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Forum: Introductions 07-08-2022, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,655
Posted By Merl
Re: Hello! - Where's my fellow scandinavians?

Hello to you all,

Sorry to barge in but since you are all here in one place, I want to ask if anyone has knowledge of when Skippyballs were introduced up your way, how popular they were/are with...
Forum: Non-Poppers 01-08-2022, 09:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 48,340
Posted By Merl
Re: Does size matter

Around 18-20" is my current preference, especially bobos.

24" used to be #1 but not so much now.

36" are good only for triple stuffing into a space hopper.

12" isn't particularly...
Forum: Balloon Fetish Discussion 31-07-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Merl
Re: "Original" latex balloons...always soft and gummy?

These do look thin.
Forum: Balloon Fetish Discussion 31-07-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,221
Posted By Merl
Why was the Q24 discontinued?

The Q24 is no doubt a groundbreaking classic. We all know it's probably the biggest hit ever in loonerdom. So why was the line stopped? Can't believe it was due to low sales but if you say that's...
Forum: Balloon Fetish Discussion 31-07-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By Merl
What's your preference?

Softer or firmer?
Forum: Balloon Fetish Discussion 31-07-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Merl
Re: "Original" latex balloons...always soft and gummy?

Thanks. If the original form felt more like a rubber glove (soft, fragile, that's the closest comparison I can think of) and if that remained the standard, I doubt I'd be here now. I understand that...
Forum: Poppers 31-07-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By Merl
Re: The mentality behind popping balloons even if you think they're cute

https://miro.medium.com/max/1200/1*hAysvXak-EhHYShYdzqFUA.jpeg

Applies.
Forum: Non-Poppers 31-07-2022, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By Merl
Re: Ebay Vintage Punch balloon sale

Many years ago I found a three pack in an antique mall. They were probably 1950s. Somewhat sticky and brittle, they got to about 12 inches before they blew out.

Not to jack the thread but what...
Forum: Balloon Fetish Discussion 31-07-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By Merl
"Original" latex balloons...always soft and gummy?

My understanding is that earlier, purer latex loons were generally softer, more fragile, and even somewhat gummy. As technology developed and ways sought to lower costs, chemical additives have made...
Forum: Balloon Fetish Discussion 31-07-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,808
Posted By Merl
Re: Long term Balloon Storage - Tuftex 17

Was thinking same, with as much moisture removed as possible.
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 31-07-2022, 12:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 166
Posted By Merl
Hoppity Hops in action, 1968

https://youtu.be/EoajaEQ9fOc?list=TLGG0J7wjXbzGlUzMTA3MjAyMg&t=803

They're at rated 20" but the new rubberiness and shine is neat to see.
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 29-07-2022, 01:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Merl
Re: Noteable hopper history, by country

It's unfortunate that videotapes were routinely blanked and re-recorded up until around 1970, I imagine lots of hopper footage from UK tv was lost forever.
Forum: Non-Poppers 29-07-2022, 01:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By Merl
Re: Ebay Vintage Punch balloon sale

Almost certainly not.
Forum: Poppers 18-07-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,222
Posted By Merl
Re: Best Popping Phrase?

A woman's honest, suprised giggle at how stupid it all really is, yet fun.
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 18-07-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Merl
Re: Noteable hopper history, by country

Been curious what the differences were btw Wembley and Mettoy hoppers. Always heard Wembley was first but that could be wrong.
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 15-07-2022, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Merl
Re: Noteable hopper history, by country

I suppose it's a compliment to the advances in vinyl chemistry that modern hoppers can be as strong as they are given the thinness of the material (which makes them easy and cheap to mass produce)...
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 15-07-2022, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Merl
Re: Noteable hopper history, by country

No, none that I've ever seen.

Got any input on the makers of different UK hoppers?
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 14-07-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Merl
Re: Noteable hopper history, by country

Skippybal
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 14-07-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Merl
Re: Noteable hopper history, by country

H. H.
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 14-07-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Merl
Re: Noteable hopper history, by country

Space Hopper
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 14-07-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Merl
Re: Noteable hopper history, by country

Pon-Pon
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 14-07-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By Merl
Noteable hopper history, by country

Looking for additional input if anyone has any. This all started in 1968-1969.

ITALY: The Pon-pon ball by Ledragomma seems to be the first hopper ever made, with Mr. Cosani credited as having...
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 14-07-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By Merl
Re: Hopper workout video

Let me know how it is, they were 25% off at Amz yesterday.
Forum: Inflatable and PVC Fetish 13-07-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Posted By Merl
Hopper workout video

Neat design, it can allow hands-free bouncing while using the legs to hold on. 65 cm.

https://youtu.be/sI4eaNmlNMI
Forum: Balloon Fetish Discussion 19-05-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,192
Posted By Merl
Re: noise cancelling

Foam earplugs, high dB rated ones. Dulls out the noise by half. But I'm more concerned with what neighbors may hear.
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