Use caution on ice

[Sledderglen]

Like the title says riders. Please make sure ice is safe before you head out onto the lakes and rivers. Some reports of poor ice and now with all this snow it works like a blanket for the ice. Know before you go. We don't want any issues from eager riders getting caught in bad ice.

 

[Trashy]

Well said, Glen.

 

[old mountain man]

Like the title says riders. Please make sure ice is safe before you head out onto the lakes and rivers. Some reports of poor ice and now with all this snow it works like a blanket for the ice. Know before you go. We don't want any issues from eager riders getting caught in bad ice.

Good advice. Same applies to muskeg with a good blanket of snow on it now.

 

[tater]

We seen guy break through lake at frisbee cabin today... Then his buddy went to help him and fell in as well... Bad scene. Good thing close to cabin or they woulda been very cold.

 

[drew562]

Lake isle looks safe. But only one hit with a axe to go through. If you ride lakes or rivers do so on a reliable sled and not wide open to avoid blowing a belt. Or stay off.

 

[SIRsleeper]

Wear a floater suit and carry Ice picks in your pocket, snowmobile suits are as good as a pair of cement boots... Even when Ice looks safe air pockets can still exist.


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[Joholio]

I usually drag my ice shack out on Sylvan Lake on Dec 11 with my old chev half ton on appx 8-10" ice. Never had a problem but that doesn't mean I wasn't nervous about it... Lol

 

[SIRsleeper]

I believe 6" is the minimal amount to support a sled, 2-3 to walk on and 12" to support a half ton


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[Joholio]

Ive been on 11" with a duramax, slipank, tools, permanent shack, etc. i wa like oh theres lots then I drilled a hole and puckered a bit. Then I stayed and fished a few hours haha!

 

[Trashy]

1" to support a man
2-3" to support a sled/quad
4-6" to support a full size truck

These numbers are only for supporting and not moving. Common sense has to prevail when your going out on the ice, if not....... I'm sure we will be giving your family our condolence's!!!!
I did many years of outdoor ice racing on bikes and quads, dropping on the Sturgeon river at 11pm and riding to 4am. Take the minute or two, to check before you head out.
And have a blast this winter

 

[medler]

1" to support a man
2-3" to support a sled/quad
4-6" to support a full size truck

These numbers are only for supporting and not moving. Common sense has to prevail when your going out on the ice, if not....... I'm sure we will be giving your family our condolence's!!!!
I did many years of outdoor ice racing on bikes and quads, dropping on the Sturgeon river at 11pm and riding to 4am. Take the minute or two, to check before you head out.
And have a blast this winter

Your crazy. There would have to be more than that. There are different kinds of ice as well. Some types are stronger than others. I will have to dig through my ice water rescue book and look


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[Trashy]

Your crazy. There would have to be more than that. There are different kinds of ice as well. Some types are stronger than others. I will have to dig through my ice water rescue book and look


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Of course there are different types of ice!!! My numbers might be off by a inch, for supporting. Not for walking, skating, riding or driving though.

 

[medler]

This was on google. I gotta look for the ice water rescue book

In general, the rules for ice thickness measurements are:

3" (7 cm) (new ice) - KEEP OFF
4" (10 cm) - suitable for ice fishing, cross-country skiing and walking (approx. 200 pounds)
5" (12 cm) - suitable for a single snowmobile or ATV (approx. 800 pounds)
8" - 12" (20 - 30 cm) - suitable for one car, group of people (approx. 1500 - 2000 pounds)
12" - 15" (30 - 38 cm) - suitable for a light pickup truck or a van
These are commonly cited measurements.
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Understand that ice strength is not the same everywhere, not even on the same body of water. The strength of ice is also affected by factors other than color and thickness. Also take into account:


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[Trashy]

This was on google. I gotta look for the ice water rescue book

In general, the rules for ice thickness measurements are:

3" (7 cm) (new ice) - KEEP OFF
4" (10 cm) - suitable for ice fishing, cross-country skiing and walking (approx. 200 pounds)
5" (12 cm) - suitable for a single snowmobile or ATV (approx. 800 pounds)
8" - 12" (20 - 30 cm) - suitable for one car, group of people (approx. 1500 - 2000 pounds)
12" - 15" (30 - 38 cm) - suitable for a light pickup truck or a van
These are commonly cited measurements.
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Understand that ice strength is not the same everywhere, not even on the same body of water. The strength of ice is also affected by factors other than color and thickness. Also take into account:


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Cool.....this is showing, what I am not posting.