Aerial lifts

Aerial liftsHistory and introduction tovocabularyCable

SupportHaul

DecadeQueueDemand, requirementFixed, detachable

Progress over the past 6 decades

comfortable, safe, fast, no queues (waiting) X price

Development begun after WW2demand of relaxation, fun..

Requirement of simpler and faster lifts (instead of pendular)1. fixed chairlifts1940 1p1963 4p

Bubbles, magic carpets

Need of detachable systems

8-seat in La Plagne 4400 people/hour

Nowadays concentration on comfortFurther evolution asked for additional cable

In 80s, D. Creissels used second cable2nd cable:greater stabilityheavier loading weight

Both cables has same function supporting, haulingDMC double mono cable

DLM double loop monocable90sparting 3,2mnarrower cabinsshorter hingesFunitel