The RedBall
was first inflated on August 27, 2001 amid much nervous excitement and anticipation.
This test took place in a fabulous Bi-Sate facility. The ball is 15 feet high,
weighs 250 pounds, and is made of a 32 oz. pvc fabric. The material and construction
of the ball is the same process used to create inflatable river rafts. Over
530 sq. ft. of material were used in the fabrication of the ball. The blower
to inflate the ball was discovered at Liberty Tool in Maine, destination for
sculptors everywhere.
September 9, 2001