Winnipesaukee Forum

Winnipesaukee Forum (https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/index.php)
-   Winter Sports (https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13)
-   -   Minimum Ice Requirements for activities (https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1500)

Zee 02-01-2005 10:37 AM

Minimum Ice Requirements for activities
 
I know this was stated somewhere but my searching has proven fruitless. Can anyone direct me as to where I can find the minimum required thickness for winter activities. I am a little concerned with being out in the broads with only 7-9" of ice and four snowmobiles. I suppose as long as we don't stop all together, we should be ok, but, I'm not comfortable with this. We were out there this weekend with 4 sleds abreast, but I truly thought there was a foot of ice. I am not into "Skimming" so any help would be appreciated. :confused:

Major problem 02-01-2005 11:28 AM

Try this link
 
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfwice.htm

Skipper of the Sea Que 02-01-2005 11:41 AM

Ice Thickness and Strength
 
From the US Army Corp of Engineers:

Loads on Ice Required Minimum Ice Thickness in inches - Description of Safe Moving Load

1 3/4" One person on skies
2" One person on foot or skates
3" One snowmobile
3" A group of people walking single file
7" A single passenger automobile
8" A 2-1/2 ton truck
9" A 3-1/2 ton truck
10" A 7 to 8 ton truck

More info on their web site, ice safety, links to Ice Load graphs and more - click here. Ice Thickness and Strength

Have fun


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:47 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.