kingbunky 3 #1 November 27, 2007 what a great way to spend a sunday morning. last jump of the season though... (thanks to serge richard for the great shots!)"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrelr 0 #2 November 27, 2007 Cool pic. Here's one from Africa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #3 November 27, 2007 nice! looks like you got more altitude than me."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #4 November 27, 2007 Cool pic. I noticed that all those little streamers around the circumference of the balloon were pointing up, indicating that the balloon was in a descent when you exited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyhawke 0 #5 November 27, 2007 Very cool pic! A balloon jump is on my skydiving to do list! It looks like SO MUCH FUN! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #6 November 27, 2007 yup, he was descending. apparently they have to be (especially with a multi-way exit) otherwise the balloon will cork, risking a collapse with the sudden ascent. the pilot said they look for about 500' a minute, so when he says go, you go or you waste a lot of altitude in a short time! and yes, it's a blast. nothing like a silent, still-air exit. i ended up completing the front loop because of the way i exited. lots of fun though! you actually feel the acceleration from 0 - 120 instead of 90 - 120."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skootz 0 #7 November 27, 2007 I can't wait to do a balloon jump. I am planning on doing one in Eloy over Christmas. I know that I am going to be terrified, but thats half the fun, right? I think the quietness will be such an eerie change. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadget 0 #8 November 27, 2007 We did a double balloonjump a few months ago with wingsuits.Damn that was a amazing feeling, the lift build up in the suit.first pic: Me relaxing on the way up second pic: the second balloon following us If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes??? My logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpringVark 0 #9 November 27, 2007 Andre - do you know when next there'll be any baloon jumps in RSA? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrelr 0 #10 November 28, 2007 Hi Donovan Nothing formal planned that I'm aware of. There's a group that takes off from Parys Airfield that are available on request. R400 a slot and showjump clearance. Cheers Andre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #11 November 28, 2007 Cool pic's But I was unaware of any balloon jumps going on within driving distance Balloon bogarter Feel free to drop by ASS for some winter jumps when the weather is good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #12 November 28, 2007 derald (the balloon owner/pilot) comes up from maine to sussex every year on the american thanksgiving weekend. you should be on our mailing list! pm me your email and i'll add you. he said he'll come back up in the spring as well if there's enough interest. we were supposed to jump saturday but got winded out, sunday morning we tried again and got two loads up before the winds picked up again."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
