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... posts are installed side-by-side in the middle, with the three lateral posts in a cross and at approximately 30 metres distance from the middle posts. At the middle posts and facing each lateral post a line spool is set in the ground (Figure 4), the line is passed through the hooks in the middle post first, then through the rings on the lateral posts and then back to the middle post ( Figures 5 and 7) where the lines are attached to the Sphere with a ring made out of rope ( Figure 6). A different solution could be considered, but the construction should not become too heavy, which is why the quickdraws at the ends of the lines should be removed. ...
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... people walk from the center, each towards their own outer post while sliding a quickdraw down the line. This way, the balloon rises gradually for the first few metres and is above any possible obstacles before spools are loosened 2. the spools are loosened (stones removed) so that the balloon can rise faster up to about 300 metres altitude 3. to avoid too much strain on the spools, the ropes can be attached by turning them a few times around the quickdraws attached to the hook of the middle post (see also Figure 5). ...
