Remember how, as kids, we used to lie down at the top of a slope and then roll downhill, squealing with delight? Well, now we can enter a gigantic transparent ball and roll down the slope, just squealing.
“I want to, but I don’t”, is probably the most common reaction you’ll hear if you get one of these. It’s a gigantic, transparent plastic, double skinned, inflatable ball, three meters high when inflated. It has a circular opening where one can enter its bowels. The opening is sealed once the participants are inside. Inside the ball are two harnesses to strap you in. (Please note, maximum weight is 200 kgs).Strapped inside, you aim the ball down a gentle slope and roll your way to nausea.
Cushioned by the air compressed between the two layers of skins, it’s quite safe for adults, but there are definitely safety procedures to follow. Firstly, it’s not for kids – and when it’s deflated, pack it away carefully and safely to protect kids. It’s also not for people with adverse medical conditions.
The RolerBall is designed to use on land only. Use it on gentle gradients – no steep slopes – and make certain that there is enough flat land at the end of the roll for the ball to come to a stop. Also ensure that the path of the ball is safe and clear of potentially harmful obstacles. (A puncture repair kit is included.) Never use it alone.
Sounds like more warnings than fun – and we haven’t even mentioned using it on private land, avoiding areas near highways, and so on. It is a potentially dangerous sport and needs to be practiced responsibly – but as long as you are responsible and careful, it looks like a whole lotta fun!
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