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    Default Cluster ballooning

    Nuts!!



    Cluster ballooning is an uncommon form of ballooning in which a single balloonist is attached by a harness to a cluster of relatively small helium-inflated rubber balloons. Unlike traditional hot-air balloons, which possess vents for easy altitude control, cluster balloons rise uncontrollably, expanding as they go.

    Cluster balloonists must periodically cut balloons loose to maintain altitude and descend. Bottled water is a common ballast, and can be partially emptied to slow descent.


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    Default Re: Cluster ballooning

    So thats what happened to my local balloon street vendor

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    Default Re: Cluster ballooning

    I came into this thread fully expecting to see something highly perverted.

    New years res Bertie ?

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    finally something we can all try at home

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