Tuesday, August 25, 2015

What You Should Know Before Going Ballooning

By Shawn Hunter


If you want to have a whole new experience, then consider going for a hot air balloon ride. You have to prepare yourself really well before you go for the ride, though. That way, you can experience the ride better. For you who plans to go Colorado ballooning some time soon, here are some of the basic tips to take into account.

First, you need to ready your wallet. This is mainly because the said ride is not cheap. You might have to shed a three-figure amount per person when going for this particular experience. You cannot find anything below that. You might need to be wary about it because your safety might not be that secured.

Weather has an impact on what the flight will be like. You might get a canceled flight at the last minute and all because there was a change in the weather. Changes to the flight schedule will actually depend on the weather so you got to prepare for whatever might happen at the drop of a hat. You may even need to ride at a single moment's notice.

For his experience, you would most likely be riding together with a few strangers. You may be able to book it solo or just for your whole family only when one books for it privately. You must pay a lot just to get this private flight, though. If you cannot get a private flight, then prepare to mingle with the other strangers in this basket.

One may expect motion sickness but that is actually near to impossible. If you are okay with riding cars, then riding this balloon should be fine too. The basket does not really sway a lot. That is why this ride does not merit you bringing a sea-sickness medication. It is not that rocky of a flight so it should be okay.

Steadying yourself during the landing is important. You need to know that the landing is just one part of your adventure. Expect a lot of things for your landing. It can be a smooth landing or you might be harshly jostled around. The basket might even get tipped over. Proper preparations are necessary then.

It is recommended that you dress properly. What you should wear include pants and shorts, avoiding skirts. Skirts, together with kilts, are actually very impractical with this, especially with the probability that it might get chilly up there. You may also want to wear sweater and gloves when you are high up. You have to keep warm for the whole experience.

Bring a camera. Just make sure that it will not be inconvenient for you. You do not want to step on a lens when being jostled around during the landing, after all. You could bring in a digital camera with you or even a GoPro to capture the amazing scenery to see when up there during this activity.

Be prepared to talk to other people. Others who are in the basket with you will most likely be nicer since they are riding this balloon with happy feelings. This ride, for them, is in celebration of something special. It can be for an anniversary, graduation, or birthday. Engage with them in a happy conversation then.




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