• TheparishofChigwell@sh.itjust.worksBanned from community
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      2 months ago

      I’ve never been in one, but the mass of three other people coupled with the mass of the counterweights and the basket itself must allow for individual exits without that scenario unfolding, surely?

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          Yeah thx I just like to explore ideas

          Others commented the balloon can collapse due to the sudden shift in weight causing it to shoot up

          I’ve made up my mind not to jump from hot air balloons mid flight now

          The more you know