musizieren.
Den ersten Hule-Hoop habe ich von meiner Schwester Melanie bekommen. Der Hula-Hoop ist in mein Herz gerollt und seit dem kann ich mir nichts Schöneres vorstellen als diese Begeisterung mit euch zu teilen. Ich liebe es, an den unmöglichsten Plätzen meinen Hoop auszupacken und die Menschen um mich herum zu faszinieren, zum staunen und lächeln zu bringen. In meinen Kursen liegt der Schwerpunkt beim erlernen verschiedenster Tricks und Kombinationen. Natürlich werden auch bei mir Stück für Stück die grundlegenden Übungen (Brust-, Hüft-, und Kniehoopen) gelehrt, wobei es sehr wichtig, diese einzelnen Übungen durch kleine Tricks und Bewegungen miteinander zu verbinden um nicht nur hoopen, sondern Hoopdance zu lernen.

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Hoopers is Germany?

2013-05-08T16:54:08Z

Hey there,

I feel a bit lonely here in Germany. I'd absolutely love to have someone to hoop with, but I don't know a single person in my area, and only one other person in other parts of Germany.

My trouble is three things mainly:

1.) Where would I find German hoopers if not here? Google has not given me any German hooping communities or boards or anything, so I'm pretty sure there's no real communtiy here. I'd be willing to try making an online community myself, but who with?

2.) Hoops are hard to come by. Getting them shipped from elsewhere is expensive as hell, and while I have actually found 1" tube to use for making hoops, there's nowhere I know that I could get connectors from, and I've looked around a lot. I've got my current hoop only because I brought it with me from my student exchange in Australia, and the glitter tape is cracking already. How can I promote hooping here if I can't help people to get decent hoops?

3.) How do I get people into it? I might just start out telling online friends and friends I know closely, but how else can I promote hooping?

I'm seriously thinking of starting my own blog and youtube account up again and maybe making a video or two, just so people could see that hooping exists here in Germany too. I'm pretty out of ideas otherwise, though. It's not like I'm really good either - I can do waist, neck and chest with a bit of shoulder, shrug the hoop up, jump in, step through, do it on my elbow and on my foot lying on my back, but I'm nowhere near professional. I'm worried I'm not good enough to inspire people to pick up the hoop, even though I've been told otherwise wi non-hoopers - I feel like they can't judge, although it's being silly of course.

Are there any German hoopers here at all? Any ideas what I could do? Any help would be appreciated!

Kjesta

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top 10 songs to hoop to

2013-04-12T23:32:58Z

This fall, as I approached my one-year "hoopiversary," I started thinking a lot about my own personal hooping style. I called upon the members of this tribe to give me advice about how to develop my own flow, and develop a hooping personality if you will. The advice in my previous thread was extremely helpful (http://hooping.tribe.net/thread/1e885e91-361c-4785-a5c5-696ea82ebc6a) and has really resonated with me since I last posted. Immediately after I received such wonderful advice, I really felt like my own personality began to shine through when I hooped. Which got me thinking...

Music is such an important part of my life, and is undoubtedly the main reason that I have stuck with hooping. It is such a wonderful feeling to let loose while listening to my favorite music. I think the most helpful piece of advice I received on both my previous thread and from my teacher here in Boston was to listen to as many of your favorite songs as possible to find inspiration.

I don't know if this has been done before but I thought it would be really cool to hear what songs have inspired all of you on your personal hooping journey. I need some time to think about my "top 10" songs, but I will definitely be posting them soon. I can't wait to read everyone's "top 10" lists!

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wooden vs. plastic vs. metal hula hoops

2013-03-23T13:49:56Z

Hi everyone! I was wondering which hula hoop is better? The wooden ones, those colorful plastic ones, or the metal hoops? I'm guessing its all the same but still what type do you suggest a beginner should use? Thanks!

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Regional hooping tribes

2013-02-07T20:23:34Z

Here's the latest list of the regional hoop tribes on hooping.org! Be sure to add yours to the list if you create a new one!

WEST COAST:
Seattle
http://tribes.tribe.net/seahoopers

Portland, OR
http://pdxhooperz.tribe.net/

SF Bay Area
http://bayareahoopers.tribe.net/

Santa Cruz
http://tribes.tribe.net/santacruzhoopdance

Los Angeles
http://lahoopers.tribe.net/

Orange County
http://ochooping.tribe.net/

EAST COAST:

New England
http://newenglandhoopers.tribe.net/

NYC
http://tribes.tribe.net/nychoops

Washington DC
http://peaceandhoopiness.tribe.net/

Florida
http://tribes.tribe.net/flahoopers

ELSEWHERE:

Detroit
http://tribes.tribe.net/detroithoops

Australia
http://tribes.tribe.net/australianhoopers

Vancouver, BC
http://tribes.tribe.net/vancouverhoopers

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tubing issue: the tubing I received says both 100 and 160 psi

2013-01-29T18:39:26Z

I purchased Apollo brand 3/4" x 100' 160 psi PEX tubing online from Lowes. When I picked it up they originally had given me 1/2" tubing. I didn't even think to check the psi until later when I realized the guy who got my tubing probably wasn't paying attention to that either. The sticker label says 180 degrees @ 100 psi. The actual writing on the tube says 100 psi @ 180F / 160 psi @ 73F. The product description in my order only says 160 psi and Ive never read about tubing having two psi ratings in anything that I have read about making a hoop. Does anyone have experience with this and can tell me whether this is the correct weight or do I have to go back to the store? Thank you all so much, in advanced. This forum has been extremely informative and interesting to read in my hoop msking adventure!

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Metallic Tape on a Collapsible Hoop

2012-12-11T05:33:46Z

Hi! I am making a collapsible hoop as a gift. It has 5 pull-apart sections. I am using 3 tape colors, one of them being metallic silver. I know I must lay the silver tape first, so the other other 2 tape colors will cover and protect the edges of the silver tape. I am concerned, however, that the edge where the sections of the hoop meet will have a small edge of unprotected silver. Does anyone know if this will be a problem? Is there anything I should do to protect those edges? Maybe I could find a clear tape to cover the edges where the sections meet(?) Thanks so much. You guys have helped me in the past.

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broad shoulder hooper

2012-12-11T05:24:40Z

Hey guys I'm one of only 2 male hoppers I know. So i guess that makes me a rebel without a cause lol .Now I'm let's say not the thinnest guy around but I'm a pretty damn good Hooper. if I say so myself. Now I'm trying to learn to chest hoop. I'm having major problems because I'm broad chested and shouldered. I'm kinda like a 5'3 line backer. For real. I'm even having trouble with getting it from my neck to my waist because these damn shoulders/ get in the way get in the way when I transition my arms.

Anyone got any suggestions?

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Looking to start a local group

2012-08-20T17:38:32Z

Any tips for games & activities for fun hooping?

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Where to find cheaper tubing...

2012-08-20T17:19:11Z

I've been buying my tubing from Lowe's for about two years now, and it seems like the price goes up every time I go. Yesterday, a straw finally broke the camel's back when I paid almost $50 for 100 ft of 3/4 160psi tubing. I need a new supplier!

I really like the kind of tubing I use, but I want to get it cheaper. Does anyone know of a cheaper place to get the same or similar tubing? How about wholesale? I'm all about buying in bulk to save money.

This is what I am currently getting at Lowe's:
3/4" 160 psi
3/4" 100 psi
1/2" 115 psi

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Business Liability Insurance?

2012-04-27T18:39:28Z

I am planning on vending a booth at a fairly large festival in Virginia Beach. One of the requirements on the contract is to have liability insurance. (Though when I spoke with the event coordinator, she said it wasn't needed) But I will be signing a contract with this stated as attained.

Has anyone had to deal with this situation and how should I go about it. After required permits, taxes, and such I now get why vendors charge so much for their products.

Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks, Lois

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Sunday HoopJam with Bay Area Hoopers

2012-03-01T23:08:14Z

Sunday HoopJam w/the Bay Area Hoopers on March 4th

Hosted by Antonio and Seychelle

It's March which means we are back to having jams on Sundays!

Also Bay Area Hooper's 9th Birthday is coming up if any of you have any suggestions on how to celebrate, let us know! We look forward to your ideas.

**PLEASE NOTE**
Normally we host Sunday Hoop Jams, However, HoopJam(s) may be cancelled or switched to a Saturday(s) on a need basis in collaboration with CELLspace.

We have an agreement with CELLspace, if they (CELL) need to book an event during our scheduled Sunday Jam, we’ll happily switch to Saturday. If possible, we'll post in advance or make an announcement.

**Location & Address**
CELLspace is located in San Francisco’s the Mission District at 2050 Bryant Street (cross street is 18th) Plenty of accessible parking

**Cost & Breakdowns**
The space rental is $27 per hour, a total of $54
Cost per person will depend on how many show to hoop it up!
10 hoopers = $5 each
15 hoopers = $3 each

All levels are encouraged, extra practice hoops available and friendly and helpful hoopers on site to help and encourage you on your journey to hooping.

HoolaHooping promotes uncontrollable spurts of fun while rejuvenating the body and mind!

-Bay Area Hoopers

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Selling My 36" Polypro 20-LED Hoop (comes with 2 rechargeable batteries + wall charger)

2011-12-19T04:39:29Z

Hello friends!

I am in the process of trying to find a new hoop home for my 36" LED hoop from Moodhoops. This hoop made my hooping dreams come true, but since purchasing it about 4 months ago my hooping style has changed dramatically and I am now hoping to invest in 30" twins (actually in with the same LED light pattern because I am so in love with Moodhoop's BLAZE design). Below is a description of the hoop along with a link to Moodhoop's site that provides photos and video of the hoop in action. Thank you for the consideration and best of luck and light in following the hoop path.

the BLAZE moodhoop (check it out at http://moodhoops.com/shop/blaze/)

- 36" polypro with 3/4" outer diameter tubing

- 20 LEDS, alternating red-blue-green blending LEDs with rare pink-yellow-blue strobing LEDs

- light sanding on the inside for grip

- collapsible for travel

- 3 very small scratches on the outside of the hoop (unnoticeable to anyone watching you hooping or looking at the hoop close up, but can be just barely felt if you run your hand along the outside of the hoop), and otherwise no damage to the tubing, LEDs, or other parts of the hoop

- 16 oz in weight, and has two well-placed counter weights.

- comes with 2 rechargeable batteries and 1 charger that plugs into US outlets

I want whoever ends up owning this hoop to be 100% satisfied and enamored with it, so I highly encourage anyone who might be interested in this hoop to look up the BLAZE hoop at moodhoops.com and perhaps check out the details of how they make their hoops.

Contact me and we can discuss pricing and shipping! :)

I will be out of town to visit my beautiful home state of NC until Jan. 7th so if you think you might like to purchase this hoop and would want it before that date please shoot me an email saying hello before Dec. 16th.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, to request to see photos, etc.!

In light,

Kirsten

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Gorgeous PSI hoop for sale!! * ONLY $185 *

2011-12-19T00:04:34Z

Hi Hooparistas and Hooparistos!

I am selling my PSI Hoop - I loves it so much, but I want to down size my hoop a bit, so I am looking for a new home for my hoop.

The hoop is a 37" outer diameter, 7/8" HDPE, with 9 dragonfly lights (fast strobe rainbow) and 7 elfin ring lights (slow fade rainbow). It's a great size and weight for a beginner/intermediate hooper. Just light & small enough for a little challenge - but you're up for it! PERFECT first LED hoop if you ask me. The hoop is currently naked, and sanded on the inside edge, but if you would like it taped I will decorate it for you!! Comes with charger.

I am willing to deliver to locations near Milwaukee, WI. And can ship elsewhere.

Cost is $185 + shipping (buyer pays shipping and I will insure the package for the full cost of a the hoop) Reply here or email rhburlingame@gmail.com if interested!

Thank y'all and happy holidays!

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Looking to buy a fire hoop!

2011-11-19T06:22:46Z

Looking to buy a fire hoop on a budget! Used, needing some repair or otherwise. If you have one that's been sitting there all alone I'd love to put it to use! Pm me =]

Susan

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I have silver mirror tape I want to trade :)

2011-11-08T06:52:16Z

I have full, untouched rolls of 1" and 3/4" silver mirror tape from identi-tape. I'd like to trade for another blingy tape or even a mishmash of different types. Anyone interested?

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Making a Figure Eight Style Collapsible Hoop

2011-10-27T01:09:20Z

I recently made a couple of these, and I'm not happy with how they turned out. I simply cut the tubing in half and used two couplings to connect. They fold down to the figure eight really easily, but they don't stay together as the double circle without holding them together. Also, they keep pulling away at the connections. I thought about cutting the couplings down shorter to see if that would help, or trying lighter tubing (I'm currently use 3/4" 160 psi). Does anyone have any advice on making these better?

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Men, hooping, style and masculinity!

2011-10-24T19:32:17Z

How you all doing.

So I've been thinking latley about my dance style and my hoop style and how they reflect on eachother.

I know on occasion I'm just hooping and practicing moves for the heck of it.

But usually when I'm "showing off," or "dancing for my public," I like to show a certain type of style that reflects more of who I am and how I dance. I've met this same issue in other dance styles such as middle eastern folk dance, or belly dance, flamenco and many other dance styles.

What I'm getting at is, how do you other male dancers toss around the idea of more "masculine" hooping? What moves do you do and what moves do you stay away from? Do you have any moves that in your opinion, look better when men do them vs women, or vice versa?

I don't deny or repremand men who hoop with more of a "ladies touch," but I do enjoy the thought that there can be a difference and that on occasion, it can be used to an entertainment benefit.

I'd love to hear more thoughts on this. Lets discuss.

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Chest hooping and floating problem. Please help!

2011-10-24T18:44:41Z

i've been practicing chest hooping but it either always hits my right armpit (which makes it stick and not glide over so it messes up. Its fine if i have a regular shirt on though) OR it always angles higher to the right side than the left. I hoop left. What am i doing wrong?

also, when I do a lasso and try to make it float as it dips at my head/eye level before bringing it back up into lasso it always looses momentum. why? i'm using hoopnotica's travel hoop which is 1.5 lbs with all 6 attachable parts and is approximately 40-42" in diameter. and with Adjusted size w/5 segments: a little under 1.25 lbs, approximately 34 1/2" in diameter) could that be the problem?

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what kind of plastic tubing to make a hoop

2011-09-06T23:49:40Z

Howdy,

This site has great info on making hoops:
http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html

But it just says to use 1" "poly tubing". There are many kinds of plastic tubing that start with the word 'poly', what kind should I use? What wall thickness is best? i could not find any 1" plastic tubing at the hardware store or at a hydroponics store (except rigid PVC pipe, which I prefer not to mess with), so I'm going to order from the internet. That means I can't really tell what the stuff is like before I buy it, so I need more information, please help me, my hips must move soon!!

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Connecting on Facebook

2011-08-24T21:16:17Z

I know our handles here are not always the same as on Facebook. If you'd like to connect on the book of faces also, please put your handle there and perhaps a link.

I love you all, Caroleeena

Carolyn Mabry: https://www.facebook.com/Caroleeena

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Clearing out my tape collection

2011-08-02T22:45:55Z

I've recently changed up my hoop style, and need to clear out some of my stocked tapes. I've got a drawer full of 3/4" vinyl tape from identi-tape to get rid of. They are all full-unused rolls, and I wanted to give the hooping community a shot at it before I post it on ebay.

Send me a message if you are interested and we can talk price and stock.

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Hooping in Wireless Headphones - Any Recommendations?

2011-07-29T14:59:00Z

Hi All

I've been using my iPod Shuffle for a year more or less, whilst I hooped, and it was fine. But now I find that I'm not practicing neck moves half enough because as soon as I do it pulls the wires and out come the earphones and it drives me nuts.

I now want to concentrate on getting duck-outs etc and so I'm thinking of investing in a pair of wireless headphones that will work off my Shuffle. I remember this being talked about before at some point. What are the experiences of hoopers using them and do you have any products that you recommend or don't recommend.

I would love to just play the music loud and free, but I can't. This is a very quite English village and I'd be lynched!

Thanks for your advice/experiences. I look forward to reading them.

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where to get 1/2 inch pvc??

2011-07-27T17:17:28Z

Hi,

A very professional hula hoop-friend told me to make hoops with 1/2 inch PVC tubing 120 psi or a little higher...she said they were better for the tricks I'm trying to learn than the big hoop I have.

I've been running all over town today: Home Depot, Lowes, and three different local hardware stores: NONE of them stocked it. I looked online and am also not finding it, except on amazon with bad customer reviews because the coils arrived with kinks in it.

Does anyone have any idea where I can buy 1/2 inch tubing online ??? I didn't think it would be this hard and I'm impatient to get started!

Thank you!!

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Need to sell my twin PSI hoops

2011-07-22T17:20:24Z

Hello Tribe

Slightly Used twins: 20 LED 2 circuits
Diameter: 34
Tubing: 3/4" PP
Circuits and Batteries: aaa
Friction: sanded
led circuit 1: (12) Blue/Red/Cyan
led_circuit2: (6) Dragonfly (these are rainbow flashing colors) (3)Pink/Green (3)Green/Cyan

The first circuit is fast flashing lights that have a 3D effect when turned on by themselves
The second circuit is a slower moving range of colors for softer hooping. When both circuits are turned on together they are pretty bright.
I will have pics of them soon posted on Facebook. You can find me under Brandy Sarasvati.

I still have the receipt showing that I paid $630 with shipping
I am willing to sell them both for $550 plus shipping if you dont live in Denver.

Please call Brandy Sarasvati
720-329-3876

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Room in Raleigh for friendly hooper?

2011-07-20T21:55:41Z

Hi hoopers!

I'll be a grad student at NCSU in the Fall and I need to find a room in Raleigh. I'm moving from Boston and bringing my many hoops with me. I'd love to find some fellow hoopers to room with if possible! Looking for end of July / early August.

As a roommate, I'm clean, considerate, and responsible. I don't have any pets but I like pets :) And I would prefer a place that's close to NC State or otherwise easy to get to. Please get in touch!

Clover <3

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How do y ou hold your hioop while on a bike?

2011-07-11T03:30:45Z

Ive seen some kadies riding their bikes with a rack of sorts holding their hoop safley off the ground and away from the tires, where do you find these? Or are they home made?

Anyone have any other solutions? =)

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basic waist hooping

2011-07-02T16:37:26Z

Hi all! Just got a 44" travel hoop from hoopnotica. Tried to follow the advice on their DVD and, alas, I still cannot do waist hooping. I have my tailbone tucked, I'm trying to use a back and forth or side to side motion, I've tried with pushing the hoop with an initial fast push or a gentler push, I've tried both directions. I've tried exaggerating the rocking motion, I've tried it more subtle-ly. I have a feeling that I must be doing something really funny and I just don't know it. Are there any hooping instructors in Wisconsin that I could seek for help? Or do any of you have advice?

Thanks in advance!

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hoopers in burlington vt?

2011-06-27T18:08:57Z

I just moved to burlington a few months ago, And I hoop a lot! I don't know many people here, so the hula hoop is my best friend:P. I'm not very good but I can do about 5 or 6 tricks and I LOVE hooping. I probably do it for about 2 hours everyday. if anyone out there wants to hang out and hoop I would be SO excited. My room in my apartment is big enough to hoop in if its too cold, and if its nice out we could meet in a park!

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LED hoop question.

2011-06-10T07:55:53Z

My friends and I are wanting some new rechargeable led hoops, so I decided to make some. A question about the battery and the wall charger..
Where can I find them, as cheap as possible? I'm using the 1' lldpe tubing, and I just want to make sure I get the right battery for that size of tubing, plus the right charger for the battery.

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Best Tape...

2011-05-16T06:24:02Z

...for effects? (glow, blacklights, etc)

...for grip?

...just plain pretty?

And aside from identitape.com, where to find it? What breaks the bank but is worth it? Whats cheap but decorates well and lasts? Anything else special you do?

Making my first hoop and looking for ideas. Thanks!

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hoopers in Europe

2011-05-08T07:29:24Z

Do you know any hoopers in Europe?
I have a friend in Belgium that read my blog and after that went through hooping.org and made her own hoop 2 days later!!!! I am so proud of her. She decided that is the best exercise even without watching any hooper before.
I was thinking if I could find any connection for her.

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Your preferred hoop diameter / psi

2011-04-30T00:57:36Z

So I've been hooping nearly a year now (unbelievable, a year already!!) and I've experimented with several sizes of hoops along the way, yet I keep going back to the very first hoop I ever made.. which is 42" diameter 3/4" tubing 160psi.

With very few hoopers in my area, I rely on all of those fantastic videos posted by all you wonderful fellow hoopers, and I can't help but notice hoop size differences. For example, Spiral seems to use a very small diameter hoop (no clue what type of tubing and psi she uses) but she makes that hoop look so quick and light and she hoops effortlessly. I know obviously this is also due to her amazing skills :) but I'm wondering if I should graduate, in a way, to a smaller/lighter hoop. I struggle with the smaller sizes every time I try, so I always end up going back to my default 42", which is comfortable for me but feels so heavy and slow..

So I'm just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this. What diameter/size/psi do you all prefer?

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sciatica, back problems and hooping.

2011-04-08T00:11:08Z

I have sciatica, from peeripheral neuropathy. I was wondering if any of you had any idea if hooping is good or bad for me? I feel really good when I hoop, but my neurologist tells me not to "twist". I don't really twist with my hoop...unless I'm doing a stall ot turning oe something, but the movement is more a bump..you all know. = ) any idea? Thanks!
Peace, love and hoops!

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Best Portable Music Solution? Block Rocker?

2011-03-13T10:15:32Z

Looking to buy a system so that I can start having outdoor jams. I am confused by all the conflicting reviews...Block Rocker looks great, but many people say it simply craps out after a while.

What can I buy for $150 or less that is portable, reliable, good sound quality, etc?

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Learn to Hoopdance Online at Hooping University!

2011-03-10T02:41:24Z

I am very excited to announce that I will be teaching hoopdance at Hooping University! Hooping University is an online treasury of hoop instruction with curricula by some of the best hoop dancers and instructors in the world. I feel so honored to have been asked to participate in this project.

These are not 10 minute youtube vids but half hour intensives on every aspect of hooping you can imagine. I reviewed the site and I feel really good about encouraging people to enroll. Here's why:

- The content is incredible. Incredible!!! I still haven't gotten through it all but I'm blown away. I have learned a lot already and I am an experienced hoopdancer.

- There is a lot of content -- over 100 videos by some of the best teachers in the world.

- The Professors! - Anah Reichenbach (Hoopalicious), Diana Lopez, Julia (Jewels) Hartsell, Spiral, Sharna Rose, Paul DizzyHips Blair, Sharna Rose, Bunny HoopStar and Rainbow Michael.

- The site allows us to upload 30 minutes of content at a time and Instructors upload at least 30 minutes of new teaching each month.

- Thirty minutes will allow me to demonstrate moves, explain principles and concepts, troubleshoot problem areas, create drills we can do together (or you can practice along with later), explore technique, integrate dance and add flair.

- Hooping University is very reasonably priced. Three months for $50! You can't afford NOT to buy that! (But good luck getting through all the content in just three months!)

This is an excellent course of study for people who don't have access to teachers in their area, or who want to augment their learning with a wide variety of teachers, or who want to study with any one of the amazing teachers participating.

I will continue to make my youtube tutorials, in fact, I have set a goal to do one a month throughout 2011, but I am excited to have an opportunity to teach in a more in-depth and organized way, like were learning together from step one! I am pumped that I get to share things like my stretching routine and warm-ups and cool downs. I am also very excited to be able to create curricula that includes the study of dance concepts. I am into that but it takes longer to explain than the 10 minutes youtube gives me. I still plan to make a teaching dvd but who knows when that will happen? This can happen right now!

This is an incredible opportunity to go much deeper, to put it all together, to skill-build and then integrate aspects of dance. I am very excited about this. I hope you'll join me.

You can check out free sample classes here: http://www.hoopinguniversity.com/members/starsofhoopdance

Register by simply clicking this link: http://www.hoopinguniversity.com/forms/register.cgi?GRP+00005137++CarolynMabry or make a note in the comment box that I sent you. Please share this with your friends also.

I am honored and humbled to teach at Hooping University. I promise to try to bring something unique and excellent and fun. I am working on my first class right now and I hope to have it up this weekend. I can't wait to share it with you!

With love and gratitude,
Caroleeena

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sf hoopers -where can i get tubing?

2011-03-09T18:26:41Z

hey, where in SF can i get 100 psi tubing to make a hoop?

or, does anyone in SF wanna give/sell me an extra hoop? i'm tall so need a relatively big one!

let me know - i could meet you at hoop jam or spin jam or cellspace sundays.

:) :)

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Any hoopers in the san antonio Tx area?

2011-03-08T18:11:20Z

I have just started hooping and I was hoping to get together with like minded
people in my area. Anyone? : )

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hooping in front of others

2011-03-03T19:07:31Z

Hi Guys

I have been hooping for a year now, and have pretty much got my tricks and flow rolling along nicely. I struggle now to learn new techniques as I am so limited for space but I am sure hooping in confined spaces is good for control. Plus it'll be summer before I know it and I can spend time outside once again. Oh, more reasons to hate the winter huh?

I am now facing another issue... audience. When my friends are in the room I find it so hard, flow doesn't come with people watching!!
I've never been one for craving the limelight... but I do desperately want to demonstrate my new love to those I love... it just won't happen!

Anyone got any good ideas for breaking through this?

posted in Hula Hooping - 9 replies

LED hoop compare and contrast

2011-03-03T17:45:31Z

So!!
I tried (and failed only because I broke my lights) to make an LED hoop. It just didn't work well and the tube was all cut up and sad.. any way

My question is for those of you who have used different types of LED hoops what ones do you think are best?
I know of psi hoops and all I ever hear is their awesomeness but they are uber expensive.
Any other cheaper type of hoop that is still reasonable and works well?
Lemme know! thank you guys
--Laura

posted in Hula Hooping - 43 replies

Which hoops do I have?

2011-02-28T10:33:50Z

Hello again.
I was wondering if any of you could help me identify my current hoops, and therefore help me choose which to progress to.

I started with a thick, bright blue plastic hoop, I think it was 25mm 41 in. I got this from a juggling shop, it was like, the standard type. Taped with gaffer etc.
This was too big for me, although, according to those guides you see about which hoop to buy it was just right.

I then got another bright blue plastic hoop, but the thinner width, 20mm I think, the dance weight type. I got it a smaller circumference, 39in. This was much better.

I then started buying naked hoops online, which were again, blue. I started getting smaller and smaller hoops. They seemed pretty fragile and the bounce was almost 'brittle', once I started getting better with the hoops. So I used another naked hoops online shop and got a few that were black plastic.

These suit me much more than the blue material, but I don't know what either is called.

I can't find a thinner width hoop in the UK although I have seen half inch (125 psi) hoops in the US. what are these? I assume they are lighter and quicker. I have no idea about this psi business, can anyone explain?

I would really like a 35in hoop made from half inch tubing that is about as heavy as a 36in hoop made from 3/4 inch tubing.... is that possible? I don't like putting lots of gaffer or duct on my hoops any more, I like them plain or metallic.

Thanks in advance, glorious hoopers
xx

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Buttons on Rainbow Hoops LED / travel hoops

2011-02-24T12:08:53Z

Please do not bodge your travel / LED hoop button in with something, always tricky to get out!
Use a fingernail or fingertip to let the pipe slide over the button.
If you can’t fish it out with a strong paper clip type thing, we’ll fix it !
Just email me 
info@rainbow-hoops.com

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Left or Right???

2011-02-20T01:45:12Z

Hello Hoopers,
I have a question, i was wondering, i notice that so many hoopers hoop to the left, and was wondering if their is any particular reason for this?...it feels more natural for me to hoop to the right, im right handed so i dont know if that has anything to do with it as well...

I guess i feel a bit confused, i love hooping but because i it feels natural to hoop to the right, am i missing out on anything in doing so?

thank you
Pias

posted in Hula Hooping - 11 replies

Handmade hoop and dance-wear!

2011-02-16T04:37:55Z

My friend Ziggy makes amazing costumes and clothing. You can check her out on etsy.com, the name of her shop is ziggy hoop dancer!

posted in Hula Hooping - 1 reply

Hooping in Costa Rica

2011-02-11T21:54:44Z

Hooping in Costa Rica, see HoopnosisCostaRica@youtube
Want to travel and hoop all over Costa Rica with a guide? email us at Hoopnosis_cr@yahoo.com

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LED Hoops at Burning Man?

2011-02-01T20:30:47Z

Has anyone had any experience with LED hoops on the playa? I just bought one and Im so in love with it, all I can think of is being out in the open playa hooping my heart out but then the thought of what playa dust does to electronics crossed my mind... Can I use clear tape to cover the switch/plug/connector? Will it work?

Tips? Issues? Experiences?

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Performers needed this Saturday evening

2011-01-27T17:52:23Z

Is anyone interested in doing some hoop performances (in costume) this Saturday evening at a club downtown? It would be NON-PAYING, but we'd be able to make quite a few contacts for future paying gigs! If you're a teacher, you may be able to pick up some new students as well!

Contact me!

posted in Hula Hooping - 2 replies

New Fire Mecca Hoop

2010-12-28T21:00:55Z

We just released our new hoop, and it is on sale for another day or two. We are looking to get feedback on these hoops, so they are out now for a pretty low price. The main special features is that they have 27 different modes. Check out the video!

http://www.firemecca.com/p-1090-all-lite-led-hoop.aspx

Matthew
Fire Mecca

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Tape organization?

2010-11-18T02:46:49Z

So I have been making hoops for about 4 years now, and have yet to find a good solution to tape organization. I started out with it just kinda in a box, then I outgrew the box, so I got a bigger box, and so on... the problem is my tape gets tangled, and crushed, and nicked, and so on. I try to clean and organize the box, but it doesn't really help...

What are some of your creative ideas to get the mess under control?

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Fire Safety, Fuels and First Aid

2010-11-16T23:34:16Z

I am sharing my 16 page document on Fire Safety, Fuels and First Aid. It's on my blog. This is what I use to teach new fire dancers. I hope others will find it helpful also. Please spin safely.

With love,
Caroleeena

http://people.tribe.net/caroleeena/blog/d0da7dcf-61c8-4f57-83b3-3b61f7f6db5a

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PVC and bruising

2010-11-16T23:28:02Z

I have a PVC hoop that someone local made, and it's a good hoop, but I find that with it and with other hoops I use in classes that they frequently hit my legs and leave wicked bruises. I've seen the posts about using Vitamin C and Arnica. I'm wondering if there are hoops made of other materials or softer plastics and are less likely to damage skin?

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PSI hoops need a home

2010-11-15T16:03:06Z

I have 2 PSI hoops for sale. It's been one rough summer and just really need the cash.

Here's what I have.
One with 7/8" tubing at 41" in diameter with 12 Elfin and 4 dragonfly,
the second one is a 1" tubing at 41" in diameter with 12 Elfin and 8 dragonfly.
I'd like to sell each these for $200 each or BO, plus $15 for shipping (flat fee, I'll cover if it costs more)

PM me if you are interested.

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Bought wrong size tubing. help?

2010-11-13T05:36:42Z

Ok, so I bought some irrigation tubing to make my hoop at home and I bought
100 psi at 3/4" . It seems way to light to do tricks on. I just spend a bit on a whole
roll of tubing. How could I make it a bit heavier without adding water or sand; that
just makes it feel too unbalanced.

I can't return to get a different size because I've already cut into! :(

Any suggestions!?

posted in Hula Hooping - 3 replies

Donating a Hoop

2010-11-12T20:53:46Z

Yesturday i donated one of my handmade hoops to a nice local church.. the pastors wife was quite excited about it and was going to pass it onto the youth pastor, who is quite active in doing alot with kids with all kinds of ongoing activities.... she said that they would have to have me come in and do a demo for the kids.....
Im jazzed up about it, because not only will the kids love it im sure, but the adults too...What a way to spend quality healthy time with family...
it feels good to donate and spread the hooping love into the community here...

Pias

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Looking for feedback re: Trick Concepts fire and/or LED hoops

2010-11-08T03:54:43Z

I'm interested in any feedback ppl might have from LED and/or fire hoops from Trick Concepts.

I have fire fans from them; love them, love their gear.

I was checking out their fire/LED all-in-one hoop and was wondering if anyone's used it -- or just their LED *or* fire hoops -- and has any feedback at all to share. Positive? Negative? Neutral? Anything?

It just looks like a pretty great all-in-one solution: coils down, lights up two ways, flex spines, available "off-the-rack" in my preferred size, etc. Free shipping within the US. Very tempting....

posted in Hula Hooping - 23 replies

Baxters Hooping DVD

2010-11-02T17:39:20Z

Hi Everyone,
i was wondering if anyone has seen Baxters "Hooppath DVD".... and if so, what moves does he teach on it?.....im looking to get a couple of dvds and this one seems really appealing .. was just wondering what i will learn....

posted in Hula Hooping - 5 replies

Huge Hoops of the metal variety

2010-11-01T16:47:59Z

Anyone have one of these? Seen them used in person? Have an idea where I could get one?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD4hTzWraY4

I used to figure skate competitively... kinda reminds me of skating with a hoop...
I'd just really love to give it a try! I wonder how hard it is lol.

posted in Hula Hooping - 50 replies

Healing Hoops

2010-10-22T08:05:33Z

Ive seen a few companies with hoops that promote healing while you hoop and as curious if anyone (any hoopers or healers?) have tried them and what you thought...

Hooping Harmony has a LED Hoop that is lit with sacred geometry and balances chakras... I have read they are on par with Psi hoops as far as quality, but they look muchbrighter to me. Anyone have one? (http://www.hoopingharmony.com/LEDhoops.html)

And Holistic hooping has hoops infused with crystals, herbs, and affirmations (http://holistichooping.com/). The chakra balancing ones look great, anyone tried them?

<3

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Collection: Specialty Hoops

2010-10-11T20:09:37Z

Specialty Hoops include Fire Hoops, LED Hoops, Cyr Wheels (aka Roux Cyr), Aluminum Hoops, and others.

Collection threads are a resource tool to help make searching for information easier. These are not actual discussion areas, just a gathering place where tribe members will add links to threads with information on the collection topic. Please feel free to revive any of these older thread by posting a reply within that thread, which will move it up to the top of the active threads list.

When adding a new link to a collection thread, please include this information:

Link
Thread Title
Original Poster
Date of Original Post
Number of Replies

.. and then provide a brief description of the content of that thread, so that searchers will know if the thread is likely to contain the information they need.

Thanks for your help!

X.

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recommendations for portable music player?

2010-09-24T14:30:24Z

Hello hoopers,

I am wondering if anyone has any advice to give me about purchasing a portable music player for hoop jams in the park. I had a really small iPod speaker set, but it is just not loud enough for everyone to hear at our weekly hoop jams. I am looking into purchasing a new one, and I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation? My hesitation in buying a bigger sound system has a lot to do with the fact that they are usually powered by D batteries, but I suppose I could just invest in some rechargeable ones and it wouldn't be the end of the world...

Thoughts?

As always, thanks for your help!

<3 Rachel

posted in Hula Hooping - 18 replies

aluminum hoops

2010-09-12T03:37:44Z

I am thinking about buying some aluminum circus hoops for daytime and indoor performances. it seems like they would lead to a much faster and cleaner style of hooping than plastic. Does anyone have any experience with using them?
-Josie

posted in Hula Hooping - 2 replies

New to Tribe - hello!

2010-08-19T19:23:16Z

Hi, y'all! I'm new to Tribe.net, although I've been on Hoop City for about six months and I just rejoined Hooping.org's 4.0 site. Hoping to meet other hoopers in the Mississippi Gulf Coast area and looking forward to making new friends here.

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HELP KEEP HOOPING LEGAL IN LAS VEGAS!!!!

2010-08-18T00:41:18Z

SUPPORT OUR HOOPS!

Hoopnotica is organizing a peaceful hooping demonstration in front of Las Vegas City Hall this Wednesday, August 18th in protest of the City Council's proposal to ban hula hooping from historic Fremont Street.

Hoopnotica believes that hooping is beautiful form of self expression, protected by the First Amendment. Hooping should not be banned, regulated, or controlled by any government entity in any way.

If you agree, please join us from 5am - 10am this Wednesday on the sidewalk in front of Las Vegas City Hall. (400 Stewart Avenue @ 4th Street)

We will have FREE HOOPER TANK TOPS and water for everyone!

Please RSVP here and PASS IT ON!

KEEP HOOPING LEGAL!

Can't be there - click here to sign our petition!
http://www.petitiononline.com/savehoop/

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Psihoop disassembly

2010-08-16T20:00:36Z

Has anyone ever taken apart their psihoop to see what's inside? I'm really curious to see the wiring and what else is under the hood of one of these babies.

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hoop tubing New York City

2010-08-15T15:21:19Z

Hi, I'm in NYC for 2 weeks and would like to make a hoop here. I flew in from Europe yesterday where I've been using PE-80. I understand here the same stuff is called PSI 160. I went to Home Depot where they didn't have any polyethylene tubing and then to Lowe's where they have PEX that looks good, but they won't sell in less than rolls of 300'. Any ideas? I'm located in Brooklyn.

Thanks!

~paul

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Las Vegas considering an ordinance banning hooping in a public space

2010-08-09T01:12:48Z

Las Vegas is the first city in the United States to consider such an ordiance. It seems to be geared exclusively toward adults, which is also discriminatory. The people passing this ordinance have never seen hooping or met a hooper. We must do something about this.

Here is the link: http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/las-vegas-considers-hula-hoop...

The only other place I've ever heard of banning hula hooping was China in the late 60's when it was considered to be an example of American decadence.

posted in Hula Hooping - 2 replies

LED Hoop Reviews - more please!

2010-08-08T11:27:29Z

Hiya. After much hemming and hawing and spinning of other peoples' LED hoops I decided to buy a Hooping Harmony Aurora as my first. [I say my first because now I see how these babies can be addictive ;) Plus I may want to have a different "flavor" of hoop if I ever get good enough at double hooping to warrant the purchase of another LED hoop in the near future.] Their hoops are relatively new to the market and I really liked them, so I wanted to post a review for the curious. In the end I chose their hoop because it's very light, bright, and quiet. I posted a full review on the LED Hooping tribe and the link is here:

http://tribes.tribe.net/ledhooping/thread/36e3df69-c31d-4c98-a235-19c9eba733b3

I am pointing this review out in the Hula Hooping tribe because there seems to be more traffic than on the LED tribe and I still have many questions about all the other LED hoops available out there! I bet others do, too. As I said on the LED tribe I found many reviews of the beautiful PSI Hoops, some for the budget-savvy Superhoops, and none for any others. I just think it might be nice for those in the market for an LED hoop to be able to look up review of everything from Lightupandjuggle's hoops to maybe even Peacelights even though they're discontinued. What do you like about your hoop? What don't you like? Why did you choose your particular hoop? For instance, someone who likes a heavier hoop might choose a PSI Hoop over a Hooping Harmony Hoop. Someone who loves their Superhoop to bits may wish it left different trails when you spun it or may share tips for replacing the batteries easily. Maybe another hooper couldn't live without their hoop coming apart in three segments but wishes it were brighter. So would anyone like to start a thread on their LED hoop or just jump in on this one? Then we can link it up with the specialty hoops thread for easier locatability [is that a word?]

posted in Hula Hooping - 13 replies

Hooping.org 4.0: It's a blast!

2010-08-02T15:46:26Z

Hello Hoopers :)

Hooping.org has officially launched our new version 4.0 so roll your hoop on over and check it out! The entire site has been rebuilt from the ground up and to help celebrate our blast off we’re having a few contests too – contests with prizes - like over $1500 worth of prizes, not to mention a chance at bringing The Hooping Life to your town for WHD. A lot of the old Tribe folks are in the rooms and moderating groups and forums so come check it out. Hope to see you there.

- Philo Hagen
Hooping.org

posted in Hula Hooping - 3 replies

Quick Wicks have revolutionized my fire hoopdance!!!

2010-07-22T19:18:04Z

I purchased some Quick Wicks from Hoop Drum about a month ago. These things have freed up my hoopdance, my travel with my hoop, my LOVE for fire hooping. They have completely changed my relationship with it and I think they are going to revolutionize fire hooping forever. I am very excited about this and I want to share this information with everyone. Here is my story.

I have been fire hooping since 2004. I own seven fire hoops from seven different vendors. Some of these guys weight five pounds! They have wicks that are enormous and stick way out from the hoop. It's like they were crafted to make the biggest fire possible and be hurled around my people the size of (and with the muscles of) Hercules. I, though, could barely use them. What a waste of money!!! So I started making my own. In the end, the fire hoops I made myself were lighter than any of these others (and had many other advantages too). Still, I didn't enjoy fire hoop crafting and for years, I pleaded with fire hoop manufacturers (mostly guys who were not hoopers but who made other fire tools and wanted to offer a fire hoop too) to make one that was lighter and more hoop-able. I even offered my technical expertise for free to help them and I was met with comments like, "Hey, this hoop will last forever! It's so sturdy you could back over it with your car. And look at the size of the fire!" and I was like, "Seriously? Thank you but I take better care of my tools than that. I need a fire hoop that I can hoop with, not a fire hoop I can back a car over. I don't need fire the size of a wildfire in California! The blaze on these wicks is so big, it is physically intimidating." They didn't care ... because they weren't crafting it for me ... they were crafting it for them. It was irritating to me that they had no interest in creating a tool for the artist but, instead, expected the artist to adapt to whatever tool they made. So I started making my own. And they were lighter than anything out there, with wicks that were a reasonable distance from the hoop (6-7 inches depending on wick size, not 10 -12 inches!) but the wicks were on permanently, which, in recent years, meant my fire hoop was repeatedly taken away from me when I tried to fly with it. Gah!!! So exasperating.

I have been struggling with these issues for years. Anyone who has followed my posts on Tribe over the years is aware of this. That's why I am writing now. There has finally been an advance in fire hoop technology that is so ground-breaking it has changed my entire fire hoop experience. I think it's going to change fire hooping entirely and forever and I couldn't be happier about it.

Scott, of Hoop Drum, has developed a kick-ass product he calls Quick Wicks. They are detachable wicks that are so light! They are mounted on airplane cable, which is also light, in addition to being flexible enough that it won't break if you drop your hoop on one. The cable also doesn't heat up so you don't burn yourself on the hardware. The wicks are also a reasonable size with a long burn time and, because Julia is a hooper, she has measured their length so that they are far enough beyond the face and hair to be safe but not so far as to vastly increase the circumference of the hoop. These wicks come off easily and quickly (like the name says) for traveling (just tighten with the tool that comes with them) yet the wicks go on in a sturdy way and easily and they stay on without moving ehrn they're in use! I just pop them off, put them in my checked baggage and my airport troubles are over. And I can put them on any hoop I want! I can match fire hoops to outfits if I want!!!

More than that though, more than anything else, this technology has revolutionized my dance. FINALLY I have the freedom of movement I have always craved. I am doing moves I never dreamed I'd be able to do, moves I couldn't do on any other hoop I own -- even the ones I made. Finally, finally, finally, all the qualities I have wanted all this time are available in one hoop and I could not be happier.

So I am here to sing the praises of this new technology. I think it's going to revolutionize hoop crafting altogether and forever. Thank you Scott and Julia. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I encourage anyone seeking to buy a fire hoop to invest in Hoop Drum's Quick Wicks. You will be glad you did. It is a hoop made by hoopers for hoopers and it is going to change fire hooping FOREVER!!! I love mine and I am so so so so so grateful for them.

Click here for more information: http://sites.google.com/site/hoopdrum/store/firehoops/quick-wicks

posted in Hula Hooping - 25 replies

New to hooping! Hello!

2010-07-13T23:51:45Z

Hello everyone!
I'm extremely new to hooping, and primarily started for fitness (tone up mummy tummy) but am really enjoying learning about it all and watching videos on hooping!

I hope you won't mind me asking a few questions.

I purchased a 2lb hoop from BodyHoops. It's pretty hard and my hips and ribs are a little bruised. I can hoop in one direction pretty easily with the hoop yet can only keep it up for about 15 mins total at once right now. I do find though, that it feels a little slow. Could that be because of the weight? Or am I not working hard enough to pump it? I was thinking of perhaps getting a lighter hoop? Do you recommend one?
Would a lighter hoop also help with the bruising issue?

Also, I have tried and tried but cannot keep the hoop up in the opposite direction for more than a few seconds! It feels completely different and not sure why (even my husband said I am not doing anything the same way as I do when I hoop my right way) but I cannot get my co-ordination together for it to stay up!
How important is this? I read on here it is...but I just useless at it.

Also is this hoop too heavy to do a lot of things like raising it up the shoulders/chest etc? It just seems heavy and slow.

Sorry for so many questions!
Thanks so much for reading!

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Watch the Hooping Life movie on World Hoop Day in your town! Contest starts today!

2010-07-07T21:03:26Z

The Hooping LifeWith the launch of Hooping.org 4.0 we’re having some contests and giving away prizes, but wait, there’s more! When The Hooping Life and World Hoop Day and Hooping.org join forces, the result is a contest unlike any other. How would you like to bring the hooping popumentary film to your town on World Hoop Day: October 10, 2010 for the first community initiated screening of the film? Here’s what you need to know. While the film can’t be screened without the $500 licensing fee, The Hooping Life has agreed to donate the licensing fee once it is raised and any surplus proceeds brought in from the screening to World Hoop Day to help promote peace and help get hoops to needy kids. Now that means, let’s say, that you need a minimum of 50 people at $10 a head to cover the screening fee, and when you’re coming up with your plan be sure to have that in mind. Put your thinking cap on, drive around town, call a few friends and figure out what your plan would be to make a screening of The Hooping Life happen on World Hoop Day where you live. Be creative. Think outside the box too. Come up with cool ideas. And once you’ve got yours figured out, post it in The Hooping Life community forum here on Hooping.org. And while only one place can win this contest, we want you to know that everything posted to the contest, the resulting list of entries, will be seriously considered when future screenings are mapped out. So get registered on Hooping.org and become a member of The Hooping Life group, and then you can post your contest entries here. We’re really looking forward to seeing what you come up with. You have until Midnight PST on Tuesday, July 20th.

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hooping at the river to live drumming

2010-07-05T12:54:57Z

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=767124783876

posted in Hula Hooping - 0 replies

Music

2010-07-03T22:03:44Z

Hi All,
i was wondering if any of you would give me a couple of good beginner songs to hoop to...

posted in Hula Hooping - 6 replies

Copyright infringement? Can anyone please give me some MUCH NEEDED advise?

2010-07-03T19:06:06Z

So, I am really unsure as to how I should handle this. Last night I received an email from a woman named Kacey who goes by the name of pixiehoops. The email said that she has legal rights to the name of pixie hoops, which I have absolutely no problem with but... She wants me to do something about my youtube.com channel because I have the URL of youtube.com/pixiehoop and people confuse me with her brand I suppose...

The real issue that I'm having is that my hoop name is Rosebud and my youtube says "Rosebuds' pixie hoop dancing". I have had this channel since December 23, 2008, have uploaded several videos that I would not be able to re upload or save to another account because they were uploaded straight from my webcam AND I have people who actually watch those videos at that url. She has only had her youtube since March 05, 2009 and doesn't have any videos uploaded to her channel at all...

I really don't want to have to go to court over this, (as she kindly insinuated that is what will happen if I don't change my youtube), I don't have the money for that, I'm a full time college student struggling to live in the first place, and I don't want to loose any of my hooping footage, it's pretty important to me. Is there anyone who has had this happen to them as well? Does anyone have any suggestions or advice on how to deal with this? It's really upsetting to know that this hooper wants to basically take me out because of a name similarity...

Here's my site: www.youtube.com/pixiehoop

and here's her site: www.youtube.com/pixiehoops

Sigh... I could really use some help...
Thank you,
Rosebud

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Trying Hard

2010-06-30T23:03:10Z

HI all you wonderful Hoopers..... i am desperate for some solid honest advice and guidence.... i just made my first hula hoop, and have a larger one, i am having trouble keeping the hoop going and staying on my hips it goes around a few times and then automatically starts to fall down....it can be discoureging...will it come to me eventually?....is their a secret trick?....help!!!!!..;-)

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transparent hoop piping

2010-06-26T12:31:11Z

Hi all, I've decided to start making and selling my own LED hoops, but I am having trouble finding the right piping for them.

Ideally I'd get something that is 25mm on the outside and has a good transparency for letting LED's shine through.

The other thing is that I am located in mainland Europe, and it's hard finding good plastics here somehow. I'm open to suggestions for ordering from other countries as long as they are in the EU, otherwise shipping and taxes would make this not profitable.

Does anyone know any good supplier for this stuff? I would love to have something like this: http://www.rainbow-hoops.com/#/pipes/4537043583

If you can help me out with the right supplier I will make you a fully custom LED hoop for free :)

Let me know, thanks!

Paul

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Holland Hoopers unite!

2010-06-15T21:04:01Z

Hi all, I've started hooping last year at Burning Man and I really enjoy it, but even more when I can exchange tips and tricks with others.

Anyone in the Amsterdam area in Holland do hooping and want to meet up for a hoop hour in the park with this wonderful spring weather?

Hoop love!

~paul

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Connectors/couplings for making hoops?

2010-06-09T14:05:04Z

Hi!

I've recently decided to try my hand at making a few hoops, but tracking down the materials has been a bit of a wild goose chase.
I've got my tape (thank you, Identitape!) and I've got my irrigation tubing .
(I had to drive to another city to find the irrigation tubing because there's some weird ordinance in Chicago where they won't sell it because it's not "code" and they only had 3/4" 100 psi, not 160 psi. That doesn't make too much of a difference, right? Just weight?)

But I haven't been able to find the connectors anywhere. I don't even really know what to call them, just those gray plastic connectors
pictured here in the Holy Grail of hoopmaking: http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html

It seems like they'd be pretty standard, but I've been to several Home Depots (including the one I found the tubing at) and no one seems to know what I'm talking about!

It's pretty much this, right? Except I need 3/4":
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100013426

The closest I've been able to find is a metal coupling like this:
http://www.pexsupply.com/img/categoryImages/hydropex-coupling.gif

But the weight of the metal throws my hoop's balance off, and there's that raised section the middle, so the two ends of the hoop don't completely meet and it's been clicking at higher speeds.

Help! Any leads on where I can track down the right kind of coupling?

Thanks so much! :)

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Hooping in Holland

2010-06-06T16:32:19Z

I'm not sure if this is okay to post here, but I've created a facebook page to try to bring hoopers in Holland together:

http://tinyurl.com/2el2rr7

Hope to see you there, even if you're just traveling through and not actually located in Holland.. or just out of general interest :)

~paul

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Fire Hooper in Kauai

2010-06-04T00:27:42Z

I am looking for a fire hooper to do a surprise birthday party fire gig on June 18th in Kauai, Hawaii. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance. Love love, Caroleeena

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LED hula in the EU?

2010-05-29T00:04:35Z

I'm looking for an LED hula hoop to be ordered from somewhere in Europe. I know that there's easier access to the right size piping in the UK so I started by looking at Rainbow Hoops: http://www.rainbow-hoops.com/ but I wonder if anyone's got experience with them?

Or any other suggestions?

~paul

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hula teacher wanted in Amsterdam

2010-05-27T11:50:15Z

I'm looking for someone who is better than myself to teach not only me some new tricks, but a real class to a bunch of people, maybe a few times a week, as a little business. With another friend I am making hoops (normal ones, LED, many variations) that we can then also sell. The spring and summer are perfect for starting this here in Amsterdam and I believe that this is a great time to start doing it and spread the hoop craze to this country!

I also have friends in the club and underground scene who are potentially interested in hiring hula hoopers for stage performances, so I suppose I can act as an agent. Another passion of mine is photography so I can make some promotion shots as well if you like. I work in IT and that will go towards building and setting up a website for all of this.

Let me know if you're interested. We could just start out with a little jam session on some day in the Vondelpark and see how we get along?

I've been having some amazing random encounters with other hoopers lately, which are scarce in this country, so I came to believe that this is my destiny from here on ;-)

~paul

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I wanna see hooping life! :( Any solutions?

2010-05-25T15:53:22Z

I've been waiting for the Hooping Life forever, and when it finally debuted I was in Europe the whole time. I desperately want to see this film, does anyone know of any way that I could? Will they show it at hoopcamp this year? Anywhere I could order a DVD?

I'm a sad hooper :(

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Birthday party for a 10 year old. Help please!

2010-05-24T18:17:37Z

I've been asked to come teach a hoop class at a birthday party to about 8-10 ten year old girls. It is not a performance, nor do I have to dress up for any sort of theme. It is for the neighbor of one of my 13 year old students.

The Mother has already purchased all of the flimsy store bought hoops for the party. I told her I can provide the hoops for the class if she needs. She is ordering a hoop from me for her daughter, and will put my business cards in the "goodie bags".

I am unsure what to charge. I will provide hoops, music, a mini demo performance and my time for the class. I was thinking 1 1/2-2 hours??? It's local so I don't need to travel far.

I'm told I sell myself short a lot because I am afraid of charging too much. I was thinking $100?? Is that too much? I will inevitably get some hoops sales out of it.

I would appreciate any comments or advice. :)

Thanks!

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Tape Question

2010-05-20T09:44:06Z

Hi everyone. I posted a while back and got some very helpful answers from several of you, so I hope to get some again. I finally purchased my tubing and all of the materials besides my tape and now I'm stuck. I even made a hoop and have attempted using it without the tape. LOL it's a lot harder than it looks! I'm not giving up though and hopefully once I have the tape on there that will help me be able to keep it up a little better. Anyways I've noticed on Identi-tape that the colored duct tape is a better deal, so I was wondering if anyone uses this rather than the vinyl or electrical and why or why not? If it's not a good choice what is the difference between the vinyl and the electrical for hoops? I would appreciate all of your input. Thanks in advance.

Michelle

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chest/shoulder hooping?

2010-05-20T09:32:47Z

I am very new to hooping and still am attempting to learn the basics - one of which being the awesome chest and/or shoulder hooping I see in so many youtube videos. I have seen some 'hooping tutorials' online dealing with various hooping tricks, but I still am not progressing very well with this move (i.e. the hoop wobbles around my shoulders a few times before falling to the floor). Does anyone have any techniques which helped master this move - or should I continue to wobble until I get it?

Thank you!

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Hooping as a business

2010-05-20T09:29:36Z

I am making the leap and declaring my hoop business next tax year. Any recommendations for a computer program to help keep track of sales/expenditures and that will help me put my taxes together next year? Thanks much for any advice.

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Bonnaroo Survey?

2010-05-19T00:14:12Z

If you have attended Bonnaroo in the past, would you recommend going to this event as a vendor. I am considering applying to this event, but it is alot of upfront money.

Any thoughts and have you seen other hoop related vendors there. I am going to have other misc. items but hoops would be the main product.

Thanks, Lois

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Secret Lives of Women - Fire Hooper?

2010-05-19T00:03:36Z

Has anyone been watching "Secret Lives of Women" on WE channel? In the intro, they show a fire hooper, but I have been watching the show and seen no such thing. Did they already have one, or do I stay tuned?

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Spin Matsuri - call for instructors

2010-05-11T10:06:26Z

Have you been dreaming of visiting Japan but needed a good reason? Teaching a workshop at Spin Matsuri could be your excuse.

We are organising our second annual spin/hoop/dance festival on October 9-11, 2010, near Tokyo. Spin Matsuri will be a fun adventure filled with movement workshops, dance parties and creative collaborations. As it did in 2009, the weekend will involve about 40 participants and 7 instructors.

We are looking for instructors who can provide a 90 minute workshop on a hoop dance, flow, movement, or related topic to a range of participants: beginners to instructors from all over Japan and the world.

In return we offer you a free pass to the event and a modest honorarium. Unfortunately due to the small size and budget of our event, we are not able to cover your transportation costs to/from Japan.

For more information or to apply, see this post on our blog (http://spinmatsuri.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/call-for-instructors/) and contact us at spinmatsuri@gmail.com before May 20th. We will finalise instructor selection in late May and get back to you as soon as possible.

If you are not interested in being an instructor but would like to enjoy the experience as a participant please join our group on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or check out our website at http://www.spinmatsuri.com

Love from the Spin Matsuri team in Tokyo,

Kristen, Heather, Masao and Madoka

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troubles in hoop making

2010-05-11T04:06:14Z

hey everyone. I've spent some time reading the tutorials on hoop making linked to this site. I've got some 3/4" 160 psi tubing and 3/4" connectors. My problem is that i can't seem to get the connectors into the tube. I've tried boiling water, hot air dryer and shaving down the ends, but it just won't go. I've tried 1/2 connectors but they are too small. Any suggestions, please.

Ps apologies if I've posted in the wrong spot.

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Troubles - Too Flimsy poly tubing???

2010-05-07T15:44:53Z

I bought 5/8" Poly tubing sold in 100' rolls for $10 at Home Depot. I tried to make a hoop and it seems awefully flimsy. Did I get the wrong type of tubing??

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Hoop Retailers Unite ~ Help us persuade USPS to re-evaluate shipping policies for hoops

2010-05-05T22:28:17Z

Greetings hoop crafters ~

As some of you may know, USPS has changed its policies regarding the measurements for hoops which dramatically changes the prices for shipping.

For years, our local post office has been totally cool with shipping our hoops for about $10/ea (in US) ---and very reasonable international rates as well. We've been shipping them wrapped in recycled paper, so they still look like hoops (rather than collapsed in a box.) As I understand it, about a year ago, there was a shift in shipping policies/guidelines, but it was a little vague and left open to interpretation. Our local guys continued to interpret to our advantage. <3

A couple of months ago, an official memo went out instructing the Post Offices to measure the hoops differently. This shift in interpretation from a higher up changed the shipping price from $10 to ~$100/hoop! Our local guys have been extremely apologetic and even encouraged me to write the Postmaster General about the issue. In this economy, the management is stressing the need to keep business, yet they've made a decision that has forced us to take our business elsewhere.

For the time being, we're shipping the hoops collapsed, in a box via FedEx. (Thanks Lara from superhooper for the lowdown!) While yes, this works, it is both economically and environmentally wasteful. Also, it is much more expensive internationally. Ironically and most importantly, the hoops take up more space in a box and are less convenient to carry.

Apparently, we've all been 'falling through the cracks', but supposedly this official word has gone to all offices to force them to change their measuring practices and thus *screw* us hoop retailers. If you're still shipping hoops via USPS, congrats. Cross your fingers so that your hoop does not get held for ransom at the destination P.O.

Since I prefer the old school USPS way, fully assembled (I'm generally not a fan of the collapsible hoop flow + boxes are economically & environmentally costly), I'm interested in working to rationalize with them.

I have created a survey for hoop retailers to enter the amounts they spend on shipping, which companies they use, if they've changed carriers recently, etc. I think that the USPS could be swayed if they understood the numbers. What may seem like a random occurrence, is actually a pretty big business, especially when we're all united.

If you ship hoops, please fill out this form. Even if you're happy with FedEx or UPS, it could be helpful for the USPS to know what kind of market they are turning their backs on. I will be sending out a letter with these stats to the Postmaster General in one week (on St. Patty's day). Please send/link this note or form to anyone who you know who ships hoops.

FORM
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dG9yZHJWUHRmckU3Y3VYbnBSeGxyZUE6MA

I don't check into tribe.net quite as much these days, but here's a link to the chat happening on facebook. Additional info is welcome.

In gratitude,
Jewels (& Scott;)
www.hoopdrum.com

Here's a full discussion started by Shakti earlier this year when this issue suddenly became a nation-wide dilemma. Thanks for getting the chat started, girl!
http://www.facebook.com/SpinningJewels?v=feed&story_fbid=369211309496#!/note.php?note_id=295426056261

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Trying to find LED hoop for Coachella

2010-05-05T16:08:46Z

A friend of mine borrowed my LED hoop on Saturday, and left it out in her car in the Arizona heat.
Needless to say it is done-zo.

I really want to get an LED hoop for Coachella! If anyone in the Phx area has a hoop they could sell me (I would even be willing to rent one from someone) or if anyone going to Coachella has an LED hoop I can pick up there, that would be awesome!

I really don't want to be LED hoopless for this years Coachella!

Any help would be appreciated!

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Iridescent glow tape

2010-04-23T15:13:25Z

Does anyone know where to find iridescent glow tape? I've checked all my tape resources and they all just sell the regular yellow glow tape. Thanks!!

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"Your hoop cut me!"

2010-04-12T20:57:13Z

Has anyone every heard of getting "cut" by a hoop or it's tape. An older lady in my friends class was trying hooping, as the hoop fell it hit her in the shin and she began to bleed. She's convinced that the hoop cut her. There is nothing sharp on my hoops! I have never heard of this...ever. Personally I think she simply bumped the thin skin on her shin and "busted" or "split" her shin, like you might "bust" or "split" your lip. The same thing could have happened through any contact. Running into a coffee table etc.

What do yall think? She's keeps saying the hoop cut her!

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Looking for a better way to package hoops for shipping

2010-04-10T14:16:55Z

Hi all~
I recently started shipping hoops and I'm wondering if anyone can share a less costly, time consuming, and wasteful way of packaging them. Right now I wrap them in brown paper and packing tape much the same way as I tape the hoop-in a spiral. I use so much brown paper and packing tape and it takes forever. Is this my only option? Thanks so much for listening!

Jen

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LED hoop for sale!

2010-04-01T05:22:23Z

I have a gently used rainbow LED hula hoop.....collapsible, 34 LEDs, 38 inches in diameter..1/2 tubing. It has been sanded for grip so you don't have to use tape. I love this hoop but I have downsized to a smaller hoop, and it is no longer comfortable for me to use. Originally $125 (not including shipping). I only used this for a few practices and one performance.

I would like to sell it for $90, as its practically new..but I am always willing to kindly negotiate prices to help a hooper out :)
I am located in Richmond, VA...shipping is not included in the price.

Message me if interested! I can email you photos :)

Love&Light,
Emma

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psi hoop for sale

2010-03-29T03:44:25Z

I purchased a psi hoop not even a year ago, but I need to sell it. It is too big for me, and therefor hasn't seen too much action other then my room. It is a 11 elfin 11 dragonfly on two circuits. each set on their own. It has teal and black gaffer wrapped around the hoop. Comes with its charger. Its a size 38 from outside to outside diameter. I paid over $340 for it. I'm selling it at $300 OBO. Email me if interested at tabbers02@hotmail.com

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"Name That Hoop" Contest!!!!

2010-03-27T02:34:58Z

I'm having a "Name That Hoop" contest on my website. I have a new hoop that needs a name and the person who enters the winning name, gets the free hoop! You can find contest details at the bottom of the shop page on www.HipsterHoops.com. Check it out y'all!!

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