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| 10. 09. 2010 | 17:40 |
ropeways.net | Home | 2010-03-10
 | A bundle of modernizations and new features in Oberallgäu Steibis ranks as one of Germany’s prettiest ski resorts with reliable snowfall. In summer 2009, three surface lifts dating back to 1982 and 1971 were replaced by the “Fluhexpress”, a detachable 6-seater chairlift with the new restraining bar locking plus footrests and seat heating. The new installation has not only increased ride comfort for passengers but also freed up more surface area for the ski trails. Prior to the Fluhexpress, the ski trails were accessed by two double surface lifts that ran parallel to each other. The (parallel) Fluh lifts plus the older of the two Bärenloch lifts were completely removed. The new Fluhexpress skirts the edge of the ski trail. This means that the area previously occupied by the towing tracks, towers and terminals of the surface lifts can now be freely enjoyed by skiers. Mobile surface lift becomes stationary For winter 2008/09, Steibis had purchased a mobile surface lift – a world first at the time. One of the reasons for this decision was the fact that the landowners were not willing to grant long-term permission for the lift location. Now that it has become clear that the surface lift does not greatly impair the grazing land in spite of the very high volumes of skiers, the landowners' concerns have been allayed. With no more objections against the lift, it was decided to give the lift permanent foundations and the towing track alignment was slightly modified. Another highlight: the new rope visualization system Steibis is one of the first ski resorts to install the electronic rope visualization system developed by the IFT Institute at the University of Stuttgart. A prerequisite for using this system, however, was the development of a suitable console for the cameras, a concern that Imbergbahn MD Thomas Lingg addressed to Doppelmayr. And Doppelmayr responded without delay. The new console can easily be fitted in all UNI-G stations. This also means that the same visualization device can be used for several ropeways. 6-CLD-B-S Fluhexpress
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