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ModPermalink Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign on June 25, 2012 at 12:25pm

One thing to keep in mind when buying hdpe or polypro is that those tubing types have a 1/2in. size difference than pvc or . For example, A 3/4OD pvc or pex tubing would be larger than a 3/4OD hdpe or polypro tubing. So 3/4OD pvc or pex tubing is about the same as a 7/8OD hdpe or polypro tubing. A 3/4OD hdpe or polypro is about the same size as a 1/2in pvc or pex tubing. Also polypro and hdpe weigh pretty much the same, granted hdpe is about 4-5 grams heavier than polypro but that is not a huge difference at all.

Tubing Termology:(you may see ordering hula hoops online)

*OD=Outside Diameter

*ID=Inside Diameter

*psi=pounds per square inch

It's best to measure the thickness of your current hoop to know the right size you need. The 3/4 OD is a nice size to start with, it's faster and lighter than the pex tubing but not too light and fast as the 5/8OD tubing.

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Permalink Reply by Spooky Mermaid on June 25, 2012 at 12:44pm

Thanks! That's what I was planning on getting, I really like polypro for off body stuff but when it comes to on the body I think it would be perfect with a just a tiiiny bit more weight.

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Permalink Reply by ash!ey on June 25, 2012 at 9:39pm

i purchased hdpe tubing from mcmastercarr and was not a huge fan, it could be my preference, but one of my favorite practice hoop was from a store bought sports autority (that you can get at wal mart) pinched a hole with an exacto to drain the water, and taped it. Sadly that hoop was stolen at a festival.

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Permalink Reply by Spooky Mermaid on June 26, 2012 at 10:13am

Thanks I'll look into that. :3

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Permalink Reply by meme on June 26, 2012 at 9:45am

1/2 inch :)

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Permalink Reply by Spooky Mermaid on June 26, 2012 at 10:12am

Thank you! :)

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Permalink Reply by LiviJoyHoops on June 26, 2012 at 5:24pm

So I am really antsy to try a material other than my black pe tubing (both 3/4" 160 and 100psi, and 1/2" 125 psi).  Where I live, no one sells HDPE or Polypro for me to buy local so whatever--I have to order online. :(...  Anyway, we sell the Wham-o brand hula hoops at my work, and oddly enough, I've never attempted to hoop with them.  I just found out from Answers.com that they make their hoops from HDPE.  The beads are a bit annoying, but it might be worth getting one!  I don't know how accurate that info is...so if anyone knows please post!

By the way, if you haven't tried the good ol' black pe irrigation tubing, you might give it a shot!  Your post tells me that even though this whole time I have been really wanting to try Polypro, I might find that I should be happy with what I've been using!

Then again, there is still so much I don't know...  :) Live and learn!

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Permalink Reply by Spooky Mermaid on June 27, 2012 at 11:48am

I'm planning on buying from hoop supplies! Just plain ol clear HDPE tubing is super cheap! No one arpund here sells polypro or HDPE either. :c
Polypro would be awesome if it were just a tiny bit heavier, maybe if I added some tape it would be perfect? 
I've never heard about the tubing in Wham-o hoops, but I'll definitely check it out!

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