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| July 19, 2010 | Aqua-Zorbing introduced in Andhra Pradesh | | Hyderabad: The adventure sport of aqua-zorbing has been introduced for the first time at a children's park in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Originating in New Zealand in
the twentieth century, basic Zorbing involves rolling down a slope encased in
a large plastic ball known as the 'Zorb', which is made of plastic. The rider
is strapped inside the transparent inflatable ball and then rolls at speeds that
can go as high as 40 kph. Aqua-Zorbing sees the Zorb float on water while the
rider uses the ball's momentum to direct it. "In Yogi Bear Park everything is
non-electronic. This is non-electronic. Second, if you had tried it, you would
know that within ten minutes you have physically used up lot of energy. That energy
you have used up is the main concept of the park - how to make every person who
comes in physically active," said Yogini Agarwal, owner of Yogi Bear Park. She
further said that the zorbing balls have come from China and she is receiving
tremendous response from children and parents alike. "This is very hygienic for
children. There is no water touching children. No more of strain in this game.
They like it very much. There is so much of fun in this game. We liked it," said
Pavithra, a parent. The transparent Zorbing ball is placed in approximately three
feet deep water. The rider enters the ball, which is then inflated. The ride lasts
from 10 to 25 minutes. | |
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