P500 Ice riding

[Deleted member 3748]

We're going down to -4 F tonight, and tomorrow will be 9/-5. I think the ice will be plenty safe on Sunday for the inaugural run. Pics or video to follow... assuming something fun happens.

 

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[Deleted member 3748]

We're going down to -4 F tonight, and tomorrow will be 9/-5. I think the ice will be plenty safe on Sunday for the inaugural run. Pics or video to follow... assuming something fun happens.

That means fun for me. Falling through the ice, while fun for you to watch, would not be fun for me and won't make it on the video.

 

[Montecresto]

That means fun for me. Falling through the ice, while fun for you to watch, would not be fun for me and won't make it on the video.

Wear a life jacket at any rate.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Wear a life jacket at any rate.

I considered that, but I won't be going that deep until I feel more comfortable. There are ice fishing shantys all over the lake and they have to be pretty heavy when you get a few guys in them. If I ever built a shanty, I'm building it on top of a row boat. It'll be easy to move out on the lake and if it goes through the ice... no problem!

 

[Deleted member 3748]

I saw a lot of tire tracks and an ATV parked next to a guys shanty. I decided to go. I hit the ice at about 20 mph and didn't go below 30 mph for the whole ride. It was exhilarating wondering if the ice was going to hold me. I didn't take any pics because I wasn't going to stop. Here's a few from shore showing the ATV and how many shanties are out. Quality is poor because I was zoomed in and using a phone.

 

[Montecresto]

I considered that, but I won't be going that deep until I feel more comfortable. There are ice fishing shantys all over the lake and they have to be pretty heavy when you get a few guys in them. If I ever built a shanty, I'm building it on top of a row boat. It'll be easy to move out on the lake and if it goes through the ice... no problem!

Sounds good. No seatbelt while you're out there either would probably be a good idea.

 

[Montecresto]

I saw a lot of tire tracks and an ATV parked next to a guys shanty. I decided to go. I hit the ice at about 20 mph and didn't go below 30 mph for the whole ride. It was exhilarating wondering if the ice was going to hold me. I didn't take any pics because I wasn't going to stop. Here's a few from shore showing the ATV and how many shanties are out. Quality is poor because I was zoomed in and using a phone. View attachment 10272 View attachment 10274

Wow! That's really wild.

 

[solrus]

It sure is tempting, but my foot went through just a week ago. I think I'll wait another week before I gain 1000 lbs. and head out on the lake.
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Check this out, you might add this crazy utv to your garage for ice fishing and offroad

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Check this out, you might add this crazy utv to your garage for ice fishing and offroad

It was between this and the P5, but KFI didn't make plow tubes for the Sherp, so I went with the P5.

 

[bobbyhill]

Check this out, you might add this crazy utv to your garage for ice fishing and offroad

that thing looks like a lot for fun!

 

[bobbyhill]

starting at $65,000 ouch!!!

 

[solrus]

starting at $65,000 ouch!!!

FYI: One more link to the we site of the engineer designer , his different prototypes and himself 1 фотогалерея

 

[solrus]

Video: witness the excellence of the two-man Sherp ATV

 

[solrus]

Just give this guy good financing and it will take him way further. Very talented engineer and rider too

Reminds me story with helicopter builder who immigrated to USA, Sikorskiy

 

[swsebek]

COol videos,thanks for posting.

 

[Sxsnewbie]

I saw a lot of tire tracks and an ATV parked next to a guys shanty. I decided to go. I hit the ice at about 20 mph and didn't go below 30 mph for the whole ride. It was exhilarating wondering if the ice was going to hold me. I didn't take any pics because I wasn't going to stop. Here's a few from shore showing the ATV and how many shanties are out. Quality is poor because I was zoomed in and using a phone. View attachment 10272 View attachment 10274

RZR broke through the ice. Not tryin to bring negativity to the thread, just reminding everyone it can happen. Be careful out there everyone. Enjoy your ride!

 

[Deleted member 3748]

RZR broke through the ice. Not tryin to bring negativity to the thread, just reminding everyone it can happen. Be careful out there everyone. Enjoy your ride!

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I went out again today. Saw a shanty with a quad and a SxS parked next to it, then saw another with a truck. Game on! As soon as it warms up, I'm making the 2 mile trip to the island. I always wondered what was out there. It's -20 to -30 degrees with the wind chill today. My face was hurting.

 

[Montecresto]

I went out again today. Saw a shanty with a quad and a SxS parked next to it, then saw another with a truck. Game on! As soon as it warms up, I'm making the 2 mile trip to the island. I always wondered what was out there. It's -20 to -30 degrees with the wind chill today. My face was hurting.

Remember, life vest and no seatbelt.

 

[joeymt33]

Remember, life vest and no seatbelt.

For me the rule is: remember, don't drive on the ice.

 

[Montecresto]

For me the rule is: remember, don't drive on the ice.

Lol, I hear ya bro, but I already tried and can't talk him out of it. Those safety precautions were my last ditch effort!