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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