Transfer Blades

The Snow Transfer Blades consist of 6 stiff urethane paddles (4 on the small G2), set at an angle. Each blade “works” a swath of new snow about 8” toward the center of the machine. The resulting accumulation of snow that is carried in front of the blades, between the blades and teeth, and ahead of the compaction bed provide fill for marks and low spots. Air is removed from the snow in this “working” process and the bulk of the snow is moved closer to the center of the implement, where it is redistributed evenly by the compaction bed. This allows grooming deep snow without plowing it off the edges of the bed, and greatly increases the speed you can groom at and still maintain a good combing effect.

Close Up of Snow Transfer Blades

CLOSE UP OF SNOW TRANSFER BLADES

FRONT VIEW OF G2 SHOWING SNOW BLADES

Because the snow is processed in four separate stages by the blades, teeth, compaction bed, and comb, your snow ends up on the trail where you want it, the resulting trail has a higher density, and your skiers will enjoy a better product for a longer period of time.

The transfer blades are raised and lowered with the same electric actuator which controls the tooth bar. The relative position of the toothbar and the blades can be easily adjusted (again without tools). Here are three benefits the blades provide:

1. The adjustable blades can be easily moved without tools up to 12" outside of the compaction bed. This provides the capability to "farm snow" from the edge of the trail. This can make the difference in having enough snow to set good classic tracks in early season conditions.

2. The blades do a great job of filling in old classic tracks when you are re-setting tracks, improving the consistency of the new tracks..

3. Because the blades can easily be set lower than the teeth in low snow conditions, they can be used to level snow without fear of striking rocks and obstructions.

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