Version 1.5 – 17.11.2011

Basics of our Cableways

Dachau, 11/18/2011 Basics of our cableways

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Dimensions

On the following page you will find a basic layout.

Lengths of segments

A segment is defined as the distance between the individual pylons. Since we construct four

to six pylons cableways we have four to six segments (generally two long segments and two

to four short ones). Normally the obstacles are positioned on the long segments. If you want

to put obstacles on the shorter segments you need a certain distance between the pylons.

Lengths of long segments (A): 80 m – 310 m

Minimum lengths of short segments (B): 25 m

Minimum length of starting segment (C): 80 m

Minimum length of segment in front of the motor pylon (D): 45 m

Minimum length of segment for short obstacle (e.g. Kicker): 60 m

Minimum length of segment for long obstacle (e.g. Slider): 70 m

Length of running cable

All distances between the pylons are added up to

receive the total length of the cableway: 250 m – 1600 m

Angle of deflection

Possible angle (except motor pylon) (E): 85° - 130°

Angle at motor pylon (F): 90° or 120°

Recommended angle: 90°-120°

Safety distance (G)

Distance between the main cable and the shore

or another object in the water, like an island: 26 m

Water depth

It is the depth of the water in times of low water.

Water depth at the starting place: more than 1.5 m

Water depth near obstacles: more than 2 m

Water depth where pylons are positioned: less than 22 m

Minimum dimension of water body for a cableway

Minimum length (H): 130 m

Minimum width (I): 100 m

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Sketch 1: Example of a 5-pylon cableway

A

E

G

D

26m

B B

A,C

F E

I

H

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Technical Details

A 4 to 6 pylon system is possible

4 – 16 persons can ski at the same time (depends on size of cableway). The minimal

distance of the carriers with a speed of 30 km/h is 70 m.

22 - 45 kW motor

Energy consumption about 4 kW per wakeboarder (average about 24 kW in use)

Speed between 0 – 58 km/h

Height of cable above water is 8 -10,5 m

Sketch 2: Example of a pylon and the anchors

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Further examples of cableways

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Inspirations

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