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Aqua-Zorbing is done in a Zorb, and `you` are a 'Zorbonaut', your ship? A giant plastic ball that you climb inside of. Then by walking forward the Zorb will move forward, when done on water the zorb will enable you to walk quite literally "on water".

Popularity
A hugely popular form of entertainment/sport with clubs offering taster and special days.

Location
Aqua-Zorbing is an off shoot of Sphereing which originated in New Zealand in the early 1990s. There are now clubs and associations throughout the U.K. and the world, as well as comercial operators offering rides to the public.

Ability
Aqua-Zorbing requires no special ability, on the part of the Zorbonaut'. It does require the strictest of supervision at all times by competently trained attendants. Aqua-zorbing is a safe activity, but there are real potential safety dangers.

Potential
Potential to have so much fun enjoying an exhilarating ride and even finding a activity that you regularly enjoy.

Closely Related Activities
Zorbing (also called Sphereing) 680.

Cost
In 2006 single Zorb rides start at £30 and rise.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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