geoff-r Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Has anyone been on one in the UK? I'm thinking of buying one as a gift basically. Is it worth it? It does look quite amazing. Opinions please, and no I'm not scared of heights that much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Yes well worth it, if you book with these guys - http://cameronflights.co.uk/ - you might get my mate Kerry flying you I've crewed for loads of balloon flights and been in a few as a passenger, its a great experience, so long as you get a nice day for it. Be warned, it usually takes about 5+ attempts at going for a flight to actually get one in the UK, the weather can be a bit crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rog518 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 yep do it! does depend on weather a bit so needs some sense of flexibility but great experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hi it's a fantastic experience n I'm scared of heights my neighbour is a hot air Air balloonist n I often retrieved for him so got plenty of free flights it's awsome go for it you won't regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Be warned, it usually takes about 5+ attempts at going for a flight to actually get one in the UK, the weather can be a bit crap Good advice - don't do what I did and book it in the Lakes which would be beautiful if we had ever made it up but almost impossible to get a suitable day. Gave it up as a bad do in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic84 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 my brother done one not to long ago over bath and loved it . not sure who it was with tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanageDave Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 if at first you dont succeed...dont do a parachute jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Guess what Digsy,, my mate does balloon rides in the Lakes, you should have asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Guess what Digsy,, my mate does balloon rides in the Lakes, you should have asked. I think I bought it before I'd met you - I spent 3 years trying to go on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I can ask if are still interested, we have a parachute centre too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I can ask if are still interested, we have a parachute centre too. Kind of you but we've lost interest for the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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