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INTERVIEW
Rico Wehrli
ISR: Do the carriers for 3S installations
have to meet any special requirements,
and what was the reason for choosing the
ZETA gondolas?
R. Wehrli: CWA’s ZETA cabin was developed
specially for 3S and FUNITEL systems,
and so it was a logical choice for the
project.
What were the main challenges in your
work for Peak 2 Peak?
Whistler placed a strong emphasis on the
design of the cabins. The glazing, for example,
is laminated safety glass instead of
the usual polycarbonate.
The seating configuration is also new. It is
in the shape of an H, with part of the central
seating unit removable for summer operations
so that passengers can move
Felix Rhyner (left), CEO, and Rico Wehrli,
Sales Manager of CWA Constructions
SA/Corp.
around and enjoy the view from every angle.
Every gondola has on-board lighting and a
public address system, and two of them
have a glass floor panel so that passengers
can really appreciate the heights involved.
Photos:Whistler Blackcomb
Photo: C.Amtmann
Those two gondolas are finished in silver,
in contrast to the red color used for the
others.
In spite of the optionals ordered, we still
had to keep to the maximum weight limit.
The gondolas are also fitted with a new
door monitoring system, which employs
magnetic induction instead of the usual
mechanical system.
What is so special about this project?
I guess the Whistler-Blackcomb website
provides the best answer to that.
Can there be any increase on this gigantic
system?
The history of engineering shows that
there is always scope for progress. I think
we just have to wait and see.