posted 05-24-2003 09:54 AM                  

I think this is the one you are referring to and the event...

posted 05-26-2003 08:57 AM                  

They are not that easy to handle. They mildew EASY. Must be completely dry when stored and can't be stored in a humid area. They are hard to clean, stain easily (mildew) and fade pretty fast. They can be folded into a package of about 3' X 3', but you have a blower and a lighting package also. They must be anchored down. We had a mini blimp break a tether and the blimp was found by a farmer 15 miles away. (One of his cows had fallen in lust over it. Use you imagination) They can be shipped, but I've learned that a pickup is needed and setup is harder than you think. I use a service truck and two men to setup. Setup and takedown is hard in wind and foul weather.

Bottom line - I think one would be cool for events, but it takes a committment from someone to transport, setup, babysit it and properly store one.

posted 06-23-2003 04:38 PM                  

They did the balloons for Chrysler. He thinks that Chrysler owned a couple, but not sure if they still do. He says they may have traded them in on something else. They currently have a purple Prowler and a red Prowler that they own and rent out.

The approximate size of the balloon is 32' long, 12 1/2' wide, 12' high. It rents for $500 per week, plus round trip shipping (or it can be picked up). They will also travel to your location and do setup, but they charge expenses. Anyone can do set up, as the rental includes the machine to inflate it. It has 4 tether points.

He is going to check with the owner of the company to find out if Chrysler, does indeed, still own any of them. The balloons cost $4,000 new. He is also going to talk to the owner about selling one of the used Prowler balloons and give me a price. He will contact me tomorrow with more information.

posted 01-29-2011 02:30 PM                  

I am curious what if anything ever became of these?