Monday, March 15, 2010

Identify the game...


Question of the day contributed by Vijay Kulkarni

7 comments:

  1. The game is Zorbing (globe-riding, sphereing, orbing).It is the recreation of rolling downhill in an orb, generally 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. It was invented over 15years ago in New Zealand

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  2. Zorbing....I think it was first started in New Zealand...

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  3. Indeed the game is Zorbing.

    Zorbing (globe-riding, sphereing, orbing) is the recreation of rolling downhill in an orb, generally 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.

    The first zorbing site was established in Rotorua, New Zealand, by Andrew Akers and David Akers.

    Congratulations to all.

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