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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2001.107.1 |
Object Name |
Film |
Title |
Steve Bradley - Packer/Grader |
Summary |
"Steve Bradley- Packer/Grader". This 1950s footage shows Bradley Packer-Graders in use at Winter Park. This invention, by Stephen Bradley, was a human powered and hand controlled slope grooming machine. They were of a "slat roller" design. It had the effect of packing half the snow and powdering the rest for a soft, skiable surface. In front of the roller Steve put an adjustable steel blade, spring-loaded to shave the tops off moguls. Originally filmed on 16mm, this footage shows the pilot's technique: go straight down the fall line. The drivers were completely dependent on the blade for speed control. This device ultimately revolutionized this facet of the ski industry and led to Steve Bradley's nickname, "Father of Slope Maintenance." |
Date |
1951-1959 |
Accession number |
2001.107 |
Caption |
2001.107.1-1 |
Catalog type |
Standard |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Condition |
Excellent |
Imagefile |
001\20011071-1.JPG |
People |
Bradley, Steve |
Physical Description |
16 mm, Metal case, reel size 6.5 |
Status |
Digitized-Shelf |
Lexicon sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |
Year Range to |
1959 |
Year Range from |
1951 |