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Check out what our customers are doing!
Mix 1/3 of our competitors product and 2/3 Drift (of normal concentrations).  People have seen the best results when mixing the two over one product or the other.  They can still run the airless stick guns but increase snow quality drastically.  Do you want to try this and save money, let us know.

The money you could be saving by using Drift.
If you spend $50,000 a year on our competitors product to treat 50,000,000 gallons of water, you will only spend $36,750 in Drift.  That is a savings over $13,000 every season. What can you do with that extra money?  Pay for a manual Supercrystal in two years or buy 6 of our LP2-4 low energy guns this year.  Even though both additives increase snow production, they can't match what Drift and more guns will do for your system.

What is DRIFT? 

DRIFTÔ is a patented, liquid snowmaking additive formulated from an organo-silicone surfactant (surface-active-agent.)  DRIFT enhances snowmaking efficiency and snow product quality.  It pours and mixes easily with water, does not require continuous mixing, has no offensive odor and does not require special storage.  When used as directed DRIFT is safe for humans and the environment and degrades in water within a few days. 

Why use DRIFT?  Several reasons…

  • To be able to operate when snowmaking temps are marginal.  At marginal temps you are forced to operate at lower efficiency (more air, less water) or not at all; and often your groomers need to wait for the snow to cure before working it.  DRIFT modifies the flow dynamics of snowmaking water so it freezes faster and more thoroughly.  This means you can operate more efficiently at marginal temperatures and make snow that is ready to be worked – ready-to-go-snow - much sooner than it would be without DRIFT.
  • To increase your snow quality and operating efficiency at mid-range temperatures.  Even when temps are decent – you may have to wait for the snow to cure before working it if you are using other additives or none at all.  Time is money.  DRIFT’s modification of the flow dynamics and freezing of water provides operating efficiencies and - again – ready-to-go-snow in these medium range temperatures as well.
  • To give your customers the best snow surface you can make – and make your grooming crew happy too.   DRIFT’s impact on the flow and freezing of snowmaking water results in a consistent and silky snow product that skiers regularly comment on.  No stickiness, no clumping, no sticking to groomer blades either.  

 

How does DRIFT work?

When DRIFT is dispersed in snowmaking water at 3-5 parts per million (3 - 5 gals/ltrs of DRIFT per 1 million gals/ltrs of water), it changes the flow dynamics by lowering the water’s tensions, causing a “super-spreading” of the water. 

We are so confident you’ll like Drift, we will buy the first empty keg back if you don’t like it. 

Prices Effective for September 2011.  Prices don't include shipping unless noted.  Buy a pallet of 36 jugs and get free shipping.
Volume discounts available.

3 gallon keg, treats 1 million gallons of water for only $795 + approximately $35 shipping

Neptune Injector Pump item# MT-30 - $3400.00  

  • Manual control
  • Convenient way to apply Drift

This injection system provides an economical way to inject DRIFT Snowmaking Additive into your snowmaking water. It has the capability of handling up to 1,000 psi pressure and flow-rates as high as 5,000 gpm.

Flow Rate Regulated Injection System – call for quote  

Don't own an injector, we can help.  We have a portable injector available.

Who is using Drift 
Sol Vista Basin, CO use Drift 100%
Howelsen Hill, CO
Purgatory Resort, CO use Drift 100%

Deer Valley Resort, UT
Park City, UT
Utah Olympic Park, UT
use Drift 100%
Huff Hills, ND mixes Drift and the other product to for better results with Water Sticks
Hawksnest, NC

Ski Beech, NC
Sipapu, NM mixes Drift and the other product to for better results with Water Sticks
Ski Apache, NM
Angelfire, NM
Red River, NM
Taos, NM
Crystal Mountain, MI
Red Lodge, MT
use Drift 100%
Ski Discovery, MT
Great Divide, MT
use Drift 100%
Snow Valley, CA
Bear Valley, CA
use Drift 100%
Nordic Mountain, WI use Drift 100%
Snow King Resort, WY

Scaly Mountain tubing, NC 100% Drift
 

Click here for more information on Drift including MSDS sheets

 

CFM Cubic meter/min PSI BAR GPM L/min
5.7 0.16 60 4.13 32 0 1 3.785
11.3 0.32 90 6.2 28 -2.2 5 18.92
11.8 0.33 100 6.9 25 -3.8 10 37.85
18.1 0.51 150 10.35 20 -6.6 20 75.70
24.3 0.68 200 13.78 15 -9.4 40 151.41
50 1.41 300 20.6 10 -12.2 60 227.12
75 2.12 400 27.6 0 -17.7 100 378.54
185 5.2 500 34.5 -10 -23.3 110 416.39

 

  

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