Zee 0 #1 October 14, 2007 Woke up to an invasion of balloons this morning. Just grabbed my camera and took a few shots from the driveway. Freakin' things were everywhere! Balloons 1 Balloons 2 Balloons 3 Balloons 4 Balloons 5 Balloons 6 Balloons 7 Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cashmanimal 0 #2 October 14, 2007 Zee... I feel now after seeing your pictures that I should know you... but nothing is popping up in the ol' brain right now. Nice pics! I miss home...It's all fun and until someone loses an eye... then it's just a game to find the eye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #3 October 14, 2007 Quote Zee... I feel now after seeing your pictures that I should know you... but nothing is popping up in the ol' brain right now. Nice pics! I miss home... Thanks! I've only been here in New Mexico for about 18 months - and I'm pretty weary about jumping at this elevation with my wingloading. I was jonesin' pretty bad for a balloon jump this morning though Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnboy 0 #4 October 15, 2007 Looks like you had a few of them landing in your backyard. You should have grabbed your rig and just gone for it! Nice shots, though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #5 October 15, 2007 Quote Looks like you had a few of them landing in your backyard. You should have grabbed your rig and just gone for it! Nice shots, though! I wish. Both of my rigs are still up at The Ranch with my girl......they were asking $300 for a ride anyway Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klr 0 #6 October 16, 2007 200 euros here, but worth it ..... http://youtube.com/watch?v=S9o-Yn1eDcU 'I came into this world kicking and screaming and covered in somebody elses blood, I plan to leave it the same way.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #7 October 17, 2007 Quote 200 euros here, but worth it ..... http://youtube.com/watch?v=S9o-Yn1eDcU It's only $125 around here normally but during the Balloon Fiesta they jack up their prices. I've jumped the balloons at the WFFC and they were only $89. Well worth it too....looove balloon jumps. Anyone know what they run in Eloy? Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hjumper33 0 #8 October 17, 2007 $65 I think I heard? There is a guy doing them up here in norcal for $60, if only they didnt get winded out every time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 254 #9 October 17, 2007 65 at eloy is a Bargain. Burner is the man.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #10 October 17, 2007 That's it? That's really good deal. Think I may have to do one every morning Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceburner 0 #11 October 19, 2007 or you can just find a balloon pilot near you...i've done close to a dozen jumps for a case or 2 of beer...most of which i drank. You gotta help set up and takedown, but it's a friggin balloon jump...i'd do a lot more for one of those Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laszloimage 0 #12 October 19, 2007 Very nice pictures Mike! ...as a camera man you can always jump for free. That's how I made my baloon jumps in Eloy years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docjohn 0 #13 October 19, 2007 Balloon jump Video Ok, its been around awhile, but here it is again. Doc http://www.manifestmaster.com/video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #14 October 20, 2007 Quote Very nice pictures Mike! ...as a camera man you can always jump for free. That's how I made my baloon jumps in Eloy years ago. Thanks! I'm planning on getting together with some old friends in Eloy soon so I thought a few balloon jumps would be a good time and of course, they're always a good photo op. Can't wait until my 10.5mm Fisheye gets here! And I need to get my flash set-up squared away before I go. I really like they way you have yours mounted on the side like that. I haven't decided how I'm gonna mount mine yet though... Nice vid, Doc! Saw your feet in there a few times too.... Better be careful or people are gonna mistake your videos for mine Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
