Ever wondered how some hoopers seem to be able to keep the tiniest hoops spinning? It works using a technique called sustained spinning.Turning while hooping makes it easier to keep the hoop going, so sustained spinning allows the hooper to use a smaller hoop. The challenge is to do a video of yourself doing sustained spinning. A few words of advice: Start small, 15-30 seconds at a time and work your way up slowly. Be careful, make sure the area around you is clear of obstructions. Most important, don't push yourself if it doesn't feel right. Have fun with it!

Here's a couple of tutorials and some inspiration:

A tutorial from Jewels-

a tutorial from Lisa-

inspiration from our very own SaFire-

Spiral and Jewels-

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Oh my gosh... yes! I've been hooping for 3 years now and not too pleased with the rate of my progression. But recently (in the last 2 weeks) I *finally* decided to give sustained spinning a try and it's helped me tremendously! I have a better understanding and more control of my hoop & movement :) I'm SO excited about this challenge AND it'll be my first one!

Question: Does the entire video have to be sustaining spinning or can it contain portions where you are not sustaining the spin? 

Challenge Completed. I went ahead and just did my best to sustain the spinning through the entire thing :)

Pretty LED and great spin:)

Thanks KimRay. Took me forever to pick the color combinations lol :D

Beautiful..great choice of music tooo...love me sum aerosmith ;)

Thank you. I ♥ me some Aerosmith too!!

Terrific spin!  Love the hoop and the skirt. :)

Thanks Traci! 

This is gorgeous.....you look really natural at this, I think you should pursue this, you look beautiful x

Did you mean to post that on my video? Thank you! It means so much!! 

Can't wait to see yours! Hope my instructions helped :)

Ooohh I'm gonna do this! Will be my first challenge as well :) 

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