07 Jun 2019, 19:55
This morning, before leaving to work, I had a quick look, the balloon was almost empty again.
Ok, new start, I did 150 strokes, taking a small break now.
I made a photo of the tested balloon next to the second one. It has expanded quite a bit (empty). I will upload it later.
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One hour later. I have inflated the balloon to 600 strokes, which is 2400 l. It looks pretty huge now, so I will give it a try. Maximum is 3000 l, but perhaps this will do.
First success, I got into the balloon completely and managed to turn around and stick my head out. By that time, all air was gone, so I was reduced to a ball.
Here is, step by step, what I did:
After clearing out the area best I could, I losened the rope around the balloon valve and held it tight with one hand. Some air got out, I didn't see a change in diameter. When I pulled out the valve, more air escaped, but I grabbed the balloon valve and kept the rest in. Still no visible change to the size. Then I put away the pump and chair (see photos later) and looked for the best way to hold the balloon valve, in order to pull it over my head.
Next I put my head in and pulled the valve/flap firmly to my shoulders. Air got out, but the flow stopped right away then. It was quite a view from inside, heavy latex smelll and some odd feeling, which probably was because of the air pressure.
Deep breath, breathe out, then I put my right arm in. Air doesn't stop, so the other arm too. Now I was inside the balloon up to right under my armpits and the opening was pretty tight. I could almost touch the "ceiling" of the balloon, I had lost a lot of air aeady. Because the ceiling of my room is pretty low, 2,20 m only, I was kneeling now, while considering, how to get the legs in. But first, I slowly worked the balloon down to my hips, which was quite a task.
Another deep breath, squat position, then I pushed the balloon down, pulled one leg in, then the other. At this stage, I didn't need to close the balloon anymore, all excess air hat escaped. I had enough air to breathe and I could see the floor through the opening between my feet.
It was a bit difficult to rotate iside the balloon to get my head to the opening. Once I had my head out, I stood there for a while, just enjoying the moment and my success. Later I went to the middle of my room, let myself fall over and rolled around, etc.
Eventually, I pulled my arms out. and sat back against my sofa. Then I decided to try to stand up, which was not really possible (perhaps it was, but there was so much tension, that I stopped. And then, finally, I noticed, that my feet weren't at the center of the balloon. On my back, the balloon was almost lose, while in front, it was very tense. It wasn't possible to do anything about this while my arms and torso were in the balloon, so I pulled it down to my hips. Then I was able to stand up and adjust the balloon.
Right now, I am sitting at my computer, dressed only with the balloon to the hips. After posting, I will try to get my torso back in.
Fotos later, I am still in the process of testing...
Quick edit, before I take a shower and finish this report.
I successfully got my arms back in, and I was able to stretch out too. While slowly stretching the balloon, I tried to find the exact spot where to put my feet and move more of the material down to my legs. Being exhausted and more in a technical brain zone, I only rested a little while, then got out. After turning the balloon inside out, I put it flat onto the floor and the unused one right next to it.
Here are the measurements before and after:
width 71 / 51
length 83 / 63
opening width 19 / 17
opening length 9 / 13
By the way, at no stage, I had the impression to stretch the balloon too much. I remember when tearing a rubber band, there is a hard stop before it breaks, I didn't even get near that spot. Anyway, latex is supposed to stretch to 6 times its original length (others say 3 times, but that seems a bit too low).
I think, it will take some time to get used to the balloon and feel more confident about not breaking it.
First conclusion, since I am writing anyway:
Without an electrical pump, it takes about 20 minutes to get the balloon inflated, plus the resting time in between and after. I think, the balloon can be ready within an hour. That is quite an effort, but it is possible to convert this into some sort of foreplay.
When you want to stay completely inside the balloon (or perhaps just torso, arms and head), get a transparent one. I could not make out anything through the latex, when only my head was in and the balloon was still pretty large. Some light gets through, but you are basically blind in a plain colour balloon.
I need to get more confident. Being careful, while entering the balloon, causes a lot of air loss. Down to the hips is easier, and next time I know, that I have to get my arms inside one right after the other. The connection to the pump could be improved, but this is a minor issue compared to preserving the air while entering the balloon. Some air loss can be compensated for by inflating the balloon more. I had 2400 l inside, 3000 is possible. the hardest part was getting the legs in. I actually lost all remaining air, when I did that. I shouldn't have tried to seal the ballon with my legs half-way in only, it isn't possible. It probably requires some practise, until I can do it as well as the guy in the third (I think, it was the third one) video.
Was there any kinky feelings coming up? No, I was too busy this time. This was a technical session only. But I think, the balloon is useful, when there is enough time.
Ok, new start, I did 150 strokes, taking a small break now.
I made a photo of the tested balloon next to the second one. It has expanded quite a bit (empty). I will upload it later.
...
One hour later. I have inflated the balloon to 600 strokes, which is 2400 l. It looks pretty huge now, so I will give it a try. Maximum is 3000 l, but perhaps this will do.
First success, I got into the balloon completely and managed to turn around and stick my head out. By that time, all air was gone, so I was reduced to a ball.
Here is, step by step, what I did:
After clearing out the area best I could, I losened the rope around the balloon valve and held it tight with one hand. Some air got out, I didn't see a change in diameter. When I pulled out the valve, more air escaped, but I grabbed the balloon valve and kept the rest in. Still no visible change to the size. Then I put away the pump and chair (see photos later) and looked for the best way to hold the balloon valve, in order to pull it over my head.
Next I put my head in and pulled the valve/flap firmly to my shoulders. Air got out, but the flow stopped right away then. It was quite a view from inside, heavy latex smelll and some odd feeling, which probably was because of the air pressure.
Deep breath, breathe out, then I put my right arm in. Air doesn't stop, so the other arm too. Now I was inside the balloon up to right under my armpits and the opening was pretty tight. I could almost touch the "ceiling" of the balloon, I had lost a lot of air aeady. Because the ceiling of my room is pretty low, 2,20 m only, I was kneeling now, while considering, how to get the legs in. But first, I slowly worked the balloon down to my hips, which was quite a task.
Another deep breath, squat position, then I pushed the balloon down, pulled one leg in, then the other. At this stage, I didn't need to close the balloon anymore, all excess air hat escaped. I had enough air to breathe and I could see the floor through the opening between my feet.
It was a bit difficult to rotate iside the balloon to get my head to the opening. Once I had my head out, I stood there for a while, just enjoying the moment and my success. Later I went to the middle of my room, let myself fall over and rolled around, etc.
Eventually, I pulled my arms out. and sat back against my sofa. Then I decided to try to stand up, which was not really possible (perhaps it was, but there was so much tension, that I stopped. And then, finally, I noticed, that my feet weren't at the center of the balloon. On my back, the balloon was almost lose, while in front, it was very tense. It wasn't possible to do anything about this while my arms and torso were in the balloon, so I pulled it down to my hips. Then I was able to stand up and adjust the balloon.
Right now, I am sitting at my computer, dressed only with the balloon to the hips. After posting, I will try to get my torso back in.
Fotos later, I am still in the process of testing...
Quick edit, before I take a shower and finish this report.
I successfully got my arms back in, and I was able to stretch out too. While slowly stretching the balloon, I tried to find the exact spot where to put my feet and move more of the material down to my legs. Being exhausted and more in a technical brain zone, I only rested a little while, then got out. After turning the balloon inside out, I put it flat onto the floor and the unused one right next to it.
Here are the measurements before and after:
width 71 / 51
length 83 / 63
opening width 19 / 17
opening length 9 / 13
By the way, at no stage, I had the impression to stretch the balloon too much. I remember when tearing a rubber band, there is a hard stop before it breaks, I didn't even get near that spot. Anyway, latex is supposed to stretch to 6 times its original length (others say 3 times, but that seems a bit too low).
I think, it will take some time to get used to the balloon and feel more confident about not breaking it.
First conclusion, since I am writing anyway:
Without an electrical pump, it takes about 20 minutes to get the balloon inflated, plus the resting time in between and after. I think, the balloon can be ready within an hour. That is quite an effort, but it is possible to convert this into some sort of foreplay.
When you want to stay completely inside the balloon (or perhaps just torso, arms and head), get a transparent one. I could not make out anything through the latex, when only my head was in and the balloon was still pretty large. Some light gets through, but you are basically blind in a plain colour balloon.
I need to get more confident. Being careful, while entering the balloon, causes a lot of air loss. Down to the hips is easier, and next time I know, that I have to get my arms inside one right after the other. The connection to the pump could be improved, but this is a minor issue compared to preserving the air while entering the balloon. Some air loss can be compensated for by inflating the balloon more. I had 2400 l inside, 3000 is possible. the hardest part was getting the legs in. I actually lost all remaining air, when I did that. I shouldn't have tried to seal the ballon with my legs half-way in only, it isn't possible. It probably requires some practise, until I can do it as well as the guy in the third (I think, it was the third one) video.
Was there any kinky feelings coming up? No, I was too busy this time. This was a technical session only. But I think, the balloon is useful, when there is enough time.