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Originally Posted by hancoveguy
Someone mentioned self rescue ice spikes... not a snowmobiler yet, what are these and what are they used for?
HCG
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When you are floating in the water it is near impossible to pull yourself back up onto safe ice since it is so slippery. One way to prepare for this type of emergency is to carry two spikes attached to a cable that are draped over your shoulder. You use these spikes to dig into the ice and pull your weight back onto safe ice. One issue I have found with these spikes is they can be dangerous in a crash as they are sharp and can puncture your body. I am always trying to find creative ways to keep them accesable in an ice emergency but out of the way in the event of a crash which is a more likely outcome on the trails.