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<div class="acf-block--accordion" data="{&quot;items&quot;:[{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;Is it real snow?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes&lt;\/strong&gt;. Our patented Snowtunnel technology works in unison with traditional snow making methods, which utilises water and compressed air to make man-made a\u00a0 powder snow top layer which is dry and fluffy as it cascades down the sides of the tunnel.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;We start with water sprayed in metered amounts around the internal surface of the tunnel to form a series of distinct layers of ice &amp;amp; snow crystals, which are built up and groomed to form layers of snow similar to man-made snow you\u2019d find at a modern snow resort.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Then we use our ability to create sub-zero ambient temperatures inside the tunnel to make very dry man-made powder snow with snow-guns, providing a top layer of fluffy white stuff to float over or carve.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;You&amp;#8217;ll be surprised how dry the powder snow is!&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Click &lt;a href=\&quot;https:\/\/youtu.be\/Xi9PyEiaczQ\&quot; target=\&quot;_blank\&quot; rel=\&quot;noopener\&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;here&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt; to see our R&amp;amp;D tunnel making powder snow.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;Do I need a special board?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No&lt;\/strong&gt;. You can bring any board you like.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;We\u2019ve found boards with reverse camber work best. In fact, the Lib-Tech Skate Banana ended up being the board of choice for our test riders during our R&amp;amp;D sessions.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;But just like on the mountain, try a few different boards to work out what suits your style.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;What about special ski&#039;s?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No&lt;\/strong&gt;. Most ski&amp;#8217;s should work fine, but during our R&amp;amp;D sessions, we found shorter skis with a mid side-cut allowed for harder turns and better edging.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Just like you would on the mountain, half pipe or park, you&amp;#8217;ll want to try a few different ski styles, lengths and shapes to work out what suits you best.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;Can I use other equipment like ice scooters or toboggans?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes&lt;\/strong&gt;. We\u2019ve had people in the Snowtunnel\u00ae on ice scooters, toboggans and snow tubes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;Where can I ride a Snowtunnel\u00ae?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The R&amp;amp;D prototype Snowtunnel is NOT open to the public.\u00a0&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;We are speaking with venue operators around the world about opening a Snowtunnel\u00ae venue near you as soon as possible. Once we have confirmation, we\u2019ll add them to the venue locator on our website.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;If your local wave pool, indoor snowfield, theme park, water park, ice rink, shopping mall or rich neighbour doesn\u2019t have a Snowtunnel\u00ae tell them to get in touch with us at &lt;a href=\&quot;mailto:sales@snowtunnel.com\&quot;&gt;sales@snowtunnel.com&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;What happens when you fall over?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Slide down the curve, find your feet and stand back up.&lt;\/strong&gt;\u00a0 The transition is quite forgiving, so when you fall or slip, you tend to slide to the bottom of the curved surface, spin around to get your feet back under yourself and put your edge down. The rotation of the tunnel does the rest, standing you back up on your board or ski&amp;#8217;s again, ready to drop back in.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;If need be, the operator can always stop the tunnel safely.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;I&#039;ve never even been to the snow... is it easy to learn?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes&lt;\/strong&gt;. Snowtunnel\u00ae has developed a training platform for instructors to teach you. It&amp;#8217;s a face to face experience that will have you up riding quickly and safely.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Your progression will depend on previous board riding experience, balance, patience and perseverance!&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;It&amp;#8217;s not designed to be easy, but you&amp;#8217;ve gotta start somewhere. It only takes a few turns to find your feet, but like most things in the action sports world, it will take time to master.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;Can I buy a Snowtunnel\u00ae for my venue, or operate a dedicated venue?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes&lt;\/strong&gt;. We are offering Exclusive Territory Agreements (ETA&amp;#8217;s) to qualified and approved foundation partners around the world.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;If you are interested in operating a Snowtunnel\u00ae onsite at your existing venue, or if you share our vision and want to join the Snowtunnel\u00ae revolution as a venue operator, email us at &lt;a href=\&quot;mailto:sales@snowtunnel.com\&quot; target=\&quot;_blank\&quot; rel=\&quot;noopener\&quot;&gt;sales@snowtunnel.com&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;How much space is required?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Our triple tunnel setup&lt;\/strong&gt; with connecting stage requires an area approx. 35mt x 35mt = ~1,200 sq mt (115ft x 115ft = ~13,000 sq ft) and space elsewhere on the site for the chilling equipment and water storage.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A single Snowtunnel\u00ae&lt;\/strong&gt; requires an area approx. 12mt x 25mt = ~300 sq mt (39ft x 82ft = ~3,000 sq ft), which will also include the space for chilling equipment and water storage (this may vary depending on existing infrastructure or the site layout).&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;How much does it cost to run the Snowtunnel\u00ae?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Not as much as you&amp;#8217;d think!&lt;\/strong&gt;\u00a0 Our full scale R&amp;amp;D tunnel was surprisingly affordable to run, with the hourly cost to keep it cold being less than the price of a &amp;#8220;cold beer&amp;#8221; per hour (depending on the cost of mains power in your area).&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;If you are keen to become a foundation partner, get it touch and we&amp;#8217;ll run you through the financial modelling we logged during our R&amp;amp;D prototype testing.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;What else do I need to operate a Snowtunnel\u00ae?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Venue operators require a site where suitable foundations can be laid (or approved foundations already exist), access to 3-phase power, access to water and a Snowtunnel\u00ae approved glycol chiller (or alternative cooling circuit method where Glycol cannot be utilised).&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;If you already have access to chilling equipment, we can determine if the existing unit\/circuit has the required excess capacity to run your Snowtunnel\u00ae.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;},{&quot;heading&quot;:&quot;What environmental initiatives could be integrated?&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Snowtunnel\u00ae can operate using 100% renewable energy, depending on your location and availability. Or you could build your own solar farm, like some wave pool venue operators are doing!&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Rainwater capture &amp;amp; storage is a practical solution in many environments for your water needs.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;The excess heat created by the chilling circuit could be harvested and used in alternative venue attractions, such as saunas, hot spas, or other uses.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Snow build up in the bottom of the tunnel can be collected and used for other snow based activities outside the tunnel. Water from melting snow is captured, filtered and fed back into the system.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&quot;}]}">
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Frequently asked Snowtunnel® questions

Is it real snow?

Do I need a special board?

What about special ski's?

Can I use other equipment like ice scooters or toboggans?

Where can I ride a Snowtunnel®?

What happens when you fall over?

I've never even been to the snow... is it easy to learn?

Can I buy a Snowtunnel® for my venue, or operate a dedicated venue?

How much space is required?

How much does it cost to run the Snowtunnel®?

What else do I need to operate a Snowtunnel®?

What environmental initiatives could be integrated?

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