The ski lift is a special device that allows skiers and snowboarders to climb the mountain after the descent with a minimum of effort.
Those who at least once rode the mountains, can not explain how useful this device. Of course, if the slope is not too steep and long, then you can climb on foot, but what if the descent is almost vertical and its length exceeds one kilometer? And is it worth mentioning that no matter how good the slope may be, a descent along it will take only a few minutes, and it will take at least half an hour to climb. We must not forget about the efforts spent on the rise, especially if you have to carry all the equipment.
It is because of such seemingly insignificant difficulties that many skiers (especially beginners) think about, but is it worth it? A couple of minutes of pleasure and several hours of hard work.
Quite differently, everything is on slopes equipped with the described devices. The yoke is one of the most common due to the simplicity of the mechanism.
Of course, the use of this device makes life easier for all speed lovers. Still - drag lifts can reduce the time to lift up to several minutes. However, to ride from the mountains is only a pleasure, the lift must be able to use correctly.
To climb the mountain, you do not need any special skills. But despite the ease of use, the towbar requires considerable care.
So, after taking the starting position, you need to wait for the bracket to approach, catch it and fix it on the cable. Here you should be more attentive and make sure that this bracket does not fall on the gossip - the place where the ends of the cable connect.
After fastening in the hands of the skier, another cable should remain - tarpaulin. It has a sufficient length, so the lifter 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 fixing a special crossbar between the knees.
After all the preliminary manipulations have been completed, it is necessary to start moving - to push off a bit with skis or a snowboard. After this, the movement should begin by itself.
Finishing the climb is no more difficult than starting - shortly before its completion, you need to release the crossbar, release the cable and drive off.
There are three nuances that you must always remember:
1. Firstly, in no case should you wrap your cable around your arm or wrist, as this can lead to serious injuries if the elevator malfunctions.
2. Secondly, when falling, you must immediately release the cable.
3. Thirdly, do not hold on to the main cable of the lift, as this may result in personal injury.
Unfortunately, the tow rope can be found far from every slope, and the lines for this device can be indecently large. In this case, the best solution is to make this device with your own hands.
In fact, the mechanism of this device is very simple. It consists of special supports (often rubberized drums), the cable itself, the engine (from the scooter) and a gas machine. Due to the small number of elements and their availability, making a homemade lift is quite simple - you just need patience and free time.