Zorbing (the giant air balls rolling down a hill)

[summit7]

Thinking about doing this for a treat, anyone done it - is it any good????

Many thanks,

Summit7

[West4x4]

looked at getting this for my gf. The packages i saw were in WHSniths and seamed very expensive for the amount of time you got actually bouncing down the hill so i gaver it a miss

[missdiane]

I looked at them as well, it was £70 for 2 people. Included a 1 minute roll

I'd prefer the water one I think, don't think they strap you in for that one

Edited by missdiane on Saturday 16th January 22:57

[littleandy0410]

I bought this for my brother for Christmas, from Lastminute.com.

The one I bought is for Caterham, Surrey, but it was the same deal as this:

http://www.lastminute.com/lmn/pso/catalog/Product....

except I think I paid £50.

Four rolls for £45 is pretty good, I reckon.

OT: Airkix at Milton Keynes is really good fun too, the skydive simulator. I've done it several times now, and is a good laugh!

[markoc]

Brilliant fun, but not cheap. The more of you do it the better the value for money, as by memory we booked it out for an hour or so. Did it as part of a stag weekend and it was great.

[Gretchen]

A friend of mine is a buyer for Activity Superstore. She raves about Zorbing/Sphereing. And Track Days. And Skydiving. And Pamper days. And Hovercrafting. And... 'Another hard day at the office' she refers to them as. Everyday!

[ThunderSpook]

I have done it once. Had to do the water one as there is a weight limit for 2 people on the strapped in one. We were over by a couple of kilos. With the water one you just end up getting soaked, feels like you're in a washing machine or something.

It's alot of fun, but nowhere near worth the money it costs. I think I got mine for free somehow, activity voucher present from work maybe. It literally only takes about 30 seconds or so.

[dudleybloke]

its ok but definatly not good value for money.

[cheddar]

It's st.......





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[working class]

My mate did it in manchester about 2 months ago, absolute rip off.

His mrs paid £80 for the experience iirc, and that was just one roll down said hill. A video of your "adventure" was available at the end for a mere £25.

He wrote a letter of complaint to no avail.

[Jasandjules]

When I looked into it, it seemed like you got about 2 mins worth of actual fun for your £50, which seemed like poor value to me.

[Liokault]

£50 for a one off experiance isnt bad.

[john_p]

dudleybloke said:

its ok but definatly not good value for money.

this

especially as it's in the middle of nowhere - we drove for an hour to get a 1 min roll down a hill!

[wakster]

Liokault said:

£50 for a one off experiance isnt bad.

if it's a blowjob...

[alfa pint]

Did it as a treat for a mate who's best man failed to organise a stag do. £40 quid each, got 2 runs instead of 1 as it was so quiet. And yes, we did the one with the water in it too - it's absolutely mental, both of us were giggling like idiots even though it only lasts about 30 secs.

Go when it's quiet (first or last thing) and see if you can get a deal on.

[pumalucy]

I bought my OH a go in a sphere for christmas last year. 2 people, 1 go = £50 off of IWOOT.

all in all, it was an anti climax, I hated it, partner said hes glad he did it but wont be doing it again.

It hurts more than I thought it would. Everytime the ball landed (if it was on your side) you got a smack from the force of it. back of the head hurts the most!!!!!!

they explained the the balls are never fully inflated so that it doesnt bounce too much thats why it doesnt cushion it when it lands.


once in a life time experiance for sure as we wont be going again haha.

but if you want to have a go, go for it, just be prepared as it wont be a smooth ride :P

[RJB_666]

My friend works for spheremania who do this. He tells me they do aquasphering as well as the standard spheres. I haven't yet been myself but i always hear good things. http://www.spheremania.com/sapphire/main.php?url=/ Not sure these prices are better, but i always find it's better going direct rather than through WHsmiths, argos etc....

[CardShark]

Did this in NZ many years back with my then GF. We did the 'hydrozorb' experience where you're just in your swimming gear, no restraints and a couple of buckets of soapy water. We did it twice and both thought it really good fun, though the weather was hot and the price, if I remember correctly, was cheap. I wouldn't pay more than around £40 p/p for a regular zorb, other than that I'd say go for it

[OnTheOverrun]

I've never fancied it on the basis that a certain proportion of users would throw up while 'zorbing' and just how hard do you think the student running it will try to make sure and the puke is cleaned out of a giant ball with a very small access hole. . . . . . .

[dudleybloke]

if it was 5-10 quid a go it would be ok but compared to other 'experiences' its terribly overpriced.