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Sea to sky gondola cable snaps

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corona
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sea-to-sky-gondola-in-squamish-closed-after-cable-snaps-1.5242787

That's pretty nuts that the cable just snapped during the night. Not even loaded. Any lift mechanics know if this is a worry with old cables or if this is just a total fluke?
Aug 10 2019 3:04PM
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McdonaldDuck
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Woah that’s insane

**This post was edited on Aug 10th 2019 at 3:16:22pm
Aug 10 2019 3:15PM
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a_burger
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article says they’ve been maintaining it, maybe it was a bad splice, or someone fucked with it

idk if I’d want to try and cut a cable under that much tension tho
Aug 10 2019 3:42PM
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cyphers
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If it wasn't running I don't see how this could have been a mechanical issue. Especially since it is a fairly new lift.

My money is on somebody tampering with it but I honestly have no idea. Hopefully they release pictures of the broken ends of the cable
Aug 10 2019 5:04PM
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PeppermillReno
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At least whoever did this didn't pull some shit to get the lift stopped during the day and went and cut it with people on it.
Aug 10 2019 7:40PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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man it totally ruined my wedding photos..
Aug 10 2019 7:41PM
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Denseclouds
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This blows my mind. I demand an answer NS!
Aug 10 2019 8:32PM
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Mingg
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The article says that they believe someone "deliberately cub the cable." I don't know where they buy their cable cutters from but that's some fucking quality if ya ask me.
Aug 10 2019 9:29PM
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Denseclouds
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MinggThe article says that they believe someone "deliberately cub the cable." I don't know where they buy their cable cutters from but that's some fucking quality if ya ask me.


Straight up.. And did they just clip it standing right there? I woulda been 500+ feet away
Aug 10 2019 9:30PM
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corona
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DensecloudsStraight up.. And did they just clip it standing right there? I woulda been 500+ feet away


Yea no kidding. Those cables must have some serious whip to them.
Aug 10 2019 10:44PM
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theabortionator
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When the mountain fucks with your paycheck for the last time... Rage quit
Aug 10 2019 11:15PM
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JmckR
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Seems insane somebody could cut through the rope whilst balancing on one of the towers using a portable angle grinder of some sort.

I can't imagine what would happen to you if you cut through a haulrope under that much tension, the whiplash back from it would be....unimaginable

Must have sounded like a fuckin aeroplane coming down to the local campers and night shift workers, mad shit.

**This post was edited on Aug 11th 2019 at 12:02:43am
Aug 11 2019 12:01AM
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jps2.0
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it would take so long to cut a cable with an angle grinder
Aug 11 2019 12:40AM
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Non_State_Actor
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jps2.0it would take so long to cut a cable with an angle grinder


I don't think it would if you have the right wheel. I know I'm talking about completely different grades and types of steel but think how long it takes to cut 3/4" rebar. And how much of the cable does one have to cut before it can't support the static weight of itself and the gondola cars?
Aug 11 2019 1:42AM
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50Kal
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So lift cables are metal on the outside fabric on the inside with the fabric taking most the weight. If one wanted to cut a cable it would actually be pretty short work with a angle grinder or a torch.
Aug 11 2019 9:44AM
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SavageBiff
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Vail did it
Aug 11 2019 10:33AM
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DominatorJacques
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Talk about some bad Karma. It's going to be sad.
Aug 11 2019 10:36AM
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ReturnToMonkey
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TheMailManSeems insane somebody could cut through the rope whilst balancing on one of the towers using a portable angle grinder of some sort.

I can't imagine what would happen to you if you cut through a haulrope under that much tension, the whiplash back from it would be....unimaginable

Must have sounded like a fuckin aeroplane coming down to the local campers and night shift workers, mad shit.

**This post was edited on Aug 11th 2019 at 12:02:43am


Based on my experience working with rebar in concrete.. it would easily cut you in half like butter
Aug 11 2019 11:35AM
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SavageBiff
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Sounds like someone’s trying to cover up their mistake or freak accident , possible use of bad materials by blaming sabotage
It’s not a hard cut to make , but to survive it !???
Aug 11 2019 11:56AM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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Aug 11 2019 2:54PM
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bueno
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50KalSo lift cables are metal on the outside fabric on the inside with the fabric taking most the weight. If one wanted to cut a cable it would actually be pretty short work with a angle grinder or a torch.


i hope you're joking.. there is no fabric in lift cables. its wire rope wrapped around more wire rope.
Aug 11 2019 3:40PM
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50Kal
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buenoi hope you're joking.. there is no fabric in lift cables. its wire rope wrapped around more wire rope.

I was always told the core of the lift cables were fabrics like hemp. They would tell us don’t stop the lift if there’s a fire until the line is clear because if you stop that would burn through the core and could snap the line.
Aug 11 2019 7:18PM
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theabortionator
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jps2.0it would take so long to cut a cable with an angle grinder


I've never tried but I doubt it would take too long with some spare cut off wheels. As long as your cordless gas some decent power. Also at a certain point It might go on it's own? Idk though even a few strands are pretty fucking strong.

Also would not want to try for many reasons so no idea. Just thinking it would take
Aug 11 2019 7:27PM
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nolan_yager
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MinggThe article says that they believe someone "deliberately cub the cable." I don't know where they buy their cable cutters from but that's some fucking quality if ya ask me.


They may have used an acetylene torch, which burns at 6,000 degrees and is used to cut huge cables

They use one here at the 28:30 mark:
https://youtu.be/6ZtYInuOKtE
Aug 12 2019 2:21AM
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CabbyArrant
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Given the extreme tension of the line, if I was going to do something like this I would sever the cable between the two sets of sheaves where both the brittle bar and cable catchers are over the top of each set of sheaves this would most likely give adequate protection from the whiplash of the cable. This would he how I would do it.
Aug 12 2019 2:36AM
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theabortionator
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NYagerThey may have used an acetylene torch, which burns at 6,000 degrees and is used to cut huge cables

They use one here at the 28:30 mark:
https://youtu.be/6ZtYInuOKtE


Even one of the "portable" torch setups are pretty heavy. Would def work though.
Aug 12 2019 3:14AM
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skierman
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Its retaliation by the Aussies after Whistler banned heckler's rock for the Crankworxs' Canadian Open DH race.

But really though, I guarantee it was a fucking Aussie.
Aug 12 2019 11:08AM
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DominatorJacques
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skiermanIts retaliation by the Aussies after Whistler banned heckler's rock for the Crankworxs' Canadian Open DH race.

But really though, I guarantee it was a fucking Aussie.

Group (Herd) mentality. Everyone gets really brave to be the biggest jerk.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/937282/Heckler-s-Rock--The-Final-Heckle
Aug 12 2019 11:42AM
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SuspiciousFish
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Damn thats crazy. Typically its some maverick Jet Fighter pilot on a low pass that cuts the cables:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalese_cable_car_disaster_(1998)
Aug 12 2019 12:21PM
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corona
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CabbyArrantGiven the extreme tension of the line, if I was going to do something like this I would sever the cable between the two sets of sheaves where both the brittle bar and cable catchers are over the top of each set of sheaves this would most likely give adequate protection from the whiplash of the cable. This would he how I would do it.


You seem to know a suspiciously large amount about cutting cables...
Aug 12 2019 1:37PM
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oldmanski
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SuspiciousFishDamn thats crazy. Typically its some maverick Jet Fighter pilot on a low pass that cuts the cables:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalese_cable_car_disaster_(1998)

Damn, this story is crazy!!
Aug 12 2019 1:42PM
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CabbyArrant
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VinnieFYou seem to know a suspiciously large amount about cutting cables...


I'm an engineer I think of these things...
Aug 12 2019 2:03PM
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_____alfredo____
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at least that gondola isn't for skiing
Aug 12 2019 10:29PM
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SnickleFriz
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Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupiers moved north eh?
Aug 13 2019 4:02PM
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GayWolf420
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The fuckin balls.....terrible incident all around and glad no one was injured or killed but you're totally fucking mental if you were able to do that and not get smoked. Pretty bad day for you if you were to get whipped by a cable if you're able to live through it
Aug 14 2019 11:42PM
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elcheapo
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Insurance job
Aug 15 2019 12:17AM
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JoeF2661
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DeebieSkeebiesThe fuckin balls.....terrible incident all around and glad no one was injured or killed but you're totally fucking mental if you were able to do that and not get smoked. Pretty bad day for you if you were to get whipped by a cable if you're able to live through it


Walk it off.
Aug 15 2019 12:20AM
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Govygen_gourmet
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MinggThe article says that they believe someone "deliberately cub the cable." I don't know where they buy their cable cutters from but that's some fucking quality if ya ask me.


Haha if someone deliberately cut that cable I’m sure they would be in pieces rn
Aug 15 2019 8:13AM
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matt_720
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Someone cut the cable (not completely just enough to cause serious damage) and then due to it being weakened it snapped I believe
crazy shit
Aug 16 2019 4:35AM
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GayWolf420
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JoeF2661Walk it off.


Just throw some neospirin on the wound and youre good
Aug 16 2019 2:26PM
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oldmanski
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DeebieSkeebiesJust throw some neospirin on the wound and youre good


Essential oils, get you some spirit root ointment, rub it on the wound and all your debt, bad relationships and speeding tickets will go away.LOL
Aug 16 2019 2:32PM
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GayWolf420
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oldmanskiEssential oils, get you some spirit root ointment, rub it on the wound and all your debt, bad relationships and speeding tickets will go away.LOL


Also refuse the tetanus shot and antibiotics from the doc to prevent infections cuz they cause autism and stuff
Aug 16 2019 2:43PM
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