Hot Air Balloon Ride in Napa Valley - Shot with GoPro Extension Arm

[@8698gil]

When I was 19, I went up in a hot air balloon with my boyfriend. I was scared, because I am actually afraid of heights, but it stands out as one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. I still remember it well, and it was over 40 years ago.

[@godschampion7569]

Did you marry your boyfriend

[@OuttaTheMud]

@@godschampion7569 she probably would of mentioned him again in the story or called him her now husband lol

[@ajsingh1296]

do you have enough room / place to sit?

[@greekyogurt5014]

Hopefully she responds

[@TrexsterInNC]

Looks claustrophobic crowded. That's great. I could get a dose of fear of being closed in and fear of heights all in one ride!

[@kalkali1725]

TrexsterInNC And pee in your pants

[@EdwardRock1]

TrexsterInNC Claustrophobic bigot, it's 2018 you intolerant fuck

[@jblumanog4291]

Eduardo Gutiérrez anything wrong with having a phobia?

[@cocoaman1564]

It means he’s afraid of Santa Claus

[@landonevans2653]

Subcuzynot Lad stop your scaring him

[@Mmdmade]

For all who are scared. I get it. I went up in 2000. I had a near panic attack then once we were off the ground .... wow. The most peaceful and beautiful experience. Soooooooooooo smoooooooth. I’m so glad I did it!! It was perfection. 🌳🌈☀️🌳🌈☀️

[@8698gil]

I'm scared of heights, too, but back in 1980 when I was 19 I went up in a balloon with my boyfriend. Once I was up I lost all my fear and just enjoyed it. I still remember it as one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. Incredible. It's so quiet up there, yet you can hear everything clearly on the ground. I remember hearing a dog barking, things like that.

[@Mystic_888vibes]

How is the ride down? Does it drop fast or give you the feeling of dropping? Like rollercoasters sort of? I want to get on one but that’s my fear

[@Deikoka]

@@Mystic_888vibes Legit question. Wish someone would've answered

[@user-ve9cz7zt3e]

@@Mystic_888vibes I’m taking my step daughter for a surprise hot air balloon flight for her 8th birthday next Saturday (a week from today)! I’ll try to remember to respond.

[@jackparsons000]

I lived in Cincinnati when this mother and her daughter went down and one that was on fire. That's why I don't like them.

[@karnakbecker9575]

how can you put such faith in a balloon no parachute no nothing

[@kalkali1725]

karnak becker Similar to jet; if it’s fallen that’s it mate. The reason; it’s unpractical to teach all riders how to use it; then in actual emergency there is no time to jump out

[@TravelingTechAdventures]

Karnak, it IS a giant parachute. So many people have very little knowledge and tend to believe false things that are heard. Very safe and has to pass an annual inspection. :)

[@L3go_Man87]

karnak becker How can you put so much faith in an Airplane, no parachute more likely of a terrorist attack and more people

[@morganchandler4065]

By not being a pussy

[@1978tenpack]

@@morganchandler4065 I am what I eat so...

[@joanne589]

I’m not a claustrophobic person but looking at the amount of people in that basket made me speechless.

[@bryced2846]

Hot air balloons seem terrifying to me.

[@amnamughal5486]

Is it really scary.. I want to ride it but I have height phobia..

[@energeticreaperzgaming8286]

imagine if the string to pull it down snaps

[@shaikhmyyudin9739]

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[@TakeshixStudios]

Energetic reaperz gaming Lmao

[@Samurai-463]

Bryce it is not that scary ☺️☺️☺️

[@oliviawilliamson7240]

honestly couldn’t think of anything worse with claustrophobia, a fear of flying and a fear of heights

[@devilisouse]

His selfie stick is giving me anxiety I can imagine him dropping it😱😂

[@ivyrainbitch]

Nesmée O’Hara I know he not afraid of heights

[@davidhodge8509]

Nesmée O’Hara He’d basically be dropping us.

[@santinojozefmiller7721]

Nesmée O’Hara I agree!

[@Melanistic_babe]

Seriously me to

[@hello.8951]

It with be cool

[@Jjonathanhart]

You wouldn't get me up there. I'm afraid of heights.

[@jonburrows2684]

Im just a panzy, period

[@asnidaalwie4379]

Jay Ritch same

[@Nazareth434]

I'm not afraid of heights, I'm afraid of hitting the ground at a high rate of speed-

[@samirpanday4898]

you mean afraid of falling

[@Jjonathanhart]

Of course. I would feel much safer with a parachute.

[@CAF420ALLDAY7]

Brave people for sure I`m scared just watching

[@Maayraa111]

lol!!

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

CAF420ALLDAY7 i don't trust hot air balloons, too many accidents can occur

[@Mika_cat100]

P

[@adventureawaits3860]

It's not that scary.....I sat in one just yesterday...Trust me!

[@catherinecopeland428]

Me too

[@DylanLefever]

It made me smile when the lady was happy saying first one off my bucket list .

[@peeweepixie3655]

The song in the background is horrible.

[@HokiePitcher22]

Many a good video have been screwed up by bad music.

[@sonyvalencia]

I like it very soothing!

[@sonyvalencia]

@NaghaviSystem You ok or not?

[@maheenkhan1674]

Lol 😂

[@كمالالالبللتفافامعمو]

Xxx

[@asmrqueentiye]

OMG I want to ride on one, but watching this video alone is scary

[@bobbylubana677]

I am holding my bed to tight while watching these

[@AasimahAbbas]

This Is Beautiful I Can Only Imagine How Exhilarating This Experience Must Have Been😊

[@eviesanchez5080]

So many people are saying they are scared of going on this and stuff but this is on my bucket list.....😂

[@legendkoala380]

This is one of my bucket list along with sky diving, I want to do these someday

[@CobaltLancer]

My hands and feet are sweating just by watching the video lol

[@FreakyCreepyHorror]

Am i the only one here who isn´t frightened by the video? It would be a dream come true to be up there with these people. Sure it isn´t completely safe but you know what else is not safe? Traffic! And yet we are a part of traffic every day.

[@ZackimusLongarmPrime8773]

Thanks For Uploading This Video On My 9th Birthday.

[@temuzero]

Yo I would definitely want a parachute for this

[@dex9722]

haha same!

[@Ivansky1]

Like you would jump off, If you're already Scared of this!!!

[@LymbicSystemuwu]

Balloons don't go high enough for you to have time to open up a parachute in case of an accident

[@artoruvidal2793]

@@LymbicSystemuwu Actually they can go higher than airplanes but aren't allowed due to regulations

[@Grimreepa220]

@@LymbicSystemuwu worth a try no?

[@JimBeno]

Ears were fine. I don't think you go that high, or maybe it's slow enough that you don't notice it. The ride really was gentle, you hardly notice the movement. But kinda freaky when you look straight over the edge of the basket :) Regarding the extension pole, if you search for "GoPro extension pole" on Amazon, you'll see lots of options. Definitely worth the investment.

[@itsme5900]

Awesome video Jim, do more of these. Music was a lit distracting thought !

[@RS250Squid]

This looks like one of those wonderful experiences that would be truly special to someone :-). However, there's no way you'd get me up there. I'm scared of heights and I found this terrifying haha!

[@C3studios]

Scary, but cool. Fear of heights is strong with this one.

[@adamjeremycapps]

One of these landed right in the middle of Napa psych ward while I was there. I think it happened twice in fact. No joke.

[@chasemergui2108]

Now y'all are famous! Bless y'all and thank y'all!

[@barbklayman7429]

How are they famous - and what was that awful noise - if that is what it takes to be famous count me out - I'd rather walk in the fields picking agates and other rocks - star gazing - growing a flower garden - bird watching - listening to rain on the window pane - and so much more. Fame is not all that it appears - with it comes many a problem.

[@billbinmei]

what'z that beeping noise? that's annoying as hell hahaha. Otherwise nice video man!!!

[@man-spider3402]

Binimiester Awesomesauce its the music actually wtf look in the description

[@emmycharintip6195]

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[@jeffsmith3350]

@@man-spider3402 total crap. Ruined the video.

[@catsloane4182]

@@emmycharintip6195 r/ihadastroke

[@TheELiTeintruder]

this is craaaazy...wow..more balls than me...great video by the way...loved it...

[@sagbeach1]

It looks beautiful and peaceful but I, like a lot of others have fear of heights and claustrophobia. I’d be content w a slow calm ride on a canoe in a pond listening to the birds :)

[@JayDogTitan]

I've always wanted to go up in one of these, It looks awesome!

[@alecwomack6718]

How awesome! I've always wanted to experience that! I would bring some lunch, beer and binoculars up with me.

[@Niko-cw6kq]

Any1 watching this during the pandemic? Even though I might lose my job due to the vaccine mandate this brings me at peace just a little bit 💯💙

[@ChristabellaWwM]

I feel shocked just watching. But it looks beautiful. What an experience.

[@stephanieroberts1157]

Oh my god I feel ill just watching this..

[@novatea2009]

Same...

[@zehrashah7693]

They people seem to be brave because if i was in their place i would have passed out

[@TotallyActing]

That’s my biggest fear. If that air balloon were to go for ever nonstop I would be panicking just to see me leaving earth

[@Neko.Virtual]

and it would also become harder to breathe which is terrifying

[@blazingamr]

My God, man. Just watching this video from the comfort of my room makes me nervous

[@magicgummyfruit1359]

My hands feel slippery watching this.

[@kelvinharrison74]

MagicGummyFruit My hands start sweating too just by looking at a video with someone high in the air.

[@iiJay21ii]

This looks amazing. Going on my first ride in a few weeks .. What's the name of the song in the background ?

[@gigzy8699]

Why would u want to know that? The song sucks

[@joeyclemenza7339]

I’m like one of the few people that actually really likes the song.

[@arotixarotix7986]

@@joeyclemenza7339 it’s shit

[@LilJollyJoker]

Snow The Chemical Brothers. It is in the description of the video. Not sure that you would care cuz this comment is from 7 years ago lol.

[@lightninseed]

Nice view but is that annoying noise necessary?

[@tnt73762]

of course how else would the balloon fly

[@lightninseed]

the annoying high-pitched noise? No I don't think that noise is necessary for a balloon to fly. Not sure you know what you're talking about.

[@optimoweb3574]

Yeah I gotta agree, that high pitch music kinda made it hard to watch.. (i can appreciate the reference to getting higher and all but still eiicchh) Great video just the same, liked the the smile from Dad at hitting the 11 hundred mark ; )

[@Lilliac2004]

Beautiful. This is now added to my bucket list 😊

[@NoreenCole]

Thank you for sharing! That was breathtaking!!!

[@animeforever3729]

If zombies attack, I want to LIVE in hot air balloon.

[@aheartlikethesea]

I like the way they look. When I was very young, we lived very close to ball park that had special events a lot. There was supposed had a hot air balloon land at the ball park but it nearly landed on our street. There was also a person with a parachute that was stupider to land there, instead, he landed on the road behind our house. Everyone was blowing their horns. No one was injured, but ai enjoyed those days

[@luismorales7389]

I wonder if I'm allowed to fly my DJI phantom drone from the hot air balloon to get some cool external footage like that from a bit farther point of view

[@waynegreene6405]

Doing it in February. Might slip my Mavic Mini in my pocket and launch it when we take off. 😁

[@user-vn8jd8yb4o]

I'm having a straight panic attack just watching. I'd have taken my chances diving into that pond at about 50 feet high.

[@Bloodgod40]

Why you ruin it with music? One of the delightful things about balloon flight is always the silence of it.

[@ctrlkev8932]

Bloodgod40 not if you have fucking tinnitus

[@rell7471]

Its not ruined

[@MaxGunter97]

Instantly thought of my tinitis when I saw that! Haha screw that, I always need just a little bit of noise, whether it’s music, birds or other animals, or chatter. Fucking sucks

[@ryandoe11]

Agreed! Was ruined for me too.. annoying ass music too.,

[@jeffsmith3350]

Not even music. Just an untalented numskull on his computer. I doubt the guy can even play an instrument.

[@ruthy23thewayiam]

Roads aren't safe either yet we still drive to work everyday. Everything has a risk

[@jeffsmith3350]

Roads are a lot safer than friggin hot air balloons.

[@mendingwall3823]

We need roads though.

[@ChrisJones-gb2kd]

Jeff smith 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jemalacane0]

@@jeffsmith3350 I beg to differ. I was almost hit by a car and a semi.

[@tcg1_qc]

@@jeffsmith3350 they're not, actually. roads are dangerous. besides, hot air balloons are safer than helicopters and almost as safe as planes

[@GavStaR79]

I will say it again. These people LOOK for their death. Never will you catch me in there. Claustrophobia , fear of heights and no guard rail around the basket......sounds like a great time!

[@edhaynes4107]

I've seen thousands of balloons over the years hovering over Napa Valley but have never taken a ride for myself. I wonder if they offer senior discounts? I enjoyed this video and it was fun identifying the areas you flew over. Thanks for posting it.

[@DannyOvox3]

One of the very first things we learn in a general science class is that hot air raises. This is a prime example of that :)

[@seanvogt221]

Never ever will I get into one of those. Even if I’m guaranteed a million dollars.

[@ericsonvillanuevavirtudes2827]

Very nice!!!!! We will be in there next month. Can't wait to do the same!

[@bethellutas5209]

Can I join? joke..

[@hi-hc3ms]

How did it go?

[@flyingdoggo316]

Was it nice?

[@drvillain96]

I am the person who's gonna say let me down once it is lifted from earth

[@HokiePitcher22]

Ive bungee jumped, rapelled many times and made it through airborne school. For some reason, the idea of floating around in a wicker box attached to a balloon scares the shit out of me. Lol It does look beautiful though.

[@danielfeldman5800]

We go to Napa every year (except this one!) but we never take the balloon ride. Why? Because you have to get up way too early. We're still sleeping off last night's meal and wine to set a 5:30AM alarm clock! :-)

[@mrpenguin5664]

if i ever do this i NEED A PARACHUTE DAMN IT

[@artoruvidal2793]

The hot air balloon is a giant parachute actually

[@odette0219]

Watching this is killing me

[@AlyshaMunozRealtor]

WHAT A RUSH! Excellent video work. Did you have your camera on that pole? Where do you get that?

[@NumeroSMG]

I looked this vid up just for the vertigo feeling and it was great ^^

[@0ptimal]

I'd have to build the thing myself to be able to do it. I'd need absolute confidence in the attachments lol. No way I could just take someone's word for it.

[@TheAli0Hassan]

Brilliant experience. Will be riding soon

[@DottieandVik]

I would LOVE to go but I don't want to be the one crouching the in corner throwing up

[@NJgamer1505]

People with selfie sticks are some of the most fearless people

[@kalifornia_sincitizen943]

I used to think people were crazy for doing this! 06/14/2020 i’ve became one of those crazy people 😂

[@mendingwall3823]

I'll try it when Im 90 with nothing to lose

[@kalifornia_sincitizen943]

Mending Wall and when you do, you’ll be TRYING to kick yourself in the butt with your orthopedic shoe for not doing it earlier in life.

[@francisdoan]

I once went up a hot air balloon, and dropped grenades into rivers.

[@vilmasandoval1356]

Thank you Jim that was great, I did feel like if I was there amazing that I even cried of emotion, there are many things in life that we aren't able to experience for the lack of money but we are able to live by viewing we are able to feel a close experience, I'm 42 and I haven't be able to do much in life for not having money, I see how my youth has gone like water in between my fingers without enjoying life doing many things I wish I could and I still desired doing, I don't want to leave earth without knowing every corner if it, again thank you so much for sharing your video!Hasta la vista mi amigo?

[@tejshergill4508]

Out of interest, what sort of things in life do you want to do or experience (if you had the money)? :)

[@gigzy8699]

U cried? How embarrassing.

[@postaayi4737]

People got very silly reasons to cry these days.

[@oppazzgwala3700]

He put a lot of faith in that selfie stick😂😂

[@fbi8616]

I’m just wondering what they would do if it got windy all of a sudden

[@cfonde]

The advent of aerial ballooning dates all the way back to France in the late 1790's. The American civil war used balloons for aerial reconnaissance after being approved by President Lincoln. Sometimes the occupants of those balloons came under enemy musket fire on their way down. Above 500 feet, the occupants were generally considered out of range, but imagine coming under enemy fire when you're on your way down? So, this technology is not new at all.

[@CityofKyleTx]

So Fun! We host a balloon festival in Kyle, TX every year. What a great ride.

[@ShlisaShell]

Loved the video but I had to watch with different music. The music in this video was confusing. I though there was something wrong w/ the video/audio. : (

[@ShlisaShell]

Thank you by the way. I forgot to say that.

[@oljaarzer5080]

D

[@jakeh3144]

I imagine you don't know everyone on that balloon? I'm sure they were thrilled at some stranger pointing a camera at them for seemingly the entirety of their experience that they're trying to enjoy lol.

[@hi-hc3ms]

I think they are all friends.. I don’t think they are strangers.

[@jakeh3144]

@@hi-hc3ms that could be the case but idk that people would have the self awareness either way lol

[@hi-hc3ms]

@@jakeh3144 lol true

[@prayingmantis6777]

Are you strapped in? Has anyone ever freaked out before who is afraid of heights.

[@tpower96]

All I’d be thinking about is how well the floor of the basket is sewn on.

[@965shadowhunter3]

Amazing, very nice song

[@zephyrgrlxox]

Having anxiety just watching this lol

[@ramonavaliente0481]

I can't wait to do this , always wanted to. 🤗

[@cassidymcloughlin9745]

I am very inspired this was amazing I hope one day I get to do that!

[@tomdotson6053]

Houston we have a problem the big Easter basket we are in had a hole

[@beginno]

Imagine going in a never ending adventure on this thing

[@christianp.a.ferraro9272]

They look so safe sign me up Nooot

[@ursaminor9780]

The levels of Nope this is for me cannot be overestimated.

[@Iggywiggywoo]

If the HAB malfunctioned and started to fall, would it bring the passengers down slowly and safely?

[@vaghelaashvinsinh6223]

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[@vaghelaashvinsinh6223]

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[@tparbs]

Fantastic! This is on my Bucket List, too! Floating over Napa Valley would be incredible!

[@Hashpotato]

why is there the sound of a broken life support machine in the background?

[@veronica0902]

Allow me to quote the 5th Dimension song: Up, Up and away in my beautiful balloon!

[@ka-waiimoon4288]

Beautiful. Woulda been better with a regular camera lens instead of fisheye lens. So now earth is sometimes convex, and sometimes concave. Depending on position of camera or angle. Plus we need zoom next time please.

[@elitetrucker5150]

Was looking into this but this just seems too jam packed. Im a big guy but even if i wasnt its pretty crowded

[@Lonesome.Cowboy]

I was watching from the comfort of my sofa yet fell to my death a few times.

[@usoppn4905]

Bruh the music and background noise in combination with the selfie stick being held so chalantly is giving me so much anxiety

[@boganjesus3277]

Hello no! I’ve watched enough hot air balloon movies in my time

[@itsammar92]

That's a lot of people in there, didn't know you could have that many

[@llamadohgaming6787]

What a weird guy. He spent the whole time watching the camera. What was so cool about the camera that he felt the need to look at it instead of the scenery?

[@7861hotcakes]

I’ve just purchased mine today … but I don’t no why … regretting it a bit … may be nervous or something but not sure weather to go ahead with it or not ?😛🤪

[@paulinemafohla-gono6881]

I respect the courage of these guys.....l would not do this even if l was paid for it. Scared too much.😳

[@gastondeveaux3783]

It's always been a bucket list item for me to go up in a hot air balloon, but when I see how cramped it is in that basket, I'm much less interested. 😬

[@Nash1a]

Do you guys mind if I cross that off my bucket list too? Is that legal? Because as fun as it looks from the ground, I don't think I would be at all happy actually up there.

[@isaacplssupport5054]

This proves that the earth is round

[@williamdavidson5724]

I need a bucket now just from the music. Cross between a funeral home and what aliens listen to. Otherwise decent video.