Zorbing in United Kingdom
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Zorbing (globe-riding, sphereing, orbing) is the recreation of rolling downhill in an orb made of transparent plastic. Zorbing is generally performed on a gentle slope, but can also be done on a level surface, permitting more rider control. In the absence of hills some operators have constructed inflatable, wooden or metal ramps. There are two types of orbs, harnessed and non-harnessed. Non-harness orbs carry up to three riders, while the harness orbs are constructed for one to two riders. Double-harness spheres have different slope requirements, and must only be operated in specific locations. The longer runs are approximately half a mile.
Zorbing Quick-Facts
- Zorbing balls roll down hill at speeds in excess of 50 KPH!
- This crazy activity started in New Zealand when in 1994, Dwane van der Sluis and Andrew Akers conceived the idea for a type of sphere in Auckland, New Zealand, calling their invention the "Zorb".
- The Guinness Book of World Records recognises two sphereing records, set over two consecutive days in 2006: - Longest sphereing ride held by Steve Camp who travelled 570 metres (1,870 ft). - Fastest sphereing ride held by Keith Kolver who reached a speed of 52 kilometres per hour (32 mph). -Fastest 100m in a Zorb - 26.59 seconds. Held by Andrew Flintoff who broke the record as part of his attempt to break 12 world records in 12 hours for BBC Sport Relief
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