Surface Ski Lifts

Leitner-Poma of America Inc. manufactures detachable grip ski lifts, fixed grip ski lifts, T-bar ski lifts, and rope tows. Typically, surface lifts are designed for short line lengths, to be operated at reduced speeds, and are intended for beginners. The detachable grip ski lift is an exception to standard surface lifts capable of longer lengths, faster speeds, and extreme weather conditions.

Snowmass, Colorado - Cirque Detachable Grip Ski Lift

The Leitner - Poma of America Inc. Detachable grip ski lifts offer operating speeds from 1.4 meters per second to more than 4 meters per second (250-775 ft/min). They are equipped with slide racks that can store more than two hundred towhangers, depending on the model. The detachable grip skilifts also have the option of the towbar releasing at the return terminal for bullwheel unloading [DDH patented model]. This increases the safety and confidence for beginners, and enhances the enjoyment of all levels of skiers. The DDH model of return terminal can be installed with a new detachable skilift, or retrofitted to an existing one. Detachable grip ski lifts can be installed on lengths up to 4000 ft.

Snowmass, Colorado - Scooper Fixed Grip Ski Lift

The Leitner - Poma of America Inc. fixed grip ski lift is the ideal lift for ski school areas, terrain parks, short length transportation, and ski race training hills. The speed is typically less than 500 ft/min and the line lengths for fixed grip ski lifts are 500 to 1000 ft.

Crested Butte, Colorado - Northface T-bar

The Leitner - Poma of America Inc. T-bar is the ideal lift for areas which experience great variations in snow depth, as on slopes with relatively irregular profiles. Normally equipped with T-bar seats, a platter seat alternative is also available. Typically, the speed of the line is 350 ft/min.

Winter Park, Colorado - Sunspot Telecorde

The Leitner - Poma of America Inc. Telecorde rope tow is the ideal lift for beginner areas, terrain parks, and short distance transportation. The rope tow will transport people at approximately 200 ft/min.