Balloon Jumps

[dsbbreck 0]

Just wondering what the going rate for a Balloon jump in everyone elses neck of the world was.

David

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[Vertifly 0]

It was about $65 to $80 about 3 years ago.

[weegegirl 2]

If I'm not mistaken, I think they were $80 at Rantoul last year. And well worth every penny.

[altichick 1]

$65 at Eloy, AZ in Jan this year

Worth every penny!!!

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[Malev 0]

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Just wondering what the going rate for a Balloon jump in everyone elses neck of the world was..

A group of us did a balloon jump at Perris a week ago, cost was $65 per person.

[wingnut 0]

here inutah when they happen it usualy goes off for around 40 a person..... but the last three times i tried the weather didn't aprove and they were canx.

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[piisfish 140]

here in switz the balloon ride is a real expensive thing... around 250 USD... but every now and then we find balloonists wishing to drop skydivers... at a low price or for free...

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[jerry81 10]

Ballonists usually charge around 40$ for a ride to 3500-6000'. But every now and then you'll find someone willing to take you up for free...or a couple of beers, anyway.

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[Cajundude 0]

How high can baloons go? Is it the $40-70 range just for 3500-6000? I guess it would be definitely worth doing it once.

[GreenLight 8]

I have several balloon jumps and they are great. I love the actual feeling of falling you get when you leave the basket. Ultralight jumps are also a lot of fun and way less hassle. Trikes seem to work best for exits. Balloon jumps have ranged from $40 to $65 from what I've seen here in CA. Where as Ultralight jumps can go from $15 to $25 and the spot is much better... Also you can do it all day long.

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[Praetorian 1]

Ultralight jump? I thought ultralights were restricted to pilot only .. NO passenger allowed?

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[chuckbrown 0]

2 seat ultralights are technically considered aircraft subject to licensing requirements. For all intents and purposes though, they're the same as a 1 seater to a jumper.

[scottjaco 0]

What altitude do you get from an ultralight? From what I've seen at Perris, they only look like they go maybe 500 ft.

[ripcords 0]

They seem to be cheaper if they are set up by the DZ.

If the balloon pilot is willing to take jumpers at all, they generally want the price for their least expensive ride. $75 is not uncommon. Most balloon pilots prefer tree topping to flying high (above 1500ft) in my experience. So jumps are generally done from 3 - 5K.

If you are doing a balloon jump, I recommend that you arrange for your own ground crew. The balloon crew's primary responsibility is to the balloon, and typically you don't land in the same place as the balloon.