Can you go zorbing in the US?
Invented in New Zealand, the Outdoor Gravity Park is the only zorbing park in the USA!! Just ADD 10 gallons of water and up to 3 people, you slip and slide down the hill with 3 different tracks to choose from. Cold water in the summer, 90 degree warm water in the winter.
Is there a weight limit for zorbing?
Note: Each Roll is considered 1 Person Zorbing. For example, 3 people riding together are considered 3 Rolls. There are no height restrictions but a 260 lb weight limit. Must be 5 years old to ride with an adult, and 6 years old to ride by yourself.
Why is it called zorbing?
However, in New Zealand, friends Dwane van der Sluis and Andrew Akers later invented a plastic ball that humans could stand in, much like a hamster ball. The pair called the invention a zorb. The idea was to roll down a gentle slope inside the ball, running to keep balance as the ball increased in speed.
How long does zorbing last?
The length of your zorbing run will depend how long the track is. They’re often between 150 and 250m long and you may get one or two rolls, depending on the zorbing voucher you buy.
How old do you have to be to go Zorbing?
The customer cannot participate in a Go Zorbing descent if they: Are under 7 years old for the Aqua ride (Parental consent is required up to the age of 16) Are under 4.5ft in height for the Harness ride (Parental consent is required up to the age of 16.
What do you need for zorbing?
The outer air cushion should be 50-60 cm around a rider. The thickness of zorb plastic should be around 0.8 mm, i.e. 0.03 inches thick. The orbs should be connected with numerous small nylon strings along with one or two entrances like a tunnel.
How safe is zorbing?
So, is Zorbing dangerous? Zorbing is one of the less dangerous extreme sports, as its risks are mostly dependent upon whether the rider uses good judgment. As long as the Zorb ball is adequately inflated and the rider carefully chooses the proper environment to roll in, Zorbing is a relatively safe activity.
Is water zorbing safe?
The US government is warning people to stay out of giant, see-through inflatable spheres known as “water walking balls”, because of the risk of suffocation or drowning.