01-14-2019, 11:58 PM
Yeah, I always wondered about those stats from the Corp. Now I realize that they are for MOVING objects, not stationary ones. I tend to be stationary and have a tendency to jump and down when I catch a nice fish [laugh]; and I have a sled full of fishing gear.
from The Army Corp of Engineers:
Ice Thickness and Strength
for Various Loading Conditions
Every winter it becomes very important to know when the ice is safe to use. Here are some guidelines for determining the safety of freshwater ice. The following table of safe loads is valid ONLY for ice that is clear and sound, with no flowing water underneath. it is not reliable for stationary loads. When in doubt, stay off the ice ! [Emphasis added]
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from The Army Corp of Engineers:
Ice Thickness and Strength
for Various Loading Conditions
Every winter it becomes very important to know when the ice is safe to use. Here are some guidelines for determining the safety of freshwater ice. The following table of safe loads is valid ONLY for ice that is clear and sound, with no flowing water underneath. it is not reliable for stationary loads. When in doubt, stay off the ice ! [Emphasis added]
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The older I get the more I would rather be considered a good man than a good fisherman.