Brian Hepler who started this page posted it in the "Snowmakers of the world unite" facebook group. So I thought I would share it here:
https://www.indiegog...view/b3e4d2a2#/
The funding campaign hasn't even started yet, this page is a preview. The company allegedly will make short length double chairlifts catering to small midwest size ski areas seeking a low cost replacement for aging equipment. Based on design pics posted on the page, the design of the lift appears to be influenced by Hall and Borvig chairlifts.
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New startup chairlift manufacturer from wisconsin?
Started by skiersage, Jul 30 2016 12:28 PM
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Posted 30 July 2016 - 12:28 PM
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Posted 31 July 2016 - 05:27 AM
I hope this turns out well! I'm surprised Sky Trans hasn't gotten into this market already. They build short small chairlifts for amusement parks---why not ski areas?
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Posted 02 August 2016 - 11:50 AM
There is a Sno Technology facebook page for those of us who are on it.
https://www.facebook...75414949350446/
The Indiegogo campaign doesn't seem to be off to a strong start, which isn't too surprising. I hope that he has a plan b for obtaining start up money.
https://www.facebook...75414949350446/
The Indiegogo campaign doesn't seem to be off to a strong start, which isn't too surprising. I hope that he has a plan b for obtaining start up money.
-Sage
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Posted 02 August 2016 - 12:06 PM
A post from facebook I will share here for those who cant see it:
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To answer a question on my crowdfund campaign: What do I expect to build for prototypes on a $5,000 budget? The main component will be a two and four sheave train assembly. There are some measurements and clearances that need verifying that cannot be done well on paper. I expect that during the preliminary design that a couple of more components will also need to be fully or partially fabricated.
The fabrication of a complete prototype lift will be in the next phase of the project, after the final design and engineering are on paper
The fabrication of a complete prototype lift will be in the next phase of the project, after the final design and engineering are on paper
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Posted 16 August 2016 - 03:59 PM
More lift design drawings are being posted on facebook. Here is one of a 2 wheel sheave assembly. Its is certainly different from anything else being offered right now. There are more details on the facebook page.
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