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Within the USA Contact
California Dreamin Balloon Port
162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. Suite F-10
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 cubicfeet),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 time staff 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. TheH and S series are 12 and
16-gore designs forlighter 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 a28-gore big balloon passengerfleet. The V series
is a super smooth 48-gore advertising/artwork balloon. The
Z seriesis aspecial sport packagesystem andtheMV isa
specific design type competition racer.

Baskets:
UltraMagicbaskets are well known throughout Europe for
their qualityandappealingshape thatprotectspassengers
and fuel cylinders. Made from the finest materials, they can
becustomizedwithcoloredwicker,leatherandsuede.
Featuresinclude:Hardplywoodfloors,Nonskidfinish,
Superior rattan and can - lightly woven for greater strength,
Stainlesssteelupper frame andcorners, twostainless steel
cables for each corner, Steps on two sides, The finest suede
andtrim withnatural leather base. Allbasketsinclude fire
extinguisherandcover.Specialneedscanbeaccommo-
dated.

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
createdthe Pluswiththeprivateandcommercialpilotin
mind.ThePlusislightweight,ergonomicandcapableto
withstandheavytether conditions withastrong flame.As
the final Plus a significant importance has been given to the
price. whichyoucancompare.OptionsincludeLiquidor
VaporPilot,Adjustableheight,Electricblastvalvesand
choice of burner color.

SpecialShapes:
UltraMagiccandesignandquoteonyourdreams.The
companiesfirstshapetobedeliveredinthe U.S.wasthe
DiGiorno RisingCrust Pizza.

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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

$7,835
$8,725
$10,625
$11,555
$12,600

SeriesS(16 gores)

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

$14,735
$15,820
$17,140
$19,580

SeriesV(24gores)

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

$9,305
$12,800
$14,350
$15,860
$17,180
$18,460

SeriesM(24gores)

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

$12,255
$13,690
$15,005
$16,480
$17,760
$18,690
$19,350
$21,055
$22,490

SeriesN(28gores)

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

$25,050
$27,260
$29,470
$32,570
$36,255

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

0.70 x 0.80 m
1.00 x 1.00 m
1.00 x 1.20 m
1.10 x 1.30 m
1.15 x 1.45 m
1.20 x 1.60 m
1.30 x 1.80 m
1.40 x 2.00 m
1.40 x 2.20 m
1.50 x 2.60 m
1.60 x 3.00 m
1.70 x 3.50 m

$1,590
$2,405
$2,985
$3,295
$3,645
$3,840
$4,885
$5,390
$6,900
$8,920
$11,010
$14,345

Burners:
Single
Double
Triple
Quadruple

$3,065
$4,460
$6,670
$8,145

Pricesare F.O.B. Barcelona,Spain