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Permalink Reply by Siren of the Circle* on June 21, 2012 at 7:18am

Most importantly they should be the same size & weight.  They don't have to be light hoops, but it is helpful.  The weight of the larger hoops requires you to push harder, exerting yourself more, and multi-hooping is exhausting, especially at first (it's exhausting with light hoops too!!).   You might want to start light, but larger (1/2" 38").  There's some good tips in these threads

http://www.hoopcity.ca/forum/topics/suggestions-please-on-learning-...

http://www.hoopcity.ca/forum/topics/multi-hooping-2

Permalink Reply by Shannon "Inertia" Sealey on June 21, 2012 at 11:57pm

I think I will try out 1/2" 38" as you advised. I have tried it with my 3/4" 35" twins but I can't even waist hoop with those guys. So I'm going to start over. Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Avona Hoop on June 21, 2012 at 8:26am

I totally agree with siren on this. my concern with heavier doubles work is that your shoulder are more prone to injury while working off the body. Its easy to over extend during weaves and I personally have dealt with injury. If you do go for the heavy side just be sure to engage yourshoulder blades by being aware of strraight posture protecting the joints. Happy hooping!

Permalink Reply by Shannon "Inertia" Sealey on June 21, 2012 at 11:56pm

Hmm, so I'm supposed to be a perfectly wiggling rigid stick? who knew? I guess I better stop shakin' my tail feathers then.

Permalink Reply by Avona Hoop on June 22, 2012 at 7:14am

Definitely not what I was getting at. I have just dealt with injury because my shoulders were reaching across the body without protecting the joints. The more movement in the trunk the better! The more your core moves the less strain on the neck and shoulders.

Permalink Reply by Shannon "Inertia" Sealey on June 24, 2012 at 6:16pm

oooooh, alright then. I guess whatever keeps all those hoops spinning is the best for me

Permalink Reply by Jane "Electric Blue" on July 10, 2012 at 5:48am

If you want to start working on more than two hoops you need to have relativity heavy hoops that are medium size/ coming roughly to your hip. But the most important qualities are that they are not to thick 3/4 of an inch at most and that they are not flexible. The more ridged the hoop the easier splitting will be.

These hoops are considered the best for splitting here in the Australian circus community but I'm not sure where to get them else where. http://www.amco.com.au/Home/Gym-Sports/Rhythmic-Gymnastics/Hoops-an...

in the 90cm size for most adults.