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Tink in Tokyo
- 45, Female
- Tokyo
- Japan
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Hooping while...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Basimah Jan 31. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Your Ideal Hoop Size - a new metric
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tink in Tokyo Jan 31. 26 Replies 2 Likes
2012 Hoop Dreams & Goals
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tangled Macrame Jan 13. 18 Replies 1 Like
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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…
Tink in Tokyo replied to the discussion 'Spray painting hoops?'
There are plastic-specific paints for lawn chairs and such. The ones in the Krylon Fusion line look good - lots of colors and two metallics. I would imagine they'd stay on pretty well since they are meant for lawn…
Tink in Tokyo replied to the discussion 'Poly tubing VS Pex tubing'
I love PEX. It's stiff and slightly bouncy.
We rivet our PEX hoops, using plastic pipe of a smaller diameter as the connetor inside, and two pop rivets that are set into drilled holes. It create a pretty good hoop, but if your connector pipe is…
Tink in Tokyo replied to the discussion 'can someone explain this!?@!!?@!$@#%$'
Oooh, shrink tubing... Lots of possibilities for artsy hoops.
Tink in Tokyo replied to the discussion 'Your Ideal Hoop Size - a new metric'
The detail in the text does say buxom hoopers should use their bust point, rather than armpit, as the better measuring point. I will try to make it more clear in the image, though. Thanks!
Tink in Tokyo replied to the discussion 'Ah!!!'
Why stress? What you wanted was a warm place to hoop during winter. Now you have one.
The bonus is that as a participant rather than the organiser you can show up and hoop your heart out. You don't have to make the extra effort to promote the…
Basimah replied to the discussion 'Hooping while...'
I'm just barely past the point where pretty much all of my brain power and energy goes to just keeping the hoop up, but I've managed to send short text messages while waist/hip hooping. A goal of mine is to be able to knit while hooping…
Profile Information
- Do you teach hoop classes? (You'll be added to our directory)
- Yes
- Do you have a website or YouTube, Facebook or Myspace.
- http://www.mediatinker.com
- What skills do you have?
- Hooping, Multi-Hooping, Mini Hooping, Performing
- What year did you start hooping? (e.g. 2003)
- 2008
- Who is your hoop mamma or papa? (The person who introduced you to hooping)
- Deanne Love
- Who's hoop style do you love? i.e. Who inspires you?
- It depends on the day...
- What is your goal for 2011 and why is it important? (Doesn't have to be hoop related.)
- My main goal is to organise events for the Tokyo and Japan hooping communities.
Personally, I hope to learn more about physical comedy, acrobatics and general circus-y stuff that I can incorporate into my hooping.
- Homestay - Click yes if you would consider sharing accommodations with Hoop City Citizens visiting your hometown.
- Yes
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Hooping Questionnaire
Posted on July 7, 2009 at 5:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
How old are you?
43
When did you first start hooping?
August 2008
Would you call yourself a beginner, intermediate or advanced hooper?
Intermediate
How often do you hoop?
A few times a week. In spurts, I do daily practice.
Do you have an indoor hoop space?
Only if I stand on the low table in the middle of my living/dining room. I can hand hoop in the hall.
Is there a hoop group where you live?
Yes, in fact…
43
When did you first start hooping?
August 2008
Would you call yourself a beginner, intermediate or advanced hooper?
Intermediate
How often do you hoop?
A few times a week. In spurts, I do daily practice.
Do you have an indoor hoop space?
Only if I stand on the low table in the middle of my living/dining room. I can hand hoop in the hall.
Is there a hoop group where you live?
Yes, in fact…
Comment Wall (20 comments)
- At 7:03am on October 14, 2011,
Drew "Snowman" Falconeer said… - Hi there! :)
- At 4:06pm on October 10, 2011,
HoopDeeDoo said… - Thanks for the friend add and your comments on my video. I love your New Tricks video.
- At 3:57am on July 8, 2011,
Yuko K said… - I am going to Japan(mainly Tokyo) to visit my family at the end of july and I was wondering if you could give me some suggestions for hoop-networking and hoop events. I am so EXCITED to explore the Japanese hoop world!
- At 10:44am on March 12, 2011,
Rose said… - My heart and prayers go out to your country. So glad to hear that you and your friends are safe.
- At 7:13am on March 12, 2011,
Rose said…
Hi,
Just wanted to make sure that you are doing okay after all the destcuction in Japan.
- At 2:06am on March 7, 2011,
liubiza said… Hi!
I'm Italian and will be in Japan on the 3rd of April.
I would like to meet other hoopers, and I saw you're into Hooplovers community.
Do you usually meet somewhere?
Hug
Lucy
- At 11:48am on February 21, 2011,
beth lavinder said… - Hey Kristen, was talking about you yesterday with a friend (good stuff I promise!) and just wanted to say hello. Don't know when I'll be back in Japan. Will you be attending Hoopcamp again this year? I'm happy to be the 'hooper mom' and drive the van again. It was fun!
- At 6:42pm on December 31, 2010,
Tiffany Green said… - Wishing you much love, light, and luck to your year of 2011 my hooper friend. <3
- At 11:02pm on July 7, 2010,
Jewelz said… - love the lashes!!!!
- At 6:34pm on June 14, 2010,
Aya Toraiwa said… - Hi Tink! It's fascinating to find such a large hooping community in Tokyo! I'm looking forward to seeing all the hoopers :-)
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