In 1994, Dwayne Van Der Sluis and Andrew Akers
conceived the idea for a type of sphere in
Auckland,
New Zealand, calling their
invention the "Zorb",
The Zorb itself is a gigantic inflatable sphere, standing 3.2 meters in
height with another smaller sphere suspended inside by approximately a
thousand nylon strands.
Harness Zorbing:
2 Participants are safely harnessed opposite each other before being
launched down the Zorbing run. Revolving head over heals, gaining speed with
every revolution. Land and sky merge into one as you feel almost weightless
- The thrill is intoxicating and totally unique.
Hydro Zorbing:
1, 2 or 3 people, no harnesses and 20 litres of hot or cold water.
Participants are zipped safely inside before being launched down the Zorbing
run. Slipping and sliding, feeling immense speed as the Zorb revolves around
you - A cross between a waterslide and a rollercoaster. The only watersport
on land!!
The original Zorbing site is in Rotorua New Zealand and Zorbing
is now a global business.Our
Managing Director Paul Knight was originally introduced to Zorbing by Graham
Lawes, a Kiwi who had experienced the activity at Rotorua in 1998. The first
UK Zorbing site opened in Dorset, July 2000 with participants only able to
experience Harness Zorbing. In 2002 Hydro Zorbing was launched exclusively
at our site and has now proved to be our most popular ride.
We have just completed our 10th
season with a 100% safety record. Our Zorbing site has been developed over
the years to provide an excellent experience in a safe, friendly and fun
environment.
Our product is still the best out there, and being improved all the time.
For the 2008 season we launched the new seat system for Harness Zorbing and
for Hydro Zorbing, the extra security of a double zip door.
For more info see our
frequently asked questions