From: "Joe Ponik" <bimages@cwnet.com>
To: "Dave Weiss & Mike Cavataio" <airheadsballoons@hotmail.com>,
Subject: Re: Line Strength
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 08:27:25 -0700

Hi Dave,

I have attached columns like this to poles using 80lb mono, but have tied
them on at 12' then I wrap tape around it to keep it from sliding up or
around pole.  Another time I used clear plastic tubing around the structure
(cement pole) with my line slipped inside, this keeps the line from rubbing
on the cement.  If I suspect the wind to kick up, I will go to dacron
cording or parachute line.    My concern with light posts  is having my line
wrap around the pole and light and then not being able to get balloons down.
I don't like to leave messy balloons behind.    So I will usually run a line
between two structures and then tie my balloons in the middle.  This way
they won't wrap onto anything permanent.

Lonna
Balloon Images
El Dorado Hills, CA
-----Original Message-----
To: balloondeco@balloonhq.com <balloondeco@balloonhq.com>
Date: Friday, July 14, 2000 5:31 AM
Subject: Line Strengthngth


>Hi Everyone,
>
>I'm to anchor 10' helium columns topped with a 36" from atop 30' light
>poles.  I planned on using the 150lb test dacron line.  It seems like good
>line but rather easy to cut and I worry that rubbing on the metal post
edges
>will sever the line.  These need to be up for 14 hours.  Any
>advise/experience on the type of line to use would be appreciated!!!
>Fun & Laughter
>Dave Weiss
>Airheads Balloon Art
>Twisting, Decorating, Clowns, Body Art
>Turtle Creek (Pittsburgh), PA, USA
>412-825-4596
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