Discover the Thrill of Zorbing - Fun Facts & Records

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Zorbing is a recreational activity where individuals roll downhill inside a transparent plastic orb. Learn about the construction, records set, and the first zorbing site in New Zealand. Explore sources for more information and watch videos to experience the excitement.

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Zorbing - recreation activity or sport of rolling downhill inside an orb, made of transparent plastic - performed on a gentle slope - 2 types of orbs: harnessed and non-harnessed - first zorbing site was established in Rotorua, New Zealand, by David and Andrew Akers

Construction - the orb is double-sectioned, with one ball inside the other with an air layer between them - orbs are lightweight and made of flexible plastic - orbs have one or two tunnel-like entrances

Records The Guinness Book of World Records recognises 3 zorbing records: - Longest ride- Steve Camp- 570 metres - Fastest ride- Keith Kolver- 52 kilometres per hour - Fastest 100 metres- 26.59 seconds- Andrew Flintoff