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Waboba Water Ball

The ball that ker-splosh-boings on water

Waboba Water Ball
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Waboba Ball

Skips over water!

Waboba! It sounds like something Tarzan might say. Or maybe it's some kind of Australian bush critter, or an obscure character from Star Wars. Actually it's not nearly as exotic. It's a ball. Do not adjust your computer, we said it's a ball. But the Waboba is no ordinary ball because it skips and bounces on water. Unbelievable!

Set to revolutionize messing around in the water, the Waboba Ball is perfect for seaside/poolside shenanigans. Playing catch will never be the same again. Imagine a tennis ball with skipping stone-like agility and you're halfway there.

Waboba Ball

Palm sized

The Waboba Ball is made of polyurethane and has a special lycra coating. This mix of different materials somehow causes it to bounce and float on water. Don't ask us for a more scientific explanation because we haven't got one. We've been too busy playing with our Wabobas at the local pool to bother looking up the answer.

The second you see this miraculous sphere skipping across the waves you'll be hooked. Frisbees and tennis balls? Pah! With the Waboba Ball the water becomes part of the game, not just a wobbly obstruction. It's super fun for all the family. (We can't believe we just said that but it's true).

Waboba Ball

Gotcha!

As well as solo games (bounce and catch) the Waboba Ball is great for group games - you can try different angles, have a go at catching it with one hand or bounce it across the waves. There's even an actual tournament game where teams score points by passing the ball without losing it to the opposition.

Brilliant in its simplicity we believe the Waboba Ball will, along with beer guts, bad swimwear and sandy crevasses, become a ubiquitous sight on beaches the world over. So hurry up and get ordering before the entire planet goes Waboba crazy. Ker-splosh-boing!
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Please note:
  • Not suitable for children under the age of 3 years
  • The Waboba Ball is made from Polyurathane and has a Lycra coating
  • If you want your Waboba Ball to stay happy avoid bouncing it off walls and floors
Dimensions:
  • The Waboba Ball has an approximate diameter of 2¼"
The easiest way to start having fun with your new Waboba Ball:
  • Bring one or two friends with you into knee/waist deep water
  • Stand 35-45 feet apart
  • Throw the ball to one another as when "skipping stones" or with a higher angle so that the ball bounces one or two times before being caught
The official rules of the Beach Game:
  • The idea of the game is to pass between teammembers, three in each team, without loosing the ball to the other team.
  • When all team members have caught the ball at least once, without interruption and with at least one bounce on water in each pass, the team gets one point (one round).
  • The opposing team shall try to interrupt passes and start passing within their team.
  • First team to three rounds wins the match. You have to pass the ball within 5 seconds after receiving it.
  • It is allowed to tackle opponents, but not the player that has the ball. You are not allowed to hold an opponent.
The Match Game (added rules for tournaments):
  • The game starts with the referee tossing a coin to decide which team shall start.
  • After giving the ball to the captain of the starting team the referee (loudly) counts down from five before the first pass is allowed.
  • In a Match Game the receiver must catch the ball in the air, after the ball has bounced. Failing to do this means that the pass is incorrect.
  • The referee decides if passes and tackles are correct.
  • When a pass or tackle is decided incorrect, or a penalty is given, the opposing team must, within five seconds, pick up the ball and continue the game or get a new ball from the referee. If they (their team captain decides) choose to get a new ball the referee shall throw or give the ball to the team member closest to him and immediately start a new countdown from five before a new pass is allowed.
  • The penalty for holding an opponent, no matter how this is done, is one round for the opposing team. The same penalty can be applied for any lack of sportsmanship and shall be applied for unduly delaying the game. If one player fouls with an intention to hurt his opponent, or is neglecting obvious risks, his team looses the match by 3-0.

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Press Reviews...

press review "Playing catch will never be quite the same again, once you've had a game with the Waboba ball."
First news - Jan '10
press review “Forget shivering in a swimming pool tossing a soggy tennis ball at each other… this thing can really fly.”
The Independant - Jul '09

Visitor Reviews...

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visitor avatar Amazing how it bounces on the water. Loadsa fun for all ages A*.
Lee Kirtley, Stockton-on-tees - Mar '08
visitor avatar I haven't got the ball yet, just ordered it, looks freaking amazing though. I'm going on holiday soon so I had to buy something I could play on the beach with, and this ball fits the description perfectly! AMAZING.
Jonathan Ross!, Ellesmere Port - Jun '09
visitor avatar Absolutely brilliant little thing. Kept me and my girlfriend busy for hours on holiday in Ibiza. Lots of people asking where I got it too. Travels a ridiculous distance when thrown across the sea. I love it.
Sean Graham, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Jun '09
visitor avatar Cracking little item, bounces better than the bomb!! My bro and I played with it in Dubai until it literally fell apart, i'll be buying another for sure!!
D Walsh, Cheshire - Dec '08
Firebox says: Excellent! Can Firebox come to Dubai next time with you?

visitor avatar Brilliant! Great for some summer fun on the beach with mates. Easy to use and I even got a couple of comments from passers-by. Great service as always, cheers!
Jonnie Harris, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne - Oct '07
visitor avatar Splash... boing... splash... boing... Non-stop water-based entertainment. Excellent when playing games whilst out kayaking as well.
Nick Jackson, Lincoln, UK - Oct '07
visitor avatar A very entertaining toy, strong arms are required but simply chuck the ball at the water and watch it bounce. Hours of fun to be had throwing it between friends in the pool or in the sea. Inexpensive item and worth it. I give it three stars for educational because there is no education value by throwing it, but your friends and/or children are sure to ask "IT BOUNCES ON WATER!!" How the?? What the?? Which means you might need to educate them; if you know yourself....
N McNulty, Crewe, UK - Jul '07
visitor avatar Brilliant fun, me and my dad played with this superb little ball on our cruise last summer. Amazing fun, until it bounced overboard! :).
Andy, London - Dec '08
visitor avatar This is really good little ball perfect for holidays, had mine two years, really good 10/10.
Pete, Bedfordshire - Sep '09
visitor avatar The best beach toy ever. I bought one as a present for someone and everyone who visited us in Greece this summer had SO much fun with it that now I have to buy one for everyone! It's really amazing how far you can get this little ball to go and how high it bounces. It surprised lots of local Greeks when it came their way! Hours of fun.
Christine Barnhurst, Bristol/Greece - Aug '09
 
 
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