If I remember correctly civilian skydivers have a minimum exit height on the main chute of 1500-1800 feet. Emergency openers deploy the reserve chute as low as 750 feet.
I can see no problem using a parachute as a safety device, though it will be difficult cutting away from the balloons, too avoid creating a parachute/balloon mess over your head.
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If I remember correctly civilian skydivers have a minimum exit height on the main chute of 1500-1800 feet. Emergency openers deploy the reserve chute as low as 750 feet. I can see no problem using a parachute as a safety device, though it will be difficult cutting away from the balloons, too avoid creating a parachute/balloon mess over your head.