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Originally Posted by jetskier
In general, it is much safer to snowmobile with someone else. My rule is not to ride alone. In addition, I carry a set of ice awls (they sell them for $4 on the net) in the unlikely event that I need to pull myself out of the water onto the ice. I find that the safest approach is to follow other snowmobile tracks on the ice and be on the lookout for ice ridges and bubblers.
The final issue, is speed. Generally, most snowmobilers keep to the right and travel at a speed that allows them control. Some travel at speeds too high for the conditions and that is a safety concern.
IMHO, we are responsible for our own safety and others around us. So, we should ride prepared and smart. Most people do.
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Jetskier,
Great suggestions! I will make one comment on your suggestion regarding following other tracks especially at night. My house is in Suissevale in Moultonborough over near Green's Basin. There have been a number of drownings there. the most recent was due to the two snowmobilers following other tracks, unfortunately they were the tracks of open water skimmers. So be careful of whose tracks you follow! Of course, alcohol, speed and lack of common sense were also mitigating factors in this case as well. One guy gunned it and crossed, the other panicked and died.