what is the benefit of a detachable platter versus a fixed platter?

I didn’t Poma had continued to manufacture platters into the 90s. Do they still offer it?

I believe Smokey Mountain Ski Club in Labrador Canada has a new detachable platter lift. They didn’t opt for the traditional platter, but rather detachable. I can’t think of any other mountains that have new detachable platters.

Detachable Platters are a staple in France, and have also been exported to various other countries. In fact the name “Poma” for a platter comes from the signature Poma detachable platter lift that kick started the company. They are somewhat out of fashion for new build these days, though.

This lift looks very interesting. Certainly with it being a detachable platter.

Peter doesn’t have any photos of it, but our original Storm King lift was just like this (minus the turn).

Quick question, what’s the point of the turn? There don’t seem to be any obstructions.

could someone tell me locations of the still operating detachable platters in america

Is this the newest POMAlift in the us? (Not counting the relocation at Killington.)

Sad to see another Poma go… it is on my bucket list to ride one of these, I better not keep deferring it before they are all retired…