110cm aerial hoop

Item sold individually, without the shackles. Be sure to order them separately! You will find them on our website in the Aerial circus equipment category.

Aerial hoop:

The simplicity of the installation of the aerial hoops makes them a popular circus apparatus. The model presented here is versatile thanks to the different types of fixations possible. It can be set up attached at the end of a rope. It can also be used with a swivel to allow a 360° rotation or it can also be used swinging, with a fixations on each side.

Which aerial hoop diameter to choose?

The diameter of your aerial hoop is chosen according to your size. When you are sitting on the hoop, there should be 10cm free above your head. You can take this measurement while sitting on a chair (ex: height between the chair and your head = 70cm, then you will need an aerial hoop with an inside diameter of 80cm). If you are buying for a circus school where several people will be using the same hoop, this space may vary slightly and extend up to 15cm.

With this method, you will be sure not to hit your head on the top of the hoop when you are in a sitting position. If you are teaching students with different heights, be sure to check that they can't hit their heads on the hoop before you start :-).

NetJuggler's opinion on the aerial hoop:

Made in Italy by Play, we decided to sell this model because on the actual market, it is the model that offers the most complete certificates for any use in a professional environment.

Technical characteristics:

External diameter: 110 cm.
Internal diameter: 105cm.
Tube diameter: 2.5cm.
Type of use: static or dangling. 360 ° rotation with a swivel attachment (not supplied).
Certificates and tests carried out up to 2 people on the apparatus at the same time.
The structure is in tubular steel with a diameter of 25 mm and a thickness of 2.75 mm.
This model is also available in 85, 90, 95, 100cm and 105 cm.
Anti-corrosion treatment.

Adhesive tape coating:

The hoop is delivered ready to be covered with fabric grip. We recommend the Prodigy Snake Tape. This grip has the particularity of not releasing glue residue on the hands and body, even after intensive use of the hoop.

Attachment system:

A hoop is sold packaged by itself. You will need to purchase the shackles separately. Use only one attachment for a static use and two for a swinging use. The structure has 3 holes (visible in the photos). Depending on your assembly, the gap will be either 50cm or 55cm. We have put some pictures of fixing examples.

If you use a single hook, it is possible that the hoop rotates slightly on itself (even if you do not use a swivel), to overcome this, fix it at two points.

Certificate for the aerial hoops:

Extract from the certificate:

Download the certificate

Information about the manufacturer Play Juggling:

Play Juggling manufactures this item in Italy. Play items are known to be of good quality, with special care in the finishes. Among their range of items we find initiation equipment but also reputable equipment used by entertainment professionals.

Additional optional item:

Shackles

What are the conditions for installing an aerial hoop?

You'll need some height:

To install a hoop, you will need a ceiling height of at least 4 meters. The hoop will not necessarily be 4 meters high, but you'll need space above and below the hoop. Any installation with a height of less than 4 meters will give you frustration and very limited use of the apparatus. Imagine hanging from the hoop, you need a lot of space below it. Now imagine yourself standing on the bottom of the hoop, you also need space above you. With a swinging movement, you will need even more space. Without the necessary space, you will end up with a hoop that will have a role similar to that of a swing.

Dynamic vs static:

Remember that a moving body can weigh up to 3 times the mass of a static body. When you are on an aerial hoop, you are a moving body. A binding that will only withstand your mass when stationary (static) will not be sufficient.

Installing a hoop at home, as a private individual:

Your life or that of your child will end up on a hoop. Do not neglect its installation.

An aerial hoop binding cannot be improvised. Consult a rigging specialist, an architect, or consult the advice of a mason. During our discussions with some beginner customers, we are told about using fixing plates for punching bags. These fixings are made to fix 30 to 50 Kg to the ceiling. The mass of a moving (dynamic) person can be up to 3 times its mass in a static position. Never use this type of plate, the accident will be guaranteed. Each building has its own different structure, with its own strengths and materials. One of the best solutions that requires the least technique is to use a truck loop around a large beam. Again, consult the advice of a specialist.

Fixation in a professional environment:

Do not install anchor points without having a study and installation carried out by professionals.

Delivery outside the EU:

For a delivery outside the countries of the European Union, additional delivery costs may be added. Our website does not know how to calculate these costs, we invite you to contact us so that we can together establish a quote to deliver this item to you.