Ariel Hooping

I saw some pictures and it looks extremely fun. I've been thinking about trying to get into it. Anyone else thinking about it or wanna help me find tips?

http://www.happyscircus.co.uk/photogallery/DSC_0202.JPG

http://www.angelfire.com/un/kikisworld/images/mh-cheststand.jpg

http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/NR/ContentConnector/CS2000/SiteInterface/Dralion/images/acts/aerialhoop.jpg

Awesome video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sWXJoJkY6w

It looks great I have to say. Bit I have no head for heights so I don't think I'll be anywhere near it!!

All I'll say is you probably need to have a lot of upper body strength and probably be quite agile!

If you do persue it keep us informed!!

Definitely looks like some fun stuff. I'm brand new in the whole aerial scene, so I don't have much information to offer. However, it might be helpful to note it's also called a Lyra or a Circeau, which might help you when searching for information.

I do know they come in a single tab or a double tab, and it's all depending upon what kind of an act you're doing. I think like, one is easier if you have a partner, the single tab obviously makes it easier to spin the hoop whereas the double tab will keep you in place. Etc.

Hope that helps a little, and good luck! It's so beautiful!

Gosh. I think I'll have to keep my feet on the ground. I have no upper body strength whatsoever. And I can't hang from anything for any length of time because the skin on my palms is so dry.

You'd better keep us posted, Trixie.

Well today I started training. Sadly I have very little upper body strength(I can do maybe five push-ups before I'm tired lol), and not a very lithe body. I heard small breasts are best for it so there's less weight shift and less to work around. I deffinitly don't have that going for me. Both are gonna be really playing against me but I'm determined.
Thankfully I have strong legs and abdominal muscles and that really helps.
I wish I had a way to rig a training hoop or something but I live in a apartment. I'll just have to do without for now.

I feel like my arms are going to fall off from all the weight lifting and push-ups I did today. lol

Awesome!!