Hula Hoopiness

Last night I took a class to learn how to make your own hula hoop. I've tried to make my own before but the quality was not so great. The instructor of the class was really helpful and brought in pre-cut hula hoops to speed up the class. We played around with the different types of hoops before we chose our hoops. 

A few things to consider when choosing your first hula hoop:

• The size of the hoop matters. Typically, when you first start out you're going to want a hoop that when it's standing up it at least reaches your belly button. The bigger the hoop, the easier it is to learn. 
• The tubing material will effect the weight of your hoop. Hoops typically come in 1/2, 3/4, or 1" thick in diameter. Most hoops are ¾” 100 PSI Polyethylene tubing (aka black irrigation tubing or PE). A hoop that is 1" 160 PSI is going to be one of the heaviest hoops you can make. For lighter hula hoops you'll want to use a clear Polypro (polypropylene) type of tubing. Other great options for tubing are PVC tubing and HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
• Color! Pick colors that make you smile :)