This will provide you with a springy, lightweight hoop that is great for off body moves. 16mm (5/8″) is a narrow tube that is great for small hoops – up to approximately 85cm.12.5mm (1/2″) is the skinniest polypro option and is great for mini hoops and for a more speedy lightweight option for small and medium sizes.Mermaid Hooping stocks a range of colour options in the following: Polypro is favoured by more experienced hoopers wanting to learn more complex tricks and challenge their on and off-body moves. Polypro tubing is specially designed and manufactured for hula hoops and is more lightweight and responsive than PE. I currently stock a small selection of HDPE in 16mm (5/8) and 19mm (3/4″). It is highly recommended for those hooping in very cold climates as it won’t crack as easily as polypro. More responsive than PE and more durable than polypro, HDPE is favoured by a wide range of hoopers from confident beginners to more experienced hoopers wanting a little more weight than polypro offers. HDPE tubing offers an in-between alternative to the heavy duty PE and the lightweight Polypro. 25mm (1″) is a more heavyweight tubing that is great for large fitness hoops and unsure beginners.Some may find this tubing too heavy for off body tricks, but it is generally a great all-rounder for learning. 19mm (3/4″) is the most commonly used width tubing for dance hoops and works excellently for medium-large sized hoops for those who are beginning or more advanced. ![]() This will provide you with a lightweight hoop that is good for small children and off body tricks. PE tubing is what kids hoops are made from and also the majority of dance and beginner hoops it is hardy and durable, and comes in several thicknesses for different uses: Please send me a message if you are unsure. For hoopers who are particularly tall or curvy, a larger hoop can be easier to start with. **These guidelines are for general advice, and may not always apply. The large size slows the hoop’s rotations making it easier to develop co-ordination at your own pace. Extra: 100cm and up: This is a perfect size for unsure beginners, learning tricky on body tricks, and those wanting to hoop for fitness and weight loss.Large: 85 – 95cm: This is the range of sizes most common for beginner hoopers or those wanting to focus on on-body hooping.Medium: 75 – 85cm: This is a perfect size range for older children, and for more experienced adult hoopers as a great all-rounder for hoop dance combining on and off body moves.Small: 60 – 75cm: This is the size range for preschool age children, or for more advanced adult hoopers ready to move on from their larger hoop and practice more off body tech.Mini: 30 – 60cm: For toddler age children and more advanced hoopers wanting to explore mini hoop tech.** If you are unsure about which size or tube is best for you, please get in touch or see the FAQ below ** There are techniques to make this more successful that you can google or ask me about. It is not recommended that small and medium sized hoops are doubled down on themselves all the way as this can cause the tubing and/or connector to kink or crack. ![]() A single push button makes the hoop able to coil down on itself some or all of the way depending on its size and tubing (message me about specifics). For extra push buttons please see the listing in our Hoop Add-ons section. – This hoop does not come standard with grip tape, but can be added by selecting your colour choice from the Hoop Add-ons section.Īll hoops come standard with one push button to make them collapsible, unless requested otherwise. ![]() If you would like to order in inches, please choose the closest size and put your request in the order notes. !!Please note, this is NOT an LED hoop, and does not light up or “glow” on it’s own: the tape shines when reflecting direct light, working especially well using your camera flash in semi- or full darkness, making your photos and videos light up! If you have any questions about how reflective tapes work in different settings please send me a message.Īll of our reflective hoops come with a complimentary layer of crystal clear protective tape.Īll hoops are measured by their Outside Diameter (OD) in centimetres. Please see photos for how each colour looks with and without a flash. Our Coin Flip design gives you the choice of two colours from our reflective selection. This split coloured reflective hoop is absolutely stunning in both natural daylight and reflecting direct lighting in darkness.
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