Megan James
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need more help on protecting hoops from heat/theft at wakarusa!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tink in Tokyo May 26. 10 Replies

ok so i leave for wakarusa on tuesday the 29th, but i'm hesitant to bring any of my hoops. i really want to bring one or two with me, especially my LED for nighttime play, but its soooooooooooo hot… 

Vertical chest hooping...help!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Danielle Starshine Feb 11. 6 Replies

Ok so I am working on vertical chest hooping and I am really struggling with it. I can chest hoop well with arms both in and out but as soon as I try to turn vertical, the hoop either falls down my… 

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Tink in Tokyo replied to the discussion 'need more help on protecting hoops from heat/theft at wakarusa!'
"Or bring your oldest hoops so you don't get stressed out about them. Let others play with them and if they disappear, know that they are having an adventure with someone else. If you're feeling anxious about your hoops, will you still…"
May 26
Bearclaw Manufacturing - Tedward replied to the discussion 'need more help on protecting hoops from heat/theft at wakarusa!'
"We've found that a loop of rope tying them to your tent is usually enough to keep them from "walking away".  Anyone willing to untie or cut a rope is willing to break into your car.  You're just keeping stoners from…"
May 26
Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign replied to the discussion 'need more help on protecting hoops from heat/theft at wakarusa!'
"I would not suggest you leave it in your car and put blankets on it. It will warp like no other... Even an hdpe hoop would, it will get over 105 at waka. And inside of a car it's brutal on hoops."
May 26
Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign replied to the discussion 'need more help on protecting hoops from heat/theft at wakarusa!'
"I'm going to bring so many hoops it's not funny :D. I wouldn't worry too much. Just don't leave them in your car. I leave my hoops in my tent with no problem with warping etc. The LED hoop will be able to…"
May 26
Haley Phelps replied to the discussion 'need more help on protecting hoops from heat/theft at wakarusa!'
"Hey! A friend of mine puts a Lock on her tent, I've never tried this.. But I'm leaving Friday for a small 2day festival and I'm ganna try it! "
May 26
Jade Lilian White replied to the discussion 'need more help on protecting hoops from heat/theft at wakarusa!'
"Hey what you should do is you can bring your LED hoop but store it in your car, with lots of blankets on it to keep it out of direct sunlight and heat. And never let go of it until it is locked back into your car.  For your polypro just have…"
May 26
Megan James posted a discussion

need more help on protecting hoops from heat/theft at wakarusa!

ok so i leave for wakarusa on tuesday the 29th, but i'm hesitant to bring any of my hoops. i really want to bring one or two with me, especially my LED for nighttime play, but its soooooooooooo hot at wakarusa and i'm scared of them warping/breaking, or getting stolen. i've never brought hoops to a festival before, and this will be my first time at wakarusa. what do you guys recommend? my daytime hoop of choice is my polypro, and then i have a LED from moodhoops.See More
May 25
Danielle Starshine replied to the discussion 'Vertical chest hooping...help!'
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o5zFHqJNNE this helped me A LOT. For me, what helped was to emphasize the bending at the knees."
Feb 11
Rebecca Lea Slater replied to the discussion 'Vertical chest hooping...help!'
"Yeah I'm spending a lot of time practicing just ducking my arms in and out while chest hooping vertically. I spin in the hoop and just play around. I'm noticing I can keep my arms in longer and longer every day. I also spent a lot of time…"
Feb 11
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"brecken you are fantastic! hopefully someday i'll have the opportunity to take a class from you :)"
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Megan James replied to the discussion 'Vertical chest hooping...help!'
"this makes plenty of sense! i've watched a few youtube tutorials but none of them have really addressed the problem that i'm experiencing. i'm starting to get the hang of it more as i practice though and "jumping" into it…"
Feb 6
Megan James replied to the discussion 'Vertical chest hooping...help!'
"that makes a lot of sense. i'm starting to get the hang of it as i practice more but the transition thing is a great idea thank you for that! thank you for your help :)"
Feb 6
Allison Rae Scheeser replied to the discussion 'Vertical chest hooping...help!'
"I like to jump into my vertical chest hooping.  I think it gives you a little more momentum and that might help the hoop to stay on your chest.  I actually like it when the hoop travels up to my neck so that I can get it going on my neck…"
Feb 6
Tink in Tokyo replied to the discussion 'Vertical chest hooping...help!'
"When chest hooping horizontally with arms in, you need to make larger forward-back pushes to compensate for your arms. The same holds true for vertical. Which means strong thighs, lower back and a fair bit of flexibility. Instead of trying to…"
Feb 5
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Vertical chest hooping...help!

Ok so I am working on vertical chest hooping and I am really struggling with it. I can chest hoop well with arms both in and out but as soon as I try to turn vertical, the hoop either falls down my back or moves up and smacks me in the face. I can chest hoop vertically with no arms fairly well, but the arms really pose a problem for me. Anyone have any suggestions? See More
Feb 5

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Do you teach hoop classes? (You'll be added to our directory)
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Do you have a website or YouTube, Facebook or Myspace.
http://youtube.com/blondieexx21
What skills do you have?
Hooping, Multi-Hooping, Mini Hooping, Performing
What year did you start hooping? (e.g. 2003)
2011
Who is your hoop mamma or papa? (The person who introduced you to hooping)
All the people I saw hooping at festivals. I was always mesmerized and decided it was something I wanted to learn :)
Who's hoop style do you love? i.e. Who inspires you?
Brecken, Babz
What is your goal for 2012 and why is it important? (Doesn't have to be hoop related.)
To become more active in pursuing the things I enjoy and desire.

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