April2000
PO Box 28
Helen, GA 30545
1-800-HEAD BALLONS
(706) 865-3874
Balloons
Tarpley Head began ballooning in the early 1970’s and
was a partner in Adams Balloons from 1974until 1980. He
formedHEADBalloons,Inc.in1983.HEADBalloons
received its first Type Certificatein 1984. Since then,HEAD
Balloonshastypecertifiedfiveothermodelsandhasre-
ceivednumerous Supplemental Type Certificates.
Getting back to the basics, back to hand-crafted quality
andruggednessiswhatHEADBalloonsisallabout.The
HEADBalloonssystemisa refinementof manyyearsof
experience. Each balloon is individually custom built to your
design.Theenvelope shape ispleasanttothe eyeandthe
design adapts itself well to artwork.The use ofmodular panel
constructionallowsendlessnocharge colorpatterns.This
modulardesignalsomakesforeasypanelreplacement,
which reduces the cost ofrepairs. ThebasketfeaturesHEAD’s
“DURA-WEAVE”and “ENDURO-FRAME” roll cagetype
construction. These designs help to make it the most durable
basketavailableintheindustrytoday.TheHEADDBII
burnersystemisactuallya redundantburnersystembuilt
intoonehousing.Theuseofmultipleorificetechnology
makes the DBII anefficient, yetquiet burner.
HEADBalloonsoffersthree deflationsystems.Stan-
dardisthefamiliarparachutetop.Thegeometryofthe
controllines has beenoptimizedto make theHEADpara-
chute top one of the easiest direct pull parachute tops avail-
able. For those whodesireaneven easierpull,anoptional
pulleysystemisavailable.HEADalsooffersitsunique
parachute/popcombination top. The para/popcombination
incorporates a 360oparachute valve style vent with the rapid
deflationcapabilitiesofthepoptopforthosehighwind
landings.HEAD Balloonshasrecentlybeenlicensedto
produce the patented SmartVent™ deflationsystem.
In addition to complete systems,HEADBalloons is the
leader in the development of quality, tough and reasonably
priced replacement envelopes.HEADBalloons was the first
toobtain Supplemental Type Certificateswhichallows the
useofHEADenvelopeswithothermanufacturers’ basket
and burner systems.
Currently,HEADBalloons has STC’s forusing baskets
and burner of 6 other manufacturers.
HEADBalloonshasa two year/300hour warrantyon
materialsandworkmanship.
Hand-crafted Quality, Reliability and Ruggedness have
cometobethetrademarksofHEADBalloons.Sinceall
balloons are individually customcrafted,HEADBalloons
can give each customer the type of individual attention only
they can offer. From the crown line to the skids, top quality
materialswithattention todetails, assure hundreds ofsafe
anddependableflights.HEADBalloonsbringsthe maxi-
mum amount of enjoyment with the least amount of work to
the sport of hot air ballooning, making it safer and easier.
ENVELOPE:HEADofferseither a 16or a24 gore (“B”
models are 16gore). A horizontal cutis standard. 16stan-
dard colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Kelly Green,Lime Green,
Turquoise,Gray,Purple,DarkPurple,NavyBlue,Royal
Blue,LightBlue, Black, White, Maroon,Raspberry. Any
panel may be any color at noextra charge. A Nomex throat
andaNomexskirtorscooparealsostandard.7Nomex
colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Black
andWhite.Standardfabricis1.9oz.ripstopnylonwith
siliconor polyurethane coating, bothcoatings alsoinclude
ultravioletinhibitors.Otherfabricweightsarealsoavail-
able. The parachute deflationsystem is standard.
BASKET:HEADoffers two basket styles, the Classic and
theRegent.Thestandardsizebasketofeachstyleisa
spacious44" x48". Both are available ina Stretch version
(standardonAX9-118),44" x54",or aCompactversion
(standard on AX7-67), 40"x 42". TheHEADbaskets feature
HEAD’sun ique“DURA-WEAVE”an d“ENDURO-
FRAME” in its construction. The baskets are woven from a
mixtureof round reed rattan aroundHEAD’s unique“DURA-
WEAVE” basket spokes (1/4" solid nylon rod spokes). The
whole basketis builtaroundHEAD’s unique “ENDURO-
FRAME”, a rollcage framework of 1” nylon rod and aircraft
e-mail: info@headballoons.com
Head
