Polish term (edited): wyci�g talerzykowy

Surface lifts are largely used in ski areas to move skiers along the snow surface by means of an overhead haulage rope with attached towing devices. Further designation was by carrier type; e.g., disc, J-bar, T-bar, etc. Loading and unloading is accomplished between terminals with empty carriers circulating around the terminal bull-wheels at constant line speed

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Note added at 9 hrs 56 mins (2004-06-13 20:15:25 GMT)
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Widzę też platter lift / platter tow
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/reg/R/Railway/95_82.htm

http://www.doppelmayr.com/engl/dm_get/index_e.html :
Doppelmayr offers a full range of surface lifts, from simple platter lifts for the practice slopes to modern T-bars and high-capacity glacier lifts.
Depending on the application, platters or T-bars can be fitted, whereas platters are suitable for one passenger at the time while T-bars can transport two skiers or boarders at the time