The Prodigy P1 Low-Profile Hoists provide a safe, fast, efficient way to move scenery, stage drapes, projection screens, and other elements during performances. These hoists are designed to safely move backstage loads and even front-of-house battens above the heads of performers and technicians at speeds from 0 to 180 ft per minute. Hoist design minimizes the space required for machinery and with the optional compression tube reduces stress on the building. The Powerhead is more than 50% shorter than competing systems and can yield at least 40% less force on the structure than competing systems. ETC Prodigy variable-speed hoists are manufactured to operate at speeds from 0 to 180 ft per minute with live load lifting capacities up to 1000 pounds Working Load Limit (WLL).