Darwinism and iced water.

B

Bubba1235

No longer on Forums
Joined
May 25, 2008
Messages
588
Sadly we had a fellow (didn't know him) venture out on the ice on a local small lake. Ice was good around the shore but 100' out it wasn't thick enough and he went through and drowned. I like fresh fish too but come on, it just isn't worth the risk.
 
Scott Danforth

Scott Danforth

Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats
Staff member
Joined
Jul 23, 2011
Messages
49,574
Re: Darwinism and iced water.

I agree, not worth the risk.
 
Bob_VT

Bob_VT

Moderator & Unofficial iBoats Historian
Staff member
Joined
May 19, 2001
Messages
26,046
Re: Darwinism and iced water.

Thats why ice spikes are recommended equipment. We have those accidents at the beginning and ends of the season :( The ice gets to be over 18"-36" thick in the peak season....... we have allot of vehicles go thru the ice too.

use-ice-safety-picks-800x800.jpg Then when the peak season is in....... our lakes look like mini communities DSCN3780.JPG and yes....all in the pursuit of fresh fish.
 
jigngrub

jigngrub

Fleet Admiral
Joined
Mar 19, 2011
Messages
8,155
Re: Darwinism and iced water.

There doesn't have to be any ice on top of the water for cold water to kill you:
Cold Water Boot Camp - YouTube

I wear this when fishing over cold water or out on the ice:
Arctic Armor Ice Fishing Suit Video: Watch it float!

Even a PFD out of the boat can save your life when out on the ice, but you have to be wearing it. You can actually survive for an hour or more in frigid water... if you can keep your head above water to prevent drowning:
Survival in the Ice - Part 1 - YouTube

This is another example of how much wearing floatation helps versus not wearing any:
Survival in the Ice - Part 3 - YouTube
 
Last edited:
R

ricohman

Lieutenant Commander
Joined
Jul 30, 2011
Messages
1,631
Re: Darwinism and iced water.

Very sad. You can walk anywhere here as its been below -40 for some time, but still people will be driving out and drowning. Ice isn't thick enough yet.
 
Tim Frank

Tim Frank

Vice Admiral
Joined
Jul 29, 2008
Messages
5,346
Re: Darwinism and iced water.

My first thought was that the thread title is a tad harsh. But...

We are guaranteed to have a half dozen over the winter....my guess is probably about 2 weeks from the first skidoo driver that thinks the river ice is good to go.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top