Hot Air Balloons

Originally posted by Froggy044 ↑

Originally posted by pintohoo
"Why anybody would get into one of these things and be at the complete mercy of the wind with very little control is beyond me. "

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I dunno -- of course there's risk - but, there's risk in a power fart as well - there's always risk in everything we do.

I haven't been in a balloon - but, I would hope to do it at least once before I depart - I suspect it's one of those things in life - the life that we probably only live once, - that we should do.

Most of the things in life are forgettable and a complete waste, sold as romantic by romantics who own businesses with dud products and services - but, I suspect a ride in a balloon is like riding a motorbike, going underwater with a mask on, sailing a dinghy - there are several things -- out of the millions of possibilities - I only know of a handful - probably count them on two hands - but, ballooning - I reckon it's one of them.

Out of the list of 'should do' things - I don't think every thing suits every person necessarily - eg. I have no inclination to jump out of a plane, bungy jump or scale a big mountain - but, for those who have the hots for it - it would be in the list - their list clear.png

Our moderation rules don't permit me to tell you some of my more interesting points on my list.
I understand where you're coming from but I think ballooning is portrayed as a peaceful, romantic experience gently moving across the sky like a cloud, and not the more adrenaline stirring type activities. The latter usually has risk, and those risks are well known. Ballooning however has more risks than the adrenaline sports, yet is still promoted as a peaceful romantic experience. When the person turning on the flame is the only control he/she has on the outcome, then problems are not far away. Taking these things over built up areas is madness, they should be limited to outback areas where there are no trees or power lines. Accidents seem to happen more regularly now, and it usually boils down to one thing...they can't be controlled and are at the mercy of the wind. I wasn't aware of any risk in power farting, unless of course one is ballooning at the time?

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well, I guess it just isn't your thing. I suspect it is quite romantic and is just like floating across the sky - they do have control over up and down - which is pretty good IMO - I do agree with not flying over built up areas - ok if you have the odd little town etc. in rural areas - but, I would prefer it not to be over suburbs and cities.

more accidents now?? yeah - probably more incidents - but, there's also a LOT of balloons.

I will probably go one day - it's a bit down the list atm

watch the powerfarts - they are a risk - and, never with earphones in - very very dangerous