Those positively fed up with lengthy lines for
coasters at amusement parks will likely dig the concept here. Evento's BuzzBall is essentially a personal roller coaster, which reportedly features a "single seat inside a large outer ball that's able to spin and roll independently of the ball itself" alongside a pair of electric motors used to power it. Better still, you don't even need a hill to ride, just a wide open field (or a road, if you're the daredevil type) to frolic in. As it stands, the BuzzBall is simply a prototype waiting to flourish, but it sure looks like this company is serious about selling at least a few to those with enough resources (you know, cash and spare time) to enjoy it.
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posted Jun 29th 2008 4:07AM
a big paper bag included?
Nope. You still want it?
Um, and what happens when you get to a steep hill? Even if you break or reverse the drive wheels inside... you'll just keep sliding or rolling depending on the surface. That outer covering does not look to have much traction.
Pray you are not near a drop off or cliff. O.o
This better come with some awesome disclaimers.
Cliffs, Lakes, and Idiots, oh my!
let me be the first to say:
HA HAHA HAHAHAHA and HAHAHAHAHA
Price?
The price is irrelevant if Jodie Foster can travel across the universe in one of these.
Came for the Contact reference. Did not leave disappointed.
I'll take two please! (With a nice rubber coating so we can play bumber balls of course!
More like BuzzKill...
Zorb 2.0
Holy crap thats awesome! :D
Seconded
Invented in New Zealand! *Proud* One more adventure sport to add to our list haha
Please tell me the prototype is in Auckland - if someone will lend me a helmet with a HANS collar then I'd volunteer to test it.
OH MY GOD YES!
If it doesn't have a stereo im out
good don't let the ball hit your ass on the way out
This is one of the cooler things I've seen lately
I love big balls
yes. yes you do.
OK assuming this is what I think it is; this is simply a portable version of the gyroscope trainer that NASA use to use.
See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpTtojMjbaI
I got to go in one of those at Space Camp years ago. Just about lost my breakfast. :-P
Get a room!
Oops... Well, can you guess who that was meant to be a reply to?
I hope you don't mean me?....I'm posting this from church.
I've heard that it's almost as much fun as doom
Did anyone else hit the read link? These guys also sell a bathtub racer and a toilette go-kart. The BuzzBall is quite the deviation from their other crappy gadgets (pun intended).
yes it's cool, but how many miles per gallon does it get
As long as you do not use a truck to tow it to the top of a hill, it gets ∞/MPG.
(∞ is the mathematical symbol for infinity)
Hey didnt I see this in the movie blank check?
maybe richie rich...?
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Warning: Do not try to use in New York subway.
Needs large air vents.
Still no comments about gerbils or other critter balls? Not even a Richard Gere reference to be had. I'm disappointed.
The blow-up human hamster balls for water seem to have run everyone dry, and they look safer. This has more potential for epic fail and emergency room visits.
It reminds me of one of those things that gerbals (or other critter's) use. Or perhaps Richard Gere (That's just a reference though)
Has anyone else messed with those roller coaster simulators found in a few arcades?
They have one in a mall about 1 1/2 hours away, and for $2 a ride, you can get a somewhat decent thrill, though you can tell you're not quite in a coaster yet.
They have it in Disney World too. Good times =P
But I'd love to ride in one of these.
Yeah, but will it take me back 7 days in time?
No. You have to paint it blue first.
At least if I lose something, it won't decapitate me.
Too soon?
Hey didnt Vegeta land in one of those?
I can't wait for the coroner reports: impalement, immolation, blunt-force trauma, drowning...
Oh, I hope they take pictures!!