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[SkiBachelor]

Here is a picture of a Von Roll HSQ. Now the funny thing about this lift is that it's the terminal that Doppelmayr uses so much over here in North America. But Von Roll might have designed it right before Doppelmayr merged with them.

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[floridaskier]

Hmm...interesting. Wonder why they didn't put a bottom cover on the other terminal.

I like that wooden terminal cover.

[KZ]

When looking at the world books bill sent, doppelmayr first used the new grip in a gondola in 1992, so i doubt they took that from von roll, but the terminal wouldnt suprise me

[Whistler]

Neat, Von roll did make some nice lifts.

[floridaskier]

What year is that picture from?

[SkiBachelor]

I'm not sure but I'm guessing like in 94 or 95 since thats when Doppelmayr merged with them. If you notice the terminal, it has a totally different brake rail system.

It looks like Ford motor company is getting into the lift business. Although I suggest they make wider towers and maybe a better hanger arms. But the cabins sure look comfy and nice inside. :P

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[floridaskier]

That would be interesting.

[Whistler]

cool

[Whistler]

I think something is wrong with the post counter....

[coskibum]

haha...a combo, borvig towers and ford chairs. who would have thought!

[KZ]

That sounds solid

whats up with the counter bill?

[floridaskier]

I wonder how that would work, without detachable grips...

[KZ]

those "cabins" would be really heavy

[vancouverguy]

Yep.

[floridaskier]

That's one strong line too- look, it's not even sagging at all

[Bill]

The counter is disabled as noted in another post. Plus, if that was true... would that mean the most chairs would find themselves "in the shop"

- Bill

[Kicking Horse]

bill, Don't be dissing Ford. ;)

[Bill]

Ok, not to start a war... I wont diss on Ford. I have owned two of them and I just happen to like Toyota better. The Fords look tough though...

- Bill

[Kicking Horse]

let's start a war. off topic area time :)

[KZ]

cool jeff

fords may be getting better, but they wont gain a reputation like toyatas for some time.

Lets find some more random stuff :)