Cannon Lover's Thread

[Los]

I like the idea of moving the Brookside triple. That always struck me as a ridiculous place for a chair. Is there any other comparable beginner terrain in New England in terms of grade and length that is served by a triple?? I would guess that Cannon takes first prize in that arena.

But what do I know...

 

[Smellytele]

government calculators at work. If something cost 6mil and you are only saving 386k it would take 15 years to break even. But Dred is paying the 6mil not Cannon so...

 

[SIKSKIER]

I like the idea of moving the Brookside triple. That always struck me as a ridiculous place for a chair. Is there any other comparable beginner terrain in New England in terms of grade and length that is served by a triple?? I would guess that Cannon takes first prize in that arena.

But what do I know...

The reason that is a triple is that when Sunapee(Muellers) gave the summit triple to Cannon,they made 2 lifts out it,Brookside and the Eagle Cliff.

 

[Puck it]

The reason that is a triple is that when Sunapee(Muellers) gave the summit triple to Cannon,they made 2 lifts out it,Brookside and the Eagle Cliff.

And Tuckerbrook did not exist. Once they built Tuckerbrook lift became obsolete which is why it may be good a idea.

 

[witch hobble]

And Tuckerbrook did not exist. Once they built Tuckerbrook lift became obsolete which is why it may be good a idea.

Not obsolete imho. You need something in between a 100' carpet and TB for the true beginners.

 

[SIKSKIER]

Looks like the haul rope is on the new t-bar.

 

[SIKSKIER]

I just got this e-mail from Cannon:

Summer isn't over yet, but we're getting really excited for this winter at Cannon! We've got big projects in the works right now that are going to make a huge impact on the season ahead. With just over 3 months until opening day at Cannon, we're moving ahead full-steam with a $5.1 million energy efficiency initiative which will significantly increase snowmaking capabilities with the installation of 388 new high efficiency tower guns and will also reduce resort energy consumption by 30%. We'll also see the completion of the Mittersill Improvement Project with a new T-Bar lift and snowmaking being installed on Taft Training Slope.

 

[Puck it]

I just got this e-mail from Cannon:

Summer isn't over yet, but we're getting really excited for this winter at Cannon! We've got big projects in the works right now that are going to make a huge impact on the season ahead. With just over 3 months until opening day at Cannon, we're moving ahead full-steam with a $5.1 million energy efficiency initiative which will significantly increase snowmaking capabilities with the installation of 388 new high efficiency tower guns and will also reduce resort energy consumption by 30%. We'll also see the completion of the Mittersill Improvement Project with a new T-Bar lift and snowmaking being installed on Taft Training Slope.

It is going to be interesting if the quality of snowmaking improves. But there is only one way to go though.

 

[deadheadskier]

A little more air, a little less water would be nice. Maybe they think the patrons enjoy the glazed donut experience though

 

[dlague]

A little more air, a little less water would be nice. Maybe they think the patrons enjoy the glazed donut experience though

No kidding!

 

[Newpylong]

The Impulses run on less air so if they were air deficient it should make a difference as long as their water pressure is high enough. Hopefully not a problem with the pump work they are also doing.

 

[JDMRoma]

The guns they ran on Avalanche were fine. Its just the older stuff that sucked

Any improvement will be a plus ! Of court we probably won't need snowmaking this season......


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[Tin]

Maybe they think the patrons enjoy the glazed donut experience though

 

[fcksummer]

I just got this e-mail from Cannon:

Summer isn't over yet, but we're getting really excited for this winter at Cannon! We've got big projects in the works right now that are going to make a huge impact on the season ahead. With just over 3 months until opening day at Cannon, we're moving ahead full-steam with a $5.1 million energy efficiency initiative which will significantly increase snowmaking capabilities with the installation of 388 new high efficiency tower guns and will also reduce resort energy consumption by 30%. We'll also see the completion of the Mittersill Improvement Project with a new T-Bar lift and snowmaking being installed on Taft Training Slope.

All good news with the exception of this part.

 

[SIKSKIER]

Checked out the new t-bar at Mittersill.They put the towers up crooked.haha.Had not seen towers mounted tilted to one side before.

 

[Jcb890]

Out of curiosity... why spend the money on putting in a new T-Bar lift? Why not put that money into a double-chair or some type of better lift alternative than a T-Bar?

 

[deadheadskier]

Much cheaper than a chair and will mainly be used by racers.

 

[Jully]

Out of curiosity... why spend the money on putting in a new T-Bar lift? Why not put that money into a double-chair or some type of better lift alternative than a T-Bar?

Only racers are going to use it and combined with the short length of the lift a full chairlift makes no sense. You might as well save the money. Additionally, a T-bar actually has some advantages too that demographic too because wind will never be an issue allowing training all the time on that slope.

The upkeep costs would be lower over time as well I would assume. It requires fewer operators at a minimum.

 

[Jcb890]

Much cheaper than a chair and will mainly be used by racers.

Ah, didn't know that. Now it makes sense.

Only racers are going to use it and combined with the short length of the lift a full chairlift makes no sense. You might as well save the money. Additionally, a T-bar actually has some advantages too that demographic too because wind will never be an issue allowing training all the time on that slope.

The upkeep costs would be lower over time as well I would assume. It requires fewer operators at a minimum.

Ah, got it. I was thinking it was going to be for more popular/normal use where a T-Bar is a far less attractive option. Please disregard my ignorance

 

[Smellytele]

Thought they could only put in what was originally there like why they put in the double. That is also why they are putting in the t-bar.