Ski lift: why is it needed?

A rope tow is a special device that allows skiers and snowboard lovers to climb uphill after descent with a minimum of effort.

Those who have ever ridden from the mountains, you can not explain how useful this device. Of course, if the slope is not too steep and long, then you can climb and walk, but what if the descent is almost vertical, and its length exceeds one kilometer? And is it worth mentioning that no matter how good a slope, descent on it will take only a few minutes, and it will take at least half an hour to climb. We must not forget about the effort expended on the rise, especially if we have to carry all the equipment.

It is because of such seemingly insignificant, complexities that many skiers (especially beginners) are thinking, but is it worth it? A couple of minutes of pleasure and a few hours of hard work.

Quite differently all on the slopes equipped with the described devices. A rope hoist is one of the most common due to the simplicity of the mechanism.

Of course, the use of this device greatly facilitates the life of all fans of speed. Still - tow rope lifts allow you to reduce the time to rise up to several minutes. However, to ski from the mountains was only fun, the lift must be able to use correctly.

To climb the mountain, do not need any special skills. But despite the ease of use, the lift is very careful.

So, after taking the starting position, you need to wait for the approach of the bracket, catch it and fasten it to the rope. Here you should be more careful and make sure that this bracket does not hit the crochet - the place of joining the ends of the cable.

After fixing in the hands of the skier, there must remain another cable - canvas. It has a sufficient length, so the ascending one should not hold on to it next to the lift - the optimal distance to it is one and a half meters. And the last preparatory action is the fixation of a special crossbar between the knees.

After all the preliminary manipulations have been completed, you need to start moving - a little push off with skis or a snowboard. After that, the movement should begin by itself.

Finish the climb is not at all more difficult than to start - shortly before it is completed, you need to release the crossbar, release the cable and drive off.

There are three nuances that must always be remembered:

1. Firstly, in no case should you wrap your cable around your arm or wrist, as this can lead to serious injuries if the lift is defective.

2. Secondly, if you fall, immediately release the cable.

3. Thirdly, do not hold onto the main cable of the hoist, as this can lead to injuries.

Unfortunately, the lift can not be found on every slope, and the queues to this device can be as much as impossible. In this case, the best solution is to manufacture this device with your own hands.

In fact, the mechanism of this device is very simple. It consists of special supports (more often - rubberized drums), a straight cable, an engine (from a scooter) and a gas automatic. Due to the small number of elements and their availability, it is quite easy to make a self-made lift - just patience and free time.