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Permalink Reply by Trish of Sirenhoops on December 1, 2010 at 5:59pm

On the footwear note, I have jazz sneakers made by Bloch that I got at Malabar (I believe Brio would carry them too). I love them for several reasons. They are flexible & more streamlined than fitness shoes so you can point your feet & toes. They have a bit of height in the sole & heel, which I personally enjoy (being on the short side), and that provides a bit of cushioning when moving around and jumping. They provide some protection for your feet when you drop the hoop (not so common these days, but in my early days of hooping…). They are slippy on the bottom so you can turn & spin easily which is so important in hooping.

Some people like the leather jazz shoe that fits your foot like a sock with a tiny heel. Very sleek, allows spinning and foot hooping, and protects the feet from dirty floors.

For clothing, cotton blends have more friction than dry-weave and some other synthetics. Baggy clothes can get in the way of the hoop; more fitted is recommended. And if you are chest/ shoulder hooping, arms and shoulders should be bare for better friction.

Permalink Reply by Averyl T on March 26, 2011 at 7:08am

Any one heard anything about this Montreal company Light up and Juggle? I promised myself a treat after working out and hooping for 3 months that I would buy an LED hoop. (they have a fibre optic one too, very cool)

I like the fact that they are near by,so I can pick it up, no shipping, and Canadian. Were have people gotten their LED hoops from? Recommendations?

I know PSI is the biggie, but I don't want to spend 400$ on a hoop.

Permalink Reply by Jenny Anderson RaineDanceHooper on March 26, 2011 at 12:46pm

The product and company look great Averyl, but I'd look at a couple of other discussion threads on hoopcity - I've seen one of reviews of led hoops. I'm in the market for one too, and was looking at www.moodhoops.com. Anne's from Trick Concepts is really nice too... I wish I knew more about this, and I hope you'll share your research with us!

Permalink Reply by Brigitte "Hooperella" Ethier on May 4, 2011 at 12:06pm

Light up and juggle hoops were big and clunky and they rattle a lot.  These were Sophie's first glow hoops and Trish and I both purchased them but we don't use them anymore. I have no idea what their hoops are like now, so I would not recommend them. 

 

PSI hoops are great...Trish, Sophie and myself all have some.  PSI is more expensive, but the price takes into consideration that type of tubing and the number of lights.  The more lights, the more expensive.  Our hoops cost 225$ each, but we have about 18 lights (I think).   From what I can see, Trick concept makes good LED hoops.  I might be selling my PSI hoops, which are still in really good condition (I use them, but not on a consistant basis, mostly just at hoop jams and performing), myself, I would like to lighter LED hoops now.  I would order again from PSI because I can get it customed made (size and lights) and the bottom line is, they are great hoops!

Permalink Reply by Friendly Fire on November 8, 2011 at 11:43pm

Hey,

We are Friendly Fire from Toronto Canada.

We sell and promote the Fibre Optic and LED Hula Hoops from Light Up and Juggle. 

We support & hoop with them 100% of the time.

They have come along way from what they once were. 

They have went done in diameter, lost the rattle and added more protection to the circuit board for longer life of the Hoop. 

We have them on sale for Christmas too!!!

http://www.thefriendlyfirestore.com/LED---Fiber-Optic-Hula-Hoops.html

Come check us out.

 

Permalink Reply by Teresa Sirianni on April 23, 2011 at 9:10am

Has anyone finished their research on LED hoops?  I am interested purchasing one.  Where did people end up buying their hoop from and what hoop did they buy?  Thank you.

Permalink Reply by Jenny Anderson RaineDanceHooper on May 3, 2011 at 5:48am

Hey Teresa and Averyl and Robyn, I've been looking at www.Superhooper.org 's led hoops, and I might preorder one for when I go to HoopCon. If you're considering, if you order I can deliver it back to you.

Permalink Reply by Brigitte "Hooperella" Ethier on May 4, 2011 at 12:09pm

I had heard people say that superhooper LED hoops rattle a lot (lights not in place securly inside the hoop..so they make noise)..not sure how they are now and if they have improved. I haven't read blogs lately, so I don't know what people are saying.

Permalink Reply by Anne on May 4, 2011 at 12:13pm

Hi. Just a note to say that I'm not crazy about my Trick Concepts hoop. It's unbalanced due to the weight of the battery and therefore hard to hoop well with.

Permalink Reply by Brigitte "Hooperella" Ethier on May 4, 2011 at 12:22pm

here's a forum to check out discussions

http://www.hooping.org/groups/led-hoopers/forum/

 

and oops..I accidently deleted my other response!

Permalink Reply by Lokahi on May 8, 2011 at 5:33pm

Hoops Available for $40 and less  in Kanata/Stittsville.

Hoop La La:

byoung@rogers.com

 

Beach Plum Boutique : 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lokahi/194640523893173#!/pages/Beach-...

Permalink Reply by Caitlin on December 9, 2011 at 3:38pm

I have an infinity-style collapsible hoop and was disappointed to find it won't fit in my suitcase. :( I am sure I could bring my hoop on the plane as is, or in a nice little hoop snuggie, but given the other luggage I have to carry (and how little I trust airplane baggage handlers), I'd rather not. But I hate going home for the holidays without my hoop to play with. :( I've been looking into Hoopnotica travel hoops that come apart into segments and was wondering if anyone has experience with this brand or style of hoop? Or if anyone has any advice about flying with hoops? Thanks in advance. :)

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