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StudentPermalink Reply by Courtney B aka BreedloveHoops on April 4, 2012 at 5:52pm

Friction fitted hoops work if they are made correctly. I do a great deal with breaks and reversals and have no problem with my hoops. They are fitted with a 7" connector. My other polypro that was made for me is fitted with a 4" connector, that one comes apart constantly. The greater the connector, the tighter the fit.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Niky on April 4, 2012 at 6:09pm

No.  Get the rivets.  I have to tape over any that I make that are just friction...they do hold up, but I find I have to stop and push them back together...not good :(

 

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StudentPermalink Reply by Kara on April 4, 2012 at 6:29pm

I personally like taping my poly hoops and dislike the bump made by the rivets when taping. After some searching I found this adhesive by 3M that is supposed to bond to polypropylene. I just sealed five "friction" connectors with this stuff last night, so time will tell how it holds up. It seems pretty strong so far, with just enough give that a bump won't dislocate the glue. Here's some info on the glue if anyone else wants to try this out. http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?6666660Zjcf6lVs6EVs6662...

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StudentPermalink Reply by Kara on April 4, 2012 at 6:30pm

Sorry, the link didn't seem to work. Just google 3M hi strength 90.

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Permalink Reply by Susan on February 5, 2013 at 8:09pm

To avoid having to tape over rivets and getting a bump in your tape, tape the hoop first then drill and rivet.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Adrienne Lee on September 21, 2012 at 9:03am

I much prefer the rivet over friction. Friction just doesnt stand up to intense hooping...I have to travel with a roll of tape in case it pops.  What I don't like about rivets  is the bump, even after dremmeling it down. Synergy hoops has a rivet that is different than any I've seen and I would love to get ahold of some. No clue what theyre called, but they seem slick;)

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StudentPermalink Reply by Halo on September 21, 2012 at 5:34pm

I only use rivets.  I hoop hard and fast and a friction connection without rivets just doesn't make sense for me. 

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Permalink Reply by doc on September 22, 2012 at 3:55pm

my friction connection hoops had to be taped shut by the 2nd week i had them (and even the tape starts to pull apart.)  Rivets! super light you wont even notice them

 

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Permalink Reply by cassandra thomas on September 22, 2012 at 4:51pm

my friction fit doesn't stay unless taped. I jus got my rivet poly in the mail and like it so much better <3

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StudentPermalink Reply by Meryl in FL on September 23, 2012 at 8:44am

Both of my friction hoops had to be riveted eventually. Once they loosen they will keep coming apart until they finally fly completely open while hooping. If you're worried about coiling the hoop for travel get one of the push button connectors...I have one on my 5/8 OD polypro it works great and I haven't noticed any balance problems with it :)

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StudentPermalink Reply by Meryl in FL on September 23, 2012 at 9:14am

This video may help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbHCmGOcfgQ&feature=plcp .

You can purchase the rivet and rivet gun from: http://hoopsupplies.com/shop/?id=17&collid=56

I didn't do mine myself had them redone by the girl that I purchased them from, but I'm sure Hoop Supply can walk you through the process if you need help :)

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StudentPermalink Reply by Meryl in FL on September 23, 2012 at 9:21am

Found another one :) http://www.homeofpoi.com/lessons_all/teach/Library-How-to-make-your...

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