| Zorbing is a fun activity that many can enjoy. | | | | riding experience. When you place water in you |
| What is zorbing you might ask? This article will | | | | aren't harnessed in. You freely tumble and slide |
| answer that question and give you some | | | | inside of the zorb as you roll down the hill in a |
| background about this new extreme sport. It is | | | | puddle of water. |
| definitely an odd sounding name that certainly | | | | How many people can you ride with? You can |
| attracts attention to those who have never heard | | | | ride by yourself, or with up to two friends. To |
| it before. Besides from being called "zorbing" the | | | | ride with two friends you have to ride in one |
| activity of rolling in giant inflatable balls may also | | | | without harnesses, while you can ride with one or |
| be referred to as, "globe riding", "sphereing". | | | | two friends with harnesses or without. |
| The zorb is made of transparent, flexible plastic | | | | Where can you go to try this awesome activity |
| which is inflated with lots of air to provide cushion | | | | out? You can only zorb at official zorbing locations. |
| for the rider when rolling down the hill. There are | | | | Since the company that makes these giant |
| two layers of plastic, the outer layer and the | | | | inflatable balls has strict rules for the locations |
| inside layer, with air in between them. You can | | | | they sell them too, you can only do it at official |
| ride in one down a gentle slope, or on a flat | | | | locations. So far, there is only one location in the |
| surface. | | | | US, and that is at Zorb Smoky Mountains in |
| Who can do this? People of many ages can try | | | | Tennessee. There is also a location in Rotorua, |
| this out. You slide into the giant inflatable ball, get | | | | New Zealand. |
| strapped in and then away you go. Since the ball | | | | For an experience like none other, try zorbing. It |
| is inflated it isn't a bumpy ride. If you are doing | | | | may be hard to find a location that offers it, but |
| this when it is hot out, you may opt to have | | | | if you happen to ever be near one, many have |
| water put into the ball for a completely different | | | | raved about it as an unforgettable experience. |
