The Telemix, also called a hybrid lift, is a relatively new innovation in the world of ski lifts. The lift was first introduced by Poma, a French lift manufacturer. The lift is based around a detachable chairlift, where chairs are detached from the lift cable in stations to allow a high line speed, but safe loading and unloading in stations. Telemix lifts have both gondola cabins and detachable six seater chairs operating on the same circuit. This allows beginners, children and non-skiing visitors to enjoy the benefits of the lift without the hassle of embarking and disembarking from moving chairs, while skiers can avoid removing their skis by using the chairs instead of the gondolas.