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1974: Man Parasailing over Tropical Waters in Acapulco

1974: Man Parasailing over Tropical Waters in Acapulco

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  • Year1974
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationAcapulco, Mexico
  • Duration22s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Man Parasailing over Tropical Waters in Acapulco — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm film footage from 1974 captures a tourist man parasailing over the tropical coastline of Acapulco, Mexico. The clip shows his launch from the beach, soaring above the turquoise waters, and a safe landing back on shore. The scene reflects 1970s vacation culture with a carefree, adventurous spirit. Shot on original 8mm film, the footage features natural color and grain, offering authentic archival footage of coastal tourism and recreational activity. Ideal for documentaries, nostalgic content, and travel history projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
22s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
62707780

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1004 · Super 8 · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1974
Reel-level location note
Cabo San Lucas Mexico,La Paz Mexico
Date
1974 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Acapulco, Mexico Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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