Beach ball
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A beach ball is an inflatable ball for beach and water games and other recreation. Their large size and light weight take little effort to propel; they travel very slowly and generally must be caught with two hands, making them ideal for lazy games and for children. Their lightness and size make them difficult to use in even moderate wind.
The beach ball's invention is usually credited to Jonathon DeLonge in 1938.[1]
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[edit] Design
Beach balls range from hand-sized to over 3 feet (1 m) across or bigger. They generally have a set of soft plastic panels, with two circular end panels, one with an oral inflation valve. A common design is vertical solid colored stripes alternating with white stripes. Some are printed with advertisements or company slogans.
[edit] Inflation
Beach balls are designed to be inflated by mouth and pump, so it's easy to inflate when you're on a journey.
[edit] Uses
Beach ball sports include water polo and volleyball. While they are much less expensive than the balls used in professional sports, they are also much less durable as they are made of soft plastic. Giant beach balls may be hit around at outdoor rock concerts and baseball games.
[edit] References
- ^ Beach Balls: Facts and Trivia Online (accessed 2008-03-14)
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