Season Pass Holder???

Rushski · Nov 27, 2005, 5:47 PM

Seems like a simple question, but would like some input from the many skiers/boarders who have had more passes than me.

Sunapee only gave me a lanyard and said the zipcords will be coming soon. Lanyard is tough to keep visible for scans and at the same time secured so It doesn't hit me in the face or possibly fly away.

Do people prefer the armband style holders or zipcords? Armband seems decent as it keeps it out of the way, but can they be scanned easily?

BeanoNYC · Nov 27, 2005, 8:11 PM

I just had this conversation with a woman at Attitash today. It seems that the armbands will scan .... most of the time. I use a zipcord for mine though.

**thetrailboss** · Nov 27, 2005, 8:17 PM

I have an armband...it is visible at all times to both me and lifties...and it won't 'break off' or anything. You don't know how many passes I have picked up that were attached to zipcords.

Sunapee did not have the zipcords today either...I may use it at Sunapee since management is hung up on scanning...the lifties were getting sick of it. My pass scanned some of the time...

RossiSkier · Nov 28, 2005, 6:42 AM

My armband only beeped twice on a dozen plus attempts to scan it. But if I go with the lanyard my pass is sure to wind up lost on the slopes.

skibum1321 · Nov 28, 2005, 7:09 AM

Zip cord all the way. Unfortunately Smuggs only gives you a lanyard or armband - so the solution is to use the zip cord from Stowe last year.

**bvibert** · Nov 28, 2005, 7:21 AM

I can tell you from experience that any pass holder that puts the pass behind a piece of plastic is very hard to scan. That plastic always gets wavy and ussually trap moisture, both of which distort the light waves from the scanner...

**JimG.** · Nov 28, 2005, 9:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bvibert

I can tell you from experience that any pass holder that puts the pass behind a piece of plastic is very hard to scan. That plastic always gets wavy and ussually trap moisture, both of which distort the light waves from the scanner...

Hunter started using those stupid scannable passes too. Won't wear a noose around my neck and the ticket window person told me about the plastic inhibiting the scanners (to me, a good thing).

Solution? Just cut a small widow out of the plastic holder to match the bar code and voila!

AdironRider · Nov 28, 2005, 9:41 AM

Whiteface has started scanning this year as well. Bummer as I think its a pain in the ass. Anyways I only got a lanyard and I didnt even bother to try and use it, Id have lost it in a second. Looks like Ill be dealing with plastic scanability issues as my Burton jacket has a spot for my pass.

Rushski · Nov 28, 2005, 11:02 AM

Thanks all, looks like I may try the armband holder and cut just the area of the upc code.

Sunapee and Okemo have the zipcords coming, so I will have some options - all as bad as the other...

**thetrailboss** · Nov 28, 2005, 11:14 AM

Part of the problem with Sunapee's passes is the hologram they place on the passes to deter counterfeiting....

Nov 27, 2005, 5:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rushski Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 645	Season Pass Holder??? Seems like a simple question, but would like some input from the many skiers/boarders who have had more passes than me. Sunapee only gave me a lanyard and said the zipcords will be coming soon. Lanyard is tough to keep visible for scans and at the same time secured so It doesn't hit me in the face or possibly fly away. Do people prefer the armband style holders or zipcords? Armband seems decent as it keeps it out of the way, but can they be scanned easily?

Nov 27, 2005, 8:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
BeanoNYC Like a steam locomotive, rollin' down the track... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockaway Park, NY Posts: 4,354	I just had this conversation with a woman at Attitash today. It seems that the armbands will scan .... most of the time. I use a zipcord for mine though. __________________ ~Rich~

Nov 27, 2005, 8:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
thetrailboss Paddling...... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 10,560	I have an armband...it is visible at all times to both me and lifties...and it won't 'break off' or anything. You don't know how many passes I have picked up that were attached to zipcords. Sunapee did not have the zipcords today either...I may use it at Sunapee since management is hung up on scanning...the lifties were getting sick of it. My pass scanned some of the time... __________________ Live, Ski, or Die! Trailboss' Ski Videos now on YouTube! Trailboss' Photo Albums. 66 days for the 2007-2008 ski season!!!! 40 of the 48 New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Completed and Counting!

Nov 28, 2005, 7:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
skibum1321 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 1,349	Zip cord all the way. Unfortunately Smuggs only gives you a lanyard or armband - so the solution is to use the zip cord from Stowe last year. __________________ Fear should be treated like fire - it's a good thing that can keep you warm but it can also burn down the house

Nov 28, 2005, 7:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
bvibert Surfing AZ while waiting for snow Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 12,421	I can tell you from experience that any pass holder that puts the pass behind a piece of plastic is very hard to scan. That plastic always gets wavy and ussually trap moisture, both of which distort the light waves from the scanner... __________________ Brian SAC Tracker - Tramdock Tracker - Chainlove Tracker - WhiskeyMilitia Tracker

Nov 28, 2005, 6:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
RossiSkier Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: N. Troy, NY Posts: 599	My armband only beeped twice on a dozen plus attempts to scan it. But if I go with the lanyard my pass is sure to wind up lost on the slopes.

Nov 28, 2005, 9:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
AdironRider Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 828	Whiteface has started scanning this year as well. Bummer as I think its a pain in the ass. Anyways I only got a lanyard and I didnt even bother to try and use it, Id have lost it in a second. Looks like Ill be dealing with plastic scanability issues as my Burton jacket has a spot for my pass. __________________ Live Free or Die 104 DAYS! wOO - The Executive Club

Nov 28, 2005, 11:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rushski Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 645	Thanks all, looks like I may try the armband holder and cut just the area of the upc code. Sunapee and Okemo have the zipcords coming, so I will have some options - all as bad as the other... __________________ "I remember - Shouts of joy skiing fast through the woods" -Neil Peart (Rush) "Afterimage" From Grace Under Pressure

Nov 28, 2005, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
thetrailboss Paddling...... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Now Playing at Sugarbush and Burke. Posts: 10,560	Part of the problem with Sunapee's passes is the hologram they place on the passes to deter counterfeiting.... __________________ Live, Ski, or Die! Trailboss' Ski Videos now on YouTube! Trailboss' Photo Albums. 66 days for the 2007-2008 ski season!!!! 40 of the 48 New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Completed and Counting!

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