Lolie 0 #1 April 3, 2003 Is it just me, or does this look really fun? -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #2 April 3, 2003 I had a dream once in which I left a plane in something just like that. No parachute, just this big inflatable ball. It worked too. I wonder... mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #3 April 3, 2003 From their FAQ: Quote Q. How high a cliff can you jump off? A. Forget it - jumping of cliffs in the Zorb is not a smart idea. Just sounded like a challenge to me.... -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #4 April 3, 2003 Jackie Chan used one of those in his movies. Pretty cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #5 April 3, 2003 The site says you can go up to 31 mph in it, which I would assume to mean that you could safely impact an immoveable object at that speed. So, what would it's terminal velocity be with a 190-pound naked white guy inside (thinking about leaving any sharp objects safely on the ground). It's already nearly 200 pounds by itself, but it's about 11-12 ft in diameter and can be filled with helium (although they say the results are negligable, but every little bit helps). Hmmmmm... mike Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #6 April 3, 2003 I've Zorb'd when I lived in NZ...did it right out side of Rotorua. great fun...until you step out of the Zorb. and then I commenced to puking for the next 10 to 15 minutes...SOOOOO not fun!!! but all in all I'd recomend it...if ya dont mind the puking!!!! Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #7 April 3, 2003 Lolie!!! I knew you rocked for a reason! I was telling jtval about this ages and ages ago... Bouncy-Ball Thingy I've been trying to find information about this "bouncy-ball thing" for ages now. So thank you!!!!!!! I heard that it's pretty expensive to buy a "Zorb" of your own. I saw one getting used in rapids! (On the T.V. show) That's when I thought..."Me. One. Now!"Very Cool indeed! Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #8 April 3, 2003 Quote That's when I thought..."Me. One. Now!" My exact thoughts... too bad they haven't made their way over to the States yet... I'll have to come visit you, Suz! (Blether is dull this morning... come liven things up! ) -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #9 April 3, 2003 i wonder if anyone has taken one over a largish waterfall yet? and if the compression would help? interesting...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #10 April 3, 2003 That would be a trip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #11 April 3, 2003 Quotea largish waterfall yet ya thinking niagra???? ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #12 April 3, 2003 it should be fun aslong as you love tumbeling,the problem is that it will first stop at the end of the hill..i wouldnt use it to anything else than rolling down hill whith.some os the your not secured inside so you could hurt your self by hitting your self(by accident) Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #13 April 3, 2003 Baby girl.....NZ and Oz have alot of water between them!!!! I dont think the "bouncy ball" has ventured as far as our shores yet. (Please any Aussies out there that know any different....LET ME KNOW NOW!) I got my shovels video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #14 April 3, 2003 Hi Lolie. So this...Zorb... You can't see further than your hand - you have no control - and you puke for 15 min when you stop? Sounds like my grandfather....t It's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkearns 0 #15 April 3, 2003 HS the Shovels rock. Hadn't thought of them since i was last in Oz. If any one hasn't seen their videos you couldn't possibly know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #16 April 3, 2003 Here's another site with some pictures and a pricelist (click on 'Cenik' - prices are for individuals, pairs, families (!), 10 ticket packages and whole-day packages). Just in case someone wants to try it, but doesn't want to travel all the way to New Zealand. (Slovenia is much closer, really!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #17 April 3, 2003 I swear that Douggs was at the dropzone the last time I was there...he was there for like, oh!, 5 minutes, then dissappeared! Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkearns 0 #18 April 3, 2003 57 days and counting. 15 days in Oz mostly at Ramblers I guess. It's gonna rock. The nice thing about QL is the perfect weather all the time. The count down has begun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #19 April 3, 2003 Stop by NZ, grab a Zorb, and hitchhike up to Townsville when you arrive!!! Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #20 April 3, 2003 Quote I dont think the "bouncy ball" has ventured as far as our shores yet. http://zorb.com/australia.htm Quote I got my shovels video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was going to show mine at my skydiving club's meeting tonight, 'cause someone said to bring videos, but I was afraid to scare off the new people! -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #21 April 3, 2003 Quote I was going to show mine at my skydiving club's meeting tonight, 'cause someone said to bring videos, but I was afraid to scare off the new people! Have you learned anything from me? It's always fun to scare the new people!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #22 April 3, 2003 Oh I don't mind scaring them, I just don't want to scare them away! -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #23 April 3, 2003 just looking at it made me feel sick... bleeeuuurrrghhhhhh Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #24 April 3, 2003 Quote Oh I don't mind scaring them, I just don't want to scare them away! Save some of the hotties for me. I'll be up there on the 11-13. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #25 April 3, 2003 Does they sell vomit bags?? sheesh.... it would take me an hour to stand up afterwards...... might be fun enough to make it worth while.... RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
