mic8952 0 #1 August 4, 2006 I'm trying to locate a hot air ballon pilot near South Jersey who is willing to fly jumpers. I'm hoping somone out there knows somebody. I've been waiting a year and was cut out of my one chance so far this season by my ex. Would really appreciate any info. Thanks in advance for any help with this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inthebuff 0 #2 August 8, 2006 I hope you get some positive feedback on this. I would love to do a balloon jump. *********************************** Fly Like Zie Eagle, Not Like Zie Chicken ! Good advice from an instructor I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 August 8, 2006 He who dies with the most balloon jumps wins. I have 2,... and one full ride. Got a balloon corporation just 6 miles from here. They want $175 to 5000 ft.per person. I should put an ad up there saying I'll jump from your balloon ride for $175. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snakeeater 0 #4 August 8, 2006 great idea with the ad.. why did i never think of that? getting free ballon jumps for some whuffo entertainement.. "He tried to kill me! He tried to f***ing kill me!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALONSKY 0 #5 August 8, 2006 WOW, that seems expensive. A few years ago some friends of mine got several balloon jumps set up at $75.00 each. Each day there were two loads of 6 jumpers. They are a total blast. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #6 August 8, 2006 Yep , Those aren't boogie prices. But you do get a free glass of Champaign with every ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #7 August 8, 2006 Loved my hot air balloon jump last Labor Day. We got out at 7K, landed in a cow pasture. The pilot had a rough landing down a small hill, so I'm glad I had the option to get out _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #8 August 8, 2006 <---- has 4 balloon jumps... my fave jumps to do...-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #9 August 8, 2006 Love helicopter jumps too! I've done way more of those...my favorite was at the Keys Boogie last year. The pilot gave us a beautiful tour over the water...very nice _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #10 August 9, 2006 Yeah, they were $70 at Eloy last Holiday Boogie I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzit 0 #11 August 9, 2006 QuoteLove helicopter jumps too! Yep, they're awesome. It's all that dead air. I've missed a couple of balloon opportunities. The last time, I blew a sinus the day before, so my husband made a balloon jump with John Hoover instead of me. They landed in a field with a mad cow and mad farmer. Both of them ended up running away from the deranged duo. Hysterical story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #12 August 9, 2006 Even though it's an EARLY RISE...I prefer Sunrise Balloon Jumps over Sunset... _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welder 0 #13 July 16, 2008 sorry for refreshing. is $90 too much for a baloon jump ? Would you be willing to pay that price? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertt 0 #14 July 16, 2008 $90 would be very reasonable around here (southeast USA). Don't know about Poland.You don't have to outrun the bear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #15 July 16, 2008 75.00 a steal considering the view, and the chance to fly with Burner. Burner on the spot: "If you don't pull you will land right where I want you too". Burner on the prison: "See that down there with the fence? Land in there and you will get a years worth of hard sex" "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #16 July 16, 2008 Burner on the spot #2: "Right under the fucking basket" Burner on skydivers: "They aren't the brightest bunch. They'd jump out of a Buick if someone shined a green light in their eyes" Edit to add: Quoteis $90 too much for a baloon jump ? Not if people are willing to pay it Quote Would you be willing to pay that price? YesOwned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
javelin1 0 #17 July 16, 2008 stay away from "black tie" balloon in vincentown area. . the guy had parachute equipment corp (in vincentown at the time) repair his envelope. pec hunted down the fabric and did a really nice decent repair . when the guy came and picked it up he found out the bill was like $75 or something(which isnt really bad ) .he got miffed and tossed a 20 at warrem eichhorn and split. some months later, one of his employees took the chase van (with the balloon and basket ) home with him and put it in the garage. about 1/2 hr later said employee was smelling propane,and opened the garage door....KABLEWY!!! instant ignition. blew the shit out of his house, van and balloon.serves the a.hole right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #18 July 17, 2008 Quote sorry for refreshing. is $90 too much for a baloon jump ? Would you be willing to pay that price? I've done 6 balloon jumps, and they are TOTALLY worth spending $90 on. I think I paid somewhere between $70 - $85 for all of mine. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James.UWE 0 #19 July 17, 2008 Did a couple in Perris at Easter, $75 a jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #20 July 17, 2008 Quote 75.00 a steal considering the view, and the chance to fly with Burner. Burner on the spot: "If you don't pull you will land right where I want you too". Burner on the prison: "See that down there with the fence? Land in there and you will get a years worth of hard sex" LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #21 July 17, 2008 Quote Burner on skydivers: "They aren't the brightest bunch. They'd jump out of a Buick if someone shined a green light in their eyes" LMFAO.I got a balloon jump coming up at Summerfest at SDC. I chose sunset load. Should I have chosen sunrise? Is it just personal preference? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sletzer 3 #22 July 17, 2008 Quote I've done 6 balloon jumps, and they are TOTALLY worth spending $90 on. I think I paid somewhere between $70 - $85 for all of mine. I can vouch for one of those! To the OP, $90 sounds reasonable. We got lucky at Skyfest and had a pilot who was also a jumper- he managed to get a ton of the loads back to the DZ which I've heard is pretty uncommon. I believe those jumps were $85 and TOTALLY worth it. $90? Do it. Hell, do it twice I will be kissing hands and shaking babies all afternoon. Thanks for all your support! *bows* SCS #8251 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NovaTTT 2 #23 July 17, 2008 Quotestay away from "black tie" balloon in vincentown area. . ((snip)) blew the shit out of his house, van and balloon.serves the a.hole right! What did you say????? Edited to add: My balloon jumps (x2) were in north GA in 1995 to 4k at $35 each."Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
javelin1 0 #24 July 18, 2008 what part didnt you understand? the original post was about finding a hot air balloon pilot who would fly jumpers.but somehow this thread has degenerated into i paid this or i paid that for MY balloon jump.i was simply warning the poster about one of the hot air balloon operators in his local area who is a complete and total **.best to avoid the guy at all costs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #25 July 18, 2008 Quote what part didnt you understand? the original post was about finding a hot air balloon pilot who would fly jumpers. but somehow this thread has degenerated into i paid this or i paid that for MY balloon jump So... you didn't notice that the OP was 2 years old and that the thread was reopened recently by someone asking about reasonable rates for balloon jumps, I guess?Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
