Largest helium balloon launches in Las Vegas
The world’s largest helium-filled, land-tethered balloon has launched in Las Vegas.The giant balloon is is seven stories wide and 11 stories tall and contains 210,000 cubic feet of helium. But it is also tethered to the ground by a pulley system.
Cloud Nine will be used to take up to 30 people 500 feet above the famous strip on 10-15 minute rides.
Bosses say the project has been in the works for two years and is expected to become one of the most popular attractions in Las Vegas … but they could just be full of hot air.
A spokesperson for cloud9vegas.com said: "The Cloud Nine balloon is the world’s largest, tethered helium balloon ride.
"It's custom built gondala holds 25-30 passengers and offers our guests the opportunity to soar above the skies of Las Vegas.
"The balloon is always tethered to the ground with a steel cable and is never in a state of free flight."
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Cloud Nine Vegas
"It's custom built gondala holds 25-30 passengers and offers our guests the opportunity to soar above the skies of Las Vegas.
"The balloon is always tethered to the ground with a steel cable and is never in a state of free flight."
LINKS
Cloud Nine Vegas
