Buying aerial hoop
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I'm looking into getting one as well. How do you hang them in a house? Also, I'm seeing that most are 36". I'm tall (5'11), would I need a bigger size?
@valerie98 - You would probably be happier wiith a larger hoop. Ask the person who makes it for you what size you need. If you go to my friend, he is also a professional rigger, and can answer your questions about how to safely rig it in your house. http://flyingsquirrelconsortium.com/
The rule of thumb is to sit on the foor- back against the wall. Measure from the floor to the top of you head then add 3 inches. If you are between the sizes offered, round up (round down and you will be smacking your head, a LOT.) If you are having a hoop custom made then they will make to your size and needs resulting in a much better fit.
Thanks, wildredhead! I am going to measure myself because Jackie offers hoops in 1" increments. All the links, names provided here turned out to be nice people, but I have to say the Jackie has been the most helpful and at the best price. However, the 2nd best price was only $15 more. Please keep adding more advise as you guys think of it.
*advice*. ; )
I'm quite petite and got a 34". If I added three inches to my torso height I'd be in a 36" hoop, but I know from personal experience that I have a hard time holding the splits across that length. The Simply Circus Aerial FAQ site recommends the following: 34" Lyra is generally best for a performer under 5'6" 35" Lyra is generally best for a performer under 5'8" 36" Lyra is generally best for a performer under 6' A second method of selecting an aerial hoop is to sit in a chair, measure from the seat of the chair to the top of the head, and add an inch. http://community.simplycircus.com/tutorials/aerial/aerial_arts_faq.htm#Selecting_Aerial_Apparatus
I spoke with a local vendor yesterday. Her daughter is 5'4.5" or 5' 5", ( like me) and she started with a 34" lyra and "outgrew" it. As she progresses she needed more room. Ican wait to get to class on Saturday and see what my instructor recommends I get.
Oh, she also recommends getting rig supplies at REI.
I think what you can see from all our postings is that it depends on your body...I have a long torso for someone barely over five feet, but the next person might have super long legs and need a big hoop. As for rigging supplies, again, just make sure they are weight rated steel fixtures.
that's my body type: long torso, normal to short legs. at my last class I felt like I really had to extend myself to get my feet to the top of the hoop from sitting in the hoop, but my legs were also a little tight from 2 pole playdates that week.
luvlee ·
Wanted to follow this thread as I will be getting a lyra very soon. This thread has been helpful. Now, at least I know I want a double tab. I would love a teal tape!!!!!!!!!
luvlee ·
Wanted to follow this thread as I will be getting a lyra very soon. This thread has been helpful. Now, at least I know I want a double tab. I would love a teal tape!!!!!!!!!
I thought you did not have enough room to get a lyra, luvlee??
Aerialempowerment is where I got mine. She has purple, red or black tape, but she can probably leave it untaped if you wanna buy teal tape and tape it up yourself.
luvlee ·
I don't in my apartment but will in our new house! It has a lovely huge vaulted room. I am getting a Fly Gum first though. Just getting ideas here.
I ended up with a 36" single tab, but I kinda wish it was double for more versatility of use for top if hoop moves. I went with a single because that what I see at most venues, performances.
I have a double point rigged as a single point for now (because of height restrictions)
We got our hoop for the studio at http://www.aerialfabric.com/ ; it is a single point and when I got it at first both myself and my rigger thought it was a Jackie Tan! Lynn at aerial fabric is great - have bought a few items from her. 🙂
I just ordered my lyra!!!! I got it from the circus spotlight!! They have great prices!! I had to get a 40 because I'm so tall! I can't wait to play on it!!
I love my lyra. It's fun, and a new challenge. I just have to be gently on it cuz it's attached to my omni gym rig.
I just had a lyra made by a local welding/metal works shop for $143. Any skilled welder should be able to make one. They need access to a tube roller though.
luvlee ·
Jivete, did you have the rigging made too?
No, just a standard single point lyra. One of my coworkers drafted up a drawing and I just gave that to the fabricator. If I have another made, I'll probably make my connecting tab a little bigger with a larger rigging point. My only real complaint is there's a slight flat spot where the tube connects to the tube roller. Doesn't take away from the functionality, but your eye is def drawn to it. I'll try to post a pic later when I'm not on my phone.
So it's been decided! Hubby put the green light on getting a hoop in the house! So now I'm going to research like crazy. I'm short (5 feet) and use a 36 in class, and there is probably a good 6 inches from the top of my head to the hoop when I sit on it. So I know I'll have to buy a smaller one - just don't know what size exactly??? And I need to figure out if I should put it in my living room (11 feet ceilings) or my pole room which has 9. Decisions, decisions :-)
I told the girl at aerialempowerment my height and she told me what size to get. You might ask whomever you decide to buy from what size to get.
