Quick answer: a tabless aerial lyra hoop in black powder-coated hollow steel, with a 26 mm grip and a Safe Working Load of 200 kg (441 lb) per hoop — derived from a Minimum Breaking Strength of 2,000 kg (4,410 lb), measured by breaking-load testing, at a 10:1 safety factor. Five inner diameters from 80 to 100 cm, matched to your height. Handcrafted in Alicante, Spain.
What "tabless" means
A tabless hoop has no welded tabs at the top. The ring is a continuous circle, which removes the hard point most aerialists catch a hip or a knee on during rolls, and leaves the whole circumference usable.
How a tabless hoop is rigged
The hoop is hung by girth-hitching a strap around the top of the ring: the strap passes around the steel and back through itself, so it closes on the ring under load. This is standard practice for tabless hoops — single-point setups included.
Because there are no tabs, you can move the hitch around the ring, which also means the contact point is not fixed for the life of the hoop.
Which size do I need?
The size is the inner diameter. Pick by height:
| Size | Inner diameter | Your height |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 80 cm (31½") | 135–148 cm (4'5"–4'10") |
| S | 85 cm (33½") | 148–156 cm (4'10"–5'1") |
| M | 90 cm (35 7/16") | 156–164 cm (5'1"–5'5") |
| L | 95 cm (37 3/8") | 164–172 cm (5'5"–5'8") |
| XL | 100 cm (39 3/8") | 172–180 cm (5'8"–5'11") |
A hoop sized to your height lets you sit in the bottom with your head clear of the top bar. Going a size up gives more room for dynamic work and doubles; going a size down makes the hoop tighter to hold but harder to move inside.
Full specifications
| Material | Hollow steel, black powder coated |
| Grip diameter | 26 mm (1 1/32 in) |
| Inner diameters | 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 cm |
| Safe Working Load | 200 kg (441 lb) per hoop |
| Minimum Breaking Strength | 2,000 kg (4,410 lb), from breaking-load testing |
| Safety Factor | 10:1 |
| Configuration | Tabless |
| Colour | Black |
| Made in | Alicante, Spain |
| Processing | 3–5 business days |
| Shipping | Free worldwide, 5–8 business days |
Hollow steel, and why it is not a compromise
Hollow steel tube gives the same working strength as solid bar at a fraction of the weight, which matters on a hoop you spin, lift and travel with. The 2,000 kg Minimum Breaking Strength is a tested figure — it comes from breaking-load testing of the hoop as built, not from a calculation on the raw tube. The Safe Working Load of 200 kg is that tested figure divided by a 10:1 safety factor.
Understanding the safety numbers
Safe Working Load 200 kg, Minimum Breaking Strength 2,000 kg, Safety Factor 10:1. The 10:1 margin covers the shock loads of drops and dynamic entries, not spare capacity. The figure is per hoop — your rigging point, strap, carabiner and swivel each need to be rated to at least the same load. New to this? Read our guide to SWL, MBS and safety factors.
What's included
The hoop only. Straps, tape, swivels and carabiners are bought separately — we do not currently stock them, so source them from a rigging supplier and check that each part is rated to at least 200 kg.
Care and inspection
Check the powder coating for chips before each session, especially where the hoop contacts the floor or a rigging strap — bare steel under a chip is where corrosion starts. Wipe down after use to remove chalk and skin oils. Store dry.
Frequently asked questions
Which aerial hoop size should I choose?
Size is the inner diameter. XS 80 cm suits 135-148 cm height, S 85 cm suits 148-156 cm, M 90 cm suits 156-164 cm, L 95 cm suits 164-172 cm, XL 100 cm suits 172-180 cm. A hoop matched to your height lets you sit in the bottom with your head clear of the top bar.
How much weight can this aerial hoop hold?
The Safe Working Load is 200 kg (441 lb) per hoop, derived from a Minimum Breaking Strength of 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) divided by a 10:1 safety factor. The margin absorbs the shock loads of dynamic entries and drops, so 200 kg is a limit and not a target.
What does tabless mean, and how do you rig a tabless hoop?
Tabless means there are no welded lugs at the top, so the ring is a continuous circle with no hard point to catch a hip or knee on. You rig it by girth-hitching a strap around the top of the ring - the strap passes around the steel and back through itself, closing on the ring under load. This is standard practice for tabless hoops, single-point setups included.
Is hollow steel strong enough?
Yes. Hollow tube gives the working strength of solid bar at far lower weight, which matters on a hoop you spin and travel with. The 2,000 kg Minimum Breaking Strength is a tested figure from breaking-load testing of the hoop as built, not a calculation on the raw tube.
Does it come with rigging hardware?
No. The hoop ships on its own - straps, tape, swivels and carabiners are bought separately. We do not currently stock them, so source them from a rigging supplier and check every part is rated to at least 200 kg.
Quick answer: a tabless aerial lyra hoop in black powder-coated hollow steel, with a 26 mm grip and a Safe Working Load of 200 kg (441 lb) per hoop — derived from a Minimum Breaking Strength of 2,000 kg (4,410 lb), measured by breaking-load testing, at a 10:1 safety factor. Five inner diameters from 80 to 100 cm, matched to your height. Handcrafted in Alicante, Spain.
What "tabless" means
A tabless hoop has no welded tabs at the top. The ring is a continuous circle, which removes the hard point most aerialists catch a hip or a knee on during rolls, and leaves the whole circumference usable.
How a tabless hoop is rigged
The hoop is hung by girth-hitching a strap around the top of the ring: the strap passes around the steel and back through itself, so it closes on the ring under load. This is standard practice for tabless hoops — single-point setups included.
Because there are no tabs, you can move the hitch around the ring, which also means the contact point is not fixed for the life of the hoop.
Which size do I need?
The size is the inner diameter. Pick by height:
| Size | Inner diameter | Your height |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 80 cm (31½") | 135–148 cm (4'5"–4'10") |
| S | 85 cm (33½") | 148–156 cm (4'10"–5'1") |
| M | 90 cm (35 7/16") | 156–164 cm (5'1"–5'5") |
| L | 95 cm (37 3/8") | 164–172 cm (5'5"–5'8") |
| XL | 100 cm (39 3/8") | 172–180 cm (5'8"–5'11") |
A hoop sized to your height lets you sit in the bottom with your head clear of the top bar. Going a size up gives more room for dynamic work and doubles; going a size down makes the hoop tighter to hold but harder to move inside.
Full specifications
| Material | Hollow steel, black powder coated |
| Grip diameter | 26 mm (1 1/32 in) |
| Inner diameters | 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 cm |
| Safe Working Load | 200 kg (441 lb) per hoop |
| Minimum Breaking Strength | 2,000 kg (4,410 lb), from breaking-load testing |
| Safety Factor | 10:1 |
| Configuration | Tabless |
| Colour | Black |
| Made in | Alicante, Spain |
| Processing | 3–5 business days |
| Shipping | Free worldwide, 5–8 business days |
Hollow steel, and why it is not a compromise
Hollow steel tube gives the same working strength as solid bar at a fraction of the weight, which matters on a hoop you spin, lift and travel with. The 2,000 kg Minimum Breaking Strength is a tested figure — it comes from breaking-load testing of the hoop as built, not from a calculation on the raw tube. The Safe Working Load of 200 kg is that tested figure divided by a 10:1 safety factor.
Understanding the safety numbers
Safe Working Load 200 kg, Minimum Breaking Strength 2,000 kg, Safety Factor 10:1. The 10:1 margin covers the shock loads of drops and dynamic entries, not spare capacity. The figure is per hoop — your rigging point, strap, carabiner and swivel each need to be rated to at least the same load. New to this? Read our guide to SWL, MBS and safety factors.
What's included
The hoop only. Straps, tape, swivels and carabiners are bought separately — we do not currently stock them, so source them from a rigging supplier and check that each part is rated to at least 200 kg.
Care and inspection
Check the powder coating for chips before each session, especially where the hoop contacts the floor or a rigging strap — bare steel under a chip is where corrosion starts. Wipe down after use to remove chalk and skin oils. Store dry.
Frequently asked questions
Which aerial hoop size should I choose?
Size is the inner diameter. XS 80 cm suits 135-148 cm height, S 85 cm suits 148-156 cm, M 90 cm suits 156-164 cm, L 95 cm suits 164-172 cm, XL 100 cm suits 172-180 cm. A hoop matched to your height lets you sit in the bottom with your head clear of the top bar.
How much weight can this aerial hoop hold?
The Safe Working Load is 200 kg (441 lb) per hoop, derived from a Minimum Breaking Strength of 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) divided by a 10:1 safety factor. The margin absorbs the shock loads of dynamic entries and drops, so 200 kg is a limit and not a target.
What does tabless mean, and how do you rig a tabless hoop?
Tabless means there are no welded lugs at the top, so the ring is a continuous circle with no hard point to catch a hip or knee on. You rig it by girth-hitching a strap around the top of the ring - the strap passes around the steel and back through itself, closing on the ring under load. This is standard practice for tabless hoops, single-point setups included.
Is hollow steel strong enough?
Yes. Hollow tube gives the working strength of solid bar at far lower weight, which matters on a hoop you spin and travel with. The 2,000 kg Minimum Breaking Strength is a tested figure from breaking-load testing of the hoop as built, not a calculation on the raw tube.
Does it come with rigging hardware?
No. The hoop ships on its own - straps, tape, swivels and carabiners are bought separately. We do not currently stock them, so source them from a rigging supplier and check every part is rated to at least 200 kg.
- Soft Velvet Texture: Gentle on the skin, ensuring comfort during wraps and rolls.
- Strength & Comfort: Built to support rigorous routines while maintaining comfort.
- What will you receive?: Aerial straps or Loops 1 pair - Safety Keepers 1 pair - Carabiners 1 pair