Russ - the 1" dia black plastic pipe will provide a more rigid hoop than a hoola-hoop. At times getting 1" plastic pipe to form a 3ft dia circle without kinking can be a challenge. Warming it in the hot sunshine may help it bend to a small circle.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 07/19/08 09:40 PM.

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