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What (who) is zorbing - definition

RECREATION OR SPORT OF ROLLING DOWNHILL INSIDE AN ORB
Zorb; Zorbus; Zorb ball; Zorb balling; Zorbballing; Human ball; Water zorbing; Aquaball; Aqua ball; Hydroball; Globe-riding; Outdoor gravity orb; OGO, Outdoor Gravity Orb; Sphereing; Human hamster ball; Human hamster balls
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  • Zorbing at the [[Chew Stoke]] Harvest Home September 2010

zorbing         
['z?:b??]
¦ noun a sport in which a participant is secured inside an inner capsule in a large transparent ball which is then rolled along the ground or down hills.
Origin
1990s: invented word from zorb (the name of the ball used in this activity) + -ing1.
Zorbing         
Zorbing (also known as globe-riding, sphereing, orbing) is the recreation or sport of rolling downhill inside an orb, typically 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.
Water ball         
  • Water cylinder
  • On a river in [[Ireland]]. When used on moving waters the balls must be secured with ropes.
LARGE INFLATABLE SPHERE THAT ALLOWS AN OCCUPANT TO TRAVERSE A WATER SURFACE
Water Zorbing; Wowball; Water walking ball; Water walking balls
A water ball or water walking ball is a large inflatable sphere that allows a person inside it to walk across the surface of a body of water. The giant ball is usually two metres in diameter and has a zippered entrance to allow for easy entry and exit.

Wikipedia

Zorbing

Zorbing (also known as globe-riding, sphereing, orbing) is the recreation or sport of rolling downhill inside an orb, typically 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. Due to the buoyant nature of the orbs, Zorbing can also be carried out on water, provided the orb is inflated properly and sealed once the rider is inside. "Water walking" using such orbs has become popular in theme parks across the UK.

There are two types of orbs: harnessed and non-harnessed. Non-harnessed orbs carry up to three riders, while the harnessed orbs are constructed for one to two riders. The first zorbing site was established in Rotorua, New Zealand, by ZORB Ltd.

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