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Step 2Cutting the pipe
The tubing usually comes in a tight coil. Cutting the ties round the coil and giving it some time to expand to about the same size as you want the hoop may give a rounder hoop. Often the end of the coil will be straight, so for a round hoop it may also be a good idea to cut off and discard a small section(around 20 cm) from the end
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Most people find that the bigger a hoop is, the easier it is to hula hoop with. It is usually recommended to have a hoop that comes somewhere between your navel and your chest if you hold it up against you with one edge on the ground.
If you know the exact diameter of the hoop you want, you can work out how much pipe you need and measure it off, though you may need help with holding the tape-measure. I usually form the hoop from the end of the coil, and adjust it until I get the size I want, to work out where to cut the pipe.
To cut the pipe I use a pipe cutter (designed to cut copper pipe) to make a groove in the pipe, then cut the pipe with a sharp craft knife. The pipe cutter squashes the hoop near the cut, which might make the tube fit more closely round the connector.
You can also use a hacksaw. If you do, file or sand any rough edges off the edges of the pipe.
It doesn't matter too much if your cut is a bit squint as you'll be covering the join with duct tape.
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Most people find that the bigger a hoop is, the easier it is to hula hoop with. It is usually recommended to have a hoop that comes somewhere between your navel and your chest if you hold it up against you with one edge on the ground.
If you know the exact diameter of the hoop you want, you can work out how much pipe you need and measure it off, though you may need help with holding the tape-measure. I usually form the hoop from the end of the coil, and adjust it until I get the size I want, to work out where to cut the pipe.
To cut the pipe I use a pipe cutter (designed to cut copper pipe) to make a groove in the pipe, then cut the pipe with a sharp craft knife. The pipe cutter squashes the hoop near the cut, which might make the tube fit more closely round the connector.
You can also use a hacksaw. If you do, file or sand any rough edges off the edges of the pipe.
It doesn't matter too much if your cut is a bit squint as you'll be covering the join with duct tape.
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