Belbal14" - how big do they get?

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  • zman21
    Member
    • Jun 2022
    • 83

    Belbal14" - how big do they get?

    Hi my friends

    Since most of my favourite balloons seem to disappear, I´m trying out some other brands now. Some time ago I tried my first Belbal14 balloon. At first they seemed a bit too strong for me but then I discovered that after several inflations they are pretty cool

    My question to all experts in making really tight balloons: What diameter will be the limit for those balloons? Does anyone like to make a "who makes the biggest bb14" challenge?
    I am very curious if anyone would like to take part or tell me their experiences.

    Thanks a lot and have fun
    zman21
  • Faganite#47
    Member
    • Nov 2022
    • 39

    #2
    Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

    I’ve got some at the moment and so far I’ve got one close to 17”

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    • BluCrystaLoon
      Junior Member
      • Dec 2021
      • 29

      #3
      Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

      Originally posted by Faganite#47
      I’ve got some at the moment and so far I’ve got one close to 17”
      Oh nice! What kind is it, pastel, crystal, soap? And can you maybe post a pic of it? I'd love to see it

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      • Regular Guy
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2015
        • 170

        #4
        Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

        I had a very well prestreched (inflated several times) crystal yellow one, that easily got to 16-17" with a nice neck and still was not rock solid.

        I also had some burgundy and teal crystal ones that seemed to be softer and got a bit bigger on first inflation than the other crystal colors but maybe they were some older than the others.

        I have some soap colors but I don't have much experience with those by now when it comes to prestretching or several inflations...

        Printed crystal Balbal 14"s are nice. They get bigger on first inflation than the unprinted ones because they were inflated in factory for printing.
        (but this is not a Belbal specific thing)
        Last edited by Regular Guy; 12-02-2023, 18:17.

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        • Faganite#47
          Member
          • Nov 2022
          • 39

          #5
          Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

          Mine are 14” loonerworld and balloon ace belbals

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          • Faganite#47
            Member
            • Nov 2022
            • 39

            #6
            Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

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            • Equui-Nox
              Member
              • Nov 2017
              • 90

              #7
              Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

              Belbal 14” gets as big as 14”. (Sarcasm) ��

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              • zman21
                Member
                • Jun 2022
                • 83

                #8
                Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

                Thank you for your feedback! So 17" sounds like a very big challenge...
                I tried out a printed one today, which grew to about 16" after being inflated several times. I think I'll have to try a little harder tomorrow

                And yeah, maybe that's a bit of a weird question... of course they grow to 14" haha ​​ Don't ask me why, but I love to push myself and the balloons to the limit.

                I´ll it again tomorrow and I´ll let you know the result
                Thanks a lot

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                • balloonPatcher
                  Senior Member
                  • Jun 2020
                  • 236

                  #9
                  Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

                  If the French balloon prints were 14" belbal's, I was able to get one to an air volume of a 20" balloon. Initial inflation was 16 puffs. After about 15+ inflation's 40 puffs.

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                  • Faganite#47
                    Member
                    • Nov 2022
                    • 39

                    #10
                    Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

                    So far I’ve got one too 17” but still trying to get it bigger

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                    • zman21
                      Member
                      • Jun 2022
                      • 83

                      #11
                      Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

                      Originally posted by balloonPatcher
                      If the French balloon prints were 14" belbal's, I was able to get one to an air volume of a 20" balloon. Initial inflation was 16 puffs. After about 15+ inflation's 40 puffs.
                      Wow, that sounds awesome!!! I really doubt that mine would ever grow that big but I´ll try my best haha

                      Originally posted by Faganite#47
                      So far I’ve got one too 17” but still trying to get it bigger
                      That´s cool! Well... I´ll also try at least 17" today. Maybe I can even challenge you

                      Have fun and have a great Sunday

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                      • zman21
                        Member
                        • Jun 2022
                        • 83

                        #12
                        Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

                        Breaking news :P
                        17” definitely was too much for my BB14! It exploded somewhere between 16” and 17” but it was amazing I think now I know the limit haha
                        Last edited by zman21; 12-02-2023, 13:22.

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                        • PomeranianLooner
                          Member
                          • Feb 2016
                          • 60

                          #13
                          Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

                          I still find it very difficult to verify limits of any balloon, here's last try on soap BB14.
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                          • WindyBalloon
                            Member
                            • Feb 2023
                            • 68

                            #14
                            Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

                            Some I've seen only get to 11 inches, some other up to 14 and some slightly larger.
                            The special prints from balloonace with 'I love Balloons' on them get to 14 inchers 100%.

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                            • Whale Rider
                              Senior Member
                              • Nov 2022
                              • 542

                              #15
                              Re: Belbal14" - how big do they get?

                              if its BB14 i would say... to small ^^

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