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Permalink Reply by Annahoops on July 8, 2011 at 8:54pm

How tall are you ?  How comfortable are you with fire?   One thing  that you have to consider is your height because longer Spines will make some tricks more difficult because they will hit the ground then they can bend easily or even break if they are not flexible.  So, if you are short and hooping with a 36" hoop and are comfortable with fire I would recommend the shorter spines.  If you are on the taller size and just want to get the feel of it and are not worries about it scraping the ground I would try the 6" spines.  I started with 6 inch spines.. but I am only 5ft 1 and it proved to be a problem quick.

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Permalink Reply by Annahoops on July 8, 2011 at 8:55pm

oh and I don't have the quick wicks so not sure how flexible they are. I hear they are AWESOME and really want to try them.. sooooon as I have the money

 

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Permalink Reply by tiffany barnes on July 8, 2011 at 9:31pm

i have the longer spines and 1.5" wicks, yes the longer spines limit some tricks but after seeing my friend's fire hoop with a hole burnt in it the extra length on the spine seemed like the safer way to go for me

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Permalink Reply by Tammy Yan on July 8, 2011 at 10:50pm

I love my quick wicks!!  The spines are flexible and durable.  I play with my fire hoop unlit to test out tricks, and I've hit the ground more often than I'd like to admit, lol.

 

I'm 5'1 and opted for the 5" spines with the 1.5" wicks.  My hoop is 32" so I like everything kind of compact.  When I'm chest hooping, the flames go pretty close to my face, but I can do vertical moves more easily without slamming the spines on the ground.  With shorter spines, you can really feel the heat on your hand.  And yes, you can burn your hoop if you hold your hoop still for too long.  4.5" is a bit short for me, but the longer lengths take away the versatility of some tricks.

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Permalink Reply by Satyam on July 8, 2011 at 11:31pm

Are those sizes including the wicks or are they the length the bottom of the wicks are from the hoop?

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Permalink Reply by Tammy Yan on July 9, 2011 at 11:14am

Just measured and they include the wick.

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Permalink Reply by Shannon "HoopLove" on July 9, 2011 at 2:26am

Also, the FAQ says that the wick size varies for the burn time.  That might help you decide too.

 

I just ordered some.  I use a very large hoop and I'm a newbie fire spinner.  I wound up getting the 5" spine in 1.5 wick.  1.5 offers longer burn according to the FAQ and I didn't want to get a super long spine because of how big my hoops are.  I'm already planning to go down a few hoop sizes for my hoop but I still want it to be comfortable for me.

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Permalink Reply by Gretchen / Alice on July 9, 2011 at 1:20pm

if you're new to fire hooping...definitely get the longer spines, but use them with a smaller hoop. i've used 4" spines and they are pretty intimidating. and hot.

 

on the other hand, i feel completely comfortable with my 6" spines. if you're going with the bigger size, use them with a smaller hoop though, or you'll feel particularly awkward. remember, you're adding 12" of diameter!!

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Permalink Reply by Kitty Cat on July 9, 2011 at 2:58pm

Awesome you guys have been so helpful. I'm 5'1" so I'm glad you pointed out that height matters. I'm leaning toward the 1.5" wick, 5" spine...but does anyone know if this makes it 6.5" total, or is the 1.5" in reference to the wick's diameter? 6.5" seems pretty long.

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Permalink Reply by Lindsay Rapp on July 10, 2011 at 2:51pm

get the smallest size hoop that you can manage since the wicks/spokes add extra length and weight making the hoop feel bigger and move like a bigger hoop. i got a 36" hoop and my quick wicks are the 5" spokes with 1.5" wicks from synergy, and loooove them. it was my first fire hoop. the longer spokes are good if you do mostly on body moves, but the shorter spokes give you better clearance if you like off body moves. the wick size is just how big the flame will be and how long your burn time will last. i think 1.5" is a nice medium if you want an impressive flame for viewers without it scaring the crap out of yourself haha. if u have any more questions ask lindsayrap@aol.com, i know what its like to be confused about this purchase

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Permalink Reply by Jessa-B on July 10, 2011 at 8:23pm

Thank you for posting this I'm in the same boat. Getting quick wicks soon and I normally hoop with a 33" hoop so I';m confused with what size I should get too. I do a lot of off body tricks but I like to shoulder hoop a bit too. Any suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by Lindsay Rapp on July 10, 2011 at 10:54pm

i suggest getting the smallest hoop that you are comfortable shoulder hooping with. quick wicks you can attach and re-attach to any size hoop really so you can experiment :)

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