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Hooping Faqs and General Questions

Do you have a question about hooping? Ask below to have it added to the FAQs. How can I start Hoop Dancing? If you are brand new to hoop d…

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How to Start a Hoop Group

Do you sometimes feel like you're the only hooper in your town or city? I know what that is like. Many hoopers see hooping for the first t…

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FUTURE HOOP FOR SALE! 36 POLY PRO 240$

im selling a future hoop by mood hoops, Its pretty much brand new never been used outside. I bought it for 324 with shipping and im trying…

Started by Kat Sokolovska

3 3 hours ago
Reply by Coco of Yin & Yang Hooping

Cheapest place for poly-pro hoops?

I'm in need of a poly-pro hoop.  I just want one.  Maybe two if it's a good deal.  The cheapest I've found is $35, shipping included.  Anyo…

Started by Coco of Yin & Yang Hooping

1 3 hours ago
Reply by Wiminz

Electric Lifestylz Smart Hoop

I'm not sure how many of you know this, but Electric Lifestylz now makes its own smart hoop.  It's called the Kinetic Hoop and seems to hav…

Started by Moonshadow

9 4 hours ago
Reply by Alycia Betts

Vendors: Where do you sell your hoops?

Hi Everyone! Could not find a thread out there about where you sell your hoops, Do you sell them at festivals, online, craft shows, stores…

Started by Kailey M

23 4 hours ago
Reply by MaisieHoops of *HulaHoopers.ca*

travel poly pro advice

Hello hoopers!  I am thinking of making myself a travel polypro hoop that I can break down into (6) sections.  It needs to be able to fit i…

Started by LiviJoyHoops

3 5 hours ago
Reply by MaisieHoops of *HulaHoopers.ca*

Citiva Creations - who owns one?

So, I have heard nothing but great things about Citiva Creations on Etsy. Who owns one? Have you played with one?  How does the HDPE weight…

Started by Wiminz

12 9 hours ago
Reply by jess boyangiu

How do I know what hoop to buy?

I started hooping about a month ago, so I'm still learning. I want a nicer hoop (compared to mine from Walmart), but I don't want to pay to…

Started by Hannah daisie

4 18 hours ago
Reply by Heather Rainwhisker

Where do we stand in the world of flow arts?

It's crazy how different the flow arts communities are... poi spinners seam to be all about helping eachother learn and advancing the techn…

Started by Andrea Shplee

42 19 hours ago
Reply by morgan kurz

Buying my 1st LED Hoop

Hey fellow hoopers, I've been hooping for three years now and am FINALLY going to invest in an LED. I was wondering what your guys' opini…

Started by Jess Taylar

3 23 hours ago
Reply by Chelsea-Storm de Meillac

Complete & total newbie to the hooping world, here.

Hello everyone! As the title says, I'm new to the hooping world; in fact, I haven't even begun hooping yet. I am currently waiting (with mu…

Started by Stefanie

33 yesterday
Reply by Jess Taylar

Help needed, greatly appreciated :)

I'm planning on ordering the Jasmine LED hoop from Moodhoops this Friday: http://moodhoops.com/jasmine/ and I'm not sure which size I shou…

Started by Emma Hoskins

10 yesterday
Reply by Lindsey Buz

Calling all Euro Hoopers! Babz needs your help!

Can I come crash on your couch or floor? I'm taking my first trip to Europe! Yay!!!!!! I'm arriving around May 20th and will be headed back…

Started by BABZ Robinson

16 yesterday
Reply by BABZ Robinson

A new way to hoop! Polycarbonate bubble ring by LanternSmith

I havent seen much about LanternSmith's BubbleRing hoop on here so decided to bring it onto the discussion board. Let me just say that I am…

Started by Tweed

56 yesterday
Reply by Dominique Alexandra

Unity of the Hula Hoopers FB group

Hey hoopers! For any of you that have Facebook accounts, I highly recommend joining the Unity of the Hula Hoopers page. There are nearly 2,…

Started by Shasta Lee

5 yesterday
Reply by Dave McKenzie

Festival Season! Where will YOU be!?

Hey everyone! The season has begun! I was wondering what festival's my fellow hoopers will be going to?! I do not know to many in the hoop…

Started by Brittney Eye

3 on Friday
Reply by Dana Morton

Adventure Time inspiration

Sound familiar guys?

Started by Wiminz

3 on Friday
Reply by MeowAllieCat

Student

Cleaning sanded parts of a hoop

The inside sanded portions of my white HDPE hoops are getting more and more brownish. I did a search but I couldn't find any tips for clean…

Started by Louisa Hula*

4 on Friday
Reply by Joey

Build the flow community through support &LOVE

Hello fellow hoopers ♥ Recently I have witnessed some 'not so nice' actions among the flow community. Seeing people tear down others in hop…

Started by Shasta Lee

3 on Thursday
Reply by Shasta Lee

Back in the Swing of things

Hey hoopers! It's been a long time since I have really gotten to hoop and I gotta tell ya, I missed it immensely! Hooping is like meditatio…

Started by ashley

1 on Thursday
Reply by Brittney Eye

Rainy-day hideaways?

If I'm with friends, I'll hoop wherever - but when I'm practicing solo, I like to hide out in little nooks and crannies where I won't have…

Started by Grace

5 on Thursday
Reply by Tink in Tokyo

Stoked newbie

Hi ya'll! I just wanted to drop in and introduce myself and say how freakin' excited I am to have discovered hooping!  I need to share my e…

Started by Michele G.

14 on Thursday
Reply by beginner

Help for a seriously pitiful newbie?

First, forgive me for TMI but I see a lot of posts out there where people ask for help and then get a million questions because they didn’t…

Started by diann peterson

30 on Thursday
Reply by Sandy H.

Getting burnt by the hoop!

So I have just recently picked up fire hooping, and I am absolutely loving it. I have a problem with getting too close to the flame though.…

Started by Rachel F

11 on Thursday
Reply by Melanie Morgan

chest hooping

Alright i'm curious if people are usually able to spin reliably on their upper torso (arm's and chest both in the hoop) without rotating wi…

Started by Carter Weyrauch

5 on Thursday
Reply by Jamie Torres Peace Hoops*

Need advice, please :)

Greeting hoopers! :) So my significant other is a hooper and her birthday is coming up. She is really into hooping and I fully support it…

Started by gfhoopz

4 on Wednesday
Reply by Brittney Eye

Electric Forest 2013 Roll Call!

Hello lovely hoopers :) As you know the festival season is fast on approach, and with so many to choose from there is sure to be at least o…

Started by Jackie Maxwell

4 on Wednesday
Reply by Lindsey Buz

In need of some more hooping music

Hello my hoopies, lately ive been stuck on a few good dubstep song but i need more, so if you would ever be so kind and make a little list…

Started by MsLotusHoop<3

1 on Wednesday
Reply by Heather Elizabeth Bacon

*CuSt0M* unique carribean strobe LeD 4 $ALE!

I’m getting rid of my custom carribbean strobe CitivaCreationz LeD hoop~~ This hoop is a custom, it has a base of the original carribean s…

Started by Nicole Castillo

0 on Tuesday

New hooper, basic questions :)

Hi everyone! I am beyond excited to find this website. I started hooping less than a month ago. I don't have a nice hoop, and I taught myse…

Started by Hannah daisie

4 on Tuesday
Reply by Brittney Eye

Anyone going to Love fest in the Midwest?

I just heard about it and was thinking about going.

Started by Anna Barnhart

3 May 13
Reply by Anna Barnhart

5.00 Shipping and other surprises! For the rest of the month of May!

Hoopsgaloreandmore's Shop Announcement $5.00 Shipping for the rest of the month of May! Because all of you are so kind and wonderful custo…

Started by Katie L

1 May 13
Reply by Katie L

Synth owner's lend me your ears...

So LED Artistry recently posted on their facebook that they are accepting emailed orders, yay! I have some pressing questions prior to dro…

Started by Wiminz

20 May 13
Reply by Wiminz

fave up-do accesories

Hello hoopers, what are your fave accessories for creating up-dos so your hair is out of the way???

Started by Melissa Walsh

0 May 11

Student

Looking for Denver,Co Hoopers

Hey friends, I am looking for great people to hoop with in the Denver, South Denver area.  I haven't had much luck just randomly finding gr…

Started by Natalie McAnulla

4 May 11
Reply by Healing Wolf

Advice for a beginner.

Hello all! So I am brand new to this site, and pretty new to hooping (I've only been hooping for about two months). I'm mainly learning fro…

Started by Rachel Noiles

23 May 11
Reply by Carter Weyrauch

What size polypro hoop should I get?

I'd say I that I am an intermediate level hooper and I am trying to figure out what size hula hoop to get. I am about 5'4 inches tall and w…

Started by Morgan McDonald

5 May 10
Reply by Lindsey Griffith

synth dreams

Dreaming of all the incredible LIGHT trails of the new crop of SMART Hoops :)  I'm waiting patiently for a 34" Synth.... 

Started by JennyZ

5 May 10
Reply by Wiminz

looking to sell my 33in futurehoop!

I have jumped down hoop sizes like crazy since I began hooping 4 months ago. I started with a standard 40in weighted beginner hoop and now…

Started by Katelyn Natalia

10 May 10
Reply by Colorado Hula Hoops

Colorado Hoops Competition

Hey hooopers, This post is a shameless plug for a video contest for a free Colorado Hoops Smart Hoop 2.0.  I have 4 likes right now, and ev…

Started by Moonshadow

0 May 9

Remembering moves from a class

Okay, so the scenario is that you're at a live class and learn like 90 mins worth of tricks and awesome stuff. let's say at least 7 or so i…

Started by Gina

9 May 8
Reply by Tink in Tokyo

MUSIC TO HOOP TO!

What's everyone been hooping to lately?  Here is a small part of my list: Lindsey Stirling - Everything By Her Because She's Amazing! Klayp…

Started by Adri Face

46 May 8
Reply by Silver

hoopers in hampton roads VA

my husband and i just moved to norfolk because he's in the navy, and i'm looking for some cool kids to hoop with.

Started by Makala Bryant

15 May 8
Reply by Makala Bryant

Hey fellow beginner Hoopers!

Hey all. I've only been hooping for 2 months. I don't live near any other Hoopers so I loved that I found this website for that very reason…

Started by Jessica Tucker

12 May 8
Reply by Jessica Tucker

buying a poly pro hoop in madison or learning how to make one

hello! I'm dying to try a polypro! but I don't trust myself to make one by myself. any tips on where i can buy/learn how to make one in mad…

Started by allie holt

5 May 7
Reply by Moonshadow

Big Boob Hoop Problems

Figured I'd start this cause it was one of my BIGGEST problems when I started hooping... I have a small frame but D-DD's strapped to my che…

Started by NebulaNix Rainwater

9 May 7
Reply by Setara Sitar

Need some advice

Recently I got all eager about the idea of switching my 33" HDPE Moodhoop for a 36" polypro Moodhoop. I tried a friend's and it seemed way…

Started by Rachel Randolph

11 May 7
Reply by Rachel Randolph

Need Help Deciding! Does anyone have a picture of a 33" hoop in comparison to a 38" or 36"?

Alright. I have found a local hooper that is wanting to sell her 33" Sunrise hoop from Moodhoops. I have been looking at this hoop, along w…

Started by Aurora Skye

5 May 6
Reply by Aurora Skye

EFHT Casting

Hi guys, I could use your help! I've submitted my video in the electric forest hoop troupe casting even though I lost my duo partner last m…

Started by indigo sky

0 May 6

Student

Ever feel like you hit a "dry spell" with hooping?

Throughout my hoop journey, I have had moments where I feel like I am not progressing, or I am sort of out of touch. I came up with a few t…

Started by Niky

11 May 5
Reply by Kayla Smith

please help our chances to perform at electric forest!

please like and share our entry to help us out :) thank you so much, blessingshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKiTB0RRpVM

Started by meme

0 May 5

Where do you find Hoop Boxes?

I'm so happy that someone finally bought my old LED from me, that I never use anymore.  But, I am having a problem shipping it!  I went to…

Started by Moonshadow

11 May 5
Reply by MeowAllieCat

Mother's Day Sale--- Ends 5/12/13

***MOTHER'S DAY SALE**** -Take $5.00 off of any purchase of $25.00 or more with the coupon code 5OFF25 at the checkout. This coupon is goo…

Started by Katie L

0 May 3

Student

At what point do you say, "I am ready to teach"?

I have noticed a lot of you teach hoop classes in your local areas, some who have been hooping for years, and others not even a year. At wh…

Started by Missina Lee

9 May 3
Reply by Daiyonna Smith DaiLily*

Race for life 2013

Hi everyone,I haven't picked up my hoop in ages but thought it would be a good idea to 'hoop walk' the 5k race for life this year. If anyon…

Started by ufuoma

2 May 2
Reply by ufuoma

Lump under bruise on hip?

On April 24th I got my hoop and spent a few hours learning waist hooping as well as lifting up the hoop over head and bringing it back down…

Started by Silver

5 May 2
Reply by Silver

Electric Forest Hoop Troupe!! *Girl/guy FIRE duo*

I am so excited to see all of the amazing submission coming in for this year's Electric Forest Hoop Troupe. I would like to share with you…

Started by Laura DiFilippo

2 May 1
Reply by Laura DiFilippo

Hoop supplies help

I recently purchased some tubing to make new hoops as I've grown out of my heavy hoop. I bought a 100ft coil of 1/2" 100 psi pe tubing and…

Started by Danielle Kloss

2 May 1
Reply by Danielle Kloss

Bamboo Hoops

My friend has these from Malasia. She says that heat is used to bend the hoop into this shape.    

Started by Eternal Voyageur

38 May 1
Reply by Abigail Baumoel

Fire Hoop For Sale

Trick concepts 36" heavy fire hoop with 6 detachable spines, It has only been lit one time. Great hoop for beginner/intermediate fire hoope…

Started by Julie Marie

1 May 1
Reply by Digital Flapper

Student

Electric Forest Hoop Troupe!

So I was kind of freaked out when they announced this contest was for duos, but it was really a blessing in disguise. Natalie was the best…

Started by Isabel

22 May 1
Reply by Galadriena

Student

Proton Labs Helix - **NEW** Preset Pack - APRIL SHOWERS

Here is an ALL NEW (to some people) preset pack I made in April, labeled April Showers. I have posted this on Facebook, so if this looks fa…

Started by Jessica

2 May 1
Reply by Jessica

MyGlo Festival is offering free entrance to LED Hoopers willing to Spin it up

I am passing on some info given to me by an event organizer who is in search of LED HOOPERS... Myglo is this Saturday in North Adams, MA an…

Started by Stefanie Lynx Weber

1 May 1
Reply by Moonshadow

Electric Forest Hoop Troupe 2013!!

Electric Forest Hoop Troupe Auditions have begun, come check out my partner video with my fellow hooping friend Samantha Imperi! Help us ge…

Started by Em Renee Niemerg (Hoopathy)

5 May 1
Reply by Isabel

CALLING ALL HOOPERS!!!

HI, I'm Emily Jazmin and I looove to paint. HERE is the favor I need of you! I need your hula hoop pictures! Linked below or however I can…

Started by Emily Jazmin Berganza

1 May 1
Reply by Jen Rowland

Soon-to-be-beginner help

Hi everyone! I've been reading (and watching videos) about hooping for a few months. I really want to start, but the hoop options overwhelm…

Started by Jamie Klein

4 Apr 30
Reply by Jamie Klein

Anyone selling thier futurehoop!?

Please keep an eye out for me! Festival season is around the bend and I'm looking for a future hoop! pleasee reply asap or with any info of…

Started by Emily Jazmin Berganza

4 Apr 30
Reply by Emily Jazmin Berganza

ULTRA LIGHT 5/8" LED HULA HOOPS

ULTRA LIGHT 5/8" LED HULA HOOPs After many request, Colorado Hula Hoops is now offering most all of the LED hula hoops and practice hoops i…

Started by Colorado Hula Hoops

0 Apr 29

Hoop Dance Classes - Fitness Hula Hooping Los Angeles

Hi! I teach fitness hoop dance and fitness hula hooping in Los Angeles. If you are interested in taking a class or purchasing a hoop, pleas…

Started by Natalia

1 Apr 29
Reply by Jordi

Polypro diameters vs Polycarb for travelling?

Hello lovelies, I'm wondering if anybody has any input on what travel hoop could be the most resilient and quick to rebound. I want it to…

Started by Jennifer

4 Apr 28
Reply by Jennifer

Smart hoops

I've been comparing and contrasting smart hoops and I'm just at a loss. I don't want to make a decision and regret it :/ I wish I could see…

Started by Kat Massock

24 Apr 28
Reply by Angela Delaney

Are your homemade hoops perfectly circular?

After trying a 160 psi, 3/4" diameter hoop from Hoopnotica for a few weeks, I realized that I'm 5'2 and don't have strong arms and what on…

Started by dizzylizzy

12 Apr 28
Reply by Shannon "Inertia" Sealey

Hoopers in Rome!?

Hello all! I'm going to be on a study abroad trip in Italy for six weeks this summer (for all of June) and I'm spending the majority of my…

Started by Taylien

0 Apr 27

America's got talent?

I haven't seen this posted here yet, but I'm sure most of you are aware - Saw this on Proton Lab's facebook page today:"America's Got Talen…

Started by Wiminz

7 Apr 27
Reply by Craig (Proton Labs)

Student

Hoopers in Banff?

Hey everyone! Im a beginner hooper, who fell in LOVE with it early 2012, bought my first hoop and started goofing with it. I love it, am o…

Started by Sjenna Allison

1 Apr 27
Reply by Missina Lee

hooping in your non dominate direction

 Been hooping for a few weeks now and i am totally in love with it!! I am also practicing hooping in my non dominate direction.  It feels s…

Started by Amanda

5 Apr 26
Reply by Anne Thompson

Smaller hoop sizing?

Hi hoopers! Any advice for a newbie who wants a smaller hoop? My current one is about 40-41" diameter, 3/4" PolyFlex tubing. I've only been…

Started by Asmara Rose

13 Apr 26
Reply by Anne Thompson

Just Because Sale

Just Because Sale at hoopsgaloreandmore.etsy.com 10% off every item in my store just because :) Coupon Code= BECAUSE10

Started by Katie L

0 Apr 26

Looking for a class

Hey All!! So I live in Brooklyn and am looking for a hoop class to join. Any suggestions?

Started by L Boogie

0 Apr 26

Progress

Helllooo people of the hoop! So, I've manage to stash quite the collection of random practice/flow/drunk hoop videos between my laptop and…

Started by Wiminz

3 Apr 25
Reply by Kailey M

Facebook pages!

So, we have done the YouTube, and the Instagram.....NOW how about some Facebook page love!? "Like" me! I wanna "like" you too!! www.faceboo

Started by JazzyHoopz

8 Apr 25
Reply by Susan

More Affordable Than MoodHoops?

Looking to buy my first LED hoop, I've been looking around and everyone has told me that moodhoops is the place to buy.. however I am very,…

Started by Adri Face

15 Apr 25
Reply by MeowAllieCat

Polycarbonate hoop review and Video!

Video of me using a orange polycarb hoop! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dxXqlvhUdI Video of me using a orange and a clear polycarb hoop…

Started by Mina Bear

0 Apr 25

Losing too much weight?

Everyone is saying I look so thin and that my face is looking hollow. I don't necessarily feel this way, but I'm a bit worried. I'm 5'7 and…

Started by Jeni Parreno

9 Apr 25
Reply by MeowAllieCat

local shops

Hi! !! Only been hooPing about two weeks with my daughter's wave hoop and i love it !! Every one of the photos and videos on this site insp…

Started by Amanda

1 Apr 24
Reply by Jane "Electric Blue"

New Hooper/Artist Probs

People want  me to teach them everything......... FOR FREE!!!!!! Or... they want to trade their stuff for my stuff.... NOOOOOO. What the…

Started by Jade Lilian White

11 Apr 24
Reply by Shasta Lee

Student

Please offer opinions on vendor comments on a good transitional hoop

Hi, I am a beginner hooper that started a few weeks ago.  I'm curious to know how the other type hooping materials feel on a hoop, although…

Started by beginner

7 Apr 24
Reply by beginner

Glow in the Dark tape VS. Glow in the dark hoop

I really like using glow in the dark hoops at indoor jam shows.  I love the way they look, and the "older" attenders at some shows are much…

Started by Peace of Werk

2 Apr 24
Reply by MeowAllieCat

Concerned beat up first week hooper. What did I do wrong? Lol

Hi everyone!!! I'm brand new here and just started to attempt hooping for the first time about 4 days ago. The first three days I just prac…

Started by Tori

11 Apr 24
Reply by MeowAllieCat

Hooping idol goes country VOTING!!! :)

Hello hooping world !! To anyone that may come across this post, This week there are 15 contestants left in hooping idol.. and after tonigh…

Started by Courtney McCormick <3

0 Apr 23

HELP - Need LED hoop buying advice!

A friend of mine has the Future Moodhoop and I love it. The settings are awesome. I'm looking to purchase a fancy LED hoop of my own, but i…

Started by Janette Cannon

10 Apr 23
Reply by Kelly H

Newbie Hooper - Any tips for me? <3

Started hooping about a week ago so far, I've managed to nail waist hooping and one isolation. Made my own hoop today (super proud of mysel…

Started by Kaela FoolWithDreams

6 Apr 23
Reply by Marlon Meadows

Mod

Contact Juggling Classes on Hoop City??

Hey guys,  My good friend Lindsay and I have been talking about making contact juggling tutorials. Would you be interested in having a Co…

Started by SaFire*

4 Apr 23
Reply by Splynk

Win a FREE collapsible hoop!

Hi everyone :) For those of you on FB, check out my page to win a FREE collapsible hoop. https://www.facebook.com/hipnotichooplahoops I a…

Started by Kailey M

0 Apr 22

Any hoopers in the Myrtle Beach,SC area?

Are there's any hoopers in my area?

Started by Mary Jane Shooter

2 Apr 22
Reply by Mary Jane Shooter

Hoopers Needed for Performance in Midwest!

Hey everyone, I've been given the chance to perform in a show, but only if I can help find other hoopers to perform as well.  They want a l…

Started by Moonshadow

2 Apr 22
Reply by Moonshadow

Help with hoop displays

Hey everyone! I am vending a ton of festivals this summer here in New England and need your help! What is the best and neatest way to displ…

Started by JazzyHoopz

1 Apr 22
Reply by Tink in Tokyo

I'm a n00b hooper, please welcome me so I can feel better about myself! ;)

Just kidding. :P but honestly my hoop is coming in the mail and I can not wait, I ordered the Matrix by Hoopnotica because it is damn sexy,…

Started by Silver

7 Apr 22
Reply by Shasta Lee

Kanrocksas- any hoopers from here going?

heyhey happy hoopers! any of you going to Kanrocksas? That's a newer festival in Kansas but they still have an amazing lineup. My boyfriend…

Started by Izzy May

5 Apr 22
Reply by Izzy May

EARTH DAY DISCOUNT!!

GUYS GUYS GUYS!! I wish I had funds for an LED!  http://illuminationhoops.com/earthday "Share with me one picture of your favorite place…

Started by Wiminz

0 Apr 22

indoor rig

I need to find a rig for my bedroom.  I want to be able to do silks in my bedroom which has a 9 foot cycling.  I cannot hang it from my cei…

Started by Gabrielle Smithson

0 Apr 22

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