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Originally Posted by bpoppa85
I know they say less, but I don't go out fishing with less than 6" of ice and the odd time I drive my truck on (1 ton diesel) i won't do it with less than 24". I know everyone is going to say that is overkill but you asked for totally safe and i feel totally safe with those numbers. I drive my snowmobile on lakes that have 8".
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^^ Oki, these are good guidelines for a person new to the sport. Even 8 inches will feel, sound and even look a bit scary but you get used to it and realize how tough ice like that actually is. Now I'm good with with walking on 6-8 inches and driving my skidoo on 8 inches...not fast mind you
P.S. This is the first year I walked on 3-4 inches early season with some flood water and I had to leave my stained underwear behind... takes time to get guts