Just curious what the recomended thickness the ice needs to be for a snowmobile. I see all this virgin powder in the bay and am starting to get anxious.
Seabass
how thick should it be?
I'm not sure how far back a search of the site goes, but I remember last year someone posted a really great chart that showed the safety numbers for ice thickness...
Maybe someone out there still has it?
I remember it showed safe thicknesses for people, ATV's etc, then cars and trucks etc.
Anyone have it??
Maybe someone out there still has it?
I remember it showed safe thicknesses for people, ATV's etc, then cars and trucks etc.
Anyone have it??
- almontefisher
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It is all on personal preference really guys...What are you safe with??? I will not go on with a skidoo until it is about 6-8"...some will go on with 4-5"...If you want to play it safe and now this is my safe...go with 8" and all will be good....Now also you will need to look at what type of ice it is as this will weaken or strengthen the ice as well.
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Here's another chart with some other ice fishing tips and info.
http://niagarariveranglers.com/Ice%20Fi ... Safety.htm
http://niagarariveranglers.com/Ice%20Fi ... Safety.htm