scottbre 0 #1 August 14, 2002 I know there was some mention of them doing balloon jumps at Richmond on the weekend of Aug. 23, but can anyone confirm this? Are they doing them the whole weekend? And is 90 bucks what the price is going to be? thanks "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #2 August 14, 2002 What weekend is the Richmond boogie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #3 August 14, 2002 August 28 - September 2 "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #5 August 14, 2002 balloons will be there the weekend before the boogie.. the price talked about was 90 per jump...not confirmed though_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #6 August 14, 2002 Quoteballoons will be there the weekend before the boogie Right, but by "the weekend before..." does that mean Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or only Saturday and Sunday, just Saturday? What days will they be there? I'm interested in coming but I don't want to get there and get a "Oh we did that yesterday," or a "They don't get here until tomorrow." "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverchick 0 #7 August 14, 2002 so call richmond and ask them! Mother Hen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #8 August 14, 2002 Quoteso call richmond and ask them! Hehe. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #9 August 14, 2002 Oh, stop. That would be like suggesting that people buy a map so they can find their way to the DZ. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverchick 0 #10 August 14, 2002 well it would be the easy solution. And I am positive they would know when the balloon was coming and how much they would charge. Am I wrong? Mother Hen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #11 August 14, 2002 QuoteThat would be like suggesting that people buy a map so they can find their way to the DZ. Speaking of maps.....where's my frickin road atlas loco azul?? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #12 August 14, 2002 Quotewhere's my frickin road atlas loco azul?? I'm holding it ransom for my mini-bagit's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShortBus 0 #13 August 14, 2002 Hey guys, Sorry for being so late on this post but ive been at the Dz all week and im kinda slow. The 23rd-25th will be the ballon fest at Richmond, That is the weekend they will be there. The price hasnt been confirmed yet but i do know they charge 140 for a full 45 mins ride, and i doubt theyre gonna charge us full price cause all were doin is goin up. I hope to see some faces from Dz.com here that weekend and dont forget the next weekend is BOOGIE BABY sweet shit. Gonna have a good time Untill then this is Shortbus saying so long.. He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #14 August 14, 2002 QuoteI'm holding it ransom for my mini-bag The deal was if i swapped you canopies, you would buy me an atlas!!! I guess i'll have to go dig up the old thread.... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #15 August 14, 2002 >and i doubt theyre gonna charge us full price cause all were doin is goin up. We burn more fuel going up in 15 minutes then they do on a 30 minute tour. The balloon operator I spoke to last week was telling me the hells we put their balloos through when we jump them. Every time they take them up with jumpers takes a lot out of the balloon. We got a bargin at 90 a slot on the Balloons at WFFC.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #16 August 15, 2002 QuoteEvery time they take them up with jumpers takes a lot out of the balloon. We got a bargin at 90 a slot on the Balloons at WFFC. Care to elaborate on that? I can't believe that at $90.00 a person for a ten minute ride they weren't making a fortune. Any balloon pilots here care to explain the 'hells we put through their balloons'? I just don't buy it. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #17 August 15, 2002 If you've seen how distorted the balloons get and the stress that they go through its easy to understand why finding a balloon to jump is hard. The balloon I was on the second time I a big burn hole from lighting it up to climb. Thats not cheap to fix. they also use Liquid propane that is expensive. Accourding to the crew I chatted with it takes about 1/3 - 1/2's tanks to due 2 hops and the light up sequence. We watched the balloon spirl down when deflated to do a rapid decent becasue they are not made to fly with just one person in them. The pilot was'nt happy it did that TandemTerry from Rec. is a balloonist and would be a great reasource on this issue since I know he's taken up jumpers before. >making a fortune. As for this... they have to pay for the balloon (not cheap.. think any where from 2000 to 6000 for very used or 30000+ new ), fuel, chase truck, the wear and tear on the balloon, the crew cost, vacation time from work spent, hotel cost for a week plus, only getting to fly with no winds so any day could be a wash... etc. After talking to the one crew at the entertainment tent they said they make money, but they are mainly doing it for fun. They said would make more in the long run if they stuck to just passengers that never get above 1500 feet. ( I know... I asked the same question) On a side note I think the ballons only flew 3 or 4 times in the evening the entire convention, the morning loads were rarely scratched.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #18 August 15, 2002 QuoteThe balloon I was on the second time I a big burn hole from lighting it up to climb. This bears no weight. The pilot would have burned the hole in the balloon with or without jumpers. It's not our fault that he screwed up. QuoteAccourding to the crew I chatted with it takes about 1/3 - 1/2's tanks to due 2 hops and the light up sequence. I'd believe that, but I have no sympathy for the pilots. I can't imagine that that much propane is that expensive, besides, they're more than making their money back on us. QuoteWe watched the balloon spirl down when deflated to do a rapid decent becasue they are not made to fly with just one person in them. Does the spiraling cause extra wear and tear on the balloon? It may not look pretty, but does it actually damage the balloon, the basket, the suspension lines, or any other hardware? If so, I'd like to know what and why. QuoteTandemTerry from Rec. is a balloonist and would be a great reasource on this issue since I know he's taken up jumpers before. Yeah, and I'd ask him about the wear and tear on balloons if I thought it wouldn't somehow lead to why Roger Nelson is a crook and a dick. QuoteAfter talking to the one crew at the entertainment tent they said they make money, but they are mainly doing it for fun. They said would make more in the long run if they stuck to just passengers that never get above 1500 feet. ( I know... I asked the same question) Well, they're making money and apparently they're making enogh money to cover the operating costs (their time, wear and tear, etc...) and make a little profit on top of that. Be it flying jumpers or flying tourists they're doing it for profit and they're succeeding. Consider a balloonist takes two hops of 5 people, that's $900.00 for approximately 20 to 45 minutes of actual air time, not a bad deal if you ask me. QuoteOn a side note I think the ballons only flew 3 or 4 times in the evening the entire convention, the morning loads were rarely scratched. Were the morning loads ever scratched? Most of the evening loads flew as well, I think only two or three were cancelled due to wind. The balloonists may complain of wear and tear or anything else about flying jumpers, but at $90.00 a jump they're making more than enough money to cover their costs. I respect the pilots for taking time out to accomodate us, but I don't want to hear about how flying jumpers is bad for the balloon, especially with the money they're making. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #19 August 15, 2002 Don't forget Kirlin is taking his share of it too...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #20 August 15, 2002 QuoteConsider a balloonist takes two hops of 5 people, that's $900.00 for approximately 20 to 45 minutes of actual air time, not a bad deal if you ask me. In a five-person basket, only four jumpers can ride -- the pilot takes up a space, too. Also, the baskets aren't always filled up. On my balloon jump, both hops carried only two jumpers each in a four-person balloon. I'm really not thinking they're making much money off us.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
