Zorbing and Sphering

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Sphering (also known as Zorb when using the official Zorb products) is the art of strapping yourself inside a large inflatable ball and being rolled head over heels down a big hill.

The Sphere (Zorb) is a gigantic inflatable pvc ball standing about three metres in height, which contains another smaller ball that is suspended into position by thousand nylon strands of varying colours. You can choose between a harness (strapped in) or hydro (sloshing about in water) Zorb experience and both are fantastically good fun.

Originating in New Zealand, Zorbing and Sphering has spread worldwide. You can find places to go Zorbing in Dorchester, Dorset, and Brighton in England. Europe has places to go Sphering in Norway, Switzerland and Sweden. The Gold Coast in Australia has a great place to go Sphering, as do China, Argentina and also India.

For Zorbing in the USA, you can go to Michigan. The Mt. Brighton Ski Area uses its grassy hill in summer.

Based between Swanage and Corfe Castle, Zorb South UK has the longest man made Zorb run in the UK and offers zorbing for corporate days out and parties.

Once you’re in the fun really starts as the Zorb is launched down a hill and reaches speeds of up to 50km per hour, while you roll and bounce around inside. The clever bit is that there is an air cushion of two feet between the you and the ground, so you are completely safe!

You can choose between a harness (strapped in) or hydro (sloshing about in water) Zorb experience and both are fantastically good fun – the squeals of laughter coming from the zorbs as they rolled down the hill was guaranteed and everyone comes out with an enormous grin on their faces.

At Orb360 on the outskirts of Brighton, they have the longest run in the UK (half mile). Set atop Devils Dyke on the South Downs you will enjoy amazing views across Sussex, Brighton and the Sea.

If you fancy a go at Sphering, visit:

• UK - Orb 360 on the South Downs at Brighton, East Sussex
• Czech Republic - SK Plzen 3eCity
• USA - Sphere USA at Mt. Brighton, Michigan
• Worldwide - SphereMania has several sites across the UK including Perthshire, Derwent Reservoir, Manchester, Crewe, Nottingham, Chepstow, London and Newquay. Also linked with Sphere USA.

If you want to have a go using an official Zorb, then visit:

• The official Zorb site
• Zorb Rotorua in New Zealand
• Zorb South - a Zorb Limited licensed operator at Dorchester, Dorset in the UK
• Zorb Japan - a Zorb Limited licensed operator in Japan
• Zorb Czech Republic - a Zorb Limited licensed operator in the Czech Republic
• Zorb Ireland - a Zorb Limited licensed operator in Ireland
• Zorb Center - a Zorb Limited licensed operator in Sweden
• Zorb Gold Coast - a Zorb Limited licensed operator in the Gold Coast in Australia
• Zorb Slovenia - a Zorb Limited licensed operator in Slovenia
• Zorb Thailand - a Zorb Limited licensed operator in Thailand