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StudentPermalink Reply by Berns on October 24, 2011 at 9:19pm

That is pretty cheesy! lol!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Tilly Whirls on October 18, 2011 at 1:36pm

A good size for mini hoops is probably anywhere between 18-26 inches. I think the average is 22-24. Hoopnotica has a new minis DVD that's $20 and starts with some really basic moves and Home of Poi has a beginner poi DVD that's only like $6 or $7 but I'm not sure how it would transition to hoops (I ordered one last week). I haven't taken any of SaFire's online classes but have heard great things about them. I've also used some of HoopDeeDoo's tutorials. 

When I first started hooping I didn't think I'd ever have an interest in minis, but now that I'm getting into them I love it. I can only do a few moves so far (chase weave, windmill, and what Hoopnotica calls flag pole; I'm working on thread the needle, three-beat weave). Anyway, it's why I ended up ordering a set of flag poi too. I feel like learning both will give me more room to play and practice. :)

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Permalink Reply by Trisha Norman on October 18, 2011 at 6:17pm

So you have the Hoopnotica mini video? Is it worth getting? Here is what i know already. (i know i suck) but there is much room for improvement! :D   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1oFiANompU

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Permalink Reply by Gillian Tunney on October 18, 2011 at 6:11pm

i found slightly larger minis ( like 28 in ) to be easier to work with at first.

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StudentPermalink Reply by HoopDeeDoo on October 18, 2011 at 8:32pm

I agree. My hoops are 31 in. I have found that slightly larger hoops force me to keep them in plane, simply because they are bigger. It's easier for the hoops to go wonky and out of plane when they are smaller.

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TeacherPermalink Reply by Laurel Fleming Richie on October 22, 2011 at 7:54am

So glad for the great advice! I just started with minis to add to my hooping classes and I am using the new Hoopnotica dvd as a guide. It is a good basic intro. I am using small minis I ordered from Hoopnotica so maybe I need to go with a bigger size for now. It is good to know that I can find videos and tutorials also. I thought it would be easier due to my experience with poi but finding it more difficult to translate the move from poi to minis.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Jessica on October 22, 2011 at 10:29am

I picked up poi in the beginning of the summer to help me learn minis later on.. Once you get the hand positions, it becomes easier to take poi moves and move them to hoops. Just keep practicing!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Tilly Whirls on October 19, 2011 at 9:28am

I have a set of 32" twins that I started working with first on doubles/poi-style hooping and then made a set of minis in a 26". I like having both to work with—especially on things like chase weave. I need to get some lighter minis though. Mine are made of 1/2" pex and they're a dense material that I'm not too fond of and hurt my hands. I've got a bunch of 1/2" poly but need to make new minis. The poly is so much easier to use AS a mini as well.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Jessica on October 19, 2011 at 10:29am

i agree. i started out with 20" minis, and eventually made myself 25" ones and they're a lot easier.

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Permalink Reply by Cass McKenney on November 15, 2011 at 11:59am

I have a few mini tutorials.

 

If there are any other moves you want explained, let me know!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeU7ZAHrAJo  Forwards 3 beat weave

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjMKkW1h67E Backwards 3 beat weave

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3aLwN3YIeI&feature=related Timing and Direction

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