The S-Hoop pad is Ahead's take on the portable marching snare. Now you can practice music and keep your chops up when you're at the beach or at the office. The Ahead S-Hoop practice pad features a replaceable carbon-fiber playing surface that responds like a Kevlar marching head. Only it's significantly quieter. This reduction in volume protects

The S-Hoop pad is Ahead's take on the portable marching snare. Now you can practice music and keep your chops up when you're at the beach or at the office. The Ahead S-Hoop practice pad features a replaceable carbon-fiber playing surface that responds like a Kevlar marching head. Only it's significantly quieter. This reduction in volume protects the hearing of you and your ensemble and will keep your loved ones from wanting to strangle you when you practice. Additional features that make the Ahead feel and play like a real marching snare are the S-Hoop and snare cartridge. The S-Hoop is made to take knocks and shots without cracking. And in our experience, the snare cartridge makes practicing with the AHSHP a more enjoyable experience.