Flying a 20-foot solar tube balloon
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Uploaded by catman529 on Oct 27, 2009
A perfect day for flying solar balloons! This balloon was built from only 7 60-gallon trash bags.
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Kim Kardashian got one as a wedding gift, and got really excited. I don't think she realizes its just a black balloon.
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Why did u let it go you should of put on string
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You should put a cat in there!
No don't. That's the meanest thing I've ever heard.
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Very cool, thanks!
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What kind of bags are these and where did you get them? I'm looking for low density bags of that mils and 60 gallon size...
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@saulkj98 Actually it was late fall in the video, somewhat cool, although some balloons (especially larger non-tube-shaped balloons) can fly in hot weather. I do have the most success though in the middle of winter under clear skies.
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can you ride it? lol
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@Fizzokizzo OMG it realy does!
Take cover!!
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So are these filled with regular air abd then the dark plastic absorbs heat and causes the air inside to warm up and then the ballon gets lighter and floats/flys? These don't have helium or some other light gas to make them fly?
bjcpc0337 8 months ago
@bjcpc0337 That is correct. See our web site where it's all explained, and even how to make them
catman529 8 months ago
What is up with the fun park ? did it get hit by a tornado?great vid five star!!
lankey32 2 years ago
Haha, the carnival was just set up there for the weekend. Came in on big trucks and was set up pretty quickly.
Thanks for rating
catman529 2 years ago
How many .mils are the bags?
CoyKiyote 2 years ago
This balloon was made from 0.55mil LLDPE (low linear density polyethylene). I wouldn't go much thicker than this for a tube, since tubes are some of the least efficient designs (smaller volume to surface area ratio)
catman529 2 years ago