Rachel Smith
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  • Norfolk, NE
  • United States
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Help with Hoop Tubing Please!!!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ken Price aka hOOpnDaddy Nov 3, 2010. 5 Replies

I am currently using 3/4" 160psi tubing. I am looking for a lighter hoop to work knee reversals. Is 1/2" 100psi PVC tubing going to be too light? I'm worried about the hoops not holding their shape… 

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Rachel Smith replied to the discussion 'Duct tape for hoops'
"Keep the tape tight as you wrap it and don't unroll more than 6 inches at a time, this should eliminate lumps and puckers. I ripe my duct tape down the middle so I have a smaller piece to work with; this also helps keep it flat. The more hoops…"
Jun 21, 2011
Rachel Smith replied to the discussion 'Do you own any pets?'
"I have a 12 year old border collie named Star. He's my best friend and I miss him like crazy now that I'm in college several hours from home. He seems to love being around me when I hoop. Sometimes he interrupts my hoop time to play, but…"
Dec 5, 2010
Rachel Smith replied to the discussion 'Open Hooping Letters to... (game)'
"Dear Mom, Sorry about the basement ceiling but it's just to low. I know you think it's from the pool cues but it's actually my hoops. I'm not going to tell you though for fear of you throwing me out into the cold garage. I really…"
Dec 5, 2010
Ken Price aka hOOpnDaddy replied to the discussion 'Help with Hoop Tubing Please!!!'
"I recommend 3/4" 100psi tubing as a good transition from 3/4" 160 psi, as Jodie and Snowcone suggested. I still haven't gotten use to the 1/2" size hoops yet. Too thin for me at this time."
Nov 3, 2010
AmaraZingara replied to the discussion 'Help with Hoop Tubing Please!!!'
"1/2 in 125 psi tubing is great i think, theirs also they white tubing that is a little smaller than 1/2 in, but its great for reversals because its super springy, you just have to wrap it to add some tape, same with the 1/2 125 irrigation…"
Nov 3, 2010
Snowcone replied to the discussion 'Help with Hoop Tubing Please!!!'
"I'm a big fan of 3/4" 100 PSI hoops."
Nov 3, 2010
Rachel Smith replied to the discussion 'Help with Hoop Tubing Please!!!'
"Thank you!"
Nov 2, 2010
MaisieHoops of *HulaHoopers.ca* replied to the discussion 'Help with Hoop Tubing Please!!!'
"You will be disappointed with 100PSI 1/2 inch tubing. It is not very rigid and it will quickly loose it's shape. You would likely be happier with 125PSI at 1/2 inch. Or 3/4 inch 100 PSI is pretty nice and more forgiving then the 160PSI as well.…"
Nov 2, 2010
Rachel Smith posted a discussion

Help with Hoop Tubing Please!!!

I am currently using 3/4" 160psi tubing. I am looking for a lighter hoop to work knee reversals. Is 1/2" 100psi PVC tubing going to be too light? I'm worried about the hoops not holding their shape if I get such flexible tubing? Should I go up to 125psi?
Nov 2, 2010
Rachel Smith and Sammy Sunshyne are now friends
Oct 31, 2010
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Oct 28, 2010
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Sep 1, 2010
Coco of Yin & Yang Hooping left a comment for Rachel Smith
"See you at Big Red Welcome! We're gonna meet downtown before if you wanna march with us to the stadium give me a call and I'll tell ya the meeting spot, 402-805-3956"
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"Welcome to Hoop City mama!"
Jun 16, 2010
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Profile Information

Do you teach hoop classes? (You'll be added to our directory)
No
What skills do you have?
Hooping, Multi-Hooping
What year did you start hooping? (e.g. 2003)
2009
What is your goal for 2012 and why is it important? (Doesn't have to be hoop related.)
Be prepared for college in the fall
How old are you?
18
When did you first start hooping?
April of 2009
Would you call yourself a beginner, intermediate or advanced hooper?
An advanced beginner
How often do you hoop?
Everyday
Do you have an indoor hoop space?
Yes but the ceiling is too low
Is there a hoop group where you live?
Sadly no
Did you start it?

Would you say that you are obsessed with or addicted to hooping?
yes
Have you posted hooping videos? How many?
no
Do you have friends nearby to hoop with?
yep
Do you teach hooping? If so, how many people have you taught?
no
What kind of songs do you listen to while hooping?
Anything and everything
What is your favorite song right now?
Don't have one
Do you buy hoops or make your own?
Make my own
Have you lost weight since starting to hoop?
I don't know
What size is your favorite hoop?
40"
Are you comfortable hooping by yourself in a public place?
no
How did you learn the majority of the tricks you know today?
the internet
Who is your favorite hoop teacher?
SaFire
What advice would you give to to beginner hoopers?
Don't give up if you can't get a trick right away.
Do you fire hoop? If not, do you want to?
No but I would love to try it
Do own an LED hoop? Where did you get it?
No but I plan to
How much time do you spend on Hoop City Hooping Community?
Don't know
What was the first trick you learned (besides waist hooping)?
Pulling the hoop off my waist
What is the last trick you mastered?
One shoulder hooping
What trick so far was the hardest for you to learn?
the Kick Start
Which one are you finding is almost impossible to get?
Vertical Underleg Twist Toss Pass
How many hoopers would you say live in your town/city?
I only know of 3
Have you performed hooping in front of an audience?
Yes
Has anyone told you you were too old to be playing with a hula hoop?
no
What’s the worst injury you’ve acquired from the hoop?
Nothing too major just lots of scrapes and bruises
Have you ever hooped naked?
no

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At 6:37pm on August 20, 2010, Coco of Yin & Yang Hooping said…
See you at Big Red Welcome! We're gonna meet downtown before if you wanna march with us to the stadium give me a call and I'll tell ya the meeting spot, 402-805-3956
At 7:53pm on June 16, 2010, Paige Ulozas said…
Welcome to Hoop City mama!
At 9:49pm on June 10, 2010, Satina said…
Welcome to Hoop City! Enjoy!
At 5:28pm on June 10, 2010, Rose said…
Welcome to Hoop City!!!
 
 
 

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