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Poma lift

American  
[pom-uh] / ˈpɒm ə /
Or Pomalift
Trademark.

  1. a ski lift having a disklike support, placed between the legs, against which a skier leans while being pulled uphill.

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In 1971, a Poma lift was added, making the ridge a magnet for serious skiers.

From Washington Times • Feb. 5, 2017

A year later, he bought a Poma lift, and began collecting $1.50 per day per skier, according to the Pennsylvania SnowSports Museum.

From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2014

In 1960, Hidden Valley added a Poma lift, doubled the length of their slopes and increased the number of guest rooms.

From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2014

The Poma lift was purchased from Winter Park and is being installed by Outback, a private lift installation company.

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