Collapsible Hula Hoop

Most collapsible hoop designs I've seen feature removable sections that snap back together with the help of elastic straps.  This Instructable features a more sexy folded infinity method, reducing the hoop to two smaller circles that can be worn across the body.  I like this design for taking my hoop on public transit to hoop get-togethers in the city.

Step 1: Tools and Supplies

Supplies:
* polytubing (see Notes on Polytubing, below)
* connectors, 2 per hoop (3/4 inch connectors for 3/4inch tubing, 1inch connectors for 1inch tubing)
* decorative tape (electrical tape works great and is available in a variety of colors)

Tools:
* utility knife
* hack saw or ratcheting pvc pipe cutter
* heat gun or hair dryer

Notes on Polytubing:
* 3/4 inch 100psi or 160psi, or 1inch 100psi can all be used to make hoops.  For beginners, 3/4 inch 160psi seems to work well.
* 1inch 160psi tubing is also available, but will make a very heavy hula hoop.
* Polytubing is commonly sold in 100ft rolls.  This is enough for approx. 8 hula hoops.
* Tubing can be hard to find in some areas. It is mainly used for lawn sprinkler systems. Call around to big-box hardware and irrigation supply stores to save time and gas.

Comments

[HoopAngel]

Thank you! I made my infinity hoop yesterday because I am leaving for a trip soon and I wanted to have an infinity hoop plus my coil hoop. But when I bend the hoop. the connectors show and I don't know what to do to fix that, is it normal???

[jbrecken]

If you put a marble inside the tube to make the "shoop shoop" sound, would it get hung up on the connectors?

[Robot Lover]

I would imagine that if you used a small enough marble it would work.

[ccbabyfactory]

This is awesome. thanks so much for sharing. i really like this option. kelli

[monkey227]

having use this type of collapsing hoop in the past, i wanted to warn that the hoop does not stay circular very well when your actually hooping with it, it kinda turns in to a oval. if your not worried about that then this is a great design. Its just not so great if your need a very circular look, for say isolation/manipulation Just my two cents for experience. I'm not criticizing the author or the tutorial

[anghasch]

I always wanted to learn! I also LOVE making things myself.  I am very excited I will have plenty to share as well!!!

[bodyhoops]

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[skidude28]

Go away, troll.

[cascahawk]

Acording to you site you have a patent pending. Second this man is not selling or making any profit.
Check you laws.

[paganwonder]

This site is for people who enjoy making things for themselves- not necessarily to save money or take business from vendors but for the pure joy of building things with our own hands.  There aren't many of us left in the world today so I doubt we will impact your bottom line in a meaningful way.

Besides, Summation didn't offer to sell me anything.

[cascahawk]

beautiful, we ar going to make 10 of them for our group as they are so compact. Thanks and great instrictable.
Will post pics after tommorows build.

[DasBus]

 This is a DIY project, not for selling.