I looked that up trekchick when I was building mine! I love how he has the cable attached to his. I wonder how many more are out there too!
7/6/09 at 5:14am
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Yea! My New Chairlift Swing!!!
7/6/09 at 5:17am
Good idea narc! :D
7/6/09 at 5:19am
I someone in western NC's selling a chair on Craigslist
If it were located closer I'd be toying with the idea of hanging it from a big maple tree out back.
If it were located closer I'd be toying with the idea of hanging it from a big maple tree out back.
Smell that? Winter's coming!
7/6/09 at 7:43am
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Snowmiser thanks for posting. Cool photos. H'mm maybe if I didn't have so many other projects going on. My wife would kill me if I started yet another project without finishing the others.
I painted a few ski lift chairs in my day. 100s actually. Yup sanding is hard work. You definitely did an awesome job.
I painted a few ski lift chairs in my day. 100s actually. Yup sanding is hard work. You definitely did an awesome job.
7/6/09 at 8:52am
Thanks catskills! I'm pretty excited about it. Can you tell? LOL
7/6/09 at 5:28pm
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I need to make a stand just like yours! 
I refurbished this chair a few years ago but have yet to hang it. I am told by the seller that is was from Aspen (although when I talked to him a 2nd time he said it was from Breck).
I made my seat from oak -- I saw an old chair on display in Aspen and took some photos and recreated it the best I could. Your colorful seat looks great!
Don't know when I will refurbish the Borvig quad I also have -- that thing weighs a ton!
"Asps - very dangerous - you go first"
Sallah
Sallah
7/6/09 at 5:52pm
Wow MidwestPete! Your chair looks GREAT! I considered doing the wood in oak like that but figured that it would need too much upkeep. That looks really nice though!
I am now considering making some adirondak (sp) chairs out of a bunch of old straight skis that I have salvaged over the years. My neighbors are going to think that I've totally lost my mind once those go out in the yard!
I am now considering making some adirondak (sp) chairs out of a bunch of old straight skis that I have salvaged over the years. My neighbors are going to think that I've totally lost my mind once those go out in the yard!
7/6/09 at 6:36pm
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Wow MidwestPete! Your chair looks GREAT! I considered doing the wood in oak like that but figured that it would need too much upkeep. That looks really nice though!
I am now considering making some adirondak (sp) chairs out of a bunch of old straight skis that I have salvaged over the years. My neighbors are going to think that I've totally lost my mind once those go out in the yard!
Wow MidwestPete! Your chair looks GREAT! I considered doing the wood in oak like that but figured that it would need too much upkeep. That looks really nice though!
I am now considering making some adirondak (sp) chairs out of a bunch of old straight skis that I have salvaged over the years. My neighbors are going to think that I've totally lost my mind once those go out in the yard!
My neighbors already think that since I make snow in my yard. At least they can't say we are boring!
"Asps - very dangerous - you go first"
Sallah
Sallah
7/7/09 at 6:32am
Wow! You are at a whole new level of die hard skier! What a Blast! Your kids must think you're the coolest Dad ever!
7/7/09 at 8:58am
With so many abandoned ski resorts in VT, finding a chair shouldnt be too hard. I remember seeing a small place with chairs thrown all over the place, problem is I dont remember if it was NY or VT or where. I really want one, the other problem is transporting it.
7/7/09 at 9:36am
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My neighbors already think that since I make snow in my yard. At least they can't say we are boring!
My neighbors already think that since I make snow in my yard. At least they can't say we are boring!
To ski or not to ski is not the question.
7/7/09 at 9:57am
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You seriously have artificial snowmaking facilities in your garden? That is awesome!
7/7/09 at 10:12am
You could also add an old auto leaf spring to the tower and mount the chair to the end of that--it would give you the bounce that the cable adds to the experience. Then close your eyes and dream away.
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7/7/09 at 3:45pm
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And don't forget to have Originally Posted by miketsc
You could also add an old auto leaf spring to the tower and mount the chair to the end of that--it would give you the bounce that the cable adds to the experience. Then close your eyes and dream away.
You could also add an old auto leaf spring to the tower and mount the chair to the end of that--it would give you the bounce that the cable adds to the experience. Then close your eyes and dream away.
oil dripping from it
Smell that? Winter's coming!
7/7/09 at 5:27pm
All Good Suggestions!!!
7/7/09 at 6:47pm
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You seriously have artificial snowmaking facilities in your garden? That is awesome!
You seriously have artificial snowmaking facilities in your garden? That is awesome!
I make it in the front yard since that is on the north side of the house (more shade). Note the green yards across the street.
"Asps - very dangerous - you go first"
Sallah
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7/7/09 at 6:51pm
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Wow! You are at a whole new level of die hard skier! What a Blast! Your kids must think you're the coolest Dad ever!
Wow! You are at a whole new level of die hard skier! What a Blast! Your kids must think you're the coolest Dad ever!
I love making snow! I have one 11 year old son, but I would make it even without a child. Actually home snowmaking is getting somewhat common. You just need temps below 28 degrees. I bought mine on the internet.
"Asps - very dangerous - you go first"
Sallah
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7/7/09 at 6:58pm
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You seriously have artificial snowmaking facilities in your garden? That is awesome!
You seriously have artificial snowmaking facilities in your garden? That is awesome!
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I make it in the front yard since that is on the north side of the house (more shade). Note the green yards across the street.
I make it in the front yard since that is on the north side of the house (more shade). Note the green yards across the street.
Across the pond the "garden" is the grass area around your house. The "yard" is where you store your trash cans.
Smell that? Winter's coming!
7/7/09 at 7:04pm
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Across the pond the "garden" is the grass area around your house. The "yard" is where you store your trash cans.
Across the pond the "garden" is the grass area around your house. The "yard" is where you store your trash cans.
Hey, what do you expect -- I'm from Nebraska.
"Asps - very dangerous - you go first"
Sallah
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7/8/09 at 12:55pm
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I want one! I never ever thought of that, what a great idea!
7/8/09 at 4:03pm
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I want one! I never ever thought of that, what a great idea!
I want one! I never ever thought of that, what a great idea!
http://www.snowathome.com/
This is where I bought mine.
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Sallah
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7/9/09 at 8:43am
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What kind of air compressor do you need to make one work?
Smell that? Winter's coming!
7/9/09 at 8:49am
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I am told by the seller that is was from Aspen (although when I talked to him a 2nd time he said it was from Breck).
Looks like an old Riblet chair.
He might be close, Breck was owned by the Aspen Ski Co at that time, along with Blackcomb and Panorama.
Nice chairs, I would love to have one. I do have one of the old Little Nell Picnic tables!
7/9/09 at 9:59am
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What kind of air compressor do you need to make one work?
What kind of air compressor do you need to make one work?
I bought mine at Sears for about $500. I believe they need to be the kind that take oil (I suppose since it runs non-stop). You also need a pressure washer.
The process is a bit noisy. I was excited when I first bought my snow maker, but the temps were a bit mild. One night at about 2:00 am the temps dropped enough so I went outside and cranked it all up. Just when it started to spit out snow my wife woke up and told me to shut it off before I woke all the neighbors! So now I wait until about 7:30am to make snow.
"Asps - very dangerous - you go first"
Sallah
Sallah
7/9/09 at 9:01pm
Snowmiser, you did a great job. Love the chair next to the water etc. can sit there and watch everything, Beer in hand and wait/dream of the upcoming powder.
You won't live long enough to make all your own mistakes - learn from others.
7/10/09 at 11:19am
Thanks a lot Pete! You totally inspired me with your chairlift creation! Looks great!!! Very authentic! I'm amazed at how often I use it. My little one will be skiing with me next year, so I'm on it all of the time with her to get her used to it!
7/10/09 at 11:26am
Next season will also be the first time my little ones ride the lift with me.
Here's our back yard chairlift swing, complete with snow and kid!
Here's our back yard chairlift swing, complete with snow and kid!
Smell that? Winter's coming!
7/10/09 at 11:32am
Great shot crgildart! Now that kid looks ready to go! What a cutie!
Here's my youngest one practicing the ride!
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Here's my youngest one practicing the ride!
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7/10/09 at 7:56pm
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Ahhhhhh. At that age where every changce they get they pull shoes & socks off every chance they get. What fun, every time you go somewhere when you get em out the car you gotta put socks & shoes back on & on & on & on ............Originally Posted by Snowmiser
Great shot crgildart! Now that kid looks ready to go! What a cutie!
Here's my youngest one practicing the ride!
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Great shot crgildart! Now that kid looks ready to go! What a cutie!
Here's my youngest one practicing the ride!
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"Why do they call him Pecan ?"
7/11/09 at 6:17am
Yah, you noticed the missing sandal too! She can't stand having shoes on! And as far as socks go, they are just used to teeth on aren't they???
