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What are the ropes for?

April 26, 2017Ropes

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What are the ropes for?

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The crown line on top of the balloon is used to stabilize the balloon during inflation. “Tether lines” are used to tie the balloon down for display purposes. A “drop line” is sometimes released by the pilot just before landing so the ground crew can pull the balloon to a desired location.