Blake G Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Does anyone know the answer to the question: Is there an official OFSC ice thickness or quality standard to guide club decision-making for staking lake trails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I believe it's 8 inches consistent. Could be wrong. This is the card I have picked up at snowmobile events and it says 5 inches for a snowmobile however since you often find groups of sleds stopping in the middle of a lake I believe they err on the side of caution and hold out for 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 I've "heard" that before, and that it needs to be good quality clear solid ice, not white ice. White ice is to be given half the value of good ice. But is there a written standard, as opposed to word of mouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 5 minutes ago, Blake G said: I've "heard" that before, and that it needs to be good quality blue or clear black ice, not white ice. White ice is to be given half the value of good ice. But is there a written standard, as opposed to word of mouth? Not sure... the person who was drilling test holes on the route across Six Mile Lake for our club was looking for 8 inches on Saturday. The other part of the equation is that it needs to be consistent across the route so if most of the lake route is only 8 inches you can be sure there will be spots that are less so it would make sense that if the worst would be 8 then the rest would be more and 8 would also allow for variations that may occur with slush and such after the ice is staked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Somehow I think the OFSC makes no official comment, other than to say that "no ice is safe ice." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 when the tourists stop going through its good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 8 inches clear black or 12 inches with clear black and white.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 12 minutes ago, Muskoka Man said: when the tourists stop going through its good to go I almost blew Pepsi through my nose when I read that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMifty Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Muskoka Man said: when the tourists stop going through its good to go This is was a very helpful comment. Other post you are hoping I get beat up and now you want people to fall thru the ice. Wait...I guess you were being sarcastic just like ski bunny. Do you realize anybody can read these posts. Is that the impression you want to leave with tourists that you hope they fall through the ice. I don't get your sarcasm. How about posting something helpful or just not post at all. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, GMifty said: This is was a very helpful comment. Other post you are hoping I get beat up and now you want people to fall thru the ice. Wait...I guess you were being sarcastic just like ski bunny. Do you realize anybody can read these posts. Is that the impression you want to leave with tourists that you hope they fall through the ice. I don't get your sarcasm. How about posting something helpful or just not post at all. Cheers I love your sarcasm Muskoka Man. Keep the comments coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, GMifty said: This is was a very helpful comment. Other post you are hoping I get beat up and now you want people to fall thru the ice. Wait...I guess you were being sarcastic just like ski bunny. Do you realize anybody can read these posts. Is that the impression you want to leave with tourists that you hope they fall through the ice. I don't get your sarcasm. How about posting something helpful or just not post at all. Cheers Come On. This is an old joke that has been around for years in many forms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMifty Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 So this is the kind of info you want people to read when they visit the forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 got your Panties in a bunch there GM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMifty Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Wouldn't you like to know? This is the wrong forum for that. Perv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, GMifty said: Wouldn't you like to know? This is the wrong forum for that. Perv. Nothing perverted about wearing panties. ... but seriously we refrain from name calling here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 46 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: I love your sarcasm Muskoka Man. Keep the comments coming! Me too. Like I said I almost blew Pepsi through my nose when I read it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMifty Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Got it. No name calling. Threats of violence and wishing harm to people is perfectly ok though as long as you're being sarcastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, GMifty said: Got it. No name calling. Threats of violence and wishing harm to people is perfectly ok though as long as you're being sarcastic. Enough already. The comment about tourists through the ice is a joke and nothing more. Ridiculous to think otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reved Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 27 minutes ago, GMifty said: Got it. No name calling. Threats of violence and wishing harm to people is perfectly ok though as long as you're being sarcastic. Seems to me you started the thread about jumping out to startle a person driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 guess he cant read Reved ,sorry your thread is going off the rails Blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Back on track. Like Yukon said one of the key factors is the type/quality of ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMifty Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Wasn't trying to hijack a thread. Mearly pointing out a post that was not funny or helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 we are in the construction biz,a old timer told us when you see the deer going to the islands to feed the ice is safe ,when you see them leaving it means the ice is going out soon ,been watching them do this for years and they do have a good track record ,but not saying this is how the OFSC would do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 2 hours ago, GMifty said: This is was a very helpful comment. Other post you are hoping I get beat up and now you want people to fall thru the ice. Wait...I guess you were being sarcastic just like ski bunny. Do you realize anybody can read these posts. Is that the impression you want to leave with tourists that you hope they fall through the ice. I don't get your sarcasm. How about posting something helpful or just not post at all. Cheers Go away, troll.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinerat Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 The groomer I talked to says they like 8" of good ice. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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