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I sure hope they're not using the same SLC-designed electrical system that Jan put in the last of the Doppeltecs. I have two of those and they are terrible.

Emax, on 19 July 2011 - 11:17 PM, said:

Aye, we have one, a bucket sits beneath the panel to collect the burned-out and shunted diodes. Lots of repaired printed-circuit traces. It's actually not so bad since we installed isolating knife-terminals for ALL external wires. Open the knives else buy much beer.

It would be interresting to ask Doppelmayr to quote on a genuine Doppelmayr control system for one of these lifts.

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Better yet get a quote to EMAX them...

iceberg210, on 20 July 2011 - 10:40 PM, said:

True enough. Ed, Joe and I do a MUCH better job. Doppelmayr, as well, could learn a thing or two about directness and clarity in design.

When you consider that lift controls are overseen by technicians and lift operators (and not German engineers), it seems only reasonable that the design and execution of those controls reflect this fact. Such an approach also makes the design more clear to inspectors - who are supposed to understand how the thing works. For the most part they never do, you know - they just jump through the hoops.

vid of Skytrac's partner in Europehttp://www.tsr.ch/video/info/journal-19h30/3690157-presentation-de-l-entreprise-bartholet-dernier-fabricant-suisse-independant-de-telepheriques-et-telesieges.html

BMF plant tour was this weekend. The fancy black 6 pack chair pivots at the bale hanger connection to give a better view of the mountains, most likely an unnecessary and expensive option.http://www.bergbahnen.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1916&sid=a7a5a230a30caac5cf85e848613e28bc

An other BMF project http://www.facebook....42542892&type=1 The chairs where designed by Porsche. The chairs pivot on the hanger arm connection to face away from the lift and have solar powered seat heating, with the panels on the back of each seat.

Skytrak is trying - very trying.

vons, on 02 December 2012 - 09:06 AM, said:

What's the reason behind having the chair tilted at a 45 degree away from the lift line?

I think it is just a gimmick, the manufacturer (BMF) claims its to get a better view of the scenery.

Bud, I have noticed that Skytrak has completed another three projects this year, other than that, I have no idea how they are doing or what products they are working toward.

SkiBachelor, on 02 December 2012 - 12:30 PM, said:

I can feel the oscillation’s already.

more pictureshttps://www.facebook...31970470&type=1

SkyTrac just completed a FG quad at Haystack, VT

Around the end of March I visited the SkyTrac plant in SLC. David Metivier and Carl Skylling where very accommodating and welcoming. David gave me a full tour of the facility and we chatted for a long time about the plans for the company.

SkyTrac is the North American Representative and service provider for Bartholet (BMF). Currently SkyTrac is in the process of developing a detachable lift product with BMF tailored to the US market. The current BMF detachable grip is available to SkyTrac for use in the US market, unfortunately it is a large grip requiring large a large diameter haul rope (>46mm) and large sheaves (500mm+) making instillations using it, other than 8-12 person gondolas, uneconomical for the US market where quad chairs are the norm. Currently development is underway on a smaller version of the grip to fill these US market needs.

I'd like to thank David and Carl for taking the time to show me the plant. I recommend anyone attending RMLA stop by their booth as their firm has much to offer in terms of parts and service, especially for CTEC biased equipment at your resort.

New web site http://www.skytracli...ytrac-Home.html

vons, on 04 July 2011 - 02:27 PM, said:

That terminal has more curves than the South Ridge Triple.

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vons, on 02 May 2013 - 03:55 PM, said:

SkyTrac has very sexy terminals, in my opinion. The SRT at Killington had a normal return line, but the uphill side had a bullwheel turn in the middle. Essentially, the lift was a triangle.

would have been interesting to see a destructive test done on Killington's South Ridge Triple (prior to removal) similar to the 1990 Eskimo tests at Winter Park. SRT would have been a great rock launcher at the turning towers.

vons, on 02 May 2013 - 12:17 PM, said:

Thanks for sharing this about SkyTrac. It's nice to know a little more about them. I haven't gotten to ride any of their lifts yet, but they sure look nice!

I like that SkyTrac is American-owned. Not that there's anything wrong with the European manufacturers, but it's always nice to have an American company offering a good product.

Here are some photos of the Tage Lift at Haystack.