Ice Conditions

[AO]

-I was thinking about heading up to Thompson or Waubay this weekend, and was wondering if the ice is still o.k. because of the warmer temps this week.

[BUSCHY]

there was an S10 Blazer and a Ford f-150 driving on the ice yesterday at Thompson, I don't know that I would go to that extent, but for atv's and such you will be fine.  I have a Bronco II which pretty much is an atv for ice fishing, but I don't think I will take that out until it hits a foot or better, but thats just me

[Slip Bobber]

I'd be pretty darn cautious if your not familiar with the lake.  We've had 50 deg F and 35 mph wind for two days now.  Most ice was around 8-9" prior to the warm spell.  Just use your head, and you should be ok.  If any question, walk.  Nothing will wreck your day like putting a rig in the drink.

[Brian]

If you drive on make sure your insurance is paid up.

[Slip Bobber]

Actually, I think most agents will tell you your on your own if you put a rig through the ice.  (intentional negligence)

[TLA]

Should be covered by comprehensive unless specifically excluded. Lol, I have heard stories of ins companies that will pay for the first tiime you do it but you are on your own after that.

[BUSCHY]

You guys have pretty much got it right the Comp part of your coverage couldcover your loss, but it may be an exclusion by your carrier.  Most likely after a claim like that a company will give you the boot on your next renewal, but it all depends on the company.  All in all drive a $500 Bronco II out there and tie an tube to the back bumper that way you can just pull it back up.   

[Brian]

If you drive a $500 bronco out there and it falls in, are you really out anything?  Maybe the change the slid under the seat!

[Slip Bobber]

If you drive a $500 bronco out there and it falls in, are you really out anything?  Maybe the change the slid under the seat!

You have evidently never heard what an ice recovery operation runs.  A friend of my neighbor put one through on Thompson some years ago.  By law, you are responsible for the $$ required to reclaim the vehicle.  He had to fork over $2300 and that was around 5 years ago.  Your $500 Bronco, is now a $3000 + lawn ornament.

[BUSCHY]

Very true; you do have to retrieve the vehicle out if it falls in.  Guy had to fish out an old chevy pickup last year ended up with a $1800 bill.  Hopefully as light as the $500 Bronco II is the air in the tires would keep it afloat    No in all seriousness I don't drive on ice under a foot, walkin don't hurt me much and I would hate to be in the situation where it was going under.