Zorbing
(also known as Sphereing)
is basically the act
of strapping yourself
into a huge air filled
ball and rolling down
a hill in it. Not
that much to it other
than that, so you
don't really have
to worry about having
to go into training
or learn any skills
to take part in a
Zorbing experience,
just strap yourself
in and let gravity
do the rest!
Basically
there is an outer
sphere with a smaller
one inside, this then
creates around 3 foot
of air to provide
a cushioned area around
the inner ball to
act as a shock absorber
to any bumps you experience
on the roll down the
slope. To get into
the ball there is
usually two small
entrances on each
side of the ball to
slide into.
The Zorb or Sphere
will travel down the
hill at speeds of
up to 30mph, the recorded
record fastest speed
(Keith Kolver) is
for 32mph with the
longest recorded ride
(Steve Camp) being
570 metres.
Zorbing/Sphereing
can be performed alone
or with someone else
where you get strapped
into the Zorb facing
opposite each other.
Another take on the
standard experience
is called "Aqua
Zorbing" or "Aqua
Sphereing" which
is where a bucket
of water is thrown
into the inner ball
and gets splashed
around on the roll
down!
Basically
there is an outer
sphere with a smaller
one inside, this then
creates around 3 foot
of air to provide
a cushioned area around
the inner ball to
act as a shock absorber
to any bumps you experience
on the roll down the
slope. To get into
the ball there is
usually two small
entrances on each
side of the ball to
slide into.
Zorbing/Sphereing
can be performed alone
or with someone else
where you get strapped
into the Zorb facing
opposite each other.
Another take on the
standard experience
is called "Aqua
Zorbing" or "Aqua
Sphereing" which
is where a bucket
of water is thrown
into the inner ball
and gets splashed
around on the roll
down!
