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ModPermalink Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign on November 7, 2011 at 9:59pm

lol your so skinny compared to me, but we have the same height. My first hoop was 37'', I think you would be fine with a 36'' hoop, you could go 39'' if you want it to spin slower. However, after a quick look at their site, including shipping you looking at a $50 hoop. If you don't want to make a big investment try shopping around etsy.com for a hoop that's collapsible.

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Avi-Birdian on November 7, 2011 at 10:05pm

$50 isnt bad in my opinion. ill pay for whatever works for me haha!  its also custom colored, and im buying a  bag. besides, its gunna be my birthday money out of my wallet!! XD

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StudentPermalink Reply by Jessica on November 8, 2011 at 10:57am

I agree with etsy! There are some collapsible hoops on there for around $30. :)

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StudentPermalink Reply by Tink in Tokyo on November 7, 2011 at 10:22pm

If your joints are an issue, you'll want to (or need to) move a little more slowly so a bigger hoop might be more comfortable for you, so I'd say the M is a good choice. The Sport weight is good if you want to build muscle and mainly keep the hoop around your waist. Dance weight will keep you from bruising and be more versatile if you want to do "off-body" tricks. 

Be careful not to overdo your hooping sessions. I know that after a long, instense session (a few hours or more) I often ache all over, and especially in my aging creaky hips and ouchy feet.

As for stretching, a program of gentle yoga is a good accompaniment to hooping or any sport, really. If you know some yoga already, you can download some 20 minute practices for free form YogaDownoad.com. If you are new to yoga, a class with an instructor will get you started on the right path and ensure you don't hurt yourself.

Whatever hoop you get, enjoy it!

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Avi-Birdian on November 7, 2011 at 10:27pm

i was thinking the M too because it says it is the most versatile and dance too because i want to toss it in the air and do some free style tricks, but i wasnt quiet sure! thank for our suggestion tink!(:

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StudentPermalink Reply by Jessica on November 8, 2011 at 10:56am

I would recommend a medium dance weight from troohoops. I would normally say sport weight to start out, but since you have some joint issues, I think the lighter one would be a better choice.

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Permalink Reply by Avi-Birdian on November 8, 2011 at 8:00pm

I will go with that then! Thank you!!! :D

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Permalink Reply by Troo Hoops on November 9, 2011 at 9:28am

Hi! Awesome. We think you should go with a 39" dance weight due to bruising and joints. Call us if you have more questions.1-877-371-7070 / 212-941-0060

Its always a good idea to consult a physician about hooping if some issues. We want you to be safe.

-Naomi

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Permalink Reply by Avi-Birdian on August 6, 2012 at 3:26pm

i went with the 39'' dance weight. im now 17, and weight 90 lbs. :) i just got the hoop today. its hard to keep up but that probably because im a beginner.

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