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Getting a snapped connector out-help!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Megan of *From the Hip Jun 2, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello peeps, I snapped the connector inside one of my hoops and want to know if anyone has any tips for getting the broken bits out.I've tried soaking both ends in warm water and on one side had a…
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When did you first start hooping? March 2010
Would you call yourself a beginner, intermediate or advanced hooper? beginner
How often do you hoop? since the end of may, everyday an hour+
Do you have an indoor hoop space? yes, a whole room which is a real luxury, it's totally covered in different colour stripes now from various hoops going awol
Is there a hoop group where you live? I think there is one at uni but I haven't got round to meeting up with them
Did you start it? -
Would you say that you are obsessed with or addicted to hooping? both at the moment, I wish I could put the same thought and determination into my degree :S
Have you posted hooping videos? not yet, not quite confident enough yet plus lacking anything to video with!
Do you have friends nearby to hoop with? not really, I got my housemate a hoop but she didn't quite get into like I have
Do you teach hooping? quite often when I go to the park I end up with kids and adults asking how to do it and having a go, I can see how much fun running workshops could be and I'm thinking I'd like to try using hooping in therapy at points maybe...
What kind of songs do you listen to while hooping? mostly hard dance of some sort, psy trance, D&B, dubstep but I like experimenting with mp3 player on shuffle and seeing what comes up! Gogol Bordello was quite fun today
What is your favorite song right now? I had fun trying to do chest barrel rolls to Filter by Calvertron this avo
Do you buy hoops or make your own? not making so far but I want to, I can see all the advantages
Have you lost weight since starting to hoop? I think so I'm getting more definition in my tummy again but the feeling of healthiness it has given mind and body has prompted me to start running properly again so I figure I will probably get a wee bit smaller
What size is your favorite hoop? (the thinner tubing) @ 36" but I want to try something around 34" next
Are you comfortable hooping by yourself in a public place? yes, I love that I am so involved in it that I can be oblivious (mostly, I do seem to drop the hoop more once I notice I'm being properly watched but I don't care too much)
How did you learn the majority of the tricks you know today? SaFire, youtube & hoopcity, I love how everyone shares. there was a thread on here about hooping becoming popular and I think it's so nice that people are generally inclusive and sharing with this art/skill, it doesn't dilute to share it enriches everyone
Who is your favorite hoop teacher? can't pick one various ladies on here that blow me away - obviously SaFire and hoopalicious!
What advice would you give to to beginner hoopers? stretch properly, dont over exert yourself through enthusiasm ('cos it's just annoying when you injure yourself and can't hoop for days!) try and find other people who are as into it as you are 'cos your friends and family will get tired of hearing about it soon enough!
Do you fire hoop? If not, do you want to? Desperately want to - I'd like to have a little go by the en of the summer maybe......
Do you own an LED hoop? Where did you get it? Want want want
How much time do you spend on hoopcity? more than I should but I don't have a facebook account and tell myself this is much healthier!
What was the first trick you learned (besides waist hooping)? getting hoop on and off to lasoo, I thought I had learned the vortex, was gutted when I realized I had a little way to go but then when I did was so buzzed)
What is the last trick you mastered? passing behind back with elbows. In the process of working up to the "elbow attack"
What trick so far was the hardest for you to learn? hooping at the knees + legs in and out. But it's so much fun now I have it.
Which one are you finding is almost impossible to get? everything in my non-dominant current I keep trying to make myself do it but it's hard when you are getting good one way then feel totally beginner the other direction
How many hoopers would you say live in your town/city? No idea - the way most people react hoops have only just made it to Norwich
Have you performed hooping in front of an audience? not really, I tried hooping in heels dressed up at my mates cocktail party last wknd if that counts? I found heels on grass rather impaired me
Has anyone told you you were too old to be playing with a hula hoop? probably but I most likely had my head phones in and was concentrating on trying to just get my damn leg back in without dropping hoop to notice ;)
What’s the worst injury you’ve acquired from the hoop? 1. a nasty shoulder sprain and accompanying bruised neck 2. a fat lip
Have you ever hooped naked? yes and loved it after i figured out to cover the mirror over ;)
Have you been to a hoop camp/retreat? Which one? No, maybe next year or maybe one of the ones that happens in Canada or the US, they look fun!
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- What skills do you have?
- Hooping, Poi
- What year did you start hooping? (e.g. 2003)
- March 2010
- What is your goal for 2012 and why is it important? (Doesn't have to be hoop related.)
- get in the hoop of fire by the end of the summer!
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I have only just seen the comment you left me!! Thanks!
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Thank you very much! I started practicing almost daily in february , usually about an hour a day :) I tend to get a little grumpy if I dont hoop now. lol
I havent really hooper with other hoopers yet either! I only have one other friend that hoops, so it'll be new for me too! Really looking forward to it tho. See you Sunday! x x
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