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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.

Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most famous tourist attractions of all time. Not only famous for their hot mud springs, hot water beaches and volcanic geysers, Rotorua is also the birthplace of the new trend of Zorbing.

Zorbing is ridiculously fun, rolling down a hill in a giant, cushioned PVC ball. Nothing says back sprain like that, does it?

Zorbing was created in the 1960's, developed in the 1990's, and has spread to far off lands like England, Australia, Chile and Argentina. You strap yourself into a huge, inflated PVC sphere and roll down a hill. Sounds simple, but is also unbelievably fun. You can also try the hydro- zorb version, where you're not strapped down, but float on water in another ball held in the core of the outer ball. It's kind of like rolling downhill on a waterslide.

But onto why you're really here, the hot mud springs and smelly geysers. Rotorua is a geothermal delight. What does that mean? It means, volcanic activity beneath the lakes and springs in this town boil the water below the surface until it gets so hot, it erupts and bursts out hot water and steam. Rotorua is also well known for hot mud springs, so rich in nutrients, tourists swim in the pools for therapy.

It smells horrible, but the therapeutic properties of the mud can rival the most expensive of spa treatments. SphereingIf you are searching for a giant inflatable ball, there a few different varieties that have different functions.