well now I have strep throat so not for a while! I have your number and I'll get in touch soon!

Hey Liz, I'm from Valencia and was away while Nowhere happened, but how did it go? Un abrazo, Jenny

Happy Birthday fellow Hooper! Hope it's a good one :)

Awesome Liz, I will keep you in the hoop loop. :) Have a great day. Off to wash mirrors in the new space!

Hi, Yea love Reno hoopers! I haven't gotten to participate in a Sunday hoop jam yet. The weather has been so chilly. I want to go sometime.
I now have a huge indoor space off Longley Avenue. I want to host hoop jams durning the week at this location. Its been a work in progress since the beginning of the year.
Sunday I have a nice group hooping & walking the 5K Moms on the Run. Should be fun!

OMG! The hat in your profile picture is so cute!

Hi Liz,
good questions...

-the metal ring (the clamp) does not get hot, nor does the bottom half of the spine closest to the hoop (surprisingly) -its because just like water gets spun outwards due to the centrifugal force, the same applies to the heat.

-I suggest using a layer or two of gaff under the clamp to protect the hoop a little bit - as the clamp holds very tightly to the hoop and can make a slight indention. with the tape, it leaves your hoop unscathed.

-I don't know of a kind of tubing/plastic that is less resistant to melting, but its easily avoidable (just don't hold the firehoop still in a vertical position.)

-some use protective (kevlar) sleeves while hooping, although that takes some of the danger out of it =)

-the hoop tubing does not get hot

glad to help, hollar back if you have any more questions.
cheers!
Scott

yo! thanks for the shout =)

Thanks! It has been my handle/nickname since I was 14. The Mrs. part was added when I was older though. What is your playa name?