Minis, Twins & Multiples (108)

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Started by Katie L

0 May 11

What hoop size is good for splitting hoops?

Hey hoopers!  Do you recommend going larger or smaller when splitting hoops?  I generally use a 32"/34", but I've heard it's easier to spli…

Started by Kimberly Marie of Spinity Hoops

13 Apr 12
Reply by Susan

Reverse 3 Beat Weave Help!

Hi, does anyone have any good tips, tricks, or tutorials for learning the reverse 3 beat weave? I can't seem to figure it out.... I have se…

Started by Casey B.

7 Apr 4
Reply by Jessie Fech

Doubles/Twins practice after knee surgery

Back on January 3rd I had a meniscus transplant & now 2 months post op I was told I'm stuck on crutches 50% weight bearing until at lea…

Started by Hannah

6 Mar 8
Reply by Hannah

inconsistency with moodhoops - anyone else have this issue?

I got a 33" spectrum moodhoop for xmas and I absolutely love it. I was so impressed by the hoop that I went ahead and bought a 33" rainbow…

Started by Tweed

24 Feb 26
Reply by andshespins

TWIN HOOPING HELP

So I've recently been super interested in twin hooping! I taught myself how to hoop from YouTube and now I'd like to know if anyone taught…

Started by Jesse

5 Feb 23
Reply by Felicia

Native Hoop Dance

Hello all you lovely hoop children!!! I have been trying to get in touch with groups to learn more about Native American hoop dancing. I wa…

Started by Sam Shine

18 Dec 19, 2012
Reply by Rika

Student

What would you want out of a minis workshop?

I debated asking this and decided that for my peace of mind, I need to. I'm teaching an introductory minis workshop at a juggling/flow fest…

Started by Sweet Sisi

3 Dec 5, 2012
Reply by Sweet Sisi

multi hooping

Just starting out with multihooping (and I mean just). So far have got the separating two hoops to chest and waist sorted, but that's it. J…

Started by Jazz Hooper Street

11 Nov 10, 2012
Reply by Lauren Bowman

Student

Four Hoop Trick...need help!

So ive been trying to get the trick down where you're hooping on one leg and you have one hoop on each limb (you might have seen a picture…

Started by MichelleBell

1 Sep 27, 2012
Reply by Jane "Electric Blue"

I need help buying a hoop

Hi everyone, I would like to purchase a pair of hoops that I can both use on my body and poi with.  I am 5'4 115 lbs if that matters...I am…

Started by Shauna Whitney

6 Aug 21, 2012
Reply by Jessica

Need help with mini sizing please :)

I have been hooping about two years now on and off and am planning on buying some tubing to make mini hoops and multi-hoops though im a new…

Started by Chelsea Decker

6 Aug 19, 2012
Reply by Luis Bisono

Student

Multi-hooping

I recently started to play with 2-3 hoops, multi-hooping. I am curious to know what kind and size hoops you multi-hoopers favor?

Started by Nina Leib

2 Aug 6, 2012
Reply by Nina Leib

gonna start minis!!

but what the heck am i supposed to do?! they look really cool but im not too sure how to go about it or where to get the hoops from ? alos…

Started by Nathasia Rivera

9 Aug 2, 2012
Reply by Natasha Johnson

Reverse 3 Beat Weave Tutorial?

Hi all. I am having a lot of difficulty with Reverse 3 Beat. Do you have any other video suggestions than these 2?   http://www.youtube.com

Started by Lorelei

5 Jun 13, 2012
Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign

Double Hooping Non-dominant hand

I've started to get back into practicing with my double mini hoops lately. I know a few basic moves & a few tricks. My only problem is…

Started by Sarah Steighner

4 May 17, 2012
Reply by SaFire*

Thinking about poi hoops...advice?

Herro lovely hoopers, so basically since I've gotten super comfy with ze wonders of polypro, I've really been having a lot of fun with off…

Started by bobbie_chukuntarod

10 Apr 28, 2012
Reply by bobbie_chukuntarod

the two hoops over the head trick! Help!

ok, so this looks like it shouldn't be that hard, but I'm finding that it is!  When multi hooping, often times people bring two hoops on on…

Started by myhoopingheart

17 Apr 20, 2012
Reply by Lotus

How do I separate one hoop from the other?

I got the waist - chest - knee individual hooping quite right, and I'm starting to play with two hoops because it looks sooo funny :) I'm t…

Started by Lucy needs air

9 Apr 19, 2012
Reply by Jules*

mini hoopin a whole different world

Im new to mini hoops I actually just got a set today from mood hoops as an early christmas present from my boyfriend. They are amazing but…

Started by sun child

20 Mar 7, 2012
Reply by Berns

Student

kickstarting a third hoop?

Alright ladies & gents, so I've been able to hoop 3 hoops at a time but am having such a hard time kickstarting the 3rd hoop. Does anyo…

Started by Aurora of Elemental Hoops

7 Feb 29, 2012
Reply by Leslie (HillbillyHoopers)

Twin (or single) hoops and Yoga/stretching

I was stretching with my hoops in my hand (25" minis) and and started to thing about how great it would be to have a series of stretches si…

Started by Kelly R

4 Feb 9, 2012
Reply by AmandaW

What size minis to start with?

I want to start mini hooping but I don't know what size I should start off with?

Started by Danielle

9 Feb 3, 2012
Reply by Danielle

Student

THANK YOU ROB the COSMIC HOOPER! :D

Hey all!! SOOOO excited. just got my mini 2 section hoop in the mail!!!!  And had my first spin(s)... the hoop collapses down into two mini…

Started by Angelica

31 Dec 30, 2011
Reply by Kelly R

Clarification needed on minis vs isolation vs twins???

Hey everybody! So this may be a dumb question but is there a difference between mini hoops, isolation hoops, and twin hoops? Or are they al…

Started by Althea

11 Dec 16, 2011
Reply by Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward

Mini/Twin hoop class

Hi, I am looking for some input regarding the mini's class. I have been working with them for a few months now using tutorials from Hoopdee…

Started by Kelly R

17 Dec 13, 2011
Reply by Cass McKenney

Student

Making polypro minis

Have you ever made 20" or 21" minis with polypro? My roll of polypro was about 26-28" in diameter when it arrived. I don't know if it matte…

Started by Courtney B aka BreedloveHoops

3 Nov 18, 2011
Reply by Courtney B aka BreedloveHoops

Mini/double hoops Dvds? And the Basics.

I was looking to find a Dvd or tutorials on mini/double hooping. I am just starting both of these arts and I am stuck! I need to know what…

Started by Trisha Norman

22 Nov 15, 2011
Reply by Cass McKenney

Suggestions, please, on learning how to Multi-Hoop

I want to learn how to hoop with several (atleast 4) hoops at once.  I found a video that suggested learning to use two hoops in every comb…

Started by Samantha Ssssss

6 Oct 11, 2011
Reply by Daniel von Feuer

Mini Fire Hoops

Hello all,  I'm getting ready to purchase my first pair of Fire Minis and am wondering if anyone has any advice on sizing and experiences s…

Started by Desiree Cervantes Holden

4 Aug 26, 2011
Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign

Multi hooping....

I can't seem to knee hoop while multi hooping. I can knee hoop just fine when it's all I am focusing on. I can even lasso one above my head…

Started by Stellar Sunshine*

21 Aug 8, 2011
Reply by Samantha Ssssss

Thickness of tubing for minis

Does it make sense to make minis out of 3/4" tubing or will they just be too thick for many moves? I will be making LED minis so they will…

Started by Lauren

9 Jul 11, 2011
Reply by Shannon "HoopLove"

Student

Where do I buy mini hoops in the UK?

Hi everyone, I want to buy some mini hoops for my birthday but i am not sure where to start looking. There are some gorgoeus ones on etsy b…

Started by Judyboo

2 Jul 3, 2011
Reply by Sammy Hoopy Harvey

mini's!!!! help!

I wanna make some mini hoops.... What weight and size should I use??? Any tricks u can show me or explain to me?!??

Started by Claudia

4 Jun 11, 2011
Reply by Paula (hoopaula) Hamblin

new to minis

Hey hoopers, i just made my first set of mini hoops that im super excited to learn, but im not quite sure where to start. I was wondering i…

Started by Jodi Maunster

18 Jun 4, 2011
Reply by Brittany N. Winburn

Having a Hard Time Finding Mini Tutorials

Hey, I have been trying to get into Mini's but I am having a hard time of it.  Only thing I can really do is a 3 beat weave and that is bec…

Started by Annahoops

17 Jun 4, 2011
Reply by Shannon

Student

Advice on size/weight of first set of twins

I looked on this forum and its mostly minis talk so hopefully I'm not asking a redundant question. A friend of mine kindly offered to make…

Started by shimarella*

6 Apr 7, 2011
Reply by MyProgressInSpirals

multi hooping- from 4 to 5

Any one have tips for 5 hoops on the body?  I cant seem to get the motion of hand and wrist and shoulder hooping at the same time.  I can d…

Started by Meg

4 Apr 5, 2011
Reply by Meg

twin hoops taping help!!!

I just made my first set of hoops and i made twins... any advice on taping designs for twins. i have red blue green orange yellow aqua purp…

Started by Onyx

3 Mar 21, 2011
Reply by Onyx

Student

Mini Hoop Sizes

I was wondering if anybody knows what the traditioal size range for mini hoops would be?

Started by Lesley- Swirly Whirly Girl*

63 Mar 21, 2011
Reply by Onyx

Mini Tutorials

Hey there hoopers... I've been wanting to make a tutorial for some time now and there is no time but the present. So here's my present to…

Started by Harmony

56 Feb 5, 2011
Reply by HoopDeeDoo

Mini LED hoops?

 I CANT stop mini hooping and playing with my poi. But I can only find one site with mini hoops and my someone special wants to get me a pa…

Started by Little Red Bear

13 Jan 7, 2011
Reply by Goldfish

Mini Hooping...I need HELP!!!

Hey there hoopers! Just made my first set of 21" minis! So excited to learn them, and I'm really trying to find some good video tutorials o…

Started by Lotus Blossom [The Flow Fairies]

11 Dec 27, 2010
Reply by Halo

Student

Mini Hooping 3 Beat Weave

Hi guys! I am having the hardest time getting this down. I can do it when both hands on each side etc, but when it comes to putting the en…

Started by Ashley Davis

27 Dec 26, 2010
Reply by Harmony

Student

Circus Minis

I made these minis covered in circus posters: http://www.etsy.com/listing/56594870/circus-mini-art-hoops I entered had them in an art show…

Started by Alaska Piper

20 Dec 19, 2010
Reply by Cookie Hoops

5 beat weave twins tutorial?

Hi there. Does anyone have any tips or tutorial inks for 5 beat weave with twins? I have learned 3 beat and three beat reversals but cannot…

Started by Jodi Jainchill- Hoop and Health

3 Dec 9, 2010
Reply by Harmony

Multihooping problem

Ok. See, I am learning to multihoop. But theres a problem. For some reason Whenn I hoop around my waist and legs, It always nearly falls do…

Started by MagicFlame

15 Dec 9, 2010
Reply by Gina

Just made my multi hoops....

Okay, So I just made my first set of multi hoops.... I used a much thinner style of tubing (I wanted them really light) and they are a gr…

Started by Arsyn- Of the Exentrix

10 Dec 8, 2010
Reply by SpinintheSpark-Bryana

Just finished making my LED Twins!

Ever since I played with someone else's mini LED's last month, I knew I had to have my own. After 3 days of price research I managed to fin…

Started by BenaeQuee

27 Dec 1, 2010
Reply by Sarah Bellum

Student

Two hoops trick

O hai everyone!! Forgive me if this is in another thread (if it is pls direct me, but i couldn't find it), but there is a multi hoop trick…

Started by Sam Cooling

5 Nov 11, 2010
Reply by Aurora of Elemental Hoops

multiple hoops

Good Morning. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on starting two hoops? Thanks!!!

Started by Hada Fee

9 Nov 10, 2010
Reply by Aurora of Elemental Hoops

Student

beginning with twins

So, I've learned some basics with my twins. 3 beat weave, thread the needle, etc. I can do the whole Rock Your Hoops sequence. I can split…

Started by Miss Texas

7 Nov 6, 2010
Reply by Miss Texas

My minis are abusing me...

So I made minis yesterday and I LOVE them :D So amazing!! I've never mini hooped before. I can do a chase weave, windmill, 3 beat weave, ar…

Started by Arsyn- Of the Exentrix

12 Nov 6, 2010
Reply by GlowBunny

Student

Cosmic hooper Shooting Star--Confused!

I am confused...how could I get a red led hoop but have purple/amber/green (i think) trailing the color...I am just so confused on how it w…

Started by Emily Kates

16 Nov 6, 2010
Reply by Shelley "HoopyChick" Gilbertson

Twins

This is probably a really stupid question but I cannot find the answer so do twins need to be made at the same time so they are exact same…

Started by Circadia

3 Nov 5, 2010
Reply by Tangled Macrame

making minis for the first time

hey hoopers, i need some help. i've never made a hoop, i've looked up how its done and a few of my friends make hoops but my phones broken…

Started by copesetic chinacat ;)

3 Oct 21, 2010
Reply by AmaraZingara

Student

Who ships Minis to Germany?

I'd really love to get into working with Minis, but the stores that I had a look at so far didn't ship internationally. Who sells Minis wi…

Started by MissCephalopod

6 Oct 10, 2010
Reply by MUreshii

Mini hoops trick

What is that trick Safire does at 1:40? Some kind of weave variation I can't quite figure out! Anyone know how to do that?

Started by Meg

6 Oct 5, 2010
Reply by Daniela VI

Student

Minis - What Size to Start With?

Okay, I'm fairly certain this question has been asked and answered more than once on this forum but . . . a) I'm too lazy to look around ri…

Started by Shelley "HoopyChick" Gilbertson

2 Oct 5, 2010
Reply by Lisa Potums

Student

transition from double hooping on one hand

Help me out hoopers! You know that move where you spin two hoops on one hand/arm with your hand either above your head (like in "lasso") or…

Started by Tangled Macrame

16 Sep 6, 2010
Reply by Siren of the Circle*

Maintaining Split Time

I've been working a lot with my mini's lately, and I'm really eager to be able to do the 3 beat weave. But I have a couple problems. 1st...…

Started by Casey B.

6 Aug 30, 2010
Reply by circularlogic

Splitting hoops downwards - from waist to knees

HI all, i have been multi hooping for a while now but cant seem to split hoops between my waist and knees very well. Its always a bit hit…

Started by Stacey - Girl on Fire

3 Aug 25, 2010
Reply by Stacey - Girl on Fire

double lasso?

How do you do (what I call) the "double lasso" above your head with two hoops?  I can't keep them split.  They end up either joining togeth…

Started by serena

11 Aug 7, 2010
Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign

Student

just got twins

Hey I just got twins as a birthday present and I wanted to know what to expect in the beginning. It seems difficult to split them, but also…

Started by Miss Texas

5 Aug 6, 2010
Reply by Miss Texas

The Weave: Reverse and Forward at the same time!!

I don't know if any of you hoopers out there have tried this, or seen it, but I haven't until just now.  I was playing with my minis, and a…

Started by serena

30 Aug 2, 2010
Reply by Kinetic Kristen*

Student

just got my minis now what?

I just got my first set of minis! I used the calculations suggested on another thread and so they are tiny and fast- 18 inches. I did regis…

Started by shimarella*

49 Jul 17, 2010
Reply by AJ

Student

Good music for 3-beat weave????

I'm finally, finally beginning to get the hang of this move, but I think it would be really helpful to have some tunes that are in moderate…

Started by circularlogic

28 Jul 16, 2010
Reply by circularlogic

Super Lightweight Mini Hoops @ Dollar Tree!!!!

I went to the Dollar Tree last night and they have 1/2 in super light mini hoops! I got 4. They are silver prisma and ribbon :) Super prett…

Started by Megan of *From the Hip

42 Jul 12, 2010
Reply by Kathy (HoopKat) Bellamy

Student

Hand position technique while mini twin hooping (hand veins... argh!)

Hello!I just made myself some twin minis (they are silver!) and I am new to this form of hooping.  They have a good weight it seems: light,…

Started by luluperuse

2 May 23, 2010
Reply by serena

Which is, in general, more challenging for people to learn; mini hooping or spinning poi?

I know they are not exactly the same, but there are a lot of moves that are very similar between the two.  I was wondering which one people…

Started by Cristina C

13 May 21, 2010
Reply by circularlogic

Chasing the Sun

Is that move even possible with minis? I've been trying... but no luck. Just wondering if it's even possible, because if not I won't even b…

Started by Sasha

8 May 8, 2010
Reply by Tynee Dancer

Student

linking weaves to windmills - HELP!

hello hoopers! im trying to link my 3bt weave with a windmill with my mini hoops. i've seen people do it before, but i cant figure it out!…

Started by ChinaCat Sunflow

7 May 2, 2010
Reply by ChinaCat Sunflow

I can't multiple hoop! D:

Since my previous post was a bit confusing I'll just try and make it more clear ^__^; How did you get into doing two hoops on the body at o…

Started by Harlow [Hulacination Hoops]

12 Apr 30, 2010
Reply by Harlow [Hulacination Hoops]

where to learn multiple body hooping??

Do any of the online classes offered here go over hooping on the body with more than one hoop?  I don't have any clue about split time, etc…

Started by serena

9 Apr 21, 2010
Reply by Siren of the Circle*

Student

Grip for minis...

All of my practice minis are taped, which do help prevent them from easily sliding off the hand most of the time, but my problem lies with…

Started by Lindsay Love*

7 Mar 31, 2010
Reply by Tynee Dancer

Nipple rings and the Buzzsaw

So I have been trying to work with and learn tricks with my minis. Everyday I try to practice the buzzsaw. Ill usually be able to do it a f…

Started by Madison Orange

16 Mar 22, 2010
Reply by Peri Quintard

Student

Choosing hoops for twins

One night a friend asked that classic question 'how many can you do?' and because I'd had a glass of wine or two I decided to find out - I…

Started by Helfirey

5 Mar 22, 2010
Reply by circularlogic

my newest attempt...windmill

can't figure it out on my own and i also can't seem to find any videos to help me out. i an get the corkscrew down, which i assume is essen…

Started by Carolyn Jarvis

12 Mar 9, 2010
Reply by Jodi Jainchill- Hoop and Health

What's the best way to "add" hoops?

I've had 3 hoops of the same size now for about 2 months. I've been practicing with one in each hand and one at the waist (or hips/knee) an…

Started by Lorelei

5 Mar 8, 2010
Reply by Amanda of Hip Flick Hoops*

Double Hooping at chest and waist

Hi Lovely Hoopers! So I am really into double hooping and cannot figure out two things. One how to 'split' the two hoops from the wasit for…

Started by Jodi Jainchill- Hoop and Health

14 Mar 5, 2010
Reply by Jodi Jainchill- Hoop and Health

complete newbie on two body hoops! help?

Please feel free to slap me if this has already been posted...I've been hooping for about 6 months now. I have tried two hoops on my body,…

Started by serena

4 Feb 28, 2010
Reply by serena

Student

making mini hoops...

I bought some tubing on Sunday and started making a few of my own hoops for the first time. I really want to make a set of twin hoops, and…

Started by Stephanie the Incendiary Faerie*

10 Feb 17, 2010
Reply by circularlogic

I need pictures and videos!!

I have a new website where I sell hoops and I want to add mini hoops to my product line. My problem is that I don't spin minis myself yet,…

Started by J. Flo

7 Feb 10, 2010
Reply by J. Flo

multi hooping combos!

I am trying to get more into multi hooping, and I was just thinkgin that i might be ready to try and take on three hoops....THEN while play…

Started by myhoopingheart

4 Feb 10, 2010
Reply by myhoopingheart

Student

Connectors to make minis

I just went out and purchased 1/2 inch 75 psi for minis  (I wanted a higher psi, but I took the only that they had in 1/2 inch).  Anyway, I…

Started by MaisieHoops of *HulaHoopers.ca*

7 Feb 6, 2010
Reply by Angua

Student

Benefits of mini/twin hooping

I read a few things on the benefits of hooping and I was wondering about the specific gains people have got out of mini/twin hooping. It s…

Started by Stef

11 Jan 31, 2010
Reply by Stef

Just can't seem to figure it out... ^.^;;

so i've just about got the 3 beat weave down with my minis, and i can turn with them spinning on my sides, but i can't seem to get the weav…

Started by Carolyn Jarvis

6 Jan 30, 2010
Reply by Carolyn Jarvis

Student

Getting better at multi hooping on core :-)

So I've been working on my core hooping with two hoops. And it's really coming along. Hooping at the waist and chest at the same time just…

Started by Lulu Hoop* of Spiraling Within*

20 Jan 20, 2010
Reply by Jessica Torus* Wagstrom

Student

the brain on twins

So I've been working through the poi hooping tutorials and playing with my twins. OMG, love, love, love it. It's like when I finally starte…

Started by Tangled Macrame

20 Jan 12, 2010
Reply by shimarella*

For all you twin hoopers....

I picked up twins about 2 months ago, and the biggest struggle would have to be hooping with one of the hoops at your waist and one at the…

Started by China Cat

4 Jan 8, 2010
Reply by khan

Student

Multi Hooping

So I have been trying and trying to get down hooping at the waist while hooping on the chest or neck but I cant quite seem to figure it out…

Started by Nichole Bair SenseSublimity

10 Jan 7, 2010
Reply by Lulu Hoop* of Spiraling Within*

Student

Twin Hooping One on Hand, One on Arm

I missed the live hooping lesson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TEAR! So sad! During the hoop jam I was at a cafe where we held a hooping belly…

Started by Amanda of Hip Flick Hoops*

9 Dec 18, 2009
Reply by Amanda of Hip Flick Hoops*

Teacher

That fourth Hoop.......

Ok, so i'm having trouble with my knee hoop when spinning four at once.I get about 20 good rotations but It always spins faster than the re…

Started by HALO*

4 Dec 14, 2009
Reply by Jane "Electric Blue"

multiples classes?

hey y'all. i'm looking for tutorials on multiples...specifically i want to learn to core hoop 4 at once, learn to separate them out to vari…

Started by pika

17 Dec 12, 2009
Reply by Kinetic Kristen*

Mini Hoops/Twins/Doubles

Hi everyone! I know somebody just posted a disscussion about the right size for mini hoops, but I was wondering what type of tubing, and th…

Started by MoshRumi

5 Dec 2, 2009
Reply by KayLeigh Burns

Student

Poi Hooping

Hey all! So I have been hooping for almost 2 years now, and just decided to make some twins and have no idea where to begin. If nayone has…

Started by Kim

9 Oct 26, 2009
Reply by Tangled Macrame

Student

Safire's two hoops in one hand move?

I love the move where Safire (in her videos) spins two hoops in one hand. How does she do that? (Or how do you do that, Safire?) ;) Is that…

Started by Jodhi

3 Sep 15, 2009
Reply by Jodhi

Student

Twin Mini Hoops

My boyfriend is interested in doing poi with mini hoops and to also learn some isolations. To those of you you use minis. How big to you no…

Started by Mrs. Skittles of Sparkle & Burn*

4 Sep 6, 2009
Reply by Mrs. Skittles of Sparkle & Burn*

Student

Mini-Hoop Troubles

I'll bet this has been discussed...but I can't find it so.....HELP PLEASE! I have made some small "poi" hoops for class and general fun....…

Started by Salali

11 Aug 12, 2009
Reply by disco* Lissa

Student

Arg!! Help me find this video!!

Ok, I've seen this video before but I can't find it now. It has a guy using mini twins and a girl is part of his act, he's performing to MG…

Started by Kinetic Kristen*

12 Jul 31, 2009
Reply by Tangled Macrame

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