Zorbing – Akers brothers
An attempt to walk on water inspired Kiwi brothers David and Andrew Akers, along with scientist Dwayne van der Sluis, to create the Zorb – a giant ball that spins down hills at up to 50kph.
Thrill-seekers are strapped into the hollow plastic ball – surrounded by a thick air cushion – then sent off on a crazy downhill spin.
Zorb was invented in Rotorua, and adventure seekers can try it out on grassy slopes just outside the famous thermal town. International franchises are operating in Europe, Asia and South America.
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