What? A Zorb?
Monday, April 14th, 2008By: OZtralia.tv Staff
When I was told I was going to get into a “Zorb” I have to say, I really did not know what in the devil to think.
“So, just what is this Zorb?” I asked.
“It is a big plastic ball, similar to that of a hamspter ball, and we are going to roll you down a hill…” I was told.
-Literally that is what it is-
At first glance, a Zorb look like some space aged contraption. In actuality, it is a pretty simple concept. Inflate a big ball, put another ball inside of it, fasten the small ball (somehow) inside of the larger ball, and then roll yourself down a hill.
This is what the Zorb Gold Coast website has to say for themselves:
“A Zorb® is a BIG, fat, 3 ½ metre huge inflatable ball, round and bouncy, you jump inside it, it rolls and so do you. Excited – you should be as the ride begins with a drive to the top of Zorb® Park hill, then enter the Zorb® and be launched down our custom designed tracks.
There are two different ways to ride in a Zorb®, one involves getting wet and one doesn’t, simple!! Water in the hydro Zorb®s is to make the surface slippery so you slide rather than rotate with the Zorb®. The Harness experience is designed as a more extreme ride as you are rotating every 10 metres.”
I think they really want to let you know that “Zorb” is a registered trademark…
Nevertheless, it was a real fun time. A couple of times down the hill and I was finished, but some wanted to be tusseled around in the Zorb all day long.
Check it out.
