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by snoloco
May 6th, '24, 07:14
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Superstar chair
Replies: 100
Views: 4352

Re: Superstar chair

As for the alignment, I see no need to change it, other than moving the top terminal higher, and moving it back a little to make the unload bigger. They shouldn't be cutting more trees if they are required to give back acreage to do it. They had no choice with South Ridge, but it isn't necessary for...
by snoloco
May 5th, '24, 10:11
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Superstar chair
Replies: 100
Views: 4352

Re: Superstar chair

Who knows if they'll even do the replacement in 2025. It's not like their track record is any good. At the earliest, the lift will be 38 years old when it is retired. This is uncharted territory for detachables, and they are seriously playing with fire attempting to push it as far as they already ha...
by snoloco
May 4th, '24, 22:36
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Superstar chair
Replies: 100
Views: 4352

Re: Superstar chair

Today, as well as last weekend, there were frequent break downs where the lift would stop, and it would take like 3 attempts to restart it. Why this wasn't fixed, I don't know, but it is disappointing. What's even more disappointing is Powdr/Killington's reluctance to replace it. They are on borrowe...
by snoloco
May 1st, '24, 14:45
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Timing of Killington Forward
Replies: 289
Views: 41697

Re: Timing of Killington Forward

You know that's the old plan that they aren't building, right? Village layout is completely different in the new renderings.
by snoloco
May 1st, '24, 06:47
Forum: Chatter
Topic: May Day Fun Slalom 2024
Replies: 4
Views: 485

Re: May Day Fun Slalom 2024

They held it as recently as 2022.
by snoloco
Apr 30th, '24, 19:13
Forum: Chatter
Topic: tuesday 4/30 report
Replies: 4
Views: 386

Re: tuesday 4/30 report

Think there's any chance of them pushing snow onto the cut back to Superstar from Middle O? For Skye Hawk, I was cutting through the woods on Sunday.
by snoloco
Apr 30th, '24, 18:50
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Superstar chair
Replies: 100
Views: 4352

Re: Superstar chair

They haven't filed for permits yet, so I find it hard to believe that anything was ever planned for 2024. I'm sure they are taking bids from both companies, but I would still lean towards it being LP, unless they really want Doppelmayr's D-Line system, which LP has no answer to.
by snoloco
Apr 30th, '24, 07:06
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Superstar chair
Replies: 100
Views: 4352

Re: Superstar chair

That's also an option, especially since Skyeship has a shorter season. It isn't cheap either, but may be less expensive than completely new cabins. Stowe went that route with their cabins. The drawback is that it means they still have two different types of cabins. Also, the door mechanisms on the K...
by snoloco
Apr 29th, '24, 13:23
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Superstar chair
Replies: 100
Views: 4352

Re: Superstar chair

Zero chance Superstar finds a buyer. When it's replaced, it's getting scrapped, just like the old Barker lift at Sunday River. Not surprised it needs constant attention from lift maintenance. It needed to be replaced years ago, but Powdr/Killington has a long history of keeping lifts long past the e...
by snoloco
Apr 29th, '24, 10:35
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Superstar chair
Replies: 100
Views: 4352

Re: Superstar chair

The Yan to Poma conversions have lasted far longer than I think anyone thought they would, but at this point they've all far overstayed their welcome. They can't run as fast, have frequent breakdowns, and use a lot of parts that aren't on any other lifts. There's zero chance the towers get reused. I...
by snoloco
Apr 29th, '24, 08:46
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Superstar chair
Replies: 100
Views: 4352

Re: Superstar chair

If Snowdon can support a 6 pack, then Superstar can too. The trails are much wider. The unloading area only feels small because it's uphill to get anywhere. If the top terminal is built higher, then it will be much better. At the bottom, it should have a side load and rotate the opposite direction t...
by snoloco
Apr 28th, '24, 21:54
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Superstar chair
Replies: 100
Views: 4352

Re: Superstar chair

Most lifts have hydraulic brakes, rather than air brakes. Must be a Yan detachable thing. Superstar is now the only operating lift for the rest of the season, and it can't be breaking down multiple times a day.
by snoloco
Apr 28th, '24, 07:43
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Is the crossover open?
Replies: 14
Views: 1331

Re: Is the crossover open?

Still open today with walking required. I haven't skied it yet.
by snoloco
Apr 26th, '24, 16:30
Forum: Chatter
Topic: Is the crossover open?
Replies: 14
Views: 1331

Re: Is the crossover open?

Any update from this week? The report still shows Highlander open.
by snoloco
Apr 25th, '24, 22:55
Forum: Chatter
Topic: "At least for now" Bonus weekend thread
Replies: 51
Views: 3511

Re: "At least for now" Bonus weekend thread

3 lifts is the most common for the last weekend with more than just Superstar. If you're picking 3 lifts, and one of them has to be Superstar, then K1 and North Ridge are the combination that serves the most terrain. I'm guessing every single trail off North Ridge will be open, even the natural ones...