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ModPermalink Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign on May 2, 2012 at 10:28pm

You should first try to measure from the ground to about 2 in. above your belly button for a beginner hoop size. Since you have been hooping with a smaller hoop for a while already subtract 2-3 in. from that measurement number. I'd suggest getting 160 psi pvc tubing for your hoop, it's the heaviest tubing you can get making the hoops rotation slower, less response time and easier to learn on body tricks. I will worn you 160 psi pvc tubing can be a little unforgiving on the on the legs, chest, and back of the hands since your body is not use to the weight of the hoop some bruise may occur. But it's great for gaining muscle and toning your body. :) hope that helps.

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Permalink Reply by Brisa Lynn on May 2, 2012 at 10:31pm

Thanks so much! I also forgot to add I wanted to do dance, would that work as well for it?
 

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ModPermalink Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign on May 2, 2012 at 10:55pm

It's good to start with to get a feel for how the hoop moves on your body, and how you need to move to keep it going. You can dance with a heavy hoop, but not as quickly as with a walmart hoop. If you prefer the weight of your walmart hoop then 125 psi pvc tubing would be closer but still giving you weight to make it easier to learn tricks.

 

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Permalink Reply by Summer Atkinson on May 2, 2012 at 11:02pm

I highly recommend HoopMamas on Esty, she has the highest sales, great customer service, and amazing feedback. I just received my hoop and it is so so beautiful, and her prices are great, I payed just under $50 for my first hoop, that's shipping included :) I'm your height and starting with a 3/4" 100 psi at 39", love it! but I think I'm going to try something a bit lighter like a 1/2" 125 psi at 34-37" for chest and shoulder hooping. Ive read it can help add smoothness to your tricks since a larger hoop can be a bit clumsy. HoopMamas also has the new poly-pro hoops which Ive read is great for clean breaks and faster spins.

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Permalink Reply by Haley Phelps on May 2, 2012 at 11:49pm

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