YO,
i ahev a wolverine and would liek totake it would to ride on my pond. I was just wondering how many inches think the ice should be. I can walk on it find but the quad weights alot more then i do. So help me out.
thanks
matt

 

One word: Tutor

 

2 words... Your CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Andrew Thomas

'99 Scrambler 400 & '99 Trailblazer, both with RCR mods.

 

4" of clear ice is considered safe for many activities. For the cars and trucks though I would think that one would prefer to see 6" or more. Somebocy from MI MN or there abouts should answer that question about safe thickness.

What do you mean Crazy?! You can do endless dougnuts on the ice! And they are not just front wheel piviots! The whole quad can rotate around and around! Tons of fun it is!

But do make sure of the safety of that ice before you venture onto it!

 

We have been driving on a crick where we ride. and its only 3 inches thick but it if does crack theres only a foot of water. it is a blast though

 

I have been doing some ice riding lately. I can drive on 1-1/2 inches of ice. I would not recommend trying this if the water is deep. To be safe while walking and riding a quad it needs to be about 6" thick. Trust me... this is not a good time to go swimming!

MaxRules

 

4-6" is usually enough, but just because it is that thick in some places, doesn't mean it is that thick in others. Coming from 'up north' we tend to go out on the ice a little too early.

 

I found a good web page on this. Pretty detailed.

http://www.lakevermilion.com/SCLV/ne...r18-4.html#Ice

I would never venture out on ice which I was not familiar with. I would only travel with residents of the area who know the currents or flows.

Care needs to be taken, and I know of insurance companies which won't insure if you are riding on Ice. Check to make sure.

Stud those tires, and have fun.

RM

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99 400EX 95 Scrambler 400 85 LT250R

 

I found a site with a picture showing ice safty





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96' Honda 300 4x4- 93' Timberwolf 250 2x4

Chris Lindstrom

 

Topcat,
I mean riding on ice is one thing. But you won't catch me our pond !
c-ya,

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Andrew Thomas

'99 Scrambler 400 & '99 Trailblazer, both with RCR mods.