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What size hoop should I buy? – This is one of the most common questions we get and in this article, we aim to answer this question and provide the resources you need to get the best hoop for your specific needs and unique body type.
* This is only true to a certain point, we suggest NOT getting one of those 3.5 pounds or heavier hoops as they are actually bad for your spine and can do harm to you. Sticking with a hoop no bigger than 42″ is also recommended as the larger ones can carry a lot of momentum when moving fast and can also be bad for you.
Now that we’ve given you a super quick reference on what size hoop you should get, it’s time to dive deeper into this question and help you pick the best hula hoop for you to use!
In general, there are two types of hula hoopers, those that are looking for a mostly On Body hoop that they will use for fitness, exercise, and waist hooping. Then there are the hoopers that are most interested in tricks, fast flow, performance and Off Body techniques.
Below we will take a look at each of these styles and what hoops would best suite which style of hooping.
These hoops are generally made from polyethylene (PE) tubing and range in size from 36″ – 42″ in outside diameter and are made from 3/4″ to 1″ tubing. Another way to think of it is how thick the hoop is, the thicker the hoop, the heavier it will be.
The above image should give you a general idea of a good size hoop to get, the below-sizing guide is a bit more in-depth. Remember that the most important part of picking a hula hoop is getting the color, design, and style that matches your personality! In all seriousness though, a general rule of thumb is to get a hoop that measures somewhere between your hip and bellybutton, you really can’t go wrong using this method.
There are three types of Fitness Hoops that we have available, Dance Hoop, Fitness Hoop and Fitness Hoop L
Dance Hoop
Fitness Hoop
Weight Loss Hoop
Under 5′
5’0″ – 5’5″
5’5″ – 5’10”
5’10” +
These hoops are generally made from Polypropylene (PP) and HDPE plastics. Choosing a dance hoop or a hoop that you can use for tricks, is in some ways easier as you already know how to hoop and what you want to do with your hoop.
In the dance and performance hoop category we carry polypro in both 3/4″ OD and 5/8″ OD, both will be great dance partners and we’d like to help you narrow down your decision on what size to get.
3/4″ OD, 7 – 14 ounces
This hoop is the go-to for most intermediate and advanced hoopers, you can get it bare or taped (tape will add around 2 ounces). If you’ve been using a weighted exercise hoop and want to start using a polypro, it’s going to feel REALLY light. In this case, we suggest getting something on the larger side, somewhere around 35″-37″ in diameter.
5/8″ OD, 5 – 10 ounces
This hoop is the featherweight of the bunch and for that reason, it is sometimes more challenging for people to use. This hoop is great for smaller frames and people that like to hoop fast and not feel the weight of the hoop. This hoop is NOT recommended for breaks and reversals as the tubing is thinner and could kink if you are hooping in hot conditions.
The reasons you’ll want a small polypro hoop:
1. Lighter and easier to control with your hands
2. Less scary/dangerous while learning risky tricks (like chest rolls and tosses)
3. Small enough to do some tricks that can’t be done with a big hoop (example: wedgies and coin flips)
For your smaller hoop, you will want it to work well with your arm and/or leg length. Your height plays a bigger role in choosing your small hoop.
For intermediate to advanced hoopers
Choosing a polypro hoop that you can use for combinations of tricks, faster spinning, and more intermediate and advanced maneuvers is in some ways easier as you already know how to hoop and what you like to do.
In the polypro hoop category, we carry polypro in both 3/4" OD and 5/8" OD, both will be great dance partners and we'd like to help you narrow down your decision on what size to get.
3/4" OD, 7 - 14 ounces
This hoop is the go-to for most intermediate and advanced hoopers, you can get it bare or taped (tape will add around 2 ounces). If you've been using a weighted exercise hoop and want to start using a polypro, it's going to feel REALLY light. In this case, we suggest getting something on the larger side, somewhere around 35"-37" in diameter.
5/8" OD, 5 - 10 ounces
This hoop is the featherweight of the bunch and for that reason, it is sometimes more challenging for people to use. This hoop is great for smaller frames and people that like to hoop fast and not feel the weight of the hoop. This hoop is NOT recommended for breaks and reversals as the tubing is thinner and could kink if you are hooping in hot conditions.
The simple answer is to get two hoops! – No, we are not just trying to sell you more hoops, we are telling it like it is.
It is really difficult to learn everything with one hoop. Different sizes/weights serve different learning purposes. Get one larger hoop and one smaller hoop. If you will eventually want to use a smaller hoop for everything, getting a third medium-sized hoop will help you transition easier.
The larger hoop is for learning on-body moves. For example, waist hooping, chest hooping, and shoulder hooping. The small hoop is for learning off-body tricks. For example isolations, chest rolls, tosses, and coin flips.
Big Hoop
Small Hoop
For petite to average body sizes
For average body sizes
For larger body sizes
Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of what size hula hoop you should buy, if you don’t, then please shoot us an email and we’ll help you out!
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