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These things look intense, I saw the install pics on Stowe's FB page
What does "fully automated" mean? like they can be remotely repositioned? Or do they automatically turn on and off / angle themselves / etc.
These things look intense, I saw the install pics on Stowe's FB page
What does "fully automated" mean? like they can be remotely repositioned? Or do they automatically turn on and off / angle themselves / etc.
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It means they can be turned on and off and adjust to humidity and temperature changes without running someone up and down the hill all night. Most new fan gun systems operate this way. As long as the hoses are hooked up and the lines charged, the fan guns run themselves without any "human" ineraction.
What does "fully automated" mean? like they can be remotely repositioned? Or do they automatically turn on and off / angle themselves / etc.
They are also a heeluva bit more obtrusive and in your face.....and I do not necessarily mean snow, when I say this. I am sure that they add more snow which helps the skiing conditions, but don't you think that these big behemoths adorning the sides of ski trails take away from the views, vista and karma of the ski run? How do we balance both?Those put out a really good product vs the traditional air/water guns. They're a helluva lot quieter too.
They are also a heeluva bit more obtrusive and in your face.....and I do not necessarily mean snow, when I say this. I am sure that they add more snow which helps the skiing conditions, but don't you think that these big behemoths adorning the sides of ski trails take away from the views, vista and karma of the ski run? How do we balance both?
Stan
They are also a heeluva bit more obtrusive and in your face.....and I do not necessarily mean snow, when I say this. I am sure that they add more snow which helps the skiing conditions, but don't you think that these big behemoths adorning the sides of ski trails take away from the views, vista and karma of the ski run? How do we balance both?
Stan
I could give a crap about views if I'm skiing down the trail and get deafened and glazed over like a donut from an old school snow gun that is marginally less of an eyesore.
All of which, are the types of trails that I try to avoid.:lol:Eh. Most places where a fan gun is going in were probably already lined with fixed towers, and are generally already going to be a wide trail with lots of infrastructure around.