Showing posts with label Maine Snowmobile Association. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maine Snowmobile Association. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Video to help teach snowmobilers about safety on ice | Lewiston Sun Journal

Video to help teach snowmobilers about safety on ice | Lewiston Sun Journal

Ice safety: How thick is safe?
2 inches: one person on foot
3 inches: a group of people traveling single file
7.5 inches: supports a two-ton car
8 inches: supports up to a 2.5-ton light truck
10 inches: supports up to a 3.5-ton truck
12 inches: heavy truck 7 to 8 tons
15 inches: holds up to 10 tons
20 inches: holds up to 25 tons.
Source: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife