SweCow 0 #1 October 4, 2002 I want to fly up to altitude under a couple of hundred ordinary gas filled ballons... I´ve been planing it for some time now. Well, I heard that someone has already done what I thought of doing... Not the first time Of course I want to do it anyway, but I want to get in touch with who ever have any experience that could be usefull... Anyone know who did it? I would also apreciate any thoughts or ideas you come up with... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 October 4, 2002 I don't think he got out - he said it was too dangerous so landed with it. Anyone?____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweCow 0 #3 October 4, 2002 How do you land with the ballons??? Got out from what? I´m thinking of a system where I attatch groups of ballons to a pair of risers, wich I attatch to a specialy built rig. One wich allows dubbel three rings. I guess I have to be ancored down untill take off and then cut lose from the ground... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bivar 0 #4 October 4, 2002 One of my friends did this this summer. 110 (large) helium balloons brought him to an altitide of 13984 ft in . Next summer he is aiming for higer than 20000 ft. It took us more than 12 hours just to fill all of the balloons with helium, so bring a lot of beer, and invite your friends to come and help you. See here (In Norwegian only, but a lot of pictures and video). If you want his e-mail address, please pm me. I have attached a few pictures from the event. BI ---------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #5 October 4, 2002 I might suggest two harnesses, a climbing harness to which you attach the balloons, via a 3 thring set up, or a connector you could easily cut.... This way you can get off the thing in hurry if you need to, probably cheaper than a custom built harness.... There was a guy who did this in the UK last summer I think...Pete Stone sticks in mind, but it sounds too goofy for Pete.. about 10 years ago a guy tried this in Florida, he used a deck chair, and took an air pistol (BeBee gun?) to control his ascent/descent rate. I think he's dead now though. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweCow 0 #6 October 4, 2002 "I think he's dead now though" No shit Thanks alot both of you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #7 October 4, 2002 "I think he's dead now though" No shit" I heard suicide....Always seems such a waste to me. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #8 October 4, 2002 Quote "I think he's dead now though" No shit Here's the story. Died of self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. http://www.snopes.com/spoons/noose/balloon.htm----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweCow 0 #9 October 4, 2002 Opsss... I´m sorry. Thought you ment he died during the atempted ballonride or something... Shure is sad to se pepole giving up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #10 October 4, 2002 Thanks Mike. I remeber hearing about this back in 93, don't ask why I remember the year, just don't ask.....-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #11 October 4, 2002 Peter: This is not rude, this is friendly advice: Do not try to win the Darwin award - other people will do it for you Do not give the Norwegians another reason to make Sweeedish jokes Last but not least, there is a multitude of sluts in the world. jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #12 October 4, 2002 Quote Do not try to win the Darwin award - other people will do it for you jraf, you wuss!!!"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvsdjumper 0 #13 October 4, 2002 Let us not forget the true story of Lawnchair Larry: http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/lawnchairlarry.htm ArtSky-div'ing (ski'div'ing) n. A modern sport that involves parties, bragging, sexual excesses, the imbibing of large quantities of beer, and, on rare occasions, parachuting from aircraft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bvsdjumper 0 #14 October 4, 2002 ...and I think what you want to do is called Cluster Ballooning: http://www.clusterballoon.org/ ArtSky-div'ing (ski'div'ing) n. A modern sport that involves parties, bragging, sexual excesses, the imbibing of large quantities of beer, and, on rare occasions, parachuting from aircraft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bivar 0 #15 October 4, 2002 Quote Do not give the Norwegians another reason to make Sweeedish jokes We norwegians make Sweedish jokes anyway. They're there, and that is the only reason we need.BI---------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweCow 0 #16 October 7, 2002 -bvsdjumper- Thanks for the link!!! Had no idea there accualy were a name for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #17 October 7, 2002 Too bad he went and offed himself,the guys a fuckin national treasure. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
