Online sources for buying hulahoops
Looking for one of those HUGE hula hoops to buy? You'll find here a number of hoopers selling all kinds of hoops: adult hoops, custom-designed hoops, kids hoops, fire hoops and LED hoops.
This site is meant to be a start in your search, rather than a comprehensive list.
(I found this photo on tribe.net. The hooper is Jula, and her YouTube videos show her beautiful hoop style.)
Buying your first hoop?
Some basic advice
* Go heavier and bigger to start.
* Make sure your hoop has at least one strip of gaffer tape on it (to increase the grip).
* Buy a quality adult hoop from a small manufacturer, such as those listed on this site.
* Get a good basic hoop for a teenager or adult has, imo, these starting point specs:
- 160 psi
- 3/4 inch tubing
- 42 inch diameter
(Any hoopmaker will understand these specs.)
Also:
* Insist on 160 psi materials or above. Do not get a 100 psi hoop as your first hoop.
* Avoid water-weighted hoops like the plague.
* Stay far away from the Heavy Hoops and anything with ripples and waves in the hoop.
* Get a minimum 3/4 inch tubing; 1 inch is ok, too. Nothing less for your first hoop, though.
Have fun. Be safe. And happy hooping.
Jessie
www.wolf-river-enterprises.com
Customizable Hula Hoops on eBay
Skip the store brands. Get a handmade hoop. (They're much better!)
From their site:
** Lightweight ¾ inch tubing makes a hoop that weighs about 1 lb. or less depending on the diameter. (41" and larger would be more than 1 lb.)
** Heavyweight ¾ inch tubing makes a hoop that's about 1 ½ lbs. or more depending on the hoop diameter. (38" diameter = about 1 lb 8 ounces, 42" diameter = about 1 lb. 11 ounces).
Diameter starts at 36" and can be made up to 44". I recommend about 42" hoop for beginners and those focusing on learning tricks. 36" - 40" hoops are good for more advanced hoopers and those who may want to hoop dance to songs with a faster beat.
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Learn to Hula Hoop - Quality Instruction DVDs for Sale
HoopGirl, Hoopnotic and More: Great hoopers share hoop techniques and style
Dance Hoop (dvd incluced-workout kit)
Amazon Price: (as of 08/20/2008)
Hoopnotic Hoopdance Beginning Level 2
Amazon Price: (as of 08/20/2008)
Hoopnotic Hoopdance Beginning Level 1
Amazon Price: (as of 08/20/2008)
HoopDance For Beginners
Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 08/20/2008)
New to hula hooping?
Here are some great starter resources
- New to Hula Hooping?
- How to select the perfect hula hoop. How to care for your hoop. The best clothing for hooping. Great learn-to-hula-hoop videos and more!
- Hooping.org
- An active site for hoopers worldwide. Lots of vids. Lots of links. Lots of connections. Check it out.
Collapsible Hoops - Where to buy them
Take your hoop everywhere!
HoopRevolution.com
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Mr. Hooper's General Store
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Collapsible Hula Hoops - Canada / Victoria
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FG3 HOOPS Custom Collapsible Hoops
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Want to make your own hoop?
Resources on DIY, materials and sources
- How to make a heavy hula hoop
- Links to websites. YouTube how-to videos. Great resources for hula hoop tape and more!
LED Hula Hoops
Lights, lights and more lights
- Flamma Aeterna
- Our LED Hoop has 6, 12, or 18 LEDs and breaks down into three equal sections, making transportation and storage a simple matter. The hoop is made out of translucent poly tubing, and has a moderate stiffness that is good for beginning as well as experienced users. The tubing is approximately 1.25 in. thick and 42 in. in diameter.
- PSI Hoops
- Well-known and -respected LED hula hoopmaker.
Fire Hula Hoops for Sale
- Flamma Aeterna - Hoops
- Fire hoops for sale.
