Ice Fishing Derby Almost Here

hockeypuck · 01-22-2008, 09:24 AM

Just curious, how thick does the ice have to be to support an SUV. Not that I would ever drive onto the lake. Every time I see a truck parked out on the ice I just wonder, what they are thinking? I understand that the ice can support a lot of weight, but there are thin spots and sometimes where you get on or off the lake can be dangerous. One time I was walking on the ice (about 3 ft thick) near the derby head quarters and saw a beautiful full size pickup parked on the ice. A young couple was fishing next to the truck, so I asked them the usual questions about how's the fishing etc...I also asked the driver "Aren't you a little concerned about parking this beautiful truck out here on the ice." He replied "Not at all. It's her father's truck."

01-22-2008, 09:24 AM	#7
hockeypuck Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern CT Posts: 169 Thanks: 19 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Just curious, how thick does the ice have to be to support an SUV. Not that I would ever drive onto the lake. Every time I see a truck parked out on the ice I just wonder, what they are thinking? I understand that the ice can support a lot of weight, but there are thin spots and sometimes where you get on or off the lake can be dangerous. One time I was walking on the ice (about 3 ft thick) near the derby head quarters and saw a beautiful full size pickup parked on the ice. A young couple was fishing next to the truck, so I asked them the usual questions about how's the fishing etc...I also asked the driver "Aren't you a little concerned about parking this beautiful truck out here on the ice." He replied "Not at all. It's her father's truck."