Home of the #EZClip and the new #Ghostlock (replacing the rivet). We have designed these specifically for use in hoop construction. We make hoops better around the whirled by sharing our best parts and practices. We were the first Canadian company to sell polypro hoops in Canada. We take pride in producing the very best hoops possible by re-engineering the way they are built.
The EZ Clip push button has been designed for collapsible and coil-down hula hoops, a new innovation in hoop-making improving upon the ‘old style’ heavy metal spring clip. Lighter to the touch, easy on the fingers, our custom manufactured components are designed to make breaking down your hoop easier than ever. This two-part spring clip is made of galvanized music wire (that’s the metal spring part) and our own nylon round-top push-button head. With less resistance in the spring, and a lower profile on the hoop, these EZ clip buttons will revolutionize the way hoops are made. They can be used on 7/8″, 3/4″, 11/16″ and 5/8″ hoop tubing, polypro or HDPE.
Customer testimonial: “The nylon buttons and the EZ clip are a lot easier to push than the regular metal ones. Dave had me try my set of twins, one with the old style connectors, and one with the EZ clip (even before they got the nylon head), and it was way easier, I had him convert the other one over, too. Now I have nylon buttons with the EZ clip n them, and it’s fantastic. Still pretty strong and sturdy, too (I’m a monster who fully collapses and connects her hoops for travel on the bus, so strength is important!)”
For pics of how we do it, go to our “The EZClip – here’s how” photo album on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.856704137700996.1073741897.204957642875652&type=3
The Ghostlock (formerly known as the #Ghostrivet) is superior to the metal rivet, utilizing a nylon bolt that pierces through 4 layers of polypro resulting in the most secure fastening method yet. The Ghostlock is a 1″ nylon bolt that goes right through both sides of the tubing, locking the internal tube in place (with two points of contact). One of the results is that any twisting stresses that could occur through use are greatly reduced. This new method is different in how it works from a rivet, so different that we cannot really call this a rivet any more. Rather than having a head protruding attaching one tube wall to another, this method results in no protrusions, locking the tubes together internally. Installation is easy, only requiring a common screwdriver as opposed to a specialized tool. Installation is finalized by removing the head and tail of the #Ghostlock, eliminating all outer evidence other than the dot of the core.
Our next project involves a redesign of how slinky hoops are made. Watch for details on our Facebook page.