Kite - Helium Balloons

ameristrat · 12-27-2008, 07:07 PM

I have never used helium balloons to keep up Kites - I usually elect to slow troll. If I want to use a balloon but I don't want to buy or rent a helium tank, can I fill one up the night before and will it stay well inflated until the next morning and throughout the day?
Thanks for any input!
Ameristrat

kapoc · 12-31-2008, 10:08 PM

Yah it will but if you go to party City you can pick up a small diposable tank for like 20 bucks to keep on hand for a long while and if the kite thing doesn't work for youthen at least you can take tokes of it and screw with the telemarketers when they call

Certifiable · 01-01-2009, 04:28 PM

Kapoc has it right..go to a local party store and buy the disposable helium tank. Thet look just like a regular LP gas tank...only lighter

I also picked up a couple of large mylar ballons to tie to the back of the kite.
If you find a site for a good reusable balloon, post it up.

JahMussa · 01-04-2009, 02:31 PM

I stock the 40 inch balloons.

The party city tank will fill about 2 balloons to 36 inches.

GrantRogers · 01-15-2009, 11:18 AM

40 Inch Re-usable Helium Balloons for Fishing Kites | Heavy Walled Thick Outdoor Helium Balloons for Fishing Kites

I was wondering if anyone had tried these... Let me know

12-27-2008, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
ameristrat Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: 1 pound Goggle Eye Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 902	Kite - Helium Balloons I have never used helium balloons to keep up Kites - I usually elect to slow troll. If I want to use a balloon but I don't want to buy or rent a helium tank, can I fill one up the night before and will it stay well inflated until the next morning and throughout the day? Thanks for any input! Ameristrat __________________ "I've gotta live life real good because when it's over and I'm dead, I'm screwed. God is gonna kick my ass."

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kapoc Lines In Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach,Va Boat: 25' Parker/ 43 Post Best Catch: 362lb 11.2ft hammerhead Occupation: Charter Capt/ Navy Posts: 52	Yah it will but if you go to party City you can pick up a small diposable tank for like 20 bucks to keep on hand for a long while and if the kite thing doesn't work for youthen at least you can take tokes of it and screw with the telemarketers when they call __________________ Capt. Mike Beane Blue Dragon Charters www.bluedragonfishing.com (757) 321-0693 (757) 373-2338

01-01-2009, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Certifiable Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vero Beach Boat: 36' Contender Best Catch: 200# Blue Marlin/1200#Black Marlin Occupation: Engineer Posts: 650	Kapoc has it right..go to a local party store and buy the disposable helium tank. Thet look just like a regular LP gas tank...only lighter I also picked up a couple of large mylar ballons to tie to the back of the kite. If you find a site for a good reusable balloon, post it up. __________________ Always remember..."No good deed goes unpunished". copyright protected by "Certifiableisms"

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JahMussa Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Point, FLA Boat: Contender 31 Best Catch: 96" x 64" Occupation: Tackle Ho! Posts: 708	I stock the 40 inch balloons. The party city tank will fill about 2 balloons to 36 inches. __________________ www.ILoveSwordfishing.com

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01-15-2009, 11:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
GrantRogers Lines In Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Mead Posts: 52	40 Inch Re-usable Helium Balloons for Fishing Kites \| Heavy Walled Thick Outdoor Helium Balloons for Fishing Kites I was wondering if anyone had tried these... Let me know

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