What is a Polypro Hula Hoop?

POLYPRO - What is Polypro?

Polypro is a nickname given to the type of plastic that these hoops are made out of. \nWikipedia states- “Polypropylene (PP), also known as polypropylene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications including packaging and labeling, textiles (e.g., ropes, thermal underwear and carpets), stationery, plastic parts and reusable containers of various types, laboratory equipment, loudspeakers, automotive components, and polymer banknotes.”……and now Hula Hoops!

 

What is a polypro hula hoop?

  • Polypro hoops are generally lighter than an exercise or beginner hula hoop
  • Polypro hula hoops come in many different colors, the sky's the limit!
  • A polypro hoop is normally used by a more "advanced" hooper
  • Polypro hoops are great for doing on and off body hooping tricks
  • This hoop is very popular in the Instagram Hooping communities
  • Polypro hoops are a great idea if you want a high-performance hula hoop

    Will a Polypro Hoop make me a better hula hooper?

    Most definitely, but it’s not going to happen without some effort on your part. It’s not like you can just buy a polypro hoop and suddenly be as skilled as Rachael Lust (she’s incredible, by the way.)\n...ok, where was I? Oh yes, you need to practice. \nPolypro hoops require a faster hooping style and they also open up a whole new book of tricks and moves that will not feel as good without a polypro hoop.

     

    What is a colored polypro hoop?

    A colored polypro hoop is a hula hoop made out of polypro tubing that is colored, ie; not opaque. The Spinsterz has a special formulation for creating colored polypro hoops in a wide variety of colors.

     

    What is a bare polypro hoop?

    A bare hoop is a hoop that has no decoration, tape or anything applied over the surface if it. It is "bare" Bare hoops can be made from colored tubing.

     

    What is a taped polypro hoop?

    A taped polypro hoop is a hula hoop made from polypro tubing that has been wrapped with a special decorative often metallic tape."

     

    ISN'T LIGHTER MORE DIFFICULT?

    Yes and no. The first time you get to work with a polypro hoop it will feel light and a little strange. Give it about 30 minutes (or less) and you will be in LOVE! 
    Lighter hoops move faster than a heavier hoop and they are also a lot more responsive to your body movements.

     

     

    DO I NEED A SMALLER HOOP? CAN YOU TELL ME WHY?

    Polypro hoops are most optimal at a size of 36” or less. At 37” they tend to coil in on themselves due to the natural curve of the tubing. 

     

    WAIT, WHAT’S 3/4” and 5/8” OD TUBING?

    This refers to the size of the tubing measured at its widest point. A ¾” hoop is the “standard” size that most people use. It is a very good hoop to get if you are just starting out with a polypro hoop. To give you an idea of the size of this tubing, I can fit my pointer finger in it.
    5/8", on the other hand, is only big enough for my pinky. 
    ...and now I have hoops stuck on both hands. :)

    A 5/8” hoop is going to be thinner, lighter, and a little more flexible. The people that buy these hoops are usually professional performers or someone that is very small and light. This would be closer to a kid's hoop size and weight.

     

    And now we will tell you about the Polypro Hoops that The Spinsterz offers

      

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    I'm going to go into great lengths as to what polypro hoops are, who they are for and why you might want one, but before I do that I want to tell you what kind of hoops you will find in this category as you might already know what polypro hoop is perfect for you.
     

    Types of Polypro Hoops

    • Colored Polypro Hoops
    • Size Changing Hula Hoop
    • Isolation Hoops
    • Mini Hoops & Twins

     

    Size Changing Hula Hoop

    This hoop is what we call the Grow With Your Flow, it is a hoop that can convert into 4-8 different sizes giving you the ability to always challenge yourself and not have to buy multiple hoop sizes, you can just get one that Grows With Your Flow!

     

    Isolation Hoops

    In the world of flow and circus arts, isolation is a term used to describe the act of manipulating an object in space so that it gives the illusion that the object is hovering and in a fixed position while it is you who is moving around the object. Usually, it is the other way around, you move an object around yourself, much like when you are hula hooping on your waste. 

    Here's a video with one of our favorite isolation artists, Dustin Hubel

     Mini Hoops & Twins

    Twins or doubles are a term used to describe the act of using two hoops at the same time. What you will find in this category is the ability to purchase two hoops at a time with an automatic discount applied. There are hoops here that are bare and some with fancy tapes on them. Want to learn some basic moves using doubles?