Cable Systems are Environmentally Conscious

More than 30 countries around the world host cable parks because of the economic and ecological benefits that cable systems provide. If we build more cables in the U.S market, we can create a “green” solution for getting more people on the water. Here are some benefits of a cable system.

Limited Power Consumption

It doesn’t take a lot of power to run the cable. Sesitec estimates that their electric drives only consume an average of 10kW per operation hour. To put this in perspective, it takes an average of 5 kW of power to dry one load of laundry. A cable system can operate for less than $10 per day (depending on the cost of electricity in your area). And since the amount of electricity you use is so small, you can afford to purchase a renewable energy source, such as 100% clean wind, to power your cable system.

Silence Is Golden

The electric cable drive operates virtually silently. They create much less noise, for example, then the already quiet snow ski chair lifts that are commonly found on mountains. The peak decibel reading at the motor tower is below normal human speech (55 decibels).

Preserving the Landscape

The cable’s towers have a fine lattice construction that does not disrupt the view, and the parallel running cables blend into the background allowing the landscape to be preserved.

Ensuring Water Quality

Cableways insure a high oxygen supply is delivered into the water. Between fallen riders swimming to shore and the intense water movement created by riders breaking the surface as they cruise around the lake, manufacturers estimate an oxygen supply of five tons per year is delivered into the local water. This creates excellent water quality for fish and other wildlife. Cable systems also emit no harmful emissions.

Maximizing Resources

A cable system allows more participants to enjoy watersports while using fewer resources. For example, you can provide access to 250+ people per day on a decent size cable system, which is a great solution for limited access to water or over crowded waterways.