A real toughie Barbara, because it breaks the rule of consistency (and thus simplicity).
While it may be better for the user, I now need two kinds of repair people. And the added mechanical componentry add more possibility for breakdown. And more work building it for sure!!!

I think perhaps I'll issue bags to users so that they can relieve themselves as needed while still protecting the integrity of the overall system.

Will that work for you?

Cheers,

JimN

>Jim,
>How many rest stops will be needed? I have problems with more than a few hundred steps myself, and simple logic says there will be a LOT more than that. AFAIK the space elevator at least lets you sit in comfort while it does the work for you.
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>Maybe a combination? Elevator until we're outside the gravity well and then stairs the rest of the way? Garrett, you have any more suggestions?
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>Barbara
>
>>Garrett,
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>>Without looking deeper there I can already tell that it's too complicated. No, a stairway will have to be the method, for clarity and consistency and simplicity
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>>Is there anything on the web that you aren't aware of????
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>>Cheers