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question for pp

pamps mad Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-02-06 22:15

question for pp

do u know if pamporovo has incresed its range of snow making facilities? last year i only saw snow cannons on the blue run from the mid station.
pamps mad Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-02-06 22:29

re: question for pp

i mean the blue run ending at a mid station
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-02-06 22:39

re: question for pp

There are reports that there are now 5 cannons, but these would still be far too few to make any real difference to the slopes.

Cannons can also only operate at critical temps which I thinks are between -1 to -5. The cannons blow fine water droplets into the air that freeze and fall as artificial snow. Too warm or too cold and they do not work.

The cannons are mainly to keep the half pipe functional, so don't get too carried away.

Besides, snow will fall very soon, making them ...
There are reports that there are now 5 cannons, but these would still be far too few to make any real difference to the slopes.

Cannons can also only operate at critical temps which I thinks are between -1 to -5. The cannons blow fine water droplets into the air that freeze and fall as artificial snow. Too warm or too cold and they do not work.

The cannons are mainly to keep the half pipe functional, so don't get too carried away.

Besides, snow will fall very soon, making them obsolete anyway. Wink


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pamps mad Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-02-06 23:29

re: question for pp

thnx my friend is getting worried because it is his first time skiing and the webcam makes it look a bit patchy lol Very Happy
pamps mad Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-02-06 23:33

re: question for pp

its must be dues some updates soon because at peak times last year i had to wait 30-45 mins to get up the main 3 man ski lift