The High-Speed Quad |
Here is a short description of how a Leitner high-speed quad works. The lift pictured below is located at Sol Vista Ski & Golf Ranch in Grandby, Colorado. Pictures thanks to Jeff P. and Brad C. Follow the pictures vertically: |
This lift was built in 1999. |
Here is the lift's bullwheel. |
There are a couple towers. |
...A chair in the base terminal. |
The tension terminal is located at the base. |
A chair is ready to leave the base station and return on the cable. |
Here are the rubber tires that guide chairs through the base terminal. |
The picture above shows how the chairs leave the cable in the terminal. |
Depression sheaves |
Here is a close-up of the rubber tires. |
The master controls for the lift. |
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