Zorbing - The New Activity Of Zorbing
Want to try something extraordinary? If you want an experience like none other, you have to check out the new recreation of zorbing. In what looks like a giant hamster ball for people called a “zorb”, a rider gets inside to then be rolled down a hill for a thrilling, world spinning time. This activity also may be called globe riding or sphereing.
What is the zorb made out of? It is made out of a flexible and transparent plastic. There are two layers of plastic, and in between the outer and the inner layer of plastic is air, which acts as a shock absorber and makes the ride smoother for the people rolling downhill inside of it. Zorbing usually takes place on a gentle slope, although it also can be done on flat land.
What ages can take part in this? Many ages can do this. To get inside of one, you crawl in through the hole, and then are harnessed in. Prepare to have the world spin, because once the zorb is sent into motion you are at the mercy of the hill until you reach the bottom. You may choose to ride without a harness and have water placed in the ball. This changes the experience completely as you are able to slide and roll down the hill freely inside of the ball.
How many people can ride inside of one of these at a time? Up to three riders can ride inside of a zorb. If there are three riders they have to ride without using harnesses. You can choose to ride with harnesses or without harnesses if there are two or less riders.
Where can you go to try this awesome activity out? You can only zorb at official zorbing locations. Since the company that makes these giant inflatable balls has strict rules for the locations they sell them too, you can only do it at official locations. So far, there is only one location in the US, and that is at Zorb Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. There is also a location in Rotorua, New Zealand.
It may still be a rare experience to get to try zorbing because of the few locations that offer it, but if you ever happen to be in the area of an official zorb location, many people who have tried it recommend you try it at least once.
To see what it is like to roll down a hill in one of these, check out this zorb video and also take a look at all these extreme toys.
Tags: outdoors, recreation, Sports, zorb