Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Christina Hummingbird on June 28, 2012 at 11:47am

the 1/2'' is a bit thicker...just baaaarely heavier. i, personally, liked the feel when i gripped the 1/2'' better. it being slightly thicker, makes it a stronger tubing. regardless....they are both good sizes...the main advantage, if any at all, is that as a beginner hooper, the 1/2'' is heavier.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Tori McCauslin on June 28, 2012 at 12:37pm

I say start out whatever size you want to play with right now. It's all about what kind of dancing you want to do. Fast pace/ zippy moves... then a medium hoop would be best. They also wont bruise you when you move up to trying out the more advanced moves. Though starting with a big hoop is good if you don't have much prior skills in hooping, like from when you were younger.. In that case you do want to start at a larger size. It's all fun and games though. No rush to size down... I actually used a wide range of sizes from 5'5 feet to 30 inches. I find switching out dif hoops allows new challenges and space for new moved to discovered. Also it keeps things funner and interesting. Switch it up. ;D I suggest making a hoop that is your height. It's great for meditation and just goofing around in a ginormous hoop.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by jess h on June 28, 2012 at 9:45pm

i'm 5'0'' and started with a 40". the bigger the hoop, the more time u have between revolutions. my friend who is 5'5'' preferred a 40" over a 38" for that reason. as u get better u'll find urself using a smaller hoop.

• ▶ Reply

• ‹ Previous
• 1
• 2
• Next ›
• Page