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What is Zorbing?

"Zorbing" is an extreme activity where you roll down a hill in a giant inflatable ball. Zorbing is the original name for this activity that was started by the Zorb company in New Zealand. You may have also heard this same activity referred to by several different names. It is sometimes called globe riding or sphereing, and the Zorb is sometimes called an orb or human sphere.

Regardless of what you call it, if you have ever witnessed it or seen a video of it, it would have certainly captured your attention. It looks like a giant hamster ball and for the person who loves adventure, it looks like irresistible fun. It is not just for kids, although it definitely looks silly. Adults will enjoy this activity just as much, especially people who love extreme activities.

What is a Zorb Constructed of?

The Zorb is made of transparent, flexible plastic that has two chambers inflated with air to provide lots of cushioning to protect the person inside when they are rolling and bouncing down hills. The cushioning is from the air between the two layers of plastic in the ball and from connecting ropes that string the two layers of plastic together. This gives the rider a comfortable ride as he or she rolls down hills or a long outdoor course.

Dry vs. Wet Zorbing

If you are interested in trying this out, there a few things you should consider. You can go "dry Zorbing" or "wet Zorbing." The dry ride is where you are harnessed in and you roll along with the ball doing flips literally head over heels.

Wet Zorbing is when buckets of water are tossed into the ball so that you are riding in the ball with the water. This is a completely different experience as you will be slipping and sliding inside the ball. It will still toss you around inside, but you will not be doing flips around and around as the ball rolls. You are not harnessed in, and instead, you will be splashing around and the ball will be rolling underneath and around you.

Where Can I Go Zorbing?

The only official Zorbing location in the United States is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. There are also other locations that have the same activity, but are not associated with the original Zorb company and do not necessarily abide by its safety codes.

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Click here to read more about this crazy ride in a giant inflatable ball.

Click here to watch a water zorbing video.

An Overview of Base Jumping

BASE jumping is not a sport for the faint of heart. Athletes who practice this extreme sport climb to the top of tall buildings, canyons, or other structures; jump off; enjoy a period of free falling; then open a parachute and coast to the ground.

The acronym BASE stands for building, antennae, span, and earth; which make up a comprehensive list of what kinds of fixed objects BASE jumpers plummet from. Span is a term that includes all sorts of bridges, or any other structures that span over a valley or chasm. Earth means anything from cliffs to mountains to canyons.

BASE jumping is very dangerous for a variety of reasons, but the most common causes of injury and death have to do with failure to maintain a clear area around the athlete during the jump and/or the landing. If the wind is against them or if they make a mistake during the launch of their jump, athletes sometimes collide with the object that they have jumped from. Because BASE jumping areas are usually not designated for this guerilla-style sport, the makeshift landing targets that jumpers aim for are rarely large enough to allow for a safe jump. As a result many BASE enthusiasts meet with serious and sometimes fatal injuries because they haven't been able to steer themselves to the landing area in time.

Many people compare BASE jumping to bungee jumping without a bungee cord, but it is actually much closer to skydiving without an airplane. Jumpers practice many of the same techniques that divers use to maintain stability and altitude awareness while they are in the air. Before becoming a BASE jumper, an athlete must complete a full course of skydiver training. Once they have their full skydiving certification, the next step for anyone interested in BASE is to find a mentor in the jumping community who can teach them how to take on these ambitious freefalls. Only experienced divers can even contemplate a BASE jump because this kind of unguided and somewhat unpredictable activity requires razor sharp awareness of altitude, along with stellar free fall technique.

BASE jumping is one of the most dangerous sports practiced today. Every year, BASE jumping leads to several fatalities, and most major BASE societies and clubs have seen at least one member perish in pursuit of the sport that he or she loved. Because no two jumps are alike, it is very difficult to predict what will happen once you start plummeting towards the ground. This means that to survive a BASE jump you need to have a very level head, an ability to react to surprises without panicking, and lightning speed reflexes that will allow you to make instantaneous adjustments in your position or your trajectory. However, no amount of experience can guarantee that you will complete your jump without mishap, so even very accomplished jumpers are taking serious risks every time they prepare to hurl themselves off of a building, antennae, span, or natural cliff.

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