THE OG Art Yarn Travel Wheel.

The Hopper is SpinOlution’s first spinning wheel engineered for spinners wanting a unique wheel that could be taken easily to festivals, fairs, and on the go. With a carrying handle on the back of the flyer head, carrying this wheel is like carrying a suitcase.

The Hopper is unlike any other wheel on the market, and customers either love it or hate it. We recommend taking a test drive on this unique travel wheel before purchasing.

Chair height and leg extension are the biggest factors when you are spinning on the Hopper. We recommend a low chair, with adequate lumbar support, and positioning the wheel so that you can gently treadle with the balls of your feet and ankles without feeling any “effort” in your legs. If you notice that you can “feel it” in your calves or shins, try a different chair. We call this “The Goldilocks Effect” - when the chair is “just right” the Hopper feels “just right”.

 
I have a Hopper. Best decision I ever made. I can spin everything from frog hair fine to thicker than my thumb art yarn. Love it!
— C. Haas

2015: SpinOlution whorls were made in corian for extra durability and more speeds.

2018: SpinOlution whorls were made in gold aluminum with more high ratios and increased efficiency.

Present: SpinOlution whorls are made in sustainable 3D printed black with even higher and lower ratios.

Please note: The product can differ slightly from shown photos, since we improve our products continuously. 


Wheels include 3 bobbins

  • $1165 - Wheel + 8 oz Flyer

  • $1555 - Wheel + 16 oz Flyer

  • $1555 - Wheel + 32 oz Flyer

  • $670 - Flyer Head + 1 Bobbin

STUDIO PACKAGES

Packages include 2 flyer sizes, 6 total bobbins, lazy kate, skein winder, and both hook and tube orifices.

  • $2135 - 8 oz + 16 oz

  • $2135 - 8 oz + 32 oz

  • $2180 - 16 oz + 32 oz

  • Flyer Guides: Pegs

  • Flyer Options: 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz

  • Attached Kate Option: Yes

  • Weight: 13+ pounds

  • Length: 18.5 (at the treadle)

  • Height: 20.5 inches

  • Orifice Height: 21 inches

  • Width: 16 in (open) and 7.5 in(closed)

  • Wood: Baltic Birch

  • Finish: Lacquer

Spin Fine to Bulky
Open Hook Orifice
Magnetic Bobbins
Easy Uptake Tension Knob
Easy Drive Band Change
Quiet Operation
Ergonomic Design
Small Footprint
Stationary Floor Grips
Heavy Duty Construction
Warp Resistant Wood
Made in the USA