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Permalink Reply by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy on September 6, 2010 at 8:32pm

Congratulations! That's awesome. I would let the water out of the hoop you have and keep it. It won't be so floppy without water in it. Just drill a little hole and turn it upside down in the bathtub to drain the water out. It'll probably work fine (maybe even better) without the water.

Great job girl! Yay!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy on September 6, 2010 at 8:35pm

Great photos! What happy faces. I read your blog too. Three cups of water is way more than I would use. Usually about a cup is all you need. You just want to have an opposing force so you can feel the push and pull against you.

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Permalink Reply by MaisieHoops of *HulaHoopers.ca* on September 6, 2010 at 8:58pm

That is awesome!!! I LOVED the photos. Congrats!!

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Permalink Reply by MaisieHoops of *HulaHoopers.ca* on September 6, 2010 at 8:58pm

I think I learn five different things every time you post. Thank you for being such an active member here... Your expertise does not go unnoticed. =)

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Permalink Reply by Suzanne "Celestia Blue" Steed on September 16, 2010 at 9:47am

I agree and have completely enjoyed the little I have read so far!

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Permalink Reply by MissCephalopod on October 11, 2010 at 5:44am

I'm so happy that it's starting to work! Keep going at it, it's great.

And isn't it just the best feeling ever when it starts to click? Myself, I've always been the tall, fat girl with glasses that sucked at sports. When I started out hooping, I got myself a kids' hoop: it was flimsy, small and filled with water. SO. NOT. GOOD. But I stuck with it and after a few days I could keep it up around my waist and I just kept going at it until I could lift it up. Now I'm still not accomplished as a hooper, so much left to learn, but I'm getting there, and I'm finally good at something. I love being able to do something sporty and dancy and beautiful. Keep going, it's worth every bruise and every disappointment.

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Permalink Reply by Harlow [Hulacination Hoops] on October 11, 2010 at 6:35am

I'm glad it's working out for you! When I started hooping I only had a child sized hoop and I MADE myself keep it up, and I did, but I couldn't do any tricks with it! The bigger the better, and when you start getting better you can go smaller if you want to (:

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Permalink Reply by katie ely on October 11, 2010 at 6:41am

so happy to hear you and your family are hooping!
i'd definitely recommend a bigger hoop. i started out with a 42" and i feel like beginners should use a bigger and heavier hoop. spinning in the direction your hoop is moving can help to keep up the speed and therefore keep the hoop up.
i also like the idea spin gypsy had about closing your eyes too!

don't get frustrated, don't give up. it just takes practice! you'll get it and it will be worth the work! please keep us updated on your progress! have fun!
<3

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