So in reading through this thread, I've picked up on a couple of comments to the effect of, "the speakers on the towers facing backwards for the rider to hear the music..."
I have to say, this was an "aha" moment for me. I've seen a lot of the towers with the big speakers facing backwards, and I always wondered, "why the hell are the speakers on the tower and why are they facing backwards?"
Not in a million years would it have occurred to me it is so you can blast the tunes for the rider/skier to hear. Anyone else out of touch or am I the only one living under a rock...??
Wait....don't answer that....