How to spot a Fake device and operator

We have spent considerable time locating and outlining the various fake manufacturers and operators so that you can quickly and easily find them on this site to ensure you have a safe experience. However, the world is a big place with a number of hiding places that we haven't found yet.

To help you and us find all the fake devices and copy operators, we thought we would start a global game of hide and seek....
All the fake devices/manufacturers and operators are currently hiding and we want you to seek them out and find them! Obviously you have to know what you're looking for, so we've outlined some key features that will help you identify them as fakes.

These identifying factors are not exhaustive and do not have to be all present. Sometimes you may only be able to identify three or four of them, but this may still mean they're a fake!!! Having just one of these does not qualify the device/manufacturer or operator as a fake.

Once you have identified them as a fake, check out the Manufacturers, Operators and Signatories to the Code lists to see if they are listed. If not, send us the details and we'll post them for you!

Lets see how you go...

How to spot a fake Device:

#	Feature
1	No serial number, ZORB® logo, or badge
2	No branding
3	It will be available for purchase
4	It will be all one colour (including the entrance tunnel)
5	It will be lop-side or irregular in shape (i.e not spherical)
6	The harness (if applicable) will be in a double-harness configuration
7	The harness (if applicable) will be a 3 to 5 point harness
8	The harnesses (if applicable) will be on the wall of the inner sphere

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Device does not need to posess all features listed here, but having a single
feature is not adequate (min. 3)

How to spot a fake Operator:

#	Feature
1	Not listed as a Signatory to the Code or at ZORB®
2	No physical site with permanent reception (operates in a park)
3	No ticket office
4	No tracks or berms on the hill
5	No barriers to line the tracks (or hay bales, posts and ropes are used
6	A net or similar is used to stop the devices at the bottom of the hill
7	Is not open 5-7days a week
8	Has a basic 1 page website or lacks a website completely
9	Employees run next to you down the hill for direction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Operators do not need to posess all features listed here, but having a single
feature is not adequate (min. 3)