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Within the USA Contact
California Dreamin Balloon Port
162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Suite F-35
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-438-9550
Fax: 760-634-1474
e-mail: david@californiadreamin.com

Internet: http://www.ultramagic.com/

Contact: David Bradley

UltraMagic

UltraMagic Balloonsbegan building balloons in 1985, after
spending seven years constructing and flying different de-
signs in Spain and Africa.UltraMagic builds seven standard
models (Series H, M, MV, N, S, V, Z - ranging from 42,000
to 355,000 cubic feet),Special Shapes and Cold AirInflatables.
All envelopes, baskets and burners are built inUltraMagic’s
factory to assure quality control. The factory is located in
Igualada, Spain, one hour west of Barcelona. All Ultra-
Magic Balloons are designed by an aeronautical engineer
and constructed by a full timestaff of20 skilled craft persons.
UltraMagic Balloons have been exported to 24 countries
and sales are growing. The company attributes their growth
to high quality and value in the ballooning marketplace.

Envelopes:
Envelopesaredesignedinseriesforspecificballooning
needs, desires and applications. The H and S series are12 and
16-gore designs for lighter envelope weight and sport/adven-
tureflying(thelargerSseriesareperfectforpassenger
operations).TheMseriesisa24-goresmoothpaneled
balloon, excellent for artwork and logos, ranging from 65,000
to 145,000 cubic feet. The N series is the expansion of the M
series into a 28-gore big balloon passenger fleet. The V series
is a super smooth48-gore advertising/artwork balloon. The
Z seriesisa specialsportpackage systemand the MV isa
specific design type competition racer.

Baskets:
UltraMagicbasketsare well knownthroughout Europe for
theirqualityandappealingshape thatprotectspassengers
and fuel cylinders. Made from the finest materials, they can
be customizedwith colored wicker, leather and suede. Fea-
tures include: Hard plywood floors, Non skid finish, Superior
rattan and can - lightlywoven for greater strength, Stainless
steel upper frame andcorners, two stainlesssteel cablesfor
eachcorner, Stepsontwosides, Thefinestsuede andtrim
withnaturalleatherbase.Allbasketsincludefireextin-
guisher and cover. Special needscanbe accommodated.

Burners:
UltraMagicMK-10 Plus has been designed with the criteria
of comfort and reliability, the MK-10 Plus is one of the most
powerfulandquietburnersonthemarket.UltraMagic
createdthePluswiththeprivateandcommercialpilotin
mind.ThePlusislightweight,ergonomicandcapableto
withstandheavytetherconditions witha strongflame. As
the final Plus a significant importance has been given to the
price.whichyoucancompare.Optionsinclude Liquidor
VaporPilot,Adjustableheight,Electricblastvalvesand
choice of burner color.

Special Shapes:
UltraMagiccandesignandquoteonyourdreams.The
companiesfirstshapetobe deliveredinthe U.S. wasthe
DiGiorno RisingCrust Pizza.
UltraLast Fabric:
Thisfabric is a veryhightenacity nylonweave with a 500
hourwarranty.Itwill extendyour envelope lifewithzero
fabric porosity.
UltraQuick Shut Valves:
Standard on allUltraMagicballoons is the Ball valve with
customer choice of Tema or Acme connections.
UltraClear Windows:
Great for competition or flyingat the “Big One.”
UltraPartition Basket:
Professionalbuiltforpassengercarryingprofessionals.
Available in Single-T, Double-T and Oval-T Baskets.
UltraCustomized:
UltraMagic offers the customer the most customized choices
& options in ballooning for safer and more colorful balloon
flight experience. Leatheror suede is a simple choicewith no
additional expense.

Canada:
Jean-Francois Leblanc: email: razer@netc.net
Central States:
CrawfordHotAirBalloons:Ph:502-222-7600,email:
HBLAIRMAN@aol.com

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Fabric

Colors

Metallicgold and silvernot shown

Envelopes
Model
SeriesH(12 gores)

Size (cu.ft.)

Retail Price

31,000
42,000
56,000
65,000
77,000

$8,200
$9,130
$11,120
$12,090
$13,185

SeriesS(16 gores)

90,000
105,000
130,000
160,000

$15,420
$16,555
$17,940
$20,490

SeriesV(24gores)

31,000
56,000
65,000
77,000
90,000
105,000

$9,740
$13,395
$15,015
$16,595
$17,980
$19,320

SeriesM(24gores)

56,000
65,000
77,000
90,000
105,000
120,000
130,000
145,000
160,000

$12,825
$14,325
$15,700
$17,245
$18,585
$19,560
$20,250
$22,035
$23,535

SeriesN(28gores)

180,000
210,000
250,000
300,000
355,000

$26,215
$28,525
$30,840
$34,085
$37,940

Baskets:
C-0
C-2
C-1
C-3
C-10
C-4
C-6
C-7
C-5
C-8
C-9
C-11

28" x32"
40" x 40"
40" x 48"
44" x 52"
46" x 58"
48" x 64"
52" x 72"
56" x 78"
56" x 88"
60" x 102"
64" x 118"
68" x 138"

$1,640
$2,480
$3,080
$3,400
$3,760
$3,960
$5,040
$5,560
$7,120
$9,205
$11,360
$14,805

Burners:
Single
Double
Triple
Quadruple

$3,205
$4,665
$6,975
$8,520

Pricesare F.O.B. Barcelona,Spain