T-Bars

[hammer]

I remember riding a T-Bar at the old Crotched back in the 80s. I've also been on the J-Bar at Pats Peak a number of times.

The problem that I've seen with surface lifts on beginner slopes is that, after a while, the surface gets uneven making for more falls. My wife took a few spills at the J-Bar at Pats on a dip right above the loading area. Not fun...

 

[NHpowderhound]

I can't believe the Queens Highway T at Jay Peak hasnt been mentioned yet. Gotta give a shout out to Moose every time I go to Jay so I hafta ride the T. The old Metro T saw lots of use from me prior to 2003 when they installed the quad.
IMO any mountain that experiences many days with high winds during the season and has closures and delays should have a summit or near summit surface lift. They are doing thier guests a disservice by not giving paying customers the whole mountain for full price. A surface lift has to be the least expensive option for getting people uphill albiet in a limited capacity.
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[noski]

When I was learning to ski, the rope tow at Cochran's was a hoot. There's a little something to that whole rope tow thing when you're a grown up. Sort of like slow waterskiing.

 

[bvibert]

The first lift I ever used was a Poma platter type surface lift, it was also the only surface lift I've ever ridden. It was on the bunny hill at Ski Sundown and was replaced by a double chair several years back...

 

[Zand]

Wow Zand! Got a little trigger happy and posted the same thing multiple times?

Zand, you've been to Pine Ridge? Unfortunately for you, you were there under the OLD management. The NEW management has cleaned the place up a lot. They have secured a lot of "modern" equipment including many snowboards and shaped skis. The lodge is completely remodeled and is CLEAN all of the time. You should come check it out again.

I am the new Patrol Director there and am looking for some people to join me. If you are interested send me a PM.
Laurie

I was going to head up once last year, actually. I had a coupon ready, but a change of plans landed me at Cannon and Loon instead (talk about a big change of plans).

I should be able to get up this year. My aunt wants a little place to bring my 3 year old cousin to learn and it's only 15 minutes from her house. I'd love to go back and see how flat the "big, steep trail" next to the T-Bar looks now. I saw some gnarly looking terrain to skiiers left in 2000 so I'd check that out too. It's gotta AT LEAST be better than Ward over there, I'd imagine. I think Pine Ridge has 20 more feet of vert than Ward. Only if they'd re-open Moose Hill again. I live 3 minutes down the street.

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

I remember riding a T-Bar at the old Crotched back in the 80s. I've also been on the J-Bar at Pats Peak a number of times.

The problem that I've seen with surface lifts on beginner slopes is that, after a while, the surface gets uneven making for more falls. My wife took a few spills at the J-Bar at Pats on a dip right above the loading area. Not fun...

The Main T at Crotched East (the original..."Ski the Crotch...It's hairy!") was a great ride. 2000' line for about 700' vertical. Great lift. Put you on the best part of the hill with less wait on weekends. The top third section was pretty darn steep.

Over at West/Bobcat/Onset, in the last few years as West, the T was relocated to the top of the hill (where it still remains) and that was a killer ride. Short and sweet and right up the fall line. Right up there with the Cannon Twin T's and Saddleback's Kenenbago T.

Surface lifts rock! Ski uphill as well as down!

 

[Marc]

First, last, and only one I've used is the Poma on Snowdon at Kmart.

It's cool, and there's usually not much line compared with the other lifts there, however, there is one section on the lift that is so flat, it is almost a slope in the opposite direction. That section inreases the angle of attack of the pole to a point where it begins to impose on the more sensitive ski jewels...

I like 'em though.

 

[smootharc]

....that section increases the angle of attack of the pole to a point where it begins to impose on the more sensitive ski jewels...

I like 'em though.

Like what ? The Poma or the ski jewels ? :lol: :dunce:

 

[Marc]

Both, although my adulation for my ski jewels far outweighs any feelings I have for some ski lift.

I'm sure all will agree... :dunce:

 

[sledhaulingmedic]

The Snowdon poma is actually made to minimize the ski jewel assault, but the proper technique is ass-scentual. The downward tilt is to give you a running start. You need to get the bar in place before you hit the flat spot and say "Ok" to the lifty so he/she can connect it before you hit the flat and while you're still moving. This gives you the most gradual transition onto the lift and prevents making "Ski nut butter."

 

[krisskis]

I dont know the last one i rode...but its a toss up between these 2...T-Bar and J-bar at Belleayre...eons ago or it might have been the T-bars at Bobcat ,NY...either way...they are a great way to get up the mountain :beer:

 

[Marc]

The Snowdon poma is actually made to minimize the ski jewel assault, but the proper technique is ass-scentual. The downward tilt is to give you a running start. You need to get the bar in place before you hit the flat spot and say "Ok" to the lifty so he/she can connect it before you hit the flat and while you're still moving. This gives you the most gradual transition onto the lift and prevents making "Ski nut butter."

Hehheh... well actually, the piece I was talkinga bout on Snowdon was not right when you get on, that's fine. There's a spot about halfway up on the lift that I'm talking about.

I think they should have cute lift bunnies that face you as you ride up the lift.... you know for padding...

Damn, why don't they put me in charge of things like this?

 

[NHpowderhound]

Sledhaulingmedic wrote

This gives you the most gradual transition onto the lift and prevents making "Ski nut butter."

That has to be one of the funniest things i've ever read on a skiing message board! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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