Jack M Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Why does this not exist?? Or does it? It could be pulled by the usual cable. Of course the rails would have to be heated. Wonder how fast it could go... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 You thinking up or down the hill ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) And the dismount speed? Or were you wanting a push start to your downhill run? Practically it would have to like express lifts with the chair/gondola slowed for entry and exit. Deicing after a storm would be a major problem to get unless you heat the rails which adds substantially to the power consumption. And the more uphill capacity a lift has the more people you have to share your favourite carving run with. Be careful what you wish for. Edited February 26, 2020 by SunSurfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 6 hours ago, SunSurfer said: Practically it would have to be like express lifts with the chair/gondola slowed for entry and exit Right. At the top and bottom the chair would detach from the haul rope and be guided through the terminal in the typical way. 6 hours ago, SunSurfer said: Deicing after a storm would be a major problem to get unless you heat the rails  17 hours ago, Jack M said: Of course the rails would have to be heated. The heat wouldn't have to be always on. 6 hours ago, SunSurfer said: And the more uphill capacity a lift has the more people you have to share your favourite carving run with. Be careful what you wish for. I'm not really wishing for more uphill capacity, just a lift that would almost never go on wind hold, and would never do this. The speed comment was just for a chuckle. Yes there are funitels and funiculars, but they take up a lot more space, are very expensive, and I think this could be built for less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Oh my, those poor people on those storm tossed chairs! That is some incredible footage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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