@tazz said in more Florida Man:
@Zeppelin You need this
Amazon.com: Sol Coastal The Beach Behemoth - Giant Inflatable Ball, 12 Foot Pole-to-Pole - Huge Jumbo Toys for Water Games - Big Family Fun for Swimming Pool Party: Toys & Games
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2.0 out of 5 stars A fun way to ruin a weekend and blow 100 bucks.
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2018
We took this ball to the beach and after close to 2 hours to pump it up, we pushed it around for about 10 fun filled minutes. That was when the wind picked it up and sent it huddling down the beach at about 40 knots. It destroyed everything in its path. Children screamed in terror at the giant inflatable monster that crushed their sand castles. Grown men were knocked down trying to save their families. The faster we chased it, the faster it rolled. It was like it was mocking us. Eventually, we had to stop running after it because its path of injury and destruction was going to cost us a fortune in legal fees. Rumor has it that it can still be seen stalking innocent families on the Florida panhandle. We lost it in South Carolina, so there is something to be said about its durability.
We blew this up in our backyard and it is as large as it is advertised. You don’t really appreciate just how large a 12 ft beach ball is until it is rolling like crazy across the backyard, bowling over small children and getting launched up into the air. Do not buy if you live anywhere that might be described as “windy” or “gusty” or even “just a little breezy”. Light enough to reach “Holy God! Where’s it going to land?” altitudes. A 12ft beach ball can destroy a lot of potato salad, let me tell you!
4.0 out of 5 stars STOP, DROP, and let it ROLL
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018
i also have one of these and yes, windy days will make this product difficult to control, but if there is no wind, it’s awsome. I agree that 20 minutes sounds correct to inflate, Although there was an instruction that came with it to blow it up by mouth, which i thought was a joke. there should also be better warnings with it as it can be dangerous. in my excitement with blowing it up for my niece and nephews (ages:3,7,8,10) i started things off by rolling it right a my 3 yo nephew and the weight of it knocked him right on his ass (crying ensued). then we realized that you CANNOT try to run away from it as it will trip up your feet and then face slam you into the ground (no matter how big you are). i never really thought about how heavy and dangerous a 12 ft beach ball can be. so if you are ever chased by a 12 ft beach ball, then just STOP, DROP, and let it ROLL right on over you. unfortunately learning this on your one can be a bit painful. once we all learned our lesson, it was AWESOME! i surely recomend this product, just follow my advice.
Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball…
