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Started by Tony_H in Ski Chatter - 86 Replies

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Iceman
reply to 'Drag lifts (skiers, not boarders)' posted Feb-2012

Merryski wrote:Always found it much easier to light a cigarette on a chair than on a drag !


Having a drag on a drag :shock:

I actually quite like drags and was disappointed that whuilst in the 3V I only went on one that was advertised as "tres dificile" - It was just long.

I like drag lifts as they allow me to look around and enjoy the scenery and the weather. Admit, if it is blizzard I will take the gondala any day!
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs

Bandit
reply to 'Drag lifts (skiers, not boarders)' posted Feb-2012

The Park Rats in Grimentz ride up the Draglifts backwards and sideways, doing 360's too. Damn their youth and bendy joints )

Snapzzz
reply to 'Drag lifts (skiers, not boarders)' posted Feb-2012

Tony_H wrote:IN addition, the drag up the Signal mountain in ADH went twice as fast as the chair...... :mrgreen:



I took that drag nearly every time i did the Signal, you are right it was very quick as apposed to that slooooow old chair.
I only chose the chair when wanted to faff about in my bag and stuff.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens

Andandlor
reply to 'Drag lifts (skiers, not boarders)' posted Feb-2012

Don't mind drags, well buttons not the dreaded t-bar. Seem to remember the link from courchevel 1650 to 1850 was a long steep icy drag lined with tree stumps. Try Fernie. Cedar bowl has fantastic open glade skiing and usually deep powder on the far side BUT the only way out is a drag or a very long walk

OldAndy
reply to 'Drag lifts (skiers, not boarders)' posted Feb-2012

andandlor wrote:Seem to remember the link from courchevel 1650 to 1850 was a long steep icy drag lined with tree stumps.

Showing your age there!!
Been swapped for a decent chair for a good few years now but I remember them.
A really dodgy button, all soerts of bumps and rubbish especially when the snow was poor.
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Tony_H
reply to 'Drag lifts (skiers, not boarders)' posted Feb-2012

Sauze used to have the longest drag in the universe when you skied back over from Sestriere. I dread to think how long it was.
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Iceman
reply to 'Drag lifts (skiers, not boarders)' posted Feb-2012

Do t-bar still exist? I hate them, I always end up taking out the person I am on with. Or they are smaller than me and the bar is on their back!
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs

NellyPS
reply to 'Drag lifts (skiers, not boarders)' posted Feb-2012

I'm happy to get up the mountain any way necessary. Button lifts give you a sense of peace and tranquiliy for a few minutes, no-one to talk to, just take in the view.

Topic last updated on 06-February-2012 at 20:51